X-Carve: Example Geometry

This tutorial will guide a new user through the basic steps of using the X-Carve Router. The project will be a small round tuit out of multi-color HDPE plastic.

Start A New Project

See also: X-Carve: Easel

1. If you haven't already, create an Easel account by following the steps on X-Carve: Easel page.
   1. Make sure to set up the Spark X-Carve in the new account
2. Start a new project using the green button in the upper right of the Easel Start Screen
3. Easel will bring you to the Easel Main Screen

Define Project Material

See also: X-Carve: Easel - Materials

Step 1:		The first step is to define the workpiece material. Start by clicking on the Materials button in the upper right corner of the Easel window.
Step 2:		Use the dropdown menu to select 2-Color HDPE. If preferred, you can also match the color to the class workpiece using the second dropdown menu to the right, but it will not affect the cut settings. Set the Width (X) and Length (Y) to 5.75 inches, and the Thickness (Z) to 0.25 inches Set the outer layer thickness in field A to 0.063 inches. The inner layer thickness value infield B will be automatically calculated Click the Material button again, or outside the popup window, to close the Material popup window.

Set Project Cutting Bit

See also: X-Carve: Easel - Cutters

Step 1:		Once the material has been defined, the next step is to define the cutting tool, or "cutter", which may also called "bit", as Easel does. Start defining the cutting bit by clicking on the Bit button in the upper right corner of the Easel Window.
Step 2:		Choose the 1/16 Fishtail Spiral bit from the list. If the correct bit is not shown on the list, follow the steps on the cutter page to add it. Click the Bit button again, or outside the popup window, to close the Bit popup window.

Set Project Feeds and Speed

See also: X-Carve: Easel - Depths and Speeds

Step 1:		This class will use the default settings for cutting feed rate and spindle speeds, which Easel will set automatically based on the material and cutter choices. Click on the Cut Settings button in the upper right corner of the Easel window.
Step 2:		Ensure that the Automatic option is highlighted blue by clicking on it. Feed settings should be similar to the ones shown at left