Is it possible to engrave on a 3d surface?
For example:
I carve 3d maps. My goal is to 3d carve my map then follow that with engraving the road infrastructure on my map using an imported vector. I need the engrave/advanced v-carve tool path to follow the contours of my map. Is this possible?
I’ve done the integrating it with the stl in the model section, however it cannot see that detail enough to integrate it during the 3d carve process. Even if it could the way 3d carve tool paths process will not suffice for clean straight lines like roads. That typically works well for lake cutouts though.
Did you try creating offset geometry around the roads/paths & then use a subtractive angle component to create a V-groove in the STL?
Carbide Create does not have 3D Contour toolpath generation or 3D Engraving capability.
The closest you could get is making an angled/round 3D component from the road/path vectors to inlay into the STL & then confine a 3D Finish toolpath to that vector area. Then you would be able to use a finer-point tool bit(with a really small step-over & be able to adjust the direction of the toolpaths) for the roads/paths vs whatever ball nose you used for the topographic terrain map.
Not quite. What Chaotica mentioned is really what I’m looking for (3D Contour toolpath). I could use the method you linked to for interstates or maybe major roads but residential will need to be a contour. Sounds like I should put in a feature request.