Cut vectors

This forum is for general discussion regarding VCarve Pro
Post Reply
frank_hav
Posts: 16
Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:56 am
Location: Chester, PA

Cut vectors

Post by frank_hav »

I need to cut open vectors on right and/or left side, not just on. Example; I want to machine the shape U, I can Vcarve it but can't seem to profile it because it is not closed. Am I missing something simple? I am trying to pick software for our sister company to use. The files we both will be cutting have these vectors along with closed ones. We do it now in AlphaCam. I can make VCarve work for me on stuff I draw but I have alot more prints then I wish to redraw into programmable file for them. HELP! I have a typical file if someone would like to look. Give me an email when you respond.

Thanks ahead of time
Frank Haverkamp
frank_hav@yahoo.com
Attachments
VERIS12-BT_Test.dxf
Holes, Shape with Dado
(94.33 KiB) Downloaded 226 times
Frank Haverkamp
Community Loudspeakers
333 East 5th Street
Chester, PA. 19013
1-800-523-4934 xt 128

User avatar
TReischl
Vectric Wizard
Posts: 4575
Joined: Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:04 pm
Model of CNC Machine: 8020 48X36X7 RP 2022 UCCNC Screenset
Location: Leland NC

Post by TReischl »

I think you are going to need to repost your file. I tried opening it in VCarve and all I got was one circle.

Later
"If you see a good fight, get in it." Dr. Vernon Johns

frank_hav
Posts: 16
Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:56 am
Location: Chester, PA

Download worked OK

Post by frank_hav »

I just downloaded it and opened it in VCarve. Opened with all vectors there.

Frank
Frank Haverkamp
Community Loudspeakers
333 East 5th Street
Chester, PA. 19013
1-800-523-4934 xt 128

Gary u
Posts: 36
Joined: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:53 pm
Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Contact:

Post by Gary u »

I can open the file and it seems to all be there. My question is, What do you need to do with the file? Yes there are open vectors but that is simple to fix.

I assume the the holes are holes but I am unclear as to what to profile cut???


The decription of the file has the term dato in it, What is dato cut and what is profile cut?


I know that V Carve can do these operations with your file without any trouble but there are a few steps to do in this case becouse of how your file was drawn.


Let me know and I can do it up for you to show you.


Cheers


Gary
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Canada

CRFultz
Vectric Wizard
Posts: 1160
Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:21 pm
Location: Longview, Texas

Post by CRFultz »

Frank I just guessed at the actual cuts you may need.
If this is correct just offset the dado cut and profile cut on the line with the correct size bit.
If the dado is not of a normal size you can always add another span to get the required width.
The pilot holes were a drill cycle and the others was a profile thru inside the line with a small end mill.

Chuck
Attachments
Test.jpg

frank_hav
Posts: 16
Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:56 am
Location: Chester, PA

Missed the easy answer

Post by frank_hav »

Chuck what you did is correct. I was looking to hard and missed the easy answer. Thanks

Frank
Frank Haverkamp
Community Loudspeakers
333 East 5th Street
Chester, PA. 19013
1-800-523-4934 xt 128

Post Reply