How to do 3d text on CC

[mtvannan (Mani Vannan)]

I am trying to create a simple text in 3d to carve an initial on a hardwood board. I followed Willadams file on that but not able to create tool paths. Can anyone tell me how to do this? I can see the letter in 3d, but cant get it to 3d tool path. file is attached.

Thanks so much
Mani
Mani 3d letter example.c2d (96 KB)

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

Your text is modeled to be thicker than the stock:

(indicated by being red)

If you increase the stock thickness:

Then the 3D toolpaths will be generated as expected:

[mtvannan (Mani Vannan)]

Thanks Will.

I dont fully understand this. I had the thickness at 12mm and the text at 3mm. How is the test higher than stock?

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

Because:

12mm

+ 3mm

== 15mm

If you change the text to subtract:

it is removed from the surface of the stock:

See:

https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/create-pro/3d-tool-add-shape/

[mtvannan (Mani Vannan)]

Thanks. I missed the typo inmy model. Thanks,

On another issue - I am doing an inlay on a board. When I ran simulation, the tabs I put in is not showing up. I put the tab on the offset profile set up. WOuld appreciate if you can point out what I am doing wrong. I dont want to find out it shifts when I am cutting.

Thanks,
Mani
times roman V for Ram Board.c2d (96 KB)

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[mtvannan (Mani Vannan)]

ahhhhh…

too early in the morning. I just figured it out too. Thanks