1-9-2024 Q&A: Open Book Carving, Removing Guidelines, Rotary Project Size Confusion, Combining Laser Cut Files, Copying Hold Down Clamps, and Down-Cutting V-Bits Inquiry.

This Q&A Meetup dissected a myriad of CNC challenges, focusing on VCarve Pro tips for spindle carving, book project intricacies, and depth inconsistencies in profile cuts. Attendees were guided through removing guidelines efficiently, adjusting for correct rotary project sizes, combining files for stadium carvings, duplicating clamps for multi-carve efficiency, and exploring circular array copies. Additionally, discussions on tool database enhancements and the quest for specialized bits, like down cutting V bits, offered valuable insights for CNC enthusiasts seeking to elevate their craftsmanship.

Question Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:01:15 - Using VCarve Pro version 11.55. He wants to turn a spindle just like the others except for the design and size. He says he's trying to use the molding toolpath with a quarter inch ball nose clearance and a 30 degree v bit Just like the others on this one point two five inch clearance only cuts the last third of the spindle What am I doing wrong? 
• 00:08:03 - I want to make an open book carving with the verbiages, on both sides. So I went to the weekly lessons number 17, and followed the process to a T. Left side turned out great, but when setting up the right page, when I went to distort between two curves, the verbiage turned upside down and backwards.Where did I go wrong?
• 00:13:48 - When doing a profile cut using the machine bed spoil board surface as a Z position and then deliberately going 0.5 millimeters deeper, it is not cutting to an even depth as shown in the attached PDF from both the top and bottom views.
• 00:17:31 - After I do my layouts, is there a way to remove all the guidelines at once and not one at a time?
• 00:19:53 - A little confused about the size on a rotary project. Final part looks right, but wrong size. Not sure exactly how the setup can change?
• 00:29:28 - How would I combine these files to carve one stadium? This is a laser cut file.
• 00:39:04 - I have a file for a hold down clamp. What would be the easiest way to copy it so I can carve 4 at once, I'm using VCarve Pro.
• 00:43:54 - Is it possible to do a circular array copy of a model? Can you show a quick example of how it's done?
• 00:47:10 - Can you post contact info for the Learn your CNC bits in the tool database?
• 00:49:13 - Are you aware of anybody that makes a down cutting v bit?

Keywords:

vcarve pro, spindle carving, molding toolpath, open book carving, profile cut depth, guidelines removal, rotary project sizing, laser cut file conversion, hold down clamp duplication, circular array copy, CNC bits database, down cutting v bit, chip load calculation, material setup, toolpath adjustments, Vectric software, CNC troubleshooting, project optimization, creative solutions, machining strategies