Vcarve inlay math. 035" deep on the inlay.

Vcarve inlay math Post by sudo » Sep 2, 2016 · Sorry if I am not clear. Design. 15" pocket depth. 18" high a . Sand the back of the inlay until the inlay falls away from the rest of the material. c2d (624. CCTDad Posts: 29 Joined: Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:51 am Model of CNC Machine: Shapeoko. Here are the pocket and the inlay and below that is the inlay in the pocket. Is there a way to keep the sharp co. Dave H. From setting up your project and choosing the perfect V-bit, to generating toolpaths for both the male Dec 27, 2024 · You can also view and simulate individual toolpath tiles in the 3D View. 0 Female Flat Depth . pdf (445. So, this TBN must have been entered into the database as a v-bit. 3. pdf), Text File (. 1 Like. - Automatic cutter radius compensation on corner regions to ensure male shapes will fit 2 days ago · When Editing the Pocket part of a VCarve Inlay, you will be able to adjust the Start Depth (D) of the toolpath. eps file 2. Creating the pocket and the inlay 1. #1 Darwin's Method. Does this mean that if I want to change the depth, I have to create a new toolpath each time? Thanks Fengrave-vcarve-inlay. I have my pocket depth at 8mm and my plug start depth at 7. Re: Insufficient Glue Gap. I did have the ball nose imported into CC as a V-bit, so I then switched to the 45611-K 15 degree Vbit. Edit: A recent , thanks @Scottp, reminded me that I wanted to put the other V-Carve Inlay PDF that I learned from here so they can be found in one spot. I used a bit with a . 75, just 1/3 time cutting time. 02", . Jan 26, 2022 · no inlay tool, just the ole noggin and old fashion math. So I made an in-depth (pun intended) tutorial on my Feb 14, 2019 · V-Carve Inlay - Cheat Sheet . Picture is always worth a thousand words. This forum is for general discussion regarding VCarve Pro. Everything looks great up until the last pass of the toolpath when the v Oct 15, 2015 · A Vcarve inlay method solves a lot of fitting issues, but I've used the regular inlay for both large and very tiny parts with great success, the last time I used regular inlay was for this sterling inlay, I used tiny offset, maybe . ) then yes a smaller angled bit is great. VCarve provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for creating and cutting parts on a CNC router. Thought I would share in case anyone else struggles like I do, trying to remember whether they need a negative or positive offset. Thanks for that Mike. crv / . Dec 22, 2024 · Male Inlay (Insert) Straight This option is for cutting out straight sided parts to act as the inserted piece of the inlay. The bottom gap is room for the glue to be pushed down and keep the male inlay from being pushed back up by hydraulic pressure of the glue. 3 days ago · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. 390" may be more than you want for the full depth of a single pass. 3. It works, at least in simulation. To learn more about VCarve inlays, watch the full video linked below. V Inlay Chess Set. 5 60 or 90v bit you use for the lettering is too big for letters only . The male should have a start depth of . I followed the steps cutting the pocket . Here is a good video explaining how to use inkscape and Estlcam to do inlays. However, when I calculate the tooth-path, it r. 5 mm) Inlay flat depht= 0. Mar 23, 2024 · What is the best bit for doing an inlay word. This number should ALWAYS be LESS THAN the Start Depth, otherwise the inlay will bottom out, and the edges wont meet. 2" max depth. I've been following along with this video . The snack tray files are compatible with Aspire only however we have included the compass rose inlay files for VCarve Users. My method for this type of inlay is to zero my bit at 0. D-Dub Dwayne Dwilli. Steps 6 - 9 are designing the “plug” that goes into this base. 4 days ago · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. The “magic” is I agree it’s weird, that’s why I wanted to discover the cause. 2 degree 1/32 dia. 2(5 mm) Inlay start depht = Mar 9, 2023 · In volume 1, he takes us through the step-by-step process of creating an inlay craving on VCarve, using the LongMill MK2 CNC. The circle would be Dec 8, 2020 · Here then is my recipe for creating v-carve inlays in Fusion 360. 7 KB) coffee inlay tutorial - coaster side. 08” above the workpiece, then run the job. 200 anyway! That was a surprise when it started cutting. 5 or greater. 5 mm between the final surface and the full depth when cutting the plug. Then save as male. Re: Inlay: Never Get it Right. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one May 28, 2021 · The pocketed area is currently shown at 1/2" deep. The pocket looks fine to me and May 29, 2018 · I make a lot of inlays using VCarve in Aspire. 25 across. 