Poker table

[edcross]

I have desktop v 10 , i drew a poker chip slot for a poker table - 6.5 in long x 39mm wide x 1/2" deep skinned it in my cad program so it would be dished , saved it as dxf file . Imported it to desktop , set it for subtract , when i wanted to use a ball bit to cut it , it would not accept the bit.

Ed

[mtylerfl]

Hi Ed,

It sounds as if you just saved the vectors from your CAD program instead of an actual 3D model. Is that the case?

NOTE: You may be able to use Fluting or Moulding Toolpaths instead of a model (or use one of the rounded-over Tab models included with your Vectric software, if you prefer to Raster carve the chip recess)

[edcross]

Yes to vectors from cad , i will try your suggestions .

Thanks

Ed

[mtylerfl]

The Moulding Toolpath yields a good result (better than the Fluting which doesn’t yield a proper arc for a round object like a poker chip).

There is one rounded-over Tab model which works also (add a Zero Plane and make the tab Subtract Merge).

I think between all the options, I would prefer the Moulding Toolpath.