How to Engrave or Emboss Text and Logos in Siemens NX Part Modeling

Whether you're designing a nameplate, branding a component, or marking a part for identification, engraving or embossing text or logos directly onto your 3D model is a quick and effective method. In Siemens NX, this task can be easily handled using just the Sketch and Extrude tools.

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Engrave or Emboss Text in NX

1. Open Your Part in the Modeling Application

• Launch Siemens NX and load your part file.
• Make sure you're working in the Modeling application.

2. Create a Sketch on the Desired Surface

• Click the Sketch icon from the toolbar.
• Select the surface or plane where you want the text or logo.
• In case, you want to create your text in a curved non planar surface, then you have to project your text on the curved surface after writing it in a plane surface or datum plane.

3. Add Text to the Sketch

• Select the Text tool in the sketch environment.
• Click on the sketch area and type your desired text.
• Customize the font, size, spacing, and alignment as needed.

4. Finish the Sketch

• Click Finish Sketch once your text is properly placed.

5. Use the Extrude Tool

• Select the Extrude command.
• Choose the text sketch you just created as the profile.

6. Define the Extrusion Direction

• For Engraving (Cut-In): Set the direction into the part and select Remove Material.
• For Embossing (Raise-Out): Set the direction outward and choose Add Material.

7. Preview and Complete

• Use the preview option to verify the direction and depth.
• Click OK to complete the operation.

🎯 Tips for Better Results

• Use flat surfaces for clearer and more precise text features.
• Keep engravings shallow if you're preparing the part for 3D printing or fine machining.
• To add logos, you can import vector paths (like DXF) into your sketch.

That’s all it takes to create clean and professional engravings or embossing in NX. Once you try it a couple of times, it becomes a go-to trick for branding and part detailing.