2-15-2024 Q&A: Shortcut Commands, Puck Holder Design, Heart Inlay Precision, Speeding up Rotation in Aspire

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:

• 00:10:54 - In the new version, is there more shortcut commands and for more buttons?
• 00:12:24 - Help making a puck holder using VCarve Pro.
• 00:23:36 - Trying to make a heart inlay. And he needs to make an exact copy of a heart 0.5 inches larger than the first. To do the whole project, I will also need to create three more hearts getting progressively larger. The most important part is that they must be exactly the same all the way around. I've tried a couple different ways, but around the top of the heart, the gap varies.
• 00:28:54 - Is there a way in Aspire to make the A rotate faster?
• 00:32:45 - I want to model the blade on a windmill. Would it would like to make it two-sided and export it as a STL file So when importing it into a project, it could be used at different angles.
• 00:44:41 - Trying to build a sign using the attached AI files. And by the way, AI he's referring to is Adobe Illustrator, I also have the DXF and EPS files. What would be the best way to attach them to my sign and what toolpath should I show the most details? I was trying to use layers and can make a bulldozer and excavator. Can I make the bulldozer and excavator 3D looking with these files or do I need the STL?
• 01:04:46 - What carving depth do you recommend using a 60 degree quarter inch cut on wide areas that have skinny areas at the end. So when you sand, you don't remove the epoxy as a visual.

Keywords:

cnc, vectric, vcarve pro, aspire, shortcut commands, puck holder, heart inlay, rotation speed, 3d modeling, stl file, adobe illustrator files, carving depth, epoxy, software upgrade, toolpath details