How to Achieve Fine Detail With Small Models

[ADX_Digifab]

I typically 3D carve large models that do not have fine detail so now that I'm trying to make a small jig for the "arms" glasses frames, I'm getting stuck on how to achieve fine detail--even with programming the finishing pass as a 1/32" tapered ballnose bit at a 7% stepover rate, which seemed to me to be a sure way of getting the job done.

Here's what the Vcarve preview looks like. Any suggestions would be great!

Vcarve_preview

Actual Model, no jagged lines

[Adrian]

First thing is to make the material block in the job setup a lot smaller. Ideally it should only be a little bit bigger than the model itself. VCarve is pixel based so you're only using a tiny number of pixels in the corner with that setup.

This video explains the structure of 3D in VCarve/Aspire and how to setup for the best detail - http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tri ... ideo_id=10

[ADX_Digifab]

@ Adrian, wow! I can't believe I never knew that. Thank you so much for the quick info. Looks MUCH better.

Woo!

[martin54]

Just a follow on from Adrians post, did you watch this one as well which helps explain how best to set up your work area

http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tri ... video_id=9