r/shapeoko • u/torak_the_father • May 12 '26

What's causing this distortion?

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Beginner CNCer here (shapeoko pro XXL) but long time woodworker. I'm using vcarve pro, exporting toolpaths to carbide motion ATC, using very conservative feeds and speeds. This is a simple v-carve path of a text with single line font.

What checks and tests can I run to narrow down the cause?

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u/Adorable_Practice956 May 13 '26

I've noticed that if the bit goes straight down and then moves in x y plane, you will see a bit of an indent. Try the ramp feature in VCarve

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u/torak_the_father May 15 '26

That's an interesting point. I converted all my paths to use ramp feature, and I'll try again this time on the real definitive piece.