After import & sizing the 3D STL. Resize the vector frame to get as close as possible to carve edge. This will prevent the finish pass diving deep to frame out at each edge as you're going to do a contour cutout pass anyway
How did you get the stl file from Carbide Create to the CNC machine for printing? I can't find a command in Carbide Create. Do you use another program that talks to the CNC machine to print to it?
STL Import is in the "MODEL" tab of Carbide Create Pro. Without Pro, that tab isn't present in the software. Along with STL Import, you get a variety of other capabilities. We are constantly adding to the Pro features. Climb and Conventional Cutting was the most recent addition. There's more information here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0W-5nv4izqA.html Pro is available here: carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/pro/
You can have multiple 3D rough or Finish paths. However there is currently no “REST” function available within those toolpaths. You’d have to run the entire selected vector area again.
Kevin, I assume the file you import for 3D modeling in CB-Pro needs to be a solid, as in an STL, etc? I have tried this with a 2D drawing from CB-Pro design and it does weird things, doesn't behave like your file.
Tony, For 2D files, you can import an SVG and then utilize the 3D Tool to extrude your chosen object. Remember, our 3D tool is a designer tool, not an engineering tool.
Thanks Kevin, yes, I'm used to Solidworks, which this is not, of course. $350 vs $8,000, that sums up the difference. I can't afford to buy Solidworks for a hobby.
Does anyone know of a good method to bring out the features in 3D carved wood? Possibly something that gives a similar result to an antique finish on tooled leather. Nice video thanks.
Yes sir, Kirk. This project was created and machined using Mac. In fact, our software is 100% cross platform. Giving you the greatest possible flexibility when choosing how to design and run projects.
I loved Watching the video but don’t try and use it as the steps per step guide. There’s a lot of really fast expert work here. I think I spent an hour going back-and-forth but I still don’t know what I missed.
