# Question about doing an inlay on a dome? **URL:** \ **Category:** Vectric\ **Created:** [June 11, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066 "2022-06-11T17:17:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/21 "2022-06-17T20:54:36Z")
I have the dome inverted and the text flipped, I also put a vector boundary around the 3 D dome, (It is symmetrical ). Do I need to put a boundary around the letters too? Man I’m feeling a bit stupid about now. It just v carves into the shape. It’s not standing proud. ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/22 "2022-06-17T20:57:44Z")
[project.pdf](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/short-url/qvKyqhVFPIp4yQ8MMTaf9Aaqtyk.pdf) (454.8 KB) When I do that, this is what I get. ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/23 "2022-06-17T21:07:58Z")
If you select the text and the outside vector for the v-carve it should make the letters stand proud. ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/24 "2022-06-17T21:12:24Z")
![Screenshot 2022-06-17 170631](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f90cab82459bcbd62fea0d0f3c124dd159a092c4.png) The screenshot it from the test that I did, maybe it will help, and don’t feel bad man, we all need a little help from time to time. ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/25 "2022-06-17T21:15:34Z")
Micheal, this is what the 2D view looks like right now.` [picture.pdf](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/short-url/j1wJc04ym01zpiqmL8s7VScdHm2.pdf) (240.1 KB) ` ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/26 "2022-06-17T21:20:39Z")
So I’m thinking I’m not understanding cut depth at this point. [cut depth issue lol.pdf](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/short-url/p40EUVKWgmVvUIkrWtc6McMpNSt.pdf) (722.5 KB) ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/27 "2022-06-17T21:29:48Z")
Ok, for cut depth, according the pdf I use for guide you want a start depth of 0.0 and a flat depth of 0.3 inches for the female, convex, part and a start depth of 0.1 inches with a flat depth of 0.2 inches for the male, concave, part. I have always used those numbers, converted to mm because I work in mm. I assume you could change them if the proportions are the same but have never tried. ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/28 "2022-06-17T21:39:09Z")
![Screenshot 2022-06-17 173406](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/43c24068da3d6979e202f9334d31df1dfbcf47dd.jpeg) Here is my preview, did you use a pocket or vcarve toolpath? I ask because your letters seem to have vertical sides. I have never done a traditional inlay, if that’s what it’s called, only vcarve ones. ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/29 "2022-06-17T21:41:52Z")
So those same numbers apply to this no matter if it’s a dome or hollow? I way over thought that one. Here it is using the numbers you gave. I guess I was thinking how could the numbers be the same if it’s on a curve. [picture1.pdf](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/short-url/qowRw06HX8I6iaVKF2LWqAqcrco.pdf) (1.5 MB) ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/30 "2022-06-17T21:44:24Z")
Yeah the first set of numbers for the ‘sunken’ letters and the second for the ‘proud’ letters. ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/31 "2022-06-17T21:45:47Z")
Oh and your preview is looking better though it’s hard to see the concave nature from directly above. ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/32 "2022-06-17T21:46:51Z")
Lol Michael, cut time is 36 hours. I must have to do some sort of a pocket cut first true? ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/33 "2022-06-17T21:48:29Z")
You can use a clearance tool with vcarve, like a 1/4 inch ball nose. ---
**Author:** ![MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@MikeH](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MikeH)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/34 "2022-06-17T21:57:01Z")
Michael thank you so much for your help. There is definitely a curve to it. Michael I think you got me on the right track. I’m going to play with it for a while and see if I can get the cut time down. I’ll keep you posted on my progress on this project. I sincerely appreciate your help. ---
**Author:** ![\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/_michael/32/2962_2.png) [@\_Michael](https://forum.sienci.com/u/_Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066/35 "2022-06-17T22:01:59Z")
Glad to be of help sir, good luck! [Previous page](https://forum.sienci.com/t/question-about-doing-an-inlay-on-a-dome/6066.md?page=1)