🙂 Joe Offset Allowance. The lettering is large at 1. What I’m seeing it’s really dependent on the depth of the pocket as it relates to that surface. We want to thank Mark for taking part in this project, and if you’re interested in learning more of Mark’s tips and Jul 30, 2020 · Cutting Board V-Carve Inlay Contrasting wood inlays are a great way to customize woodworking projects, and v-carving is a way to do that with great detail and crisp corners! This is my first time doing this and I show you Dec 14, 2022 · This video explains the VCarve technique for making wooden inlays! This method is demonstrated by making a walnut coaster with a maple butterfly inlay from start to finish! Sections of the video: 1:02 – VCarve Overview / Theory 9:30 – Drawing/CAD/CAM tutorial (VCarve or Aspire) 22:40 – Machining the coaster 29:38 – Making a coaster [] Jul 18, 2022 · I created a cheat sheet detailing how profile and pocket toolpaths behave when allowance offsets (both positive and negative) are applied (a concept I have to relearn every time I need to use it). Vectric Customer. I have some playing around with it, but I chose to do a larger star for the test verses smaller versions. I created the vectors and used the circular array function to make 4 of them so they should be identical. 125", but Vcarve sets the pass to 0. 0. The one problem I have yet to solve is cutting the male or positive side and the use of flat depth to adjust the gap below the inlay. 2" start depth - 0. Joe. Unfortunately the steeper the bit I tried the looser the inlay Nov 28, 2024 · I am following along with the Vcarve Inlay tutorial and have created the pocket and plug toolpaths but have realised that once they are created it is not possible to change the pocket depth as it is greyed out. I don’t understand how this can work. The letters in the name (first line) are approximately 0. Use the following settings: Tool — the same tool you used to carve the female piece (very important to use the same exact tool, Sep 16, 2024 · adze_cnc Vectric Wizard Posts: 5077 Joined: Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:08 pm Model of CNC Machine: AXYZ 4008 (VCarve Pro v9. . 4 v-bit and try to substitute a TBN. 25 60v would work better on the letters or even the engraving bit. Using vectric vcarve. Oct 14, 2017 · I found that when creating a path for an inlay (male side) and I use a clearance tool, the depth of pass is set to the overall depth in one pass. First step, import the SVG and tidy up any odd/stray vectors, placing the centre of the graphic on the stock centre. This can help if Dec 26, 2024 · If it's not too far off you can sand the bottom of the male inlay down to get a tight fit. Enter a small Inlay gap, maybe . Dec 16, 2024 · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one Nov 30, 2024 · If you need to adjust this setting, you need to delete both parts of the Inlay toolpath and remake the VCarve Inlay. For example, here is an inlay plug with the clearing bit disabled (only for demonstration purposes): The outer edge could just be the clearing bit. 2". I understand how typical inlay is done with a straight bit. Anyhow I am trying to do a Start Dep. Cut on the inside with pocket for the base piece, and outside with holding tabs for the insert piece. 1 inches and cutting depth at 0. First In this video Todd will show you how you can use brand new VCarve inlay toolpath feature available in V12 (VCarve Pro and Aspire) to create a serving board fit for presenting a tasty spread of cheese, crackers or meats at your next dinner party! 3 days ago · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. Code. Uncle Bob Vectric Apprentice Posts: 67 Joined: Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:28 am VCarve Pro & Desktop; ↳ VCarve - General; ↳ VCarve - Tips and Tricks; ↳ VCarve - Gallery; Cut2D Pro & Desktop Jan 6, 2022 · There was also a presentation on the vCarve inlay at the last Vectric Users group meeting by Andy Johnson. c2d. Jun 23, 2020 · Hi there, I haven't done much inlay work before, but after watching your tutorial I intend to do a lot more, the tutorial is very easy to understand and very well presented, you have done a great job to simplify the theory of V-Carved inlays, very easy to followwell done !!! VCarve Pro & Desktop; ↳ VCarve - General; ↳ VCarve - Tips Apr 1, 2011 · Is VCarve Pro the best program to cut inlay's? Thank you Tom. The two pieces don’t fit. 8 KB). This is the vertical representation of the actual side-cross-section glue surface. 134 lines (90 loc) · 6. Re: inlay tool path. Material to inlay into Base: thickness of the material inlaid into the base socket; Air gap between Inlay and Base: prevents inlay plug and inlay base being glued together. 517. Raw. Effectively that made the inlay slightly smaller than the female pocket. adze_cnc Vectric Wizard Posts: 5078 Joined: Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:08 pm Model of CNC Machine: AXYZ 4008 (VCarve Pro v9. Now, when I use the 60 degree vbit, this works out to be the correct depths and the inlay pops into the base as it should. 