Cut file for S shaped molding

[tim_marchetti]

Can someone help with a cut file for an S shaped molding? I have it drawn in Rhino, but I only have Cut 3D for software. I'm looking for a toolpath that can follow the curve and carve the profile.

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[adrianm]

Have you tried exporting it as an STL file and the loading it into Cut3D? It's been a while since I've used Cut3D but I wouldn't think it would be a problem to machine that as long as you've got bits with long enough reach.

[tim_marchetti]

thanks Adrian
I have tried it in Cut3D, but the toolpath it creates can only move in straight lines. I would like to follow the curve.

[adrianm]

I'm confused now, why do you want the toolpath to follow the curve?

[khaos]

Tim if you give me the curved vector I will make you a cut file. I assume you have the ogie and cove bits and that you can adjust the depth for your needs. I will be back in the shop later this afternoon. If you need a 3D cut file you'll need to send me the dxf with material dimensions and I will gen you one.

[adrianm]

Ah, I'm with you now, you want to do it with a profile bit rather than as a 3D model.

Cut3D is definitely NOT the software for that.

[tim_marchetti]

i don't have a bit that matches the profile.
what i want to do is machine inside closed vectors with a 3D carving program. using maybe a 1/4" ball end mill to carve the curves and then I can create the toolpath to clean up the sqaure corners with a 1/4" end mill

[cutitout]

Post the file I have ideas -- will cut fast and the offsets can be applied to any shape

[tim_marchetti]

Eric
I can email you the file. What format would you like it to be?

[tim_marchetti]

thanks for the input folks. Harold Weber has come to my rescue.