Help with aspire

[dickie d]

Hello there,

I created a model in aspire from a vector logo. I baked the components together. I send the file to the CNC machine with a roughing and then a finishing tool path. I have attached pictures of the end result. I cant figure out why the edges come out so chunky. I've run the file twice. Once with OFFSET and once with RASTER. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Dickie Turner

 

[Patco]

Look Closely

Zoom way in on the vector image. It may not be as smooth as it looks.

Pat

 

[dickie d]

The vectors are smooth. If I machine it using the pocket tool path option it comes out clean. Its only when I have to use 3d machining that it comes out chunky like this.

 

[Patco]

Beyond Me

I see. Maybe try the Vectric Forums?

Pat

 

[dickie d]

Thanks I will give that a try.

 

[synergy_jim]

looks like my files do in Enroute when my resolution on the relief is way low. I usually run a finish pass around the letters that takes off an additional .01 to smooth things out.

 

[Techman]

have to do a 3d clean up pass using an offset. And when making your art you could use a higher resolution.

Set the pass one half the distance to the center line of the BALL end mill. Aspire measure BALL end mills from the centerline.

 

[fixtureman]

can you post your CRV file

 

[dickie d]

I'm trying to change the resolution. I'm running the file as I type. With the new software, I stupidly assumes the resolution was just for the preview pane. It didnt occur to me that it would actually be the models resolution.