Help with the proper tool and project setup in carbide create

[nellio (Janell Bender)]

Hello,

I am attempting my first aluminum project in carbide create to perform with my Nomad 883 and there are some things I’m not sure if I have right in the software. I am most confused about adding a new tool.

I am trying to etch out a leaf design and then cut it out to make a small pendent.

Here is my stock setup
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y7U4PErc8JGdWWFCBGGX-hRT5wBI1exb

This first operation I want it to do is etch
https://drive.google.com/open?id=110ZQO93OgUERibbwdZ39IrUa1vzrQmTR

But I feel like I am not adding the tool correctly. I don’t know what the flute length is and when I try to enter the angle in it won’t save.

These are my cutout toolpath settings
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1M_OhmplJffDqK4-Z1ZaxatHdnOD1gzDX

And this is the simulation…with definitely doesn’t look right.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PyZtqk-tigFIftc0ZKcnchka_gTBihSu

I’m an extreme beginner at this so any insight I can get on setting up this project in the software correctly would be wonderful!

~ Nell

RexBegonia.c2d (1.6 MB)

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

The #502 is intended for PCBs, not general use.

Unfortunately, Carbide Create won’t take its radiused tip into account.

These settings from: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Endmills#PCB should work:

but when homing, please use a feeler gauge of a thickness to make up for the tip.

Note that V endmills in Carbide Create are only properly previewed in 3D when used for V carves. You’ll need to offset the paths to create a closed region you can use for a V carving to adjust for that lack.

[nellio (Janell Bender)]

Thanks so much for taking the time to give me this info!
Its really helpful, though I haven’t had a chance to test it out yet. (darn day job)

I am also looking at Fusion 360 as a software solution and I’m looking through its courses now. I’m assuming adding custom tools/endmills is a similar process in that?

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Presumably. They also have an option to load them from XML files, see: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Commercial_Software#3D_CAD