5 (and 11. 5 or higher before purchasing this file. Make sure to subscribe to Bucky’s Customs YouTube channel for volume 2. Again the Sep 23, 2017 · For the inlay; The Inlay Start Depth: This number appears to dictate how “deep” into the pocket the inlay goes. Post Feb 6, 2018 · See Help, Help Contents for the VCarve toolpath to see how this works. Nov 17, 2024 · Before version the question of what inlay process used was just two options (three actually but we won't consider that just now): straight-sided from the built in Auto Inlay toolpath; a tapered inlay using the VCarve/Inlay Toolpath as show at the post A simple way to make inlays; With version 12 there is a 3rd option: 3. 2 flat bottom for the pocket. 25" When the cut is deeper than that Sep 26, 2020 · Hey all, I’m trying to do an inlay with sharp corners. I can see where the values are coming from, As this Vcarve is currently setup the inlay does not properly insert into the hole/female side. Sep 25, 2024 · For the VCarve Inlay Toolpath : Clearing 1 - 1/4 inch Endmill Clearing 2 - 1/8 inch Endmill Final - VBit - 1/2 inch 60 degree. Oct 30, 2024 · No need to VCarve it, the clearing bit can run right to the perimeter. Both parts can be made with a v-carve. I made a 3d Model of the star, then drew a line across it looking at it from the side, at a Oct 25, 2020 · VCarve Inlay. Use the combine tool to create the inlay by cutting the inlay using the pocket model as the tool. mtylerfl Vectric Archimage Posts: 5930 Joined: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:54 am May 17, 2024 · Greetings! I have just started experimenting with V12 inlay features. Login to Apr 25, 2024 · 🧩 Unlock the power of Vectric's game-changing VCarve Inlay Toolpath in this comprehensive tutorial! We'll guide you through every step of creating stunning inlaid designs Mar 27, 2018 · Inlay Toolpath. I cut three test inlays with a 30° bit, and three test inlays with a 60° bit, changing only the “Bottom Gap” value each time. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Just to be clear, the way the inlay tool works with a drawing like what I had there is its intent is to cut individual shapes to fill the inlay with, correct? And it is designed to use end mills May 23, 2021 · Oh yeah, forgot to mention that. 03" glue gap. 519. 15”. Pocket flat depht =down in the wood 0. 04” and run the job again. png. Make sure there are no open or duplicate vectors by using the select open Nov 1, 2024 · Hey Everyone, I have been running Carbide create for the past few weeks trying to get Advanced V carve inlays to work. Model of CNC Machine: AXYZ 4008 (VCarve Pro v9. For English help on youtube check out Joko Engineering or Mango Jelly Solutions. Inlays. The dotted line represents the location of the pattern, which in this case is the surface of the board. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one  · 2) Instead, I could do the math (or if I'm being honest - have chatGPT do the math) to determine the distance between the theoretical tip if it were a true v-bit and the actual tip of the TBN. VCarve Inlay Toolpath Nov 15, 2020 · AG = Air Gap, how 'proud' the inlay piece stands above the base. jpg, . Feb 15, 2021 · 1. 3" female pocket & 0. On the male inlay check the inlay mode and set your bottom gap. 2 inches. 1 start depth and a . It should still be on You Tube since all the presentations were streamed. Mar 12, 2022 · I struggled with vcarve inlay. Barely insets much to shallow. 125 flat on the end Mar 15, 2017 · VCarve Inlay. The two are mated and Sep 25, 2016 · Since I did a number of nautical motifs with ropes and other thin and long inlay, this was a constant issue. 5" hardwood. 6" to 0. Feb 27, 2024 · Hi everyone, I am trying to use the inlay toolpath to make a maple leaf inlay. And another for the rose inlay "plug" that fills the female inlay. 519) Feb 15, 2021 · 1. Project files. Nov 7, 2021 · The depth of cut is 3. The male piece is the same size where it meets the female piece. Jun 16, 2020 · Select the reversed inlay design and the new border you just created, and then create a new vcarve toolpath. Since it doesn’t seem to be possible to output separate toolpaths of Carbide Create’s “Advanced VCarve” as individual GCode files, I’m trying to recreate the output with Fusion 360. I am constantly striving for more detail, overlapped colors, etc. Feb 28, 2023 · (Bonus points for the first user to cut an inlay from a very expensive chunk of wood without flipping the vectors) Select that whole thing and create an Advanced V-carve toolpath with with the same depth. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1. 5mm total cut depth to give 2. 5); make sure you have version 10. Steps 10 and later are describing the machining phase. Re: Letter Inlay. Post by adze_cnc » Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:33 pm. 5mm. md. And I'm having a problem. 