4-2-2024 Q&A: Double-Sided Material Zeroing, Baseball Bat Engraving, Adding Fourth Axis, Stream Deck Polyline, Vectric User Feedback, 3D Horse Carving Issues, Aligning Cutouts, Clipart Library Missing
Apr 02, 2024
This Q&A Meetup offered a rich dive into CNC techniques and software tips, tackling subjects from the zeroing process for double-sided materials to engraving on baseball bats and integrating a fourth axis into CNC setups. We also covered software customization, including feedback for Vectric and managing clipart libraries. A highlight was troubleshooting a 3D horse carving, showcasing the depth of discussion on 3D modeling. This session stood out for its blend of technical advice and community insights, proving to be an invaluable resource for CNC enthusiasts eager to enhance their skills and understanding.
Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:03:01 - How can I properly zero double-sided material to prevent the bit from plowing into the side when creating pocket holes?
- 00:12:23 - What is the best way to engrave text on a baseball bat using VCarve and the toolpath for a 3D model?
- 00:34:23 - How can I add a fourth axis to my current CNC?
- 00:37:56 - Is it possible to include the Polyline tool in the Stream Deck?
- 00:41:30 - Does Vectric listen to user feedback?
- 00:45:45 - What recommendations do you have for carving the legs of a 3D horse STL file in VCarve Pro as a two-sided project?
- 00:57:20 - In lesson 39, what is the best way to align the cutouts?
- 01:06:33 - After upgrading to Desktop Pro version 11.5, my clipart library is almost empty. How do I fix this?
Keywords:
zeroing process, double-sided material, baseball bat engraving, 3D model, fourth axis, CNC, polyline tool, Stream Deck, Vectric feedback, 3D horse carving, lesson alignment, Desktop Pro version 11.5, clipart library, Vectric user portal, clipart migration, fourth axis setup, NEMA 23 stepper motors.
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