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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 8, 2013 10:08:14 GMT -8
I've been checking Vectric and wondered about adding new bits to Vcarve.
It looks as if their database doesn't support 1/50. I could be wrong.
How would that be incorporated in the database?
Or do you just set it up with what they have as standard then run it through I-Picture?
I hate throwing trial software on always leaves some garbage somewhere when removed. But if I can work the bit thing out I'll toss it on.
If I like it I may invest.
Thank You
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Post by Greg on Mar 9, 2013 1:37:55 GMT -8
What I purchased was photoVcarve and cut2D as a bundle for about $250 I think it was.
I started playing with photoVcarve first and have learned several tricks to make some really nice cuts like making line spacing 20% instead of the stock setting of 100%.
Anyway I needed to cut a router holder out of wood for the cnc machine I am building so I began playing around with cut2D.
Cut2D will load any dxf, dwg or most other vector files, I really bought that program to cut out model parts
because I used to build model planes a lot (I installed the same post for both programs too).
Since the 13 is not really supposed to be used to cut vector files because the gantry is stationary I made my feed speed slow plus when the machine asks what speed to cut ie slow med or fast I pick slow again.
I was able to cut the part I made in cut2d out on my 13 as a vector cut meaning it will move in circles, up, down, sideways it actually did better than I expected and the slow speed was still faster than the way the machine cuts now side to side!
I'm really excited more about cut2d now than photoVcarve, I looked at artcam at first but I didn't want to buy all those plugins but I am goin back and checking it out some more now.
OH YEAH THE BITS,
You can install any bit you want with the vectric program and prolly with artcam too, you just go to your tool bin and install the dimensions of the bit and give it a name.
I purchase several cheaper bits and I even purchased a couple of 60* and 90* router bits for sign making.
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 9, 2013 9:33:10 GMT -8
Do I need to add a new image?
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 9, 2013 9:43:01 GMT -8
Anyway I needed to cut a router holder out of wood for the cnc machine I am building so I began playing around with cut2D. Cut2D will load any dxf, dwg or most other vector files, I really bought that program to cut out model parts because I used to build model planes a lot (I installed the same post for both programs too). You would go crazy with a 3d printer. Go check out Thingverse. We just received our Replicator 2x. It will print in two different colors on the same object. Sadly you need to know how to design an object that way. But dual extruders have been around for a few years making it easier to work with than if they just appeared. Man the first piece of junk you print is just amazing. You sit and watch the layers build. It's fascinating. Same is true with the first cut. I've seen some people use Aspire to create 3d models which they then export to another CAD program, most likely to fill in and test the mesh before printing. At present people are using Xbox Kinect as 3d scanners. Scan a face or object in and print it. Artcam will do a 3d face from a photo. I'm pretty sure other software exists for the same. Anyway, cutting edge of home design and print. |
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Post by Greg on Mar 12, 2013 22:20:14 GMT -8
Ok just finishing a cut with a bit I bought from toolstoday.com it's a very fine sign making v carve bit with a .005" tip WOW! I almost pee'd my pants when I saw the detail and this bit was something like 24 bucks plus I can sharpen it at home!
I used photoVcarve and setup the bit before making my gcode, its been running now for 8 hours I think it had something like 8000 lines to cut.
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