I am trying to clear an area around some raised letters on a sign.
I want to do it with a larger diam cutter (say 5mm) then refine the areas using a small cutter (say 2mm)
Is it possible to just attack the bits left by the larger cutter, and not spend 8 hours with a 2mm cutter doing it all again better?
A sort-of differential algorithm
If not possible with Cut2D then it that possible with Vcarve?
Or maybe there is a procedure I should know about.
All comments welcome, including a solution!
Clearance around raised letters
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Re: Clearance around raised letters
This video shows you how to do it: Pocket Toolpath Guide
The section you are most interested in begins at bookmark 2.Larger Area Clearance Tool
The section you are most interested in begins at bookmark 2.Larger Area Clearance Tool
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Re: Clearance around raised letters
Thank you. I did view all tutorials originally, but just forgot this. That has saved me several hours on machine time.