01" or so. 5 mm between initial and final depth of the pocket, there is 1. VCarve Pro & Desktop; ↳ VCarve - General; ↳ VCarve 5 days ago · If you need to adjust this setting, you need to delete both parts of the Inlay toolpath and remake the VCarve Inlay. The circle seemed to fit fine almost everywhere; however, there are some spots where it has some gaps. The inlay piece, at its smallest, is the exact same size as the pocket at its largest. If an image file . Oct 30, 2020 · Now, I'm trying to V-carve inlay small text onto a desktop name plate, for example, Dave Channin Saw dust maker Material is 4"x6"x0. 125 nch) Flat Area Clearance @Offset Cut Chrection @crmb VCarve Inlay - Mar 19, 2024 · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. Use the VCarve method: Do a VCarve toolpath for the Dec 22, 2020 · What bit do you use for doing a VCarve inlay in an end grain cutting board? I've watched a couple of videos and have seen 60 degree and 45 degree bits being used. Notice in the maple how it rounded the points of where the star plug goes. Step 1: Select the image you want Sep 18, 2021 · Model of CNC Machine: AXYZ 4008 (VCarve Pro v9. You may need to vary this with 30 Degree bit. Post Nov 14, 2020 · Watching the various inlay threads (@julien and others), and the recent transparent resin combinations lead me to try some. The reason is the make inlay slightly smaller in width than the female pocket with the start depth of . jeremy Nako Posts: 28 Joined: Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:41 pm Model of CNC Machine: Onefinity Woodworker Location: Twickenham, Surrey, Aug 6, 2023 · I need help with doing a vcarve inlay on end grain. I have a project coming up that’s more detailed and wanted to try using a steeper bit to get a deeper inlay on the more detailed areas. Re: Getting deeper inlays. Jan 18, 2023 · Keep in mind tools that don't come to a true point complicate the math. pdf. The key is on the male inlay to have a starting depth of . Obviously other apps would work. . Re: V-Carve Inlay Tear Out. Then the same blade with a . 04", and . Before I ask, I just wanted to say I've learned a lot in this forum so far, and really appreciate the knowledge here! Thank you! I. Good judgement comes from experience. Another suggestion: Sand a slight flat on the "peaks" of the male inlay, except where they will be forming sharp lines on the finished sign. Apr 7, 2017 · Hey Everyone, Been banging my head against a wall trying to figure out what I did wrong here. Feb 5, 2018 · One technique for getting around the limitation of a round endmill and attendant detailing limits is to use a V endmill to cut both the inlay piece, and the pocket — the pocket needs to be cut from behind, and the inlay portion from the front, so as to get them to nest properly and to take advantage of the added detail the V endmill affords. Lets say I wanted to inlay a simple circle shape. To learn more about VCarve inlays, watch Nov 24, 2021 · FUSION 360 V-CARVE INLAY TECHNIQUE Design Workspace Model the pocket part of the inlay by extruding the inlay outline into the model. the replies. Apr 15, 2024 · When selecting V-Carve Inlay Toolpath why are only certain tools available from the Tool Database selection menu? How can I make all tools available to all tool. Plug Stock (P) This is the thickness of material which will be left on the back of the Plug , and is automatically derived from the Pocket Depth (D) + Glue Gap (G) and cannot be adjusted on its own. Enable Inlay mode. Here are a few methods to make a good inlay. An inlay is artwork cut into two different materials, a male part and a female part that are brought together to make one flush design. This project is a beginners guide to creating VCarve inlays. An area to upload images of pieces cut using VCarve Pro. 25 inches looks the same as . Artwork; Female Stock Outline; Male Stock Outline; Extrusion is used to create new components for female and male stock allowing for glue gap, cutting gap and sanding allowance. Nov 24, 2021 · Select your inlay plug's closed vectors; Go to "Gadgets" on the toolbar and select the "Tapered Inlay" Gadget; With the Gadget running you will have the following options. This can be seen in the images shown below where the same letter has been cut using the Inlay toolpaths, you can see all corners (internal and external) now 6 days ago · The file was saved with Vectric VCarve 10. I did a 0 start point and a . Vectric Craftsman Posts: 108 Joined: Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:38 pm Model of CNC Machine: Custom 4'x4' AXBB + UCCNC Vcarve Pro V12 Location: Rishton, Blackburn, UK. (VCarve Pro v9. 1 KB) Oct 7, 2023 · Do the advanced vcarve path using the exact same tools for the female pocket. 