CNC Milling 1: Introduction to CNC Milling - - Unit 5 - Import your Files for 3D Milling

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Unit 1 - Create a 2D Design

Unit 2 - Set up Toolpaths from a 2D Design

Unit 3 - Have a go at CNC Milling

Unit 4 - Create a 3D file for CNC Milling

Unit 5 - Import your Files for 3D Milling

1—Material settings

2—Import your 3D model

3—Create a vector boundary

4—Checkpoint!

Unit 6 - Set up Toolpaths for 3D Milling

Checkpoint!

1 point

Your Job Setup should always be created with measurements based on:

The 3D model you want to mill out

The size of the machining bed

The material you wish to mill into
1 point

You should always orientate your 3D model so it sits:

With the milling area facing up in the material

With the milling area facing down in the material

With the milling area facing sidewards in the material
1 point

To generate your outer cut vector, you must use:

Draw Line/Polyline in the Drawing Tab

Create Vector Boundary in the Modelling Tab

Trace Bitmap in the Drawing Tab