01-13-2026 Q&A: VCarve Inlays, Easy Create Backgrounds, 3D Modeling Tips, and Rotary Tabs

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In this Q&A session, we covered troubleshooting VCarve inlay gaps and machine deflection, optimizing AI-generated models in Easy Create, and fixing 3D modeling issues like "scale to exact height" in Aspire. The session also addressed nesting inlay parts, managing tool database errors for tapered ball nose bits, setting up rotary tabs with vector boundaries, and correcting alignment issues on CNC flags.

Key Tips Learned in this Q&A:

• Inlay Troubleshooting: If inlays have gaps or poor fit, check machine rigidity for play (deflection), try slower feed rates or shallower passes, and consider using MDF or end grain for better stability compared to pine.

•  Easy Create Backgrounds: To make the background of an AI model show up better in a carve, edit the "Height Curve" in Easy Create to raise the background height without affecting the foreground before importing it into Vectric.

•  Rotary Tabs & Boundaries: Instead of using complex keep-out zones for rotary tabs, use a vector boundary (rectangle) with the "Selected Vector" option in your 3D toolpaths to limit carving to specific areas, preserving the stock at the ends.

•  3D Roughing vs. Finishing: For roughing out a 3D model, an end mill is often faster and cleaner than a ball nose, but always follow up with a tapered ball nose for the finishing pass to ensure smooth detail and avoid rough textures.

•  Machine Squareness: If cuts (like stars on a flag) are consistently skewed or misaligned, the machine axis may be out of square; cutting a fence with the CNC itself can ensure material is aligned perfectly to the machine's actual travel.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:05:49 - Victor: Troubleshooting VCarve inlay gaps on end grain cutting boards

• 00:17:40 - Larry: How to make the background show up better on an Easy Create AI model

•  00:24:46 - Larry: Can you go back into an Easy Create project after downloading?

•  00:26:32 - Lynn: Can you iterate on an Easy Create model (e.g., changing just the glasses)?

•  00:28:00 - Robert: Why is my 3D model (Santa) failing to carve/preview correctly?

•  00:35:39 - Parents Disappointment: What are the settings for the Magna-bit threading toolpath?

•  00:37:49 - Don: Where can I find OneInfinity Elite machine acceleration numbers?

• 00:40:07 - Fred: Troubleshooting sizing issues on a table leg model

•  00:51:34 - Clint: Can I nest male and female inlay parts on different sheets to save material?

•  00:59:40 - Skip: How do I fix the "pass depth exceeds tool geometry" error for a tapered ball nose?

•  01:04:23 - Kent: How do I set up tabs and keep-outs for a rotary gun stock project?

•  01:18:04 - John: How can I fix misalignment and skew issues on a flag union?

Keywords:

vcarve inlays, easy create, ai models, 3d modeling, aspire, two rail sweep, tapered ball nose, rotary toolpaths, machine deflection, machine acceleration, nesting parts, tool database errors, cnc flags, alignment issues, vector boundaries