Using the V-groove bit it is possible to get sharp corners using the Carve tool in Estlcam by varying the height of the bit as it moves. The problem with this approach is that the corners are limited by the radius of your cylindrical bit. Cut on the inside with pocket for the base piece, and outside with holding tabs for the insert piece. I understand how typical inlay is done with a straight bit. The rounding of you corners is probably related to your tool paths. Although it should be possibly to make a negative of the K with a V bit would have to be backwards. Is Estlcam able to make this kind of inlay? I find Estlcam very easy to understand for most operations, but doing this kind of inlay was a primary goal in building my MPCNC, so if Estlcam cannot do this operation I must look for other softwares. Ch2 is what functional groupĬlearly I am a beginner, and the problem lies with me instead of the program or router, but I am unable to see the problem. I hope with this technique to get sharp corners always. Taller K unexpectedly has vertical sides. As seen, the pieces do not align properly, because of rounded corners I think, but I cannot see through the pieces. It was unsuccessful and produced vertical sides in my second attempt. For the female piece, I set start depth to 0 and max toolpath depth to 0. I have attached some Estlcam project files, g-code files, and svg file on which I base my design. Now I want to go further, and fill the pockets with wood instead of paint. I do not believe the problem is with the machine, but in my use of the Estlcam software. Perhaps this should go in Troubleshooting, I am not sure.