VCarve Checklist

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Overview

This checklist exists to ensure that a job generated with VCarve will not break your bit, damage the machine, or ruin your material.

For a more detailed introduction to VCarve, see VCarvePro Documentation or VCarve Pro Reference Manual (PDF) (note: version not aligned to current design computer version).

Navigation

Clicking the links in each checklist item will open a detailed explanation in the page VCarve Checklist - Details. Backlinks are provided there to return to the appropriate item here in the main checklist.

Checklist

Material Setup - Dimensions and thickness are correct.
Origin is set correctly to center, corner, or table absolute.
Feed rate, chip load are appropriate to material.
Cutting depth does not exceed spoilboard.
(OPTIONAL) Advanced Path Options align with grain of material.	File:Advanced-path-graphic.png
Pass depth(s)/Plunges will not break bit
Toolpath has been previewed
Toolpath has been exported for ShopBot	File:Toolpath-export-options.png
Correct file has been copied to removable media	File:Toolpath-file-ex.png