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V-bit on a curved surface not working

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Ronnie Woop
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Hey all,

Had a few days playing w/ CC and made a few test models
to get used to this. Overwhelming to say but cool.

So i managed to make a "slice" of a coffee cup lets say.
Applied a small moulding, that was cool... then comes the frustration.

I tried for the life of me to get a v-bit carve to work.
Im showing single line for now because I lost my other vector
where you normally v-bit inside. Either or the toolpath remains flat.
It doesnt follow the shape of the cups curve.

Is it possible to apply a different toolpath to a curved surface?
I tried the Wrap, did nothing. Or I keep getting intersection problems to
run Vector Doctor and sometimes that doesnt help or want to fix.

So i'm tied up into this I gave up. Not really into running a full 3D path
whereas it wouldnt be as sharp like a v-bit would. Or am I asking too much.

Please, tell me what im doing wrong here. Im new to this and have
alot to learn. Immediate expectations always fall short. I've done
searches even w/ Artcam articles. Maybe im not looking for the right
procedures?

I hope this is the right forum to post in.

 

Thanks

Ronnie

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    Ronnie Woop
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    Hah... I think I got it.

    Feature-machining toolpath - Toolpaths menu

    Use the feature machining tool to create engraving toolpaths that take account of the underlying relief.

    Using the Feature Machining panel, you can:

    • machine a raised, recessed or centreline engraved feature that you have created from a vector with a depth or height relative to the composite relief. The contour of the composite relief is preserved in the feature that is combined with it.
    • select a tool clearance strategy for the machining tool you want to use. Depending on the strategy you select, you can control the angle, where and in what direction the machining tool cuts into the block of material.

    Click the Create Feature Machining Toolpath button on the Toolpaths panel to display the Feature Machining panel. The settings available depend on the type of feature you select:

    • Raised Feature — Create a raised (male) feature from a selected vector, usually vector text, which you can then machine using the Feature Machining toolpath.
    • Recessed Feature — Create a recessed (female) feature from a selected vector, usually vector text, which you can then machine using the Feature Machining toolpath.
    • Centre Line Feature — Create a centreline engraved feature from a selected vector, usually vector text, which you can then machine using the Feature Machining toolpath.

    I haven't tried it yet so I assume I can load up a v-bit and send it
    along the paths surface as shown.

    I understand this wont work for all applications and that there would be some form of distortion. But at least I found what I was looking for. Cool.

     

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    Elyasaf Aloni

    Use toolpath projection found in the Transform toolpath panel. It basically turns every 2d toolpath to 3d one.

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    Ronnie Woop

    Elyasaf,

    Cannot seem to find this feature, nor in the help search. Possible screenshot?

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