# CAD/CAM Software Tips **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/cad-cam-software-tips/9.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the CAD/CAM Software Tips category](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-cad-cam-software-tips-category/19)
**Author:** [@TheRiflesSpiral](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheRiflesSpiral)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-cad-cam-software-tips-category/19 "2017-07-17T21:13:08Z")
Discussion pertaining to CAD or CAM software should be posted here. (The Ground Control and Maslow Firmware are discussed in the Software Issues category.) Links to CAD/CAM tools from our users: Software (installed loc… --- ## [V carve cam setup questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/v-carve-cam-setup-questions/26172)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/v-carve-cam-setup-questions/26172 "2026-09-01T22:36:56Z")
Trying to use a 60 degree v bit. Starting with an svg in inkscape, brought it over to Krabzcam. Used the V pocket operation to try to trim in around the edges of the text and images then I would plan to use a flat pock… --- ## [Maslow Post Processor](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-post-processor/16843)
**Author:** [@garru2](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/garru2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-post-processor/16843 "2026-08-01T15:42:55Z")
Can someone tell me what post processor i can use with the Maslow. I’m looking at cad/cam software I like to use and it lists a bunch a post processors to chose from to generate gcode. thanks in advance --- ## [Materials Question HDPE Cutting settings](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/materials-question-hdpe-cutting-settings/25799)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/materials-question-hdpe-cutting-settings/25799 "2026-08-01T13:08:32Z")
Does anyone have experience cutting HDPE or other dense soft sheet plastic? I am aiming at cutting 1cm thick sheets probably with a 1/8 inch two spiral upcut standard bit. I would assume slower spin, several passes? --- ## [Recommended Feed Rates](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recommended-feed-rates/93)
**Author:** [@Maurice](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Maurice)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recommended-feed-rates/93 "2026-07-24T09:41:10Z")
What are some feed rates people have been using for their Maslow? I see in the intro guide there are these recommendations: Feed rate (in/min): 30 Plunge rate if using z axis (in/min): Not mentioned Step down (in): 0.… --- ## [Made my own (easy) CAM tool](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/made-my-own-easy-cam-tool/25774)
**Author:** [@IArchi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/IArchi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/made-my-own-easy-cam-tool/25774 "2026-07-23T17:19:57Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve tried tools like KrabzCAM, Fusion 360, and Easel, but I was looking for something simpler and couldn’t find it. So I’ve been building MaslowCAM with another developer, my own an open source CAM tool f… --- ## [Guidance - CAD to Maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/guidance-cad-to-maslow/25667)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Tolond](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ian_Tolond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/guidance-cad-to-maslow/25667 "2026-04-01T14:41:08Z")
Hi All, About to have my Maslow 4.1 “Go live”. We use SolidWorks as our main design software, which outputs to multiple file types, some of which are automated. Scale and exact size are critical to our work and designs… --- ## [Krabzcam and path settings](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-and-path-settings/25596)
**Author:** [@gilles\_vigneron](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/gilles_vigneron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-and-path-settings/25596 "2026-03-08T15:23:25Z")
Hello! I’m writing because I often get a bit lost when it comes to setting up cutter paths. In Krabzcam, do you have a “go-to” setting that you use for everything? Or do you prefer to fine-tune it? And, as a follow-up … --- ## [What is the current best option for beginner-friendly CAM software?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-is-the-current-best-option-for-beginner-friendly-cam-software/25515)
**Author:** [@mfinn](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mfinn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-is-the-current-best-option-for-beginner-friendly-cam-software/25515 "2026-02-20T01:46:56Z")
Apologies if this is a basic question, I’m just getting around to making my first cuts with my Maslow4, unfortunately been on the backburner for a few years… Looking through the forums, it looks like the answer to this … --- ## [Step by Step guide to creating GCode for the Maslow with FreeCAD](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/step-by-step-guide-to-creating-gcode-for-the-maslow-with-freecad/5279)
**Author:** [@Walt\_Moorhouse](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Walt_Moorhouse)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/step-by-step-guide-to-creating-gcode-for-the-maslow-with-freecad/5279 "2026-02-06T18:27:17Z")
First, I’d like to thank @Gero and everyone who helped me learn this, in addition to this Tutorial. I thought I’d write it up with some screen shots to help anyone else learn without as much Q&A. This is a simple exampl… --- ## [ChatGPT Agent for cutting tips and SVG creation](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chatgpt-agent-for-cutting-tips-and-svg-creation/24192)
