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2-1/2 D milling

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Bferster, Dec 15, 2022.

  1. Bferster

    Bferster Well-Known
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    I need to cut a round edge on some wood that curves.
    How can I generate gcode to do this?
    I can model it in TinkerCad, which output as .obj or .stl files

    I usually use the free version of Easel to generate gcode, but can download something else.

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  2. Gary Caruso

    Gary Caruso OpenBuilds Volunteer
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    You can 3d carve an stl file. I use Estlcam but I'm sure other ways are available.
    Cheers
     
  3. Giarc

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    it would also be easy to model in fusion 360 which will generate gcode to cut it as well, but Estlcam has a quicker learning curve IMO. Vectric Vcarve is by far the easiest, but it costs money.
     
  4. Bferster

    Bferster Well-Known
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    I’ll check out Esticam, Thanks!
     
  5. Bferster

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    I have Vectric cut 2D, which I like but am reluctant to upgrade to vCarve fo something I’ll rarely do
     
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  6. Bferster

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    You were right. Estlcam rocks!
     
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