Art CAM for CNC router from Bmp

[Rick Ford]

Hi All,

 

I created a routed dragon in art cam and cut it on a benchman router. I imported a BMP and traced it using The total object diameter is 18 inches. I used a 1/8 ball mill and stepped over .012. It took 24 hours to run.

 

I have several questions.

 

First what is the max you can step and with what tool to leave a reasonably smooth surface?

 

When the part cut it came out in three distinct levels. I was expecting two. How did I inadvertantly raise some parts to a higher level.

Did this happen from selecting the geometry twice.

 

All the geometry came out flat on top. Is there a way to curve the geometry toward an opposite edge to give it a taper into the next geometry.

 

Thanks for your help in advance.

[htm01]

welcome

if you mean mastercam art, check out streaming teacher for art, its free and very good.

http://www.streamingteacher.com/C4_ART/art_home.aspx

[Rick Ford]

Thanks

 

I did mean mastercam art.

 

I'll check out the training you recommended.

[htm01]

see trace dragon it should be what your doing

[Iven May]

Hi Rick

 

If you email me the file I can help you.

 

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