V-carve offset

V-carve offset follows progressively narrower inset contours and lowers the V-bit at each pass. Use it for signage, engraving, and decorative closed geometry that benefits from a tapered groove.

A V-carve offset toolpath, concentric passes working inwards from each letter outline — The offset pass clears each letter from its outline inwards.

Large lettering carved by a V-carve offset pass, with broad tapered walls and a flat floor where the letters are widest — The offset pass clears the inside of each letter, leaving tapered walls.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Target features	Compatible closed machining features or closed lines; optional closed regions filter the cut
Tool	V-bit with its included angle set
Passes	Single pass

Parameters

Shared settings are documented in Common operation parameters.

Parameter	Description
Max carve depth	Limits the depth of the tapered groove.
Stepdown	Limits how far the tool descends between generated contours.
Cut direction	Chooses conventional or climb direction.

Limitations

Verifying the result

Check that all intended letters and interior details have toolpaths and that the resulting groove does not exceed the material or desired depth.

V-carve medial: follow a profile’s medial axis instead.
Tool library: define the V-bit angle and limits.