Inlay issues.
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:21 pm
I gave inlays a try today and ive got some inconsistencies in the finished product.
I made 2 samples of a simple checker pattern using a .375 v bit. pics and vcarve files will be included
On the first one, I used the instructions outlined on this forum: http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=564
The border came out not as expected on the male inlay. Instead of 2 groves, there were three. I chopped off the edges and proceeded to glue in the main part of the checker pattern. The fit was not snug.
Something was obviously wrong. I let the glue setup as I did further research. Reading further in the thread, they have developed a few tweaks to the process and have put out an official .pdf, here: http://www.vectric.org/video/aspire4-vc ... cedure.pdf
I followed the steps in the new .pdf and again, it did not come out as expected. If you look closely in the picture you can see a sort of star pattern when it should be square. If you look at the vcarve file this is more pronounced. You can also see in that there is a gap around the inlay again. It does get better, and nearly perfect to the right side. I used all the same start depth and flat depth setting as outlined in the .pdf (.1", .2", .3" respectively)
I think we can agree that we should use the latter, .pdf instructions. If you have better instructions, please share.
Is the gap more to the right side due to insufficient clamping pressure? This is a small 5.5" square model and I had it clamped up pretty good on all sides.
I used the z-zero touchplate to set the z axis on all work pieces. I did not enable virtual zero due to the small size of the model.
I can appreciate that some of the border issues I was having is more on the vcarve side of the scope, but I think that some of the issues might lie on the cnc side as well. I appreciate your help in advance.
I made 2 samples of a simple checker pattern using a .375 v bit. pics and vcarve files will be included
On the first one, I used the instructions outlined on this forum: http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=564
The border came out not as expected on the male inlay. Instead of 2 groves, there were three. I chopped off the edges and proceeded to glue in the main part of the checker pattern. The fit was not snug.
Something was obviously wrong. I let the glue setup as I did further research. Reading further in the thread, they have developed a few tweaks to the process and have put out an official .pdf, here: http://www.vectric.org/video/aspire4-vc ... cedure.pdf
I followed the steps in the new .pdf and again, it did not come out as expected. If you look closely in the picture you can see a sort of star pattern when it should be square. If you look at the vcarve file this is more pronounced. You can also see in that there is a gap around the inlay again. It does get better, and nearly perfect to the right side. I used all the same start depth and flat depth setting as outlined in the .pdf (.1", .2", .3" respectively)
I think we can agree that we should use the latter, .pdf instructions. If you have better instructions, please share.
Is the gap more to the right side due to insufficient clamping pressure? This is a small 5.5" square model and I had it clamped up pretty good on all sides.
I used the z-zero touchplate to set the z axis on all work pieces. I did not enable virtual zero due to the small size of the model.
I can appreciate that some of the border issues I was having is more on the vcarve side of the scope, but I think that some of the issues might lie on the cnc side as well. I appreciate your help in advance.