2-13-2024 Q&A: Text Underline, Plunge Rate for Cane Carving, Removing SVG Areas, Squaring Spindle Ends, Rotary Project Material Input, Corner Detection, Molding Path on 3D Curve

This Q&A Meetup delves into intricate CNC queries, from text formatting in design software to advanced carving techniques. Experts tackle topics like plunge rates for cane making, ensuring straight lines in SVG edits, and specifics of rotary projects in VCarve, providing invaluable insights for both beginners and seasoned users. A focus on practical solutions and optimization tips for varied CNC projects makes this session a must-watch for anyone looking to enhance their CNC skills.

Question Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:08:02 - How can I underline text in VCarve when the option isn't readily available like bold and italic?
• 00:17:38 - What plunge rate should I use in Aspire's fourth axis to prevent wood flexing when making a cane?
• 00:25:23 - How do I remove attached areas from the bottom of an SVG to create straight lines, ensuring their accuracy?
• 00:35:27 - How can I ensure I carve the square end of the spindle accurately using VCarve Pro 11.5, as demonstrated in lessons 172 and 173?
• 00:40:12 - Does VCarve assume Rotary Project material is round, entering a two-inch square stock as a two-inch diameter or 2.8 inches diagonal?
• 00:54:28 - If you're using square to stock, how does Vectric know where the corners are?
• 00:57:40 - Could I do a molding path on a curve 3D project?

Keywords:

 cnc machining, aspire, vcarve, text underlining, plunge rates, svg editing, square carvings, rotary projects, molding paths, 3d projects