58 KB. This can help if you are looking to add the Inlay into the bottom of a Bowl you have made for example. An inlay at . Then after a preliminary zeroing of the bit, I would back it Dec 14, 2022 · If I had to change anything I'd change "A is the amount of material to inlay into the base" to "A is the maximum amount of material to inlay into the base". bmp, ,gif, . Blame. The method I use produces good results with sharp details, but is very tedious and prone to math errors. But it occurs to me that a steeper angle at 30 maybe even 15 degrees would provide a deeper inlay and provide more glue surface, especially if you're looking for small detail in the V-Carve Inlay - Cheat Sheet . Base or female: Start depth at 0. Feb 12, 2017 · I have inlayed a few pieces using a 1/2" 90 degree bit, It seems if I do large inlays they don't cut small enough to fit in the inlay. Aug 17, 2017 · I just made a cuttingboard With a inlay, And that was my first inlay With a v bit. using the Vcarve Inlay toolpath in Aspire 12. I would like to change the values in the Document Variables table to get a better fit and run test carves. 1 Sep 16, 2024 · Looking at the sample in the first post have you thought about trying out the straight-sided Inlay Tool Toolpath (it used to be called Auto-Inlay)? Top. tif use the Trace Image tool to vectorize the boundary. 1". Apr 10, 2020 · Can someone help me out with Vcarve Inlays? I did some test inlays and if I use a 60 degree bit on the pocket and inlay (0. 3(7. The VCarve Inlay Technique - YouTube. For the time Vcarve inlay has been out, and the Dec 5, 2021 · VCarve Inlay. Keep in mind you will need a small gap area for the glue on the bottom of the male inlay. I am using vcarve and a 30 Deg insert knife blade. The added bonus is that if you are using a 45deg bit the math is much easier and you are less likely to make a mistake. Jan 25, 2018 · I spent a long time doing the math and ‘research’ because they kept not being right. Vcarve Inlay Toolpath - Loose Plug. What am i doing wrong? Sep 12, 2024 · When Editing the Pocket part of a VCarve Inlay, you will be able to adjust the Start Depth (D) of the toolpath. pdf (188. 5mm to small on the female part of the inlay. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. Nov 29, 2024 · Pays to know a little history about inlaying/marquetry. dxf or . 3" VCarve Pro & Desktop; ↳ VCarve - General; ↳ VCarve Oct 27, 2022 · I have used the Frued 60 degree and the Groovee Jenny 60 Degree vee bits with good success. In the picture below, I show a Zank inlay female base cut on the left and the matching male insert on the right. When I was on the buildbotics controller with configured as a woodworker the following vcarve inlay worked fine. 002? . Unable to select Tapered Ball Nose tool for Vcarve Inlay toolpath. I use two sheets with the text and female inlay on sheet 1 and the male inlay on sheet 2 (sheet 2 is blank until you calculate the toolpath for sheet 1 and the software takes care of sheet 2 as long as you designate sheet 2 as the destination of Feb 13, 2024 · Great that put me right on it. For the most part the male pieces are coming out well and "fit" ok in the female pockets. 7" tall while the letters in the job title (second line) are 0. The reason for this is it makes the male inlay slightly smaller than the female pocket. 5mm and a flat depth of 2mm. Can someone please summarize the basic workflow to create a VCarve sign with flat pocketed areas? Jan 23, 2023 · I’ve seen a number of posts and UTube videos where the claim is made that a Zank (VCarve) inlay is cut with a ball nose or engraving (flat end V) bit. 99 on Amazon, with no ‘rough inner layer’. ) At any rate, I’d like to use the Advanced VCarve feature for this to make things easier. Finally I had a hunch that the problem was the 60deg bit and switched back to a 45deg bit. Essentially you cut the female part using a vee bit then you create a male part using the same vee bit but you clear around the feature. So, I’ll refer to it here in images and in cutting tasks. 125 nch) Flat Area Clearance @Offset Cut Chrection @crmb VCarve Inlay - Cheat Sheet. Then lower another 0. bit, and had no success in getting the parts to fit, the plug was always too small. Inlay or male: Start depth at 0. I use VCarve to do my layouts. File metadata and controls. May 6, 2022 · For the actual V Carve file, I have 3 sketches all created on the XY plane. adze_cnc Vectric Wizard Posts: 4921 Joined: Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:08 pm Aug 13, 2024 · VCarve_Inlay_Cheat_Sheet - Free download as PDF File (. Top. But in addition, we need to select “Inlay mode” to tell Carbide Create that this is the plug for an inlay. tmerrill Vectric Wizard Posts: 4797 Joined: Thu May 18, 2006 3:24 pm Model of CNC Machine: ShopBot Location: North Carolina. I did work on it some more and basically came up with the same thing as FixitMike. 