About 3D machining toolpaths

About 3D machining toolpaths

About 3D machining toolpaths

Use 3D machining toolpaths when you want to machine 3D shapes.

Carveco includes several types of 3D toolpath. For example, machine-relief toolpaths for machining entire reliefs; feature-machining toolpaths for machining raised and recessed features; and laser-machining toolpaths for removing waste material using a laser-engraving machine.

The following example demonstrates how to create machine-relief toolpaths from one of the reliefs available in the Relief Clipart Library.

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