In this how to tutorial, Rob Sandstrom goes over the process of creating a 2D sign on the vectric software for your Laguna CNC. We start off by exploring Aspire software (VCarve Pro software can also be used) to begin the designing of this DIY wood project, and then transition into the cutting/routing of the sign on the CNC. You'll learn all the key points necessary to then be able to create a variety of future sign making projects. Follow along at your own pace!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction to 2D sign making
0:45 Creating a new file and Job Setup
4:58 Creating a sign border
6:20 Adding text to a sign
8:20 Adding graphics to a sign
11:00 Creating a decorative sign border
18:19 Creating tool paths for text
28:49 Preview tool paths
32:13 Creating tool path for graphic
36:40 Creating tool path for border
44:00 Adding tabs to the profile tool path
44:35 Adding ramps to profile tool path
45:35 Preview tool paths and sign
48:00 How to edit material size
50:57 Rotating sign direction to cut in Y direction
57:20 Transferring tool paths to USB
58:25 Picking correct post processor
1:00:13 Preview cutting time
1:00:43 Cutting sign on iQ CNC
1:01:01 Adding clamps to the CNC router table
1:03:50 Home your CNC router
1:05:45 Moving CNC to proper XY origin position
1:08:00 Changing your tool bit
1:08:40 Good practice for protecting bit during changing
1:11:09 Zero the bit in the X Y Location
1:13:29 Zero the Z height
1:16:40 Uploading USB files to HHC
1:17:39 Running your first tool path
1:21:18 Re-zero the toolbit
1:21:54 Clearance pass with 1/8” endmill
1:25:54 Running third tool path
1:27:00 Cut tabs with flush trim saw
1:27:39 Finished 2D sign
1:28:29 Intro to next video: 3D Sign