I have seen similar questions in searches but they have all been (of what I found) only vaguely to this point or they were specific to a particular piece of software.
I'm using:
Google Sketchup V8
MeshCAM 4
EMC2
Probotix Fireball v90 with Colt router
Bit for project: 1/32" carbide square endmill
First part:
I have an inlay design that has points that can be cut on the shell since it's cutting outside, but can't be cut with the bit on the wood, since it's the negative. I could manually increase the inlay pocket cad file but seems there's got to be an easier way.
Second part:
This kind of goes with number 1, but this part I think I've seen referred to as "wear"? I don't see that setting in MeshCAM and wasn't sure if that was something that should be on the CAD or CAM side of things. I want to make the overall cut just slightly bigger so the pieces slide in well.. I had to increase the size of the holes the first time I did the piece.
The biggest issue is trying to figure out how to force the system to cut the grooves for the tips of the inlay so that I don't have to manually come back and clean up the ends of each slot.. I'm filling in with wood shavings so it's going to cover it up mostly.
Many thanks!
Chris