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Pocket Toolpath

Pocket Toolpath

A pocket toolpath is used to remove material within a closed boundary to a specified depth, creating a flat-bottomed recess in the workpiece. In VCarve Pro, you define the vector shape of the pocket, the cut depth, and the tool or tools that will perform the operation. The software then calculates a series of tool passes that progressively clear material inside the shape, leaving smooth, level surfaces. You can choose different cutting strategies—such as raster, offset, or spiral patterns—to balance speed, tool wear, and surface finish. Pocket toolpaths are commonly used for creating recesses for inlays, engraving areas, or making spaces for hardware components. On a Laguna CNC router, the precision of the pocket toolpath ensures consistent depth and clean edges, provided the correct feeds, speeds, and stepovers are used.

*A pocket toolpath is used to remove material within a closed boundary to a specified depth, creating a flat-bottomed recess in the workpiece. In VCarve Pro, you define the vector shape of the pocket, the cut depth, and the tool or tools that will perform the operation. The software then calculates a series of tool passes that progressively clear material inside the shape, leaving smooth, level surfaces. You can choose different cutting strategies—such as raster, offset, or spiral patterns—to balance speed, tool wear, and surface finish. Pocket toolpaths are commonly used for creating recesses for inlays, engraving areas, or making spaces for hardware components. On a Laguna CNC router, the precision of the pocket toolpath ensures consistent depth and clean edges, provided the correct feeds, speeds, and stepovers are used.

Profile Toolpath

Profile Toolpath

A profile toolpath is used to cut along the outline of a selected vector, either on the inside, outside, or directly on the line. In VCarve Pro, you can control cut depth, direction (climb or conventional), and the number of passes, as well as add ramping moves for smoother entry. An outside profile cut is typically used to cut out parts to their final size, ensuring the finished dimension is accurate. An inside profile cut is used for holes or slots where you want the finished size inside the vector boundary. You can also apply tabs—small uncut sections—to hold parts in place during cutting, preventing them from moving once free from the stock. On a Laguna CNC router, a well-set profile toolpath allows for clean edges and precise part outlines, making it one of the most common operations in CNC routing.

*A profile toolpath is used to cut along the outline of a selected vector, either on the inside, outside, or directly on the line. In VCarve Pro, you can control cut depth, direction (climb or conventional), and the number of passes, as well as add ramping moves for smoother entry. An outside profile cut is typically used to cut out parts to their final size, ensuring the finished dimension is accurate. An inside profile cut is used for holes or slots where you want the finished size inside the vector boundary. You can also apply tabs—small uncut sections—to hold parts in place during cutting, preventing them from moving once free from the stock. On a Laguna CNC router, a well-set profile toolpath allows for clean edges and precise part outlines, making it one of the most common operations in CNC routing.

Other Toolpath

Other Toolpath