With Cut 2-d I offset the blade edge in 1/32 inch steps and let the mill follow the contours removing about 95% of the metal required. I just blank out the outline and rough mill the blade edges in steps. My brother designs swords and I mill them out for him. It is more for carving reliefs and artwork than true 3-d milling. I also use the DXF file for drilling and tapping with Centroid's conversational programing.Ĭut 3-d does not have a drawing portion so imported 3-d object files are required. ![]() ![]() I often save the drawing as a DXF and use it in my laser. I use it instead of the various cad programs that I have because it works so well. On the other hand, V-carve and the simpler Cut 2-D have a very intuitive drawing program built in. The programs are more router specific than milling machine specific so they lack a few features such as thread milling, compression tapping and tapered slopes that one might find on a true milling machine program. It works just as well on the mill as the ShopBot. ![]() I later received a version of V-carve pro for my Centroid mill. I have a ShopBot and ShopBot specific versions of each program came bundled with the machine. These are two of the easiest to use, most intuitive, friendliest programs that you will ever find.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |