ArtCam + Gerber Sabre = Woodgrain texture

[nolanola]

Hello forum.
Looking for a solution to my problem.
The goal is to create a woodgrain texture and engrave HDU material with ball nose bit 3/16" using gerber sabre 408 cnc machine. Similar to this:

I had a similar task a couple years ago and a gentleman made the Artcam file for that is no longer available, however I still have photos of the finished product (Omen sign).

This time when I created a Machine Relief Toolpath (.ger extension) in Artcam I got an X axis error on the cnc machine.

We made it work by changing the Tool Clearance Strategy to Constant-Z but it made the routing process very long.
This took 17 minutes:

This took 90 minutes:

I'm also looking for an expert who could work with me on this subject via skype, so i could share my screen.

Thank you.

 

[RetepK]

Hello forum.
Looking for a solution to my problem.
The goal is to create a woodgrain texture and engrave HDU material with ball nose bit 3/16" using gerber sabre 408 cnc machine. Similar to this:

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I had a similar task a couple years ago and a gentleman made the Artcam file for that is no longer available, however I still have photos of the finished product (Omen sign).

This time when I created a Machine Relief Toolpath (.ger extension) in Artcam I got an X axis error on the cnc machine.
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We made it work by changing the Tool Clearance Strategy to Constant-Z but it made the routing process very long.
This took 17 minutes:
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This took 90 minutes:
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I'm also looking for an expert who could work with me on this subject via skype, so i could share my screen.

Thank you.

You can use a vector pattern and a V-bit to quickly produce a woodgrain background. I have a file I made years ago for this. You are welcome to it if you give me your email.