#41: 3D Machining Tips

🏅In this lesson, Kyle addresses key questions about 3D machining efficiency and project organization, using a New York State Police badge as an example. Learn how to strategically carve different areas of a 3D model with varying bit sizes (e.g., larger tapered ball nose for general areas, smaller for intricate details) to optimize machining time. Kyle demonstrates how to create precise vector boundaries around specific 3D model portions for targeted toolpaths, and how to effectively manage toolpath order and save options for production. Discover advanced techniques like adjusting node positions for cleaner vectors on imported 3D models , and leveraging the "text within a vector box" feature for dynamic numbering in templates. This lesson also covers crucial aspects of project setup, including material thickness adjustments and saving projects as templates for repeated use.

**Unfortunately I cannot share the file from this lesson because it was purchased. If you are interested, you can find the file used in this lesson on Etsy here: NY State Police Badge STL File

Student Feature:

NYSP Badge from this lesson made by Richard F.:

Keywords for this lesson(helps with search):

3d machining, vcarve pro, production, toolpath optimization, tapered ball nose, roughing toolpath, finishing toolpath, vector boundaries, project organization, saving files, templates, job sheets, text within a vector box, node editing, tool selection, feeds and speeds, step over, material thickness, foam board, inlay, prism carve, toolpath order, auto scale, tool change, z0

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