Hi everyone,
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. And I'm having a problem. For the most part the male pieces are coming out well and "fit" ok in the female pockets. But as you can see in this close up, something is off. I am not getting sharp corners, and it's almost like the v bit is slightly dogboning the corners. The straight portions machined quite well and are a good fit for the male parts.
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I am using a 60 degree v bit for both cuts. Female pocket machined to .15" flat depth using the v-carve toolpath with a 2% stepover to clear out the pocket. Male parts are mirrored, offset outwards .18" and then v-carved at .1 start depth and .1 flat depth to create inverse parts.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Brian