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mezalick
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Deep cuts

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Greetings,
I'm not sure how to title this question/problem but I will try to explaine.
I have a model that it 3.5" thick.
I have sliced the model into .75" segments.
When I use Cut3D to make the tool paths, I get paths that include deep cuts on the ends of the project. The cuts are as deep as the total item ( 3.5" ) ( see image attached)
Should the slice be smaller than the project size, or is there another way to handle this?
I have edited the G-Code myself but it does take time.
Thanks,
Michael
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Re: Deep cuts

Post by gravirozo »

hi

michael, can you post a screenshot, about you open the "slice" of the model?
my feelings is, you might set the material as it would be on 3.5 high the top.... and cut3d wants to cut trough the 3.5, instead 0.75...

for me, looks of your posted screenshot, you don't "slice" the model, but set the workplane only, and your "slice" still in the "air" so cut3d will make toolpath for 3.5 material...
might be i'm wrong, but this is i can see on your post... i noticed it also on an earlier post too...

sorry i'm just confused by the picture you posted...

also check on, make sure the the settings is zero under the slice... third picture

thanks
viktor
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Re: Deep cuts

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Viktor,
I did exacly as you show in the pictures, that's what make it puzzeling.
And yes, there was that same problem in the other picture I posted before.
Michael
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Re: Deep cuts

Post by Tony Mac »

Hello Michael,

Please email the Cut3D file - .V3D - to supprt at vectric dot com and we'll get this sorted out for you.

Tony

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