CNC Shark Forum

The STL importer will only allow you to import STL files. I've gone through several methods and have yet to find a way to move a licensed pattern out of the patten format. If it's a file you created you can use the pattern editor and export it to STL. Other than that, carve the pattern ( big) and th...

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Check the Vectric Forum, there is loads of post there about carving plastic, acrilic and lexan.

http://www.vectric.com/forum/

Thomas,

I did some looking on the Vectric forum and it looks like V Carve will not open STL files. You need to load them into Cut3D first create the tool path then load the toopath into V Carve.

http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12793

Will V Carve load Grey Height Maps?

Mike

If you want a true market value you need to figure in the total cost of the carving. How much did the bit(s) cost divided by their life time.. a 1/16 ball end mill cost me $29 plus shipping $6.00 for $35 I can expect to get about 50 hours out of it using oak less for epay more for foam How much for ...

It would seem that the only limits as to what can be carved it the ability to cool and lubricate. With this in mind what would stop you from placing a pan on the table with an pump and hose to carry fluid out of the pan and onto the bit? There are several ways you could lock the pan to the table the...

I use Aspire and just import them as a model. Haven't used Vcarve yet, but I would think it had the same function.

Try this one too. Vcarve and Aspire will import the STL files

www.vectorclip3d.com

Me too. I'm getting ready to order a Shark should I wait? Which one will be upgradable?

From the way it went from an arc to a flat line I'd say a wood chip got in the way and jamed your x or y motor.

Just a guess you know..