Perhaps that was true in the past, but since CC version 777, it’s easy as can be. I don’t use Vectric so I can’t compare, but it’s very simple to get perfect Vcarve inlays with CC now. Here are a couple threads on the topic:
We just posted an update to Carbide Create with a rework of the inlay mode. This is a fundamentally different take on how to make inlays, so inlay toolpaths created with the old code will be reset back to a basic Advanced V-carve in this build. You’ll need to reenable the inlay mode and set the new parameters.
You can grab 777 here: Download Carbide Create V7
Here are a few of the test pieces we’ve done with bamboo and walnut (with zero special effort spent in setup or machining):
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I finally got around to testing the new inlay update discussed in this thread:
Long story short - It worked absolutely great the first time.
I shamelessly used the same familiar barista for my test, inlaying end-grain walnut into end-grain hickory:
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I used a new 30° Vee Bit (with a .005" tip) and the “Plug Depth” and “Top Gap” recommendations from @wmoy .
My pocket depth was .25". The recommendation is to make the plug depth .5mm (.02") less than the pocket depth, so my plug de…
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