Re: inlays

> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:38:35 -1000
> From: Gene <capper@...>
>Subject: inlays
>
>Does anyone know of a good program for making inlays of different
>colored wood? I have been trying vector and although I can draw good
>pictures I have an incredible hard time to get them to chain together
>when theres a lot of curves. the last pocket Ive been working on for 4
>days and cant get the pocket to work even though it selects all from
>anywhere on the drawing and appears to be chained. its all on the same
>layer.

VectorCAM does an excellent job on inlays. We have a write up in the
manual that describes the exact process, (starting with a single
outline of course), to create the insert and the pocket toolpaths
so they fit together with the desired clearances. There is no longer a
need to spend $2000 for this capability.

You can also use the 2D rest milling capability (also documented in the manual)
to quickly rough out the broad areas of the pocket with a large cutter and then
automatically finish the detail with a tiny cutter that more closely
preserves the sharp corners of your design.

Since you are operating in demo mode and have not asked us for
any help, it is not surprising that you are having trouble. Maybe if
you asked on the Vector support forum, someone would post a tutorial.

You will need to purchase the latest version of Vector 9.4 to be able to create
complicated marquetry and inlays with unlimited islands.

Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService

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