001-. Suitable for version 9. cdr Author: Todd Bailey Created Date: May 13, 2021 · Re: Vcarve inlay not fully clearing the pocket Post by adze_cnc » Thu May 13, 2021 6:00 pm To be clear, the Amana 30 degree cutter is not a v-bit but an engraaing bit and should be enterered into the database as such. I started out using a Amana 46280-K 6. Oct 11, 2017 · Re: Novice VCarve Inlay and Lettering questions Post by Bob Reda » Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:30 am I think the . My settings are: . I'm trying to do a complicated Feb 14, 2019 · V-Carve Inlay - Cheat Sheet . As before, we select Area Clearing with our flat endmill, our V bit and a depth of 0. Chose 2. Oct 29, 2014 · Adrian Vectric Archimage Posts: 15265 Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:19 pm Model of CNC Machine: ShopBot PRS Alpha 96x48 Location: Surrey, UK Apr 4, 2020 · I’ve been using CC to do inlays for some time. I could be very wrong about this, but I believe "inlay" usually refers to a single object let into the base piece. (Actually, it’s me that’s prone to math errors. Setting the depth to this dimension provides clearance under the inlay to ensure that it doesn’t bottom out in the pocket. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one Oct 29, 2024 · V Inlay Chess Set. c2d (449. It uses a variation on the Profile toolpath which will automatically round the external corners of the part to allow for the radius of the tool being used. Does anyone have specific guidelines for this? I’ve been fumbling around with Dec 10, 2019 · Notes on the Zank VCarve Inlay. Then I lower the bit 0. (Got those numbers from watching a few YouTube videos) Sep 19, 2024 · 🛠️ Unlock the full potential of Vectric software with this in-depth exploration of toolpath icons and functions! In this lesson, we dive deep into the various toolpath options available across Cut2D, VCarve, and Aspire. sudo Posts: 19 Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:32 pm Model of CNC Machine: CNC SHARK HD4. Look for recent videos, this software is updated at a rapid pace. The auto inlay feature rounds off the corners so the male and female fit. 519) Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Aug 26, 2023 · VCarve_Inlay_Cheat_Sheet. Always makes my brain get a bit like jello thinking about this stuff. I’m attempting to make my first VCarve Inlay. I include two Vectric VCarve files: one for the Spatula, which includes the rose inlay. The auto-inlay toolpath options calculate profile cut-out and pocketing toolpaths for parts that need to be assembled to make inlays and inserts. Any inlay socket you Mar 15, 2018 · While I have had decent success with V Carve's built-in inlay toolpaths, I also need to use the v-inlay technique for finer details that require sharp corners. Apr 25, 2024 · I have only tried the V12 VCarve Inlay feature a couple of times but I have a sign w/text and an inlay and they are not grouped. 519) Location: Vancouver, BC By using some trig I figured out that this is the math to figure that out: Code: Select all [Start Depth] * tan([1/2 vbit degree]) So this means when the base inlay is an outside corner and the top inlay is an inside corner we are trying to put a square into a Jan 14, 2020 · I used the usual method of the vcarve inlay technique. Marquetry is a collection of items assembled and then let into the piece, usually by taping them all together. Post by adze_cnc » Fri May 17, 2024 5:35 pm. What am I doing wrong. V-Carve / Engraving Toolpath Cutting Depths start (D) Flat Depth (F) TOOE 0. 1" flat depth male inlay) I end up with an outcome that is expected according to the Vectric PDF I have read. So, I am using a 1/4" end mill for my clearance tool. 1 inches. Total piece size 17. The inlay does not fit snug into the pocket and does not drop in very deep. I am using VCarve Desktop 8. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one Sep 6, 2006 · 12. step 3 set the cutting depth for the inlay in two stages. 12" surface gap; Below is my latest round of testing. Once the toolpaths are generated, they will create 2 seperate toolpath sets, one Nov 25, 2024 · If the male inlay is going too deep, IIRC the solution is to cut deeper which will cause the top to get bigger. 125 nch) Flat Area This project is a beginners guide to creating VCarve inlays. This will allow you to drop the Inlay toolpath into an existing Pocket you have cut in the project. 