New to routing! Need help

[allen sign co]

We're new to the routing game. We recently purchased a Vision Engraver/Router 2550. We want to create a build up seal (22" dia) using 6 mm sintra like what I've attached. Our idea is to create pockets for the letters and elements to nest in. Any help on achieving this?

 

[J Hill Designs]

what software runs the router?

 

[allen sign co]

it came with the stock software, Vision Express is the name I think.

 

[J Hill Designs]

this?

http://www.visionengravers.com/support/

 

[allen sign co]

yeah, that's it. I have an inquiry to them, just posting here to see if anybody had any insight.

 

[letterman7]

Pocketing is pretty basic stuff. You bought a router and have no idea how to run the program? Essentially, your toolpath will follow the inside vector of the letter. If the program doesn't already allow for offsets in the corners, you'll have to figure each letter individually.

 

[allen sign co]

I said we're new...

 

[J Hill Designs]

http://www.visionengravers.com/support/Download_Docs/VisionPro_7Tutorials.pdf

try out page 25

 

[Techman]

you may wish to attend out next MAster Mind weekend for router owners..

 

[Terremoto]

Our idea is to create pockets for the letters and elements to nest in. Any help on achieving this?

Bear in mind that when you route out, for instance a "T" the inside angles will have a radius equal to the diameter of your bit whereas the outside angles will be sharp. The opposite is going to happen when you route the "pocket".

You're going to be the victim of the round peg in a square hole - or vice versa depending on your point of view - syndrome.

Inlays are best done with a laser or water jet.

Dan

 

[allen sign co]

that is what I was thinking. Thanks for the input.

 

[letterman7]

Bear in mind that when you route out, for instance a "T" the inside angles will have a radius equal to the diameter of your bit whereas the outside angles will be sharp. The opposite is going to happen when you route the "pocket".

You're going to be the victim of the round peg in a square hole - or vice versa depending on your point of view - syndrome.

Inlays are best done with a laser or water jet.

Dan

You'll still have the same issue with a waterjet. Lasers are good for sharp corners, but not pockets (especially in pvc) if it's not a through pocket. If the program is capable enough, the radius of the bit is taken into account when creating both the pocket and the pocketed object. The OP needs to really read through the programming manual thoroughly and do some test cuts before asking how to do this.

 

[fixtureman]

you should not use a laser on pvc corrosive and deadly.

 

[Terremoto]

You'll still have the same issue with a waterjet.

We have a guy with a waterjet and a laser that we sub out our dimensional stuff to - I provide him with the vector files. He's done a few inlay projects for us with his waterjet and they came out perfect.

Dan

 

[Techman]

inlays on a cnc are done well using a v cutter.

 

[limacchina]

Inside milling should be able to do it.

 

[Joe Crumley]