SLCSO emblem for podium.c2d (1.1 MB)
I am trying to create a 16 inch Sheriff’s office logo for a podium at work. I am having a problem getting the toothpaths to carve well for me. Can anyone offer me some suggestions?
I attached the file.
As this is just a vector file, unless you have Carbide Create Pro, you can only perform 2D toolpath operations with this. This would require setting up various parts of the vectors to be pocketed or cutout at various depths using both large & small endmill diameters.
If you have CC Pro, you can 3D model all/part of the vector for 3D carving toolpaths with ballmills.
I’d probably do a couple of V-carves, like this.
SLCSO emblem for podium.c2d (928 KB)
(That’s not optimized in any way, it’s just to show another approach)
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I didn’t look at @robgrz file but here was my kick at the cat.
Rev SLCSO emblem for podium.c2d (1.9 MB)
Thank you, The vcarve on the outer band makes it much cleaner.
Jeff, It only had the same carve as I originally had. Can you try the upload again?
See if it works this time…
Rev SLCSO emblem for podium.c2d (1.9 MB)
I changed the 90 to a 60 degree bit for better detail. I think that makes the letters pop a little more.
The V-carve toolpath is great for getting into the tighter areas.
A finer point lets you get deeper into tighter areas, and a wider V cutter gives a nice taper on the walls of larger areas. It’s purely personal preference.
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Ungroup the laurels then select each of the lines and apply a shallow vcarve to them…Sorry I didn’t catch that
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SLCSO emblem for podium EDIT.c2d (1.5 MB)
I made some changes to the file and worked the tool paths. Maybe this will work. The tool paths will still need some optimization.
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OOOOO, I really like this! This was what I was trying to accomplish.
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I have CC Pro, I’m just not good at tool paths or 3d. I’m in the training phase.
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Keep practicing & experimenting.
It can be a lot of fun to figure out all the different ways vectors & shapes & models can be utilized with the various toolpath generators & bit geometries to achieve a final part or product.
But it does take a lot of time!
So have fun in the process & celebrate the achievements along the way!
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