V-Carve CNC Inlays Tutorial | Perfect Logo Inlays from SVG (Blender + FabEX) with ZahyoX CNC bits
ZahyoX V groove carve bit: https://zahyox.com/products/v1404
ZahyoX surfacing bit: https://zahyox.com/products/c1402t
Want to make tight-fitting logo CNC inlays without expensive CAM software?
In this detailed tutorial, you’ll learn how to create V-carve inlays directly from any SVG file using Blender and the FabEX CNC add-on.
This free, open-source workflow gives you professional results on par with VCarve Pro, Aspire, Fusion 360, or Carbide Create.
We’ll cover the entire CNC inlay process, from importing SVGs and setting intarsion pockets to generating precise toolpaths and exporting G-Code for perfect fits in wood, acrylic, or other materials.
Whether you’re a CNC beginner or an experienced maker, this video will show you how to get crisp details, repeatable results, and clean fits every time using the V-Carve Inlay method.
What You’ll Learn:
Import and position SVGs for CNC machining in Blender
Set up FabEX CNC machine presets and strategies
Use Medial Axis toolpaths for precise inlay cutting
Export multiple G-Code files using chained paths
Mill clean, professional inlays
Keep building your CNC skills with these:
Deep Dive into Blender CAM:
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For Beginners:
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From Design to Milling:
Learn advanced 3D carving workflows in FreeCAD
CNC CAM G-Code – Making a 3D Project to Celebrate 1000 Subscribers (FreeCAD): • 3D CNC Tutorial | Curved Intarsia & Inlay ...
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00:00 Presenting the V-Carve toolbit used for inlay cutting
00:37 Generate G-codes in Blender CAM & advantages of the V-Carve inlay workflow
02:17 Importing SVG in Blender
03:05 Dimensioning and positioning the imported SVG
03:34 Using Intarsion options to create pocket and profile objects
04:38 Setting FabEX CNC machine presets
06:10 Creating a Medial Axis strategy for pocket outline
10:07 Generating toolpaths for outline and Medial Pocket
10:56 Setting Medial Pocket operation for inner pocket cutting
14:36 Generating toolpaths for cutting remaining material
15:08 Using chained paths to export multiple G-Codes into one file
16:48 Exporting and saving G-Code files
17:18 Explaining CNC machining time estimation
19:09 Transforming the intarsion profile into a positive inlay
20:02 Mirror and position the positive part for cutting
20:22 Creating Medial Axis operation for the inlay profile
23:09 Creating Medial Pocket operation for the inlay body
25:09 Exporting toolpaths as a single G-Code file
26:00 Final result and fit analysis
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