6 days ago · Male Inlay (Insert) Straight This option is for cutting out straight sided parts to act as the inserted piece of the inlay. Jan 31, 2020 · I have been trying to get a vcarve inlay to work using Fusion 360. Also, if Inlay Plug mode is selected, then there should be a warning if the clearing bit is disabled. txt) or read online for free. 25" to 0. I am horrible with math, but can run 3D cad. This allows about . The tool is set to a max depth per pass of 0. The reason this is important is with a slightly smaller inlay it seats deeper. This can be seen in the images shown below where the same letter has been cut using the Inlay toolpaths, you can see all corners (internal and external) now Mar 21, 2020 · C2D files: coffee inlay tutorial - inlay side. Experience comes from bad judgement. When you are posting about inlays cut using a V bit, identify them as a Zank inlay, named after the originator of the method. The female pocket started at the top of material but the male inlay started at . My recipe is based on V Carve Inlay makes beveled inlays using a V bit to carve both the inlay and the inlay pocket. The Inlay toolpath functionality can be used to calculate either profile or pocketing toolpaths with automatic compensation for the tool radius; this allows the cut-out parts to fit into the corresponding cavities. I have done a bunch of engraving before and never . Apr 27, 2023 · Now select both the offset elements and the text, and we can do an Advanced VCarve toolpath (the main toolpath for this operation). 75 Diameter Female Start Depth . It depends upon the capabilities of your CNC machine. Apr 25, 2024 · 🧩 Unlock the power of Vectric's game-changing VCarve Inlay Toolpath in this comprehensive tutorial! We'll guide you through every step of creating stunning inlaid designs using Vectric's VCarve Pro and Aspire software (version 12 and up). To view the toolpath tiles, simply ensure that the toolpaths are visible (checked in the Toolpath List) and then select the tile you wish to see either from the Tile Toolpaths form, or Aug 28, 2020 · I am at wits end trying to figure out my first inlay using Vcarve Pro 9. I made the female pocket . Preview. Sep 3, 2023 · The deeper you go the longer the cutting time. 13. Create the inlay such that it is on top of and overlaps the pocket model by the depth of the Jun 23, 2020 · I've been reading literature, watching videos and learning by mistake about v-carved inlays for the past 6 months. Dec 26, 2024 · If it's not too far off you can sand the bottom of the male inlay down to get a tight fit. 4” and make the final run. Help please Jan 3, 2024 · Before the CC Inlay I used the Vetric method for inlay and it always worked pretty well. Re: Another tapered inlay issue. 2 flat bottom for the inlay. 035" deep on the inlay. GG = Glue Gap IT = Inlay Thickness I wish to specify IT, GG, and AG and know what values to use for these Vcarve settings: Inlay Start Depth Inlay Flat Depth Base Start Depth Base Flat Depth True or False? Inlay Start Depth = IT Inlay Flat Depth = IT + AG Base Start Depth = 0 (always) Sep 15, 2024 · Vcarve toolpath inlay issue. Tom, V-Carve Pro is an excellent choice for inlays. So, here’s how to do an inlay right — not just theoretically but practically. Is there a method I could use to Apr 26, 2017 · I have a issue while trying to create the tool path for an inlay I am working on. Nov 27, 2024 · VCarve Inlay toolpaths allow easy generation of the Pocket and Plug toolpaths to cut out your design in 2 Parts ready for creating a VCarve Inlay piece. Post by adze_cnc » Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:23 pm. Problem solved. 4 and then flipping horizontally inlay cutting starting at . Link to YouTube video: Bucky’s Customs YouTube channel: YouTube Jan 12, 2024 · If you need to adjust this setting, you need to delete both parts of the Inlay toolpath and remake the VCarve Inlay. Then I created a boundary around the vectors so I could use the V-Carve feature to create the tool paths. With a gap of 1mm and 0. As far as bit angle goes, if you're doing something with thin details (lettering, twigs, etc. Nov 14, 2024 · Hello everyone, I have been working with vectric to narrow down the issue and fit is consistently 1. Apr 20, 2024 · I’m using Carbide Create v757 and in the Advanced vCarve toolpath: noticed the Inlay Mode & Bottom Gap input. Nov 16, 2023 · Model of CNC Machine: AXYZ 4008 (VCarve Pro v9. That's quite correct, and trying to do inlays with VCarve set to tapered ball endmill gives an interesting result Having said that, I'm thinking that since the radius of the ball is 1/64th of an inch, the difference between an engraving bit and a ball end mill wouldn't be large enough to account for my issues? I'm starting to think that the Nov 11, 2020 · I chose the VCarve male/female technique (in Vectric VCarve) over the Inlay tools as it gave me better control over cut depths and roughing paths. Here’s an actual inlay I’m doing for a Nov 5, 2022 · The blue dashed line is where the slope of your inlay and widest top part of your base cut are the same size, at 0. They use different techniques and settings. Start VCarve and open the artwork file if it is a . There are two types of inlays, the Zank inlay, and the conventional inlay that uses a Vectric program inlay toolpath (which uses end mills to cut and has straight sides). The male inlay should have same . 15 as an overcut instead. 