Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
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Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
I purchased VCarvePro because I was told that it can cut out parts just as easily as it can engrave. But I've been having difficulty accomplishing this simple task. In the drawing mode, I entered the dimensions for a simple rectangular piece (9" x 3.5" x 0.75"). If I DON'T want to engrave, but I want to simply CUT a block of wood from a 0.75" thick piece of pine... what must I do? For something that should be pretty starightforward and quite simple... well, maybe I'm just a blockhead (pun intended).
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Re: Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
If your a blockhead I am block head number 2. I am just making simple inlays an cannot get the correct gcodes I need. I have stock that is 11.25 x 11.25 x.75. I want centered an 8 x 8 x .25 cut for tile. Can someone please help even if it is from star to finish if this is not asking for to much. :
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Re: Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
Leonard - I responded to this same question that you posted on the Vectric forum. Check out that reply and if you are still stuck, post again here or there.
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Re: Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
I use the create profile toolpath and pick an end mill tool. Insert tabs so the part doesn't break away while cutting.
You say you want it done when. LOL
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Re: Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
Just to be clear, Bob should use tabs because he wants to cut out a piece of wood by cutting completely through the workpiece. Leonard should not try to use tabs since he is just cutting a pocket that is not the full depth of the material.
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Re: Cutting Parts with VCarvePro
Yes, sorry I did not read the whole process looked at by each person.
I have found some tools when you cut through the piece does not show it in the 3-D view even though it is the same or more depth. I cut with a 1/16th straight bit 1 inch depth on a 3/4 piece of wood ... it told me that I might screw up the table . . .but when it showed the animated cut it did not show it cut through.
I have found some tools when you cut through the piece does not show it in the 3-D view even though it is the same or more depth. I cut with a 1/16th straight bit 1 inch depth on a 3/4 piece of wood ... it told me that I might screw up the table . . .but when it showed the animated cut it did not show it cut through.
You say you want it done when. LOL
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