CNCRT 04: Air Cutting and how to avoid it.




CNC Router Tips Podcast show

Summary: Dan May asks: When cutting a pocket cut how do you get the second tool bit to start cutting at the same depth as the first tool left off without cutting air. <br>Steps<br>Create a new file<br>Define the job setup (material size, datum, units).<br>Create text<br>Create vectors<br>Adjust alignment<br>Choose toolpath types to use.<br>Create tool paths.<br>Choose post processor<br>Convert tool paths to Gcode<br>Save the files.<br>Cut the sign <br>Apply Finish to the sign.<br>If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step.<br> <a href="http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo" rel="noopener">http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo</a> <br><a href="http://www.makermasters.com/cnc-sign-project" rel="noopener">http://www.makermasters.com/cnc-sign-project</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JeV_x7DysM" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JeV_x7DysM</a><br><a href="https://youtu.be/5JeV_x7DysM" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/5JeV_x7DysM</a>