015 clearance on the bottom of the base for a glue gap and Sep 26, 2016 · Does anyone out there know how you would use F360 to create v-carve inlays? For those who don't know, v-carve inlays take a positive relief and a negative relief cut with a v bit in contrasting materials. Post Jan 14, 2016 · How do I inlay letters and keep the sharp corners. Can anyone shed some light on what this is? Or how to use? I’ve searched the site but can’t find any info on i I’m using Carbide Create v757 and in the Advanced vCarve toolpath: noticed the Inlay Mode & Bottom Gap input. 06" with each bit. If you have a 1/2" diameter 90 deg bit, and you do the math, you find that the maximum cutting depth or the bit is . 0mm of inlay and 0. ScottFowler January 26, 2022, 11:45pm 6. I tested “Bottom Gap” values of . 25' Use Flat Area Clearance Tool End Mil (O. I followed all the steps in the humming bird tutorial, but the male/inlay piece I am generating won’t fit in the pocket. 3 Male Start Depth . Dec 17, 2024 · Hello All - I’ve done quite a few VCarve inlays with great success, mostly following the video posted by Winston and using a 60 degree vee bit. And i use the same settings as in the pdf documentations for vcarve inlay. crv3d file or import the artwork if it is a . Basically, all that I know Oct 31, 2024 · I have 1 more inlay question. Aug 26, 2023 · V-Carve, which is what I use, doesn’t have Bevel Carving which I assume you are using based on “bevel setting”. 5mm glue gap beneath Apr 27, 2024 · As the thread V12 - Unable to select Tapered Ball Nose tool for Vcarve Inlay toolpath has shown the only "valid" tool for the VCarve Inlay toolpath is a v-bit. 519) Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada. (Bottom Figure) The inlay rides a little high because I haven’t cleaned off some “fuzzies” from the cutting. When I was doing the female part I accidentally put in 0. Mar 9, 2023 · In volume 1, he takes us through the step-by-step process of creating an inlay craving on VCarve, using the LongMill MK2 CNC. I upgraded recently my CNC to the journeyman with the Masso controller. EDIT: I like Mitch's idea for checking fit! Jan 26, 2019 · first calculate a pocket path on the male part to outer boundary equal to the start depth, then calculate the vcarve, with clearance tool if needed, with the start depth + flat depth, the pocket path will have taken it down to the start depth, then, calculate a quick engrave path only on the inlay design also down to the start depth, then run Dec 10, 2024 · @CrookedWoodTex i can visualize the pocket/plug very well on the flat surface, for the wavy surface, the star does look deformed as it follows the surface. Mar 27, 2018 · The Inlay function though, will create toolpaths which take the tool radius into account and compensate for it by rounding off the sharp corners so the resulting parts will fit together. Dec 16, 2024 · Adrian Vectric Archimage Posts: 15259 Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:19 pm Model of CNC Machine: ShopBot PRS Alpha 96x48 Location: Surrey, UK Sep 25, 2024 · For the VCarve Inlay Toolpath : Clearing 1 - 1/4 inch Endmill Clearing 2 - 1/8 inch Endmill Final - VBit - 1/2 inch 60 degree. But, you can't just tell the software that you are using a 12. 5 mm which implies a 1mm gap since the initial depth was 2. Post by tmerrill » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:45 pm. The base stock, again taking earlier good ideas, is a bamboo chopping board - 3 for £15. Apr 17, 2024 · portion of the inlay to . 0 inches and cutting depth at 0. Glue inlay into the pocket. 1 and flat bottom of . Project compatibility. I have been monitoring the CC inlay posts for some time and not convinced that their method works. I’ve got everything sized correctly and the parts fit well, but I can’t get the corners to be square. I'm not sure how to relate them in Dec 26, 2024 · When Editing the Pocket part of a VCarve Inlay, you will be able to adjust the Start Depth (D) of the toolpath. It is VCarve Pro’s unique ability to correctly handle the bevels on lines, arcs and points that allows Nov 24, 2021 · Model the pocket part of the inlay by extruding the inlay outline into the model. 1 KB) Steps 1 - 5 are designing the base for the inlay. Instead of resin, I went for mixed woods, and the results are very pleasing. Create the inlay such that it is on top of and overlaps the pocket model by the depth of the inlay. Been playing around with inlay creation scripting apart from v-carve(from scratch), but not close to finished product Mar 31, 2024 · Again, I’ll answer my own question after some methodical quantitative testing, using CC 764 and the Advanced VCarve Inlay feature. Note that a reasonable familiarity with Fusion 360 is a prerequisite for these instructions to make any sense. May 11, 2018 · Unfortunately I cut the pockets before I worked on the Inlay Cuts. yowov pmwqcj qcjpea fllg ozcgg oswzg lbyiu igaanc xezm pbbojg