**Author:** [@JimB](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/JimB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chatgpt-agent-for-cutting-tips-and-svg-creation/24192 "2025-08-31T15:48:54Z")
I’ve put together an agent in ChatGPT to help with Maslow tuning, KrabzCAM settings, and SVG creation. It’s far from perfect so far but I intend to keep tuning it to make sure it’s reliable for settings suggestions. The … --- ## [Gcode for testing](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/gcode-for-testing/24781)
**Author:** [@Nico\_C](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nico_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/gcode-for-testing/24781 "2025-08-29T21:11:26Z")
Hello, I have just finished the first calibration of my machine. Before testing a cut, do you know of a test Gcode to check that the machine is correctly calibrated? For example, a Gcode that would allow me to check ort… --- ## [CAM software and dog bone](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cam-software-and-dog-bone/24624)
**Author:** [@Nico\_C](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nico_C)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cam-software-and-dog-bone/24624 "2025-08-27T20:55:27Z")
Hi ! Do you know of any CAM programs that integrate the “Dog Bone” functionality for cutting? I’ve seen that extensions exist for Autodesk Fusion, but since I’m using the free version I can’t install any addons… And I d… --- ## [\[KrabzCAM\] Invalid path](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-invalid-path/24784)
**Author:** [@Nico\_C](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nico_C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-invalid-path/24784 "2025-08-27T20:53:01Z")
Hi, I’m not sure if this is the right section for this topic, in which case you can move/delete my post. When I try to cut out a sign with stenciled lettering, I get a path error for the inside of the letters (no probl… --- ## [iPad drafting program one time purchase](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ipad-drafting-program-one-time-purchase/24617)
**Author:** [@david\_Stevens](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/david_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ipad-drafting-program-one-time-purchase/24617 "2025-07-29T07:24:01Z")
I’m looking for a simple drafting program that’s a one time buy that works with the Maslow experience. The searches are overly complicated and go to places that are crazy Any ideas would be appreciated Thanks Dave --- ## [Z diving problem?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-diving-problem/24351)
**Author:** [@gilles\_vigneron](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/gilles_vigneron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-diving-problem/24351 "2025-06-23T10:44:10Z")
Hello, I was able to make my first cut this afternoon, I was pretty stressed! There was a problem at the beginning, and I can’t find the solution. The M4.1’s first “action” was to dive in completely, then get up, then s… --- ## [How would I recreate something like this…?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-would-i-recreate-something-like-this/24341)
**Author:** [@Benny](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Benny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-would-i-recreate-something-like-this/24341 "2025-06-12T00:04:45Z")
Hi! Still haven’t had a lot of time to play with the Maslow yet, other than a very first cut to see if it works. But everywhere I go, I see these things that I could replicate now I have a CNC machine, which is awesome… --- ## [KrabzCAM, generate g-code from svg](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-generate-g-code-from-svg/12752)
**Author:** [@mkrabset](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mkrabset)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-generate-g-code-from-svg/12752 "2025-06-10T01:49:39Z")
Hi, I just wanna share this link https://mkrabset.github.io/pages/krabzcam/index.html It’s a free web-application I’ve been working on for a while for generating g-code from SVG paths, similar to MakerCAM/PartKAM but … --- ## [Bit and Router settings for MDF, Melamine](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/bit-and-router-settings-for-mdf-melamine/23785)
**Author:** [@Deevo](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Deevo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/bit-and-router-settings-for-mdf-melamine/23785 "2025-05-06T19:41:40Z")
I was wondering if anyone could share there bit settings for cutting with their Maslow. What would you set for cutting 3/4" MDF or Melamine with a 1/4" router bit: Feedrate? Depth per pass? Spindle speed on router? J… --- ## [Incomplete shape in KrabzCAM?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/incomplete-shape-in-krabzcam/23593)
**Author:** [@Melvin](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Melvin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/incomplete-shape-in-krabzcam/23593 "2025-03-30T15:08:51Z")
As a first project I’m building a router lift for the router wing in my tablesaw. First step: Mounting plate. I’ve drawn the plate in FreeCAD, exported to SVG, and then bring it into KrabsCAM. I can path the circles in … --- ## [How to Generate GCode using KrabzCam](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-generate-gcode-using-krabzcam/21711)
