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Cutting all the material out of a vector
I've created a couple of files in Carveco Maker and cut them with success (mostly). The problem I'm having is that I created some 3/4" width vectors to cut channels for some T-track. I used a 1/4" End Mill to cut them 3/8" deep. After I created them, I converted the bitmap to a vector and used Flood Fill Vector. After creating the toolpath and saving it, I cut the file. The width and depth were correct, but it only cut the outer edges and left the center untouched. I thought if you used Flood Fill Vector, the tool would remove all of the material, but it didn't. I don't even know what to call it so I can search for an answer. How would I accomplish this?
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Try running the "area clearance toolpath" this will clean the area out inside of the vectors, I don't use the flood fill just use the area clearance, does a good job.
mike
Thanks, Mike!
I wasn't sure how to phrase the question to get the answer. That sounds perfect.
Hi John Pollman,
To better understand the use of flood filling and how to create a toolpath for machining within selected vector boundaries, please watch each of the following demonstration videos available from our Carveco Training portal:
Thanks for your time and consideration.
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