How To Improve Your Profile Cuts Around 3D Carvings in Vectric V Carve Or Aspire

It is very simple to create a profile vector around a 3D object in Vectric software. However it is not always simple to get the best cut results. By default when you select this vector and output the G Code it will safe the file as a lot of short line segments which cause a poor finish and create very large G Code Files. In this video I show you how to fix that.
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[@allengibson7346]

Why didn't I think of that!! Over six years using Aspire and it never occurred to me. Thanks

[@hamrx8]

I have been using Aspire for years and did not know this so thanks heaps.

[@allthingswoodworking40]

Thank You!!! you answered several question in one video. Look forward to watch others.

[@reidklassen5096]

this is such good information and ive never heard anyone talk about any of this. thank you! i love how you showed the gcode. great way to prove your point.

[@David_Flournoy]

Excellent information. I was not aware of this feature in the Vectric software packages. I was able to reopen a project that I had put aside as unable to complete to my satisfaction. It is now absolutely "spot on".
Thank you

[@NEWF2195]

Thank you!!!! 😀 👍 you saved me a lot of sanding...... I subscribed!

[@johnfrankforther8162]

Thanks for the information. I have one project that has these issues. Now I know how to fix it!!

[@StepcraftInc]

Thank you - I am glad you find this helpful. - Erick

[@rickmccaskill7888]

Thank you for the video. Solves a problem I have had.

[@StepcraftInc]

I am glad it helped you - Erick

[@thomasgronberg9270]

Thanks! Nice video, It helped me alot!

[@jahedb]

eye opener - thanks for this

[@bill381]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@wallystoolshed7050]

great information, thank you

[@donepearce]

THis was valuable. Thank you

[@derekjenkinson8014]

Is there a difference in the time calculation for the two files? Would like to see if it makes a difference in the run time.

[@adcromwell]

So if i do the profile it will eliminate the step i get around the 3d piece as well that isnt a complete cut out? Currently i beec selecting romove materal boundaries and it leaves a step from the ballmill from the 3d cut around the whole 3d design leaving a border. If i do a profile offset a negative value let say .020 and depth to the max depth it should clean that up correct or am i missing something else?

[@custer175]

Great video! Question, it looks like you are using a Mac and I assume boot camp? Do you have any issues using the trackpad on the Mac in v carve? Mine does not work correctly.

[@StepcraftInc]

I am using Parallels on the Mac to run Windows.

[@bigmyles3315]

is there a way to do this with pockets, I have a pocket allowance of .01 on my rough pass but when my machine does the finishing pass it burns up my brushes in my router and make awful noises

[@GibsonLP2010]

I noticed your operating system for your computer is Mac.
I too am a Mac user. What program are using to run Windows programs on your Mac?
Thanks in advance!
Great tutorial BTW....

[@StepcraftInc]

I use Parallels - which works very well on my 2014 Macbook Pro

[@Supe063]

Would a slight offset cut and adding a finish pass also help or do you find this method eliminates that?

[@StepcraftInc]

This method would eliminate that. One simple checkbox and all your edges will be smooth

[@user-zo7uv6mx9y]

@@StepcraftInc Does it affect detail ?

[@zoltanbereczki8067]

In short: use Circular Arc instead of bezier Curves. The rest is just trying to seem smart :)

[@Stoneforth]

strange i wonder why it's set up like this.

[@FredTyco]

You should add a picture of the smooth version of the model! It’s always nice to see the difference.

[@StepcraftInc]

I will post one - I was just trying to get this video live because we had a customer that it was helping

[@tcsyme]

@@StepcraftInc It's pretty hard to complain about that kind of customer service. I look forward to seeing the final version as well.

[@rogergaborski]

Where did you post the final image?

[@daviddeitrick9929]

Great explanation and solution. Thanks for posting it.

[@Game0verxD]

How about making F360 tutorial on Aluminum and Engineering Plastics like Derlin etc

[@StepcraftInc]

It's on our list!!!

[@Z-add]

A better example of profile cutting will be to make a raised panel solid wood kitchen cabinet door. You will have to raise the wood a couple of inches above the table to do a profile cut on the edge. Can you please make a video on that.

[@StepcraftInc]

that is on the list of projects for the near future.