# Topographical Relief Carving

**URL:** <https://forum.sienci.com/t/topographical-relief-carving/3595>\
**Category:** Guides & Resources\
**Created:** [September 2, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/topographical-relief-carving/3595 "2021-09-02T20:47:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![kellyz](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kellyz](https://forum.sienci.com/u/kellyz)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/topographical-relief-carving/3595/1 "2021-09-02T20:47:46Z")

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This topographical map is a great stepping stone into 3D relief carving. Using CAMLab, roughing and relief toolpaths were generated, then cut with a ball end mill and tapered end mill. For more intricate terrain carvings, you may need a more capable 3D CAM program, such as VCarve or Fusion 360.

[![](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a9f20014519510eb0f85520c29542954f7c86192.jpeg "How to Carve a Topological Relief Using Your LongMill") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUoc6eXPtgo)

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**Author:** ![XYzero](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/xyzero/32/4143_2.png) [@XYzero](https://forum.sienci.com/u/XYzero)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/topographical-relief-carving/3595/2 "2022-09-15T23:11:30Z")

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WOW!  
You make it look to easy but it’s fantastic.  
Thanks