Evening group-
I am coming from, and learned basic CNC software, on Easel, and finding Carbide Create to be challenging and not. I have a few questions that I’m sure will be extremly basic, but I am struggling with.
Easel has the “2 stage Carve” which is a roughing pass, then a detailed pass that ensures the entire cut is complete. On CC, I can’t seem to get this figured out without using a detail bit to make the entire cut and wasting a ton of time and breaking bits along the way (I could use 1/8 and it will get 95%, but missing the finer, more detailed areas…). Am I over thinking this?
In easel, if I was cutting smaller words or any type of detail, I could use a V bit and “pocket” the words, or detail out. In CC, it doesn’t seem like you can “pocket” using a V bit and I am some what confused as to how to cut words/detail out without doing this.
I apologize if this is an ignorant post- Ive watched as many tutorials as I can find and it doesnt appear that this info has been covered. Or it’s just that simple and I’m overthinking.
Or dumb.
Thank you for the reply, Michael.
So embarrassing…I still don’t understand this and I have watched countless tutorials, take notes, and rewatch, etc.
I simply do not understand what this means. I understand V Bits as I’ve used them on Easel and can use them how I wish there, just can’t replicate on CC.
To cut out smaller words (“pocket”), I would use advanced V Carve and need to “clear”, as well? This would be tied into my first question as it sounds like a “2 stage” carve where you would make a roughing pass to remove the bulk, then a finer bit to detail. I am trying to grasp this-
OK, so after creating and placing the text you want, make sure it is selected (it will be orange), and switch to the ‘Toolpaths’ tab on the left. Hit the VCarve button, and tell it 'Use Current Selection".
After that, in the ‘Tool’ section hit Edit and select a V Bit. Once you do, just accept the default values for feeds and speeds.
For a VCarve, change the Max Depth field to ‘t’, a special value that means “the thickness of the stock”. Hit OK, then you can 'Show Simulation" to see what it looks like.
Thank you for the replies-
If the “2 stage carving” is only available in the Pro version of CC, how do you do it in the free version? I am unclear as to how I know the cut is complete judging by the Simulation view.
I included an example to see how one would go about cutting this in CC. Again, thank you for the help and replies everyone! Much appreciated!
I’m not familiar with Easel 2 stage carving. If it’s really a rough (leaves stock all around) & finish
And it’s with straight mills, you can program your 1/4" as a 0.260 (or bigger) to leave some stock on the walls and do a pocket if needed to clear out an area. Then come back with the 1/8" & do a contour path to clean up the walls & get into the tighter corners.
Make sure the stepover on the 1/4" is less than half the cutter. I would go 0.125, as it sometimes has issues with exactly half (0.130). You may be able to go bigger, but keep an eye out for missed spots.
I think I’ve figured it out…to a point.
I appreciate the willingness to help.
Still not in the clear, but I have a better understanding. After watching countless videos,
I think the issue was not realizing how the “V Carve” toolpath works.
Thanks again
