Learn how to modify and improve a design before laying it out for a full production run. The corrections and design choices detailed here will help you improve your next batch CNC project.
Batching production with the power of CNC is a surefire way to build your income. The concepts here will benefit your next project, whether it's your primary business or a side hustle.
Links:
Long Form Design Vol. 1: https://youtu.be/8rsL73WGBbo
Long Form Design Vol. 2: https://youtu.be/Q1HEgCZ6SlI
My Carbide Education Center: https://my.carbide3d.com/
Carbide Create Pro: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/pro/
Why Buy Carbide Create Pro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W-5nv4izqA
Looking for a specific section of the video? Try our Chapters listed below.
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:30 - The File In Question
1:00 - Looking at the Redesign
1:15 - How a Trace Works
2:17 - Upcoming Topics
3:00 - Begin Redesign
3:20 - Utilizing Layers
6:30 - Booleans and Node Editing
13:04 - Copy, Paste and Flip for Symmetry
14:37 - "Distribute Center" Tools
15:50 - The Offset Path Tool
17:09 - Adding Tabs
17:44 - Groups, Layers + Production Runs
24:14 - Creating Layers for Machine by Layer
27:11 - Toolpathing
28:22 - Entering a New Tool to the Tool Library (Bowl Bit)
31:28 - Machine by Layer Advantages
31:48 - Using "T+.1mm" for Contour Cutouts
33:05 - Creating Chamfers - Contours
34:48 - Making Changes from Simulation - Ball Bits versus Flat Bits
36:03 - Chamfers - Applying Toolpaths
36:56 - Creating a "Finishing Pass" with V-Bits
38:09 - Order of Toolpaths - Chamfer after Full Cutouts
38:49 - Keep Experimenting and Recap of Project Scope