1-19-2023 Q&A: Dividing Objects, Depth Issues, Cut Order, Two-Sided Projects, and More!

In this Q&A Meetup, we dove deep into the nuances of CNC machining and software techniques. From exploring new shortcut commands in the latest software updates to crafting detailed projects like puck holders and heart inlays with precision, our expert, Kyle, provided comprehensive guidance. We also tackled advanced topics such as optimizing rotation speeds in Aspire, 3D modeling for unique creations, and the intricacies of working with Adobe Illustrator files for sign making. Plus, valuable tips on carving depths for projects incorporating epoxy were shared, ensuring attendees left with actionable insights for elevating their CNC craftsmanship.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:01:40 - How do I divide an object or vector into three equal parts in Aspire?

• 00:14:19 - How do I get rid of uneven flat depth area in my VCarve projects? I'm using a quarter inch, eighth inch and a 16th inch up cut endmill. They always seem to be a disaster.

• 00:17:17 - Can I select what cut to cut out first? I need to cut the inside first before cutting the outside.

• 00:21:01 - Have you ever seen this? After the process is done, it continues. As you see, the time is negative 100 or something seconds.
• 00:21:46 -These are the clip art in the clip art that Vectric put in. Not sure how to, how you fix it the rings are not finished when I pull them in.
• 00:25:34 - We had a few questions about the replays for the Zoom meetings that we're doing now.
• 00:25:58 - I use Aspire and I'm interested in producing boat half holes. Has anyone had experience with this particular endeavor?

• 00:32:48 - I'm really struggling with understanding base height and shape height. I was wondering if could explain to us dummies like me during the live group.

• 00:41:11 - What can be done to minimize or eliminate warping when carving a deep 3D, would you start with a thicker piece of stock?

• 00:54:14 - Need the rib component to match the height of the bowl top ledge, having trouble figuring out how to.

• 00:56:09 - Could you talk about plunge rate and just plunge rate straight down?

• 01:09:52 - The chip load on that chart per teeth, so if as three flutes, you times that number by three. Is that correct?
• 01:17:13 - How to export a two-sided model, both as a stl, and also a model that can be used in VCarve Pro when using Aspire?
• 01:19:33 – Exporting two-sided model STL model looks good in Aspire, but not in STL.
• 01:21:32 – With two-sided projects, I'm confused about dowel pins, when you flip it over, the position of the wood moves.
• 01:25:55 – I want to build a canvas frame. How do I run a 45 degree angle as the molding is face up?
• 01:41:20 – Would carving a MDF work since you're going to paint it?
• 01:46:58 – Beki and Crew on Vectric give a video and then give you the files to practice with. Are there other sites similar to this?
• 01:48:30 – What is the fee for the live group training?

• 01:49:19 – When you were showing I think it was plunge and feed rate on the bottom right hand side, and you went to the narrative, how did you get there?

Keywords:

dividing objects in aspire, uneven flat depth in vcarve, selecting cut order, negative process time, unfinished clip art, vectric replays, boat half hulls, understanding base height and shape height, preventing warping in deep carving, matching component heights, plunge rate, chip load calculation, exporting two-sided models, dowel pin alignment in two-sided projects, canvas frame angle cut, carving on MDF, vectric tutorials and files, live group training fees, accessing tool settings