60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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Thanks in advance for assist.

I have the 2d cut and wish to cut a simple true font with a v-bit perhaps using 60 degree?

I want the end results to have a angle vs straight sides. I having problems grasping this idea
how to do this so the bottom of the fonts are clean.

I have not been able to find any videos, etc on this. Any pointers?

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Re: 60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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Cut 2D doesn't support the 2.5D VCarving / Engrave toolpath. You need V-Carve or Aspire for that. ->Product Comparison

The closest you can come is using a pocket toolpath with a V-bit to produce raised letters with angled sides.
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Re: 60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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I want to opposite of raised letters. I want to cut the font so its lowered. But cut it was a v-bit/engraved bit so the sides have a small angle.

The issue is caused when having a non-flat bottom engraving bit which the letter in the center takes additional cutting passes. This can cause a line in the
center from the point, cause very unclean letter bottom of the wood.

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Can you post a photo and/or an example Cut2D file?
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Re: 60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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auga...
You are describing to a tee what the vcarve toolpath does with a vbit. You will need VCarve or Aspire to do that. The feature is not available in Cut 2D
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Re: 60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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Understand that is what vcarve does well. Plan to upgrade at a later date.

But if you selected a font vector. Then selected the Engrave option in tool path in 2dcut. Then
you can selected from your tool database V-bit 90, 45, 60 etc. It allows you selected the degree of the cut. Or
even select cross hatch. Allowing you place a texture pattern at the bottom of the cut out font within the
the text engrave option. This works well with other vectors besides just fonts.

I discovered that onsrud engraving bits has for example a 60' bit with a flat tip @ .09 inch (2.25mm) 1/4" shank p/n 37-15 for example.
This should allow you to have a flat bottom on the font I cut vs the texture pattern.

I made some simple test cuts on scrap walnut today using a 90' 1/4" v-bit. Selected a 30' cross cut pattern as well
as a cross cut. Both came out very nice with different results.

I ordered a flat bottom bit, will wait results.

If you like for me to post a simple pic, let me know.

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Re: 60 Degree v-bit on fonts.

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How about using two bits: one with a flat bottom and the other a V-bit? Generate a pocket or profile toolpath and specify a clearance offset for the flat bit. Then use the V-bit to cut the sides of the letters. You may want to specify a depth such that the point of the V-bit is slightly off the bottom of the pocket. I do this all the time to chamfer pockets.

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