Starting down the path of @Tokoloshe style inlay action. I’m trying to figure out why the “plug” tool path isn’t going into the tight corners. I’ve made the tool super pointy and small, blunt, tried different depths, etc. hmm. I assume it’s “impossible” due to some tool or depth setting, which elu…

You need a carve toolpath inside the outer line, and also outside the inner line. In 12, it’s a little different. [image] Star Wars Coasters Ahh… figured it out… [image] You need to use right-click to get the second path

Ahh yes, was wondering how that worked since v11. Thanks! That fixed it. Now to figure out an actual design to try…

[image] Coin Bahd: Now to figure out an actual design to try… [image] Star Wars Coasters Logos Coaster Starwars.dxf (302.0 KB) :grin:

I don’t wanna get sued! :wink: Maybe a now-unlicensed Mickey Mouse…

[image] Coin Bahd: Maybe a now-unlicensed Mickey Mouse… ohh…careful… There’s only one specific mouse version that applies to…

Honestly, I would just start with a small circle first, and make sure you can get that tight, then move on to something more complicated

If you are not making money with it you should be fine. :yum:

It’s all fun and games until they send the Disney enforcement drones ™

I only had to watch @Tokoloshe 's video 190 times until I realized the pre-pocketing “bulk removal” tool setting was in plain sight. I was not looking forward to clearing out the whole thing with just the v-bit, which the old v11 EstlCAM video shows! (Olde Tyme https://youtu.be/LEFFogenSvo?si=Qm6yLz…

[image] Coin Bahd: I realized the pre-pocketing “bulk removal” tool setting was in plain sight Flattbutt, Ballz, and Poinkypants. Delightfully German. Or would be the ULTIMATE name for either a law firm or an engineering consultancy.

@Tokoloshe I’m going to try your excellent technique. Alternatively, do you think, for the plug, it would work to just use a deeper DOC and then a NEGATIVE (maybe a fraction of a mm) finishing pass? I think that would shrink the plug as well. I may try that, if the geometry works out, a little bit h…

Deep inlay plug, getting into tight curves?

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Michael_Melancon (Mike M) November 21, 2024, 6:54pm 4