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Thread: Addicted to CNC!
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10-17-2013, 02:14 AM #11
Re: Addicted to CNC!
Hi Peter,
I use VCarvePro for all drawings now and this program also creates the toolpaths to drive Mach3 on the CNC. I don't think I've touched Autocad for a couple of years now, VCarve does it all in one. For best results in engraving, I usually mount a block of PVC on the table then "deck" it with a 20mm endmill ie: plane it flat. This makes the perfectly flat and true platform for mounting the aircraft panel, I stick them on with very thin double sided tape. I usually engrave to a depth of 0.07mm and this is usually enough to cut through the paint. I try not to remove too much plastic. Another good tip - I use mostly 6mm solid white acrylic for my panels rather than two pieces of 3mm and on the back of the panel I machine pocket cuts wherever there is text. This makes the backlighting a lot brighter. The font used is Futura Md BT, I can't remember the size off the top of my head but I will share my VCarve file if you want it, I can also convert it to .dxf if required.
Cheers Gwyn
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10-17-2013, 03:55 PM #12
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10-17-2013, 04:31 PM #13
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Re: Addicted to CNC!
Hi Gwyn,
I'd also like to get the files in VCarvePro from you. Please send me a PM and I'll send my email address...
John
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