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[creativescrollworks]

Followed tutorial and parts were left un-cut.

Suggestions?

Thanks

[highpockets]

Looks like you forgot to run the "Clear" toolpath on the last layer.

[creativescrollworks]

Thanks.

Only been at this 2 months, I'm learning.

How is that done?

[highpockets]

If you don't mind posting your VCP file it would be easier to help.

[creativescrollworks]

I'm using vCarve Desktop 9 with a Piranha XL, 'TAP" files are generated for it.

[highpockets]

You still have a VCP file saved with your project including toolpaths. That what would help to see.

[creativescrollworks]

vCarve Desktop save 'CRV' project file and forum won't upload it, as it exceeds 3MB

[highpockets]

Try zipping the file or put it in Dropbox or Google Drive and post the link.

[creativescrollworks]

Thanks

Learning something everyday.

[highpockets]

You didn't run the "bottom level [Clear]" toolpath

Preview without running bottom level [Clear] toolpath
Looks exactly like your machining

Preview with bottom level [Clear] toolpath

[Adrian]

I thought that too but when I looked closer at the preview and the picture they are not the same. In the preview the top level of the letters and the uncleared portion are at the same z level. In the picture they're not.

On the O and D the darker grain pattern would continue across if the bottom clear toolpath hadn't been run but it's been machined away.

[highpockets]

I see what you mean Adrian.

The only other thought is the Z height for the clean up tool on the lower level wasn't set correctly and cut too deep.

[creativescrollworks]

Cutting Depths

1St Level
Start Depth - 0
Cut Depth - 0.05

2nd level
Start Depth - 0.05
Cut Depth - 0.1

[highpockets]

It's not your design that's fine, but if you don't set the Z zero for the Clear tool and Cleanup tool the the same spot there will be a difference in cut depths.

How are you setting the Z zero for both tools? And where?

[creativescrollworks]

Is that done here or do I create another tool path for that?