Morning, thanks in advance. I have a few svg files that I either converted or bought that are not CNC ready. Even though I am trying to master AI and other applications it is too slow. Are there freelancers that are experts that do this for pay? I know there are for web applications and programming, just wasn’t sure about this.
I bought this Aerostar SVG it’s too busy, I need to thin it out and just keep the outline maybe with a little detail. When I am cutting with a 0 flute upcut 1/8 bit it all kind of merges together and looks like crap.
Also, sometimes ChatGpt can produce some great svg files if you want to try that. Upload an image and ask it to output a simplified b&w image. Then ask it to output it as an .svg file. Sometimes it’s incredible, sometimes not.
Although my work can look cartoony…cuz I do a lot of that… I prefer to draw vectors rather than trace them. As one gets better at it…and it takes a lot of practice…it actually becomes faster to get a useable drawing than repairing thousands of traced nodes. In a case like this it makes a lot of difference depending upon the use. Traced images are good for 60 degree vbits but not as good for 3d relief sculpting. Although I have to say that Will’s svg looks pretty darn good.
I disassembled it and created layers. I wanted the text and the border ring to be pocket, and the other items to be contour with a 1/8 0-flute upcut. My machine had an anomalous hiccup and ruined my project lol I also ordered the 1/16th plastic cutters, hopefully it’ll improve the detail.