Multiple tools?

[john_l]

Using VcarvePro.. What would be the fastest way to get a closer cut to the original outline form vector in the attached? I know in some software you can select smaller tools for (just) the tighter areas and not have to pocket the hole area with the smaller tool. In the example I have a 1/4" end mill selected as the tool for the entire pocket tool path. Basically it's connecting too many parts of my design because the 1/4" bit won't fit in between.


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[knight_toolworks]

use the offset tool to create a pocket just big enough to get the area's missed then use a smaller tool that fits in it.

[john_l]

Now there's thinking. Thank you Steve.

[harryball]

Just make sure you pocket your 1/4" bit to the original vectors not the offset vectors. Then you run your 1/8" (or whatever) between the offset and the originals. Following that, I also use a Vbit on the original vectors to sharpen the corners for a nice crisp appearance. With the tooling offset you can avoid beveling the letter and still sharpen the corners.

Robert

[ed_lang]

I would select a V-bit tool path option and create a couple of "fake" V bits. I would then select flat area clear and use a larger "fake V bit" This way I have an area clear and then a clean up pass.

For the "fake" bits you can create a Vbit for a .25" end mill that has a .1* side angle and a .24" tip.