VCarve Checklist - Details

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Overview

This document provides detailed explanations for the steps provided in VCarve Checklist. Click the backlinks in each section to return to the associated checklist item.

Todos

- Add video links & link to PDF section / written explanations

Checklist Explanations

Job Setup

Creating a new job in VCarve will open the Job Setup form. The options listed here will define the cutting material that you will affix to the ShopBot's spoilboard.

Material Setup

  • Size: enter material lengths along the x- and y-axis
  • Z Zero: selects whether material or table surface is set as Z = 0.0
  • Thickness: enter material thickness of your material along the z-axis

Origin

Tool Setup

Feed Rate

Chip Load

Toolpath Setup

Cutting Depth

Advanced Path

Pass Depths & Plunges

Toolpath Preview

Toolpath Export