The bowl shape in the photo is 18' x 18" x 6" thick. The concave cutout is 5" deep. The concave cutout was made by using the "create shape from vector" tool.
Does anyone know how to put a flat area at the bottom of the concave cutout?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Flat area in bottom of cutout.
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Setting a limit height value when you create the shape should do it.
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Adrian’s correct, the limit to height option will give you a soft flat bottom ( see attached picture )
If you want a sharp flat bottom, just add another flat component and raise it to where you want.
Michael
If you want a sharp flat bottom, just add another flat component and raise it to where you want.
Michael
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Adrian’s correct, the limit to height option will give you a soft flat bottom ( see attached picture )
If you want a sharp flat bottom, just add another flat component and raise it to where you want.
Michael
If you want a sharp flat bottom, just add another flat component and raise it to where you want.
Michael
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Thanks very much!
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
In my universe, there are three answers to every question.
While having an adult cocktail with my wife this evening , this question started to burn a hole in my forehead...
So, for my third way you could use a the two rail sweep..
I know,,it’s not efficient or even “ easy” but it can be done..
Michael
While having an adult cocktail with my wife this evening , this question started to burn a hole in my forehead...
So, for my third way you could use a the two rail sweep..
I know,,it’s not efficient or even “ easy” but it can be done..
Michael
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Glad to hear that I am not alone in my never ending thoughts of how to solve a problem.
Again, thanks very much
Again, thanks very much
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Or use a fluting toolpath. This works in VCP too.
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Re: Flat area in bottom of cutout.
Many ways to skin a cat. Here's another way, just for fun...
1) Dome -Subtract
2) Full-Depth Block - Add
3) Partial Depth Block - Merge
1) Dome -Subtract
2) Full-Depth Block - Add
3) Partial Depth Block - Merge
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