In this how to software tutorial, Rob Sandstrom takes you step by step on the process of tiling, a way in which you can cut a sign longer than your CNC bed. Tiling allows your iQ Desktop CNC to become more versatile, giving you the option of making a sign as long as you would like without having to purchase a larger CNC. Using a bit of creativity, VCarve Pro vectric software, and a benchtop CNC router, we make a 48" inch sign with just a 36" bed!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro to tiling sign making project
1:11 Creating a new file and job setup on VCarve Pro vectric software
1:40 Setting working guidelines and sign border
2:40 Adding the sign text
6:30 Adding alignment holes to design
9:36 Creating alignment hole toolpaths
11:30 Setting up tiling manager for the other toolpaths
12:42 Creating toolpaths for the small text
15:11 Creating toolpaths for the large text
16:24 Setting up toolpaths/profile cut for the border
17:46 Checking your work and making adjustments with the CNC spoilboard layer
26:24 Saving toolpaths on USB drive
29:19 Breaking down the order of each cut before heading to CNC
31:34 Previewing all toolpaths
32:49 Overview of the cutting process
34:16 Making a straight edge on the fence
37:29 Installing the V bit for setting the alignment
39:13 Mounting the material for the sign
42:34 Zeroing the CNC in the X, Y, and Z direction
44:00 Installing the 1/4 inch endmill for alignment hole cuts
44:41 Zeroing the bit for first toolpath
47:06 Placing alignment pins
47:36 Installing the V bit
49:15 First cut of tile 1
50:20 Installing 1/4" endmill
51:09 Second cut of tile 1
51:32 Cutting the profile, the last cut of tile 1
52:32 Re-mounting the sign for tile cut 2
55:09 Installing the V bit
55:37 Running the second toolpath of tile 2
56:45 Changing bits to 1/4" endmill
57:34 Running third toolpath of tile 2
58:20 Running fourth and final toolpath of tile 2
59:26 Cutting the tabs
59:47 Finalized sign