6-13-2023 Q&A: 3D Slicing, Static Electricity, Textured Backgrounds, Deep Bowls, Model Visibility, Clipping, Texture Addition, Toolpath Issues
Jun 13, 2023
In our June 13th Q&A Meetup, we delved deep into a variety of CNC topics, offering a treasure trove of insights for both newcomers and seasoned users. Discussions ranged from slicing 3D components for two-sided projects to overcoming static electricity challenges when working with foam. We explored techniques for adding textured backgrounds to enhance project aesthetics, strategies for achieving deeper bowls, and solutions for ensuring models and toolpaths align perfectly with project surfaces. Participants learned about the intricacies of working with Vectric software, including VCarve Pro and Aspire, and tackled issues like finishing toolpaths cutting through tabs. The session was rich with advice on using clip art effectively, leveraging 3D tabs, and other creative project ideas, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their CNC skills and project outcomes.
Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:02:17 - How to prevent static electricity and foam from jamming lead screws in a two-sided 3D project?
- 00:14:57 - Help adding a textured background to a piece.
- 00:24:09 - Do I need Aspire to achieve the necessary depth for bowls of this size?
- 00:29:44 - What do I need to click on to get the model to show up again?
- 00:30:50 - He wants to clip and cut it to the board's surface, thinking a zero plane is needed.
- 00:36:45 - Can you show how to add texture to a waving 3D model using VCarve Pro?
- 00:40:41 - Finishing toolpath cut through the tabs, can you explain why?
- 00:53:47 - How to prevent toolpaths from covering entire clip art panel surfaces, saving carving time?
- 01:00:47 - Forgot to removes tabs before combining a sliced model.
Keywords:
slicing 3d components, two-sided projects, static electricity and foam, adding textures, deep bowl creation, model visibility, clipping to board surface, zero plane, texturing on waving 3D models, finishing toolpath and tabs, clip art toolpath issues, 3D tab usage, Vectric, VCarve Pro, Aspire, troubleshooting, modeling techniques, toolpath strategies, creative project ideas
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