Letters (font) not cutting properly in carbide motion

I am trying to cut a sign out and the letters are not cutting properly. I should have realized when viewing the simulation, but it is a bit hard to see the issue. I am using a 90 degree V bit (1/2" diameter), with a 1/2" depth setting (max). When you look at certain letters you can see that the bit doesn’t stay straight in the corners (top of the M, middle of the H) for example. I have tried changing the depth setting to the stock bottom, but that doesn’t seem to help.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Which version of Carbide Create?

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You will want to update to v8:

or at least use the Advance V-carve (cuts along the perimeter) rather than the normal toolpath (cuts along the center):

and you will want to stay w/in the depth which the tool can cut:

Or, use a larger tool which is able to cut sufficiently deeply:

Or, use the Pocket Clearing Option:

1/2" dia 90° will cut 1/4" deep :wink: I’m guessing those intersections are bigger than 1/2", so it’s trying to cut deeper than 1/4", leaving some straight walls.

Thank you very much for all the information, and for solving my issue.

I’ve run into this problem before as well (even on my most recent signs). It can be frustrating!

Or… 4th option. Cut it like you did, then cut it again at about 0.225" max depth without the clearing tool. It will clean up the vertical walls.

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Thank you for the suggestion.

Thank you for all the tips. They solved my issue. I have to study advanced vcarve a bit more.

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