5-18-2023 Q&A: Table Base Puzzle, 3D Bowl Bottom, Material Height, Toolpath Lines, Slot Cutting, Pocket Lines, Photo to 3D, Intersections Issues
May 18, 2023
In our May 18th Q&A Meetup, we ventured through a myriad of CNC questions, providing practical solutions and creative ideas for enhancing your projects. The session covered diverse topics, from designing table bases with intricate puzzle connections to achieving the perfect 3D bowl with a flat bottom. Participants learned about the significance of material height in project setup, deciphered the meaning behind different colored toolpath indicators, and explored techniques for clean slot cutting and eliminating lines on pocket signs. We also delved into the realm of converting photos to 3D models, handling intersections and open vectors, and shared insights on software-specific challenges and tool database configurations. This meetup was an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of CNC machining and Vectric software, offering a wealth of knowledge for tackling complex projects with confidence.
Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:01:58 - Asking about making a table base as one piece or in smaller parts with puzzle connections.
- 00:23:45 - How to make a 3D bowl with a flat smooth bottom?
- 00:29:31 - Is the limit to height based on the thickness of your material, you set up a material setup?
- 00:31:57 - Questioning the difference between blue and yellowish toolpath lines and any potential errors.
- 00:38:17 - how would I go about cutting the slots on a CNC?
- 00:45:36 - Why at the bottom where I pocketed the sign out am I getting left with these lines here?
- 00:50:11 - Is it possible to take a photo and convert it to a 3D model?
- 01:00:31 - Having problems with intersections and open vectors.
Keywords:
table base with puzzle connections, 3D bowl with flat bottom, material height limits, toolpath color indicators, cutting slots, pocket sign lines, converting photos to 3D models, intersections and open vectors, Vectric software, material setup, VCarve toolpaths, epoxy milling, CNC troubleshooting, photo to model conversion, Vectric Aspire, tool database setup, G code for Mach3, emoji carving, laser engraving on acrylic
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