Vectric Customer

Check that the "rejoin trimmed vectors..." box is selected when trimming. That may reduce the open vectors.

This is what I am trying to do with the CNC.

using VCP-11, how can you create a scalloped edge around a sign? I saw a video where (as I remember) they did a profile cut, ramping along the edge, with random length line segments. I can not find that video and I can't make a toolpath work to create it. Any ideas?

You should try an "O" flute bit. They are designed for acrylics and plastics. That may make the lettering cuts cleaner.

Thanks to all for your help. Since I feel accomplished just to know what G code is, I think the rest is above my pay grade, so better left alone. So the final take away is that it is supposed to do that and I didn't miss a setting selection. I'm learning each time.

So how can I "tell" it where the last pass ended for the next path to begin?
I don't understand why the software wouldn't know where the material is, since it just removed the material during the pass.

Thanks for your ideas. There are no open vectors. I tried ungrouping all and regrouping, recalculaterd toolpaths and saved new g code. I re ran the project, and I was wrong on first description. The profile pass only lifted up before final pass. However, the bit did lift up above material after each...

I found good info on Youtube for my spoil board. Stufftokeepyouentertained is the site. He has info on cutting out spoilboard, hold downs, survacing, etc. Plus there are TONS of other sites as well. Mark Lindsay's series helped me immensely.

Did not have leads turned on. Will try ramps. I am trying to eliminate the bit retracting then plunging back. This is wasted motion and time. The X & Y are not moving during this motion. It is like drill pecking, but it is on a profile cut. Is there a setting that commands the bit to retract each pa...

I cut out a part using profile toolpath. The bit retracted above the material after each pass. The path had 8 passes to cut out the part, and the bit retracted each time it made a lap, then plunged to the next pass depth. I can't find anywhere in the toolpath setup that can control this. Any help? T...

I am using V Carve Pro v10.512

I am designing a door model and the 3D view is as I desire, but when creating toolpaths, I use the roughing tool to cut away using a large bit, then create the finish toolpath using an 1/8 ballnose. The finish toolpath goes over the same cuts as the roughing path, and takes 68 hrs to cut. How can I ...

I am using D&M Wildlife Pack, modeling the Eagle on a branch, and would like to trim away the branch. How can I remove the branch?

nmflyr
Kalispell, MT