**Author:** [@anna](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/anna)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-generate-gcode-using-krabzcam/21711 "2025-03-28T12:42:48Z")
I just posted a new video on creating GCode, Check it out! Bar and I like to try out different options for CAM software whenever we hear about a new one and I’ve really started to like KrabzCAM. At first I … --- ## [Precision in tool diameter and wood thickness](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/precision-in-tool-diameter-and-wood-thickness/23599)
**Author:** [@Betalombo](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Betalombo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/precision-in-tool-diameter-and-wood-thickness/23599 "2025-03-24T00:36:20Z")
I really like using Krabscam to generate Gcode and to organize the pieces in the work area, but I see that there are certain limitations in the tool diameter that the only decimal it allows me is N,5 and for the target d… --- ## [Workflow to arrange cuts on workpiece?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/workflow-to-arrange-cuts-on-workpiece/22044)
**Author:** [@skoeb](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/skoeb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/workflow-to-arrange-cuts-on-workpiece/22044 "2025-03-06T22:25:01Z")
I have been using onshape → krabzCAM → maslow. One thing I don’t like about this workflow is arranging my cuts (as svg/dxf) in krabzCAM can be tedious. Often I’m looking to pack in multiple cuts in a constrained area. D… --- ## [Optimizing the Fusion360 Post Processor for Maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/optimizing-the-fusion360-post-processor-for-maslow/3355)
**Author:** [@mrfugu](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mrfugu)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/optimizing-the-fusion360-post-processor-for-maslow/3355 "2025-01-21T20:36:29Z")
Hey, There are a ton of options (necessary, missing, unnecessary, etc) in the Fusion360 PostProcessor that we can configure, modify and otherwise make more useful for MaslowCNC, and inversely, with a program like Fusion… --- ## [Is there a "Complete individual objects" option in KrabzCAM?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-complete-individual-objects-option-in-krabzcam/23070)
**Author:** [@protiva](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/protiva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-complete-individual-objects-option-in-krabzcam/23070 "2024-12-31T16:54:01Z")
By default KrabCAM cuts all parts on layer at a time, is there a way to cut a part all the way before moving onto the next part? Similar to “Complete individual parts” option in PrusaSlicer, but I don’t know what it woul… --- ## [Is there a stepover setting on Krabzcam?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-stepover-setting-on-krabzcam/22966)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Yager](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Caleb_Yager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-stepover-setting-on-krabzcam/22966 "2024-12-16T23:47:39Z")
@mkrabset is there a setting to adjust the stepover of the cut on krabzcam? --- ## [Found this video covering how to cut aluminum well at particularly at 16,000 rpm like the m4 starts at](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/found-this-video-covering-how-to-cut-aluminum-well-at-particularly-at-16-000-rpm-like-the-m4-starts-at/22907)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Yager](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Caleb_Yager)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/found-this-video-covering-how-to-cut-aluminum-well-at-particularly-at-16-000-rpm-like-the-m4-starts-at/22907 "2024-12-11T18:36:03Z")
Figured I would and should share it with you all for thoughts, & opinions on it and just to share some likely handy info for the other makers on here --- ## [M4 and VCarve Users](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-and-vcarve-users/22158)
**Author:** [@Andith](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Andith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-and-vcarve-users/22158 "2024-10-29T17:04:32Z")
If you use your M4 with VCarve, please respond here! I splurged and got VCarve to use with my M4 (the features are so nice!). They don’t have a Maslow configuration in their post-processors list. I messaged their supp… --- ## [KrabzCAM issues](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-issues/22518)
**Author:** [@MrBuelterman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MrBuelterman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/krabzcam-issues/22518 "2024-10-20T00:07:02Z")
Has anyone run into this issue where some paths will not generate a tool path? If I inspect the path in Illustrator it looks fine but KrabzCAM throws up a red line with a large X on it. Using Blender and the " Outline … --- ## [Anyone using 3D scanning?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-using-3d-scanning/21915)
**Author:** [@jacktar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jacktar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-using-3d-scanning/21915 "2024-09-15T15:11:34Z")
I have the idea to use 3D scanner to scan spaces and voids, like an unused area in a boat cabin that would be perfect for some kind of custom shelf or storage bin. Once scanned I plan to then take the point cloud and sli… [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/cad-cam-software-tips/9.md?page=1)