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by mjc117
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:15 pm
Forum: PhotoVCarve - Gallery
Topic: A lithophane without a roughing toolpath on 1/4" corian
Replies: 28
Views: 39100

Hi Denver I’m using the same setup basically as Bill showed at the top of this thread. Thanks Bill, thanks to you I was able to accomplish this. My line spacing is from .005 - .007, I have been trying to increase it as much as possible and still have the detail to cut down on total mill time. Tool s...
by mjc117
Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: PhotoVCarve - Gallery
Topic: A lithophane without a roughing toolpath on 1/4" corian
Replies: 28
Views: 39100

Hi George I build my own LED light panels and they work great. I tried the cold cathode light tubes but they didn't have enough light for me. Four 80mcd Led's in series using 12volts works great, and no need for a resistor since they tend to be self regulating although they don't provide the the ful...
by mjc117
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: PhotoVCarve - Gallery
Topic: A lithophane without a roughing toolpath on 1/4" corian
Replies: 28
Views: 39100

Hello This is what I do and it seems to work very well. I use a 30deg vbit for all of my litho's. I set the depth to .130" in 1/4" corian with a speed of 45in /min, and the line angle set to zero. I then create the toolpath and edit it to remove all of the up moves to my rapid clearance depth, you c...
by mjc117
Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:49 am
Forum: PhotoVCarve - General
Topic: Lithophane: change in black depth
Replies: 10
Views: 6514

I have had this problem once in approximately the same area. I was not able to see in PVC (although I didn't look real close) so I assumed it was my machine. It has only happened the one time so I don't know what caused it.

Mike
by mjc117
Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:30 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New release
Replies: 0
Views: 1891

New release

So.........Any idea when the next Vcarve update will be coming down the pipe? Hope it includes ramping. Please...............
by mjc117
Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:19 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vcarve wish list
Replies: 28
Views: 17516

I agree with ramping, all I cut is metal and without ramping it leaves those nasty marks. All my work is aluminum and highly polished so you see every little defect. Also nice to have coolant option. Great software can't wait for 3.2 or another update the last one was awesome but it's been awhile no...
by mjc117
Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:02 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Ramping Moves
Replies: 2
Views: 2501

Ramping Moves

One thing that V-carve pro is missing is ramping. I have been using Vcarve for almost a year now and love it, I use it for metal engraving and ramping would really be nice. Maybe not so important for wood or other soft materials but for metal it would be a huge improvement.

mike :(
by mjc117
Sun Dec 25, 2005 1:58 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Depth of cuts
Replies: 2
Views: 3966

Thanks for the quick reply Brian !!!! You answered my questions and I will try to use different methods. I'm a newbe but the program you guys have here is great and so far has performed very well. I'm sure I'll get better with time, currently making some last minute Christmas gifts and they are comi...
by mjc117
Sat Dec 24, 2005 4:06 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Depth of cuts
Replies: 2
Views: 3966

Depth of cuts

Hello everyone Just purchased Vcarve after trying out the demo, great program but I do have a question, actually two. Is there a way to control the depth of cuts and what area does an area clear. I will be using Vcarve at times for small items and have found that during text carving the depth is onl...