VCarve

Importing a 3D Model

How to import 3D Model into vCarve

Watch up to minute 16 (vCarve Import)

1: Export STL

Export an .stl file for Onshape or other 3 Diminesional design software to a flash drive

2: Open VCarve (CNC machine or 3D Printer Windows PC's Only)

3: Select "Create New File"

On the left side of the widow

4. Job Setup: Set the Following information

Job Size Width (x): Short side of CNC rectangle Base [up to 4 feet]
Job Size Height (y):(Long side of CNC rectangle Base [up to 8 feet]
Material (z): Thickness of your material

[The following may not need to be changed]

XY Datum Position: Usually lower left
Modeling Resolution: Usually Fastest is sufficient
Appearance: Pick your material from the pull down menu

[Once finished]

Left Click on OK when complete

5. Left Click on the Modeling Tab

Located in lower left hand of the window

6. Left Click on the Import Icon

Select the .stl file you exported.

7. Initial Orientation

Left click on the side of the part where you want to machine the part
Rotate you part to get it in the same direction as the red wire frame base
The part does not have to fit in the red wire frame YET

(Note the changes below orientation changed from top to front and rotated 90 degrees)

8. Model Orientation and Zero Plane Position

Left click on "Center Model" This should move your part to the center of the red wire frame.

[Once the model fits into the red square left click "Position and Import"]

Select the depth you want to machine you part.
- If you are machining all of you part from one direction, move the scroll to the very bottom.

(Note: VCarve has updated so the "Bottom" button is no longer there, move the scroll to the very bottom instead)

Once you have moved the scroll to the bottom press "Import"

9. Left Click on OK

Final part to be modeled is displayed

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