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Marine Corps CH-53 Helicopter CNC Relief STL | Military Veteran Tribute Wall Art | US Marines Aircraft Wood Carving, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Marine Corps CH-53 Helicopter CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 Γ— 5.8 in (203 Γ— 148 mm)
Suggested depth
0.27 to 0.34 in (6.8 to 8.5 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.51 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
0.75 in or thicker
Rough with
1/8 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/16 in tapered ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 4 h 5 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 3 h 30 min)
Carving size
12 Γ— 8.8 in (305 Γ— 222 mm)
Suggested depth
0.40 to 0.50 in (10.2 to 12.8 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.76 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 4 h 25 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 3 h 55 min)

At the full 0.76 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
18 Γ— 13.1 in (457 Γ— 334 mm)
Suggested depth
0.60 to 0.76 in (15.4 to 19.2 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.1 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 10 h 30 min (roughing 1 h 35 min, finishing 8 h 55 min)

At the full 1.1 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
24 Γ— 17.5 in (610 Γ— 445 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.5 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 11 h 40 min (roughing 3 h 45 min, finishing 7 h 55 min)

At the full 1.5 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
28.7 Γ— 20.9 in (728 Γ— 531 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.8 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 16 h 40 min (roughing 5 h 20 min, finishing 11 h 15 min)

At the full 1.8 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Board and time are for the suggested depth. In Aspire, VCarve or Carveco, unlock Z from X and Y when you import and type the depth; keep the base height at 0. Hardwoods with fine grain (cherry, hard maple, walnut, basswood) hold this detail best. Check your exact setup in Will it cut, free, nothing uploaded.

How we estimate carve time

Finishing is one raster pass over the whole carving with the ball nose shown, at 10% stepover and half of a 1,800 mm/min (71 in/min) feed. Roughing assumes about 45% of the block above the base is waste, cleared with the end mill shown at 40% stepover and 3 mm per pass (1.5 mm for the 1/8 in end mill) at the full feed. The model leaves out acceleration, tool changes and moves between passes, so a real job usually takes somewhat longer. Times are rounded to 5 minutes.

File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
728 Γ— 531.2 Γ— 45.97 mm
Shape
landscape, 1.37:1
Carve depth
6.3% of the width
Mesh
2,025,246 triangles Β· 96.6 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 99.4% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose

Opens directly in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and in any slicer for 3D printing. For a laser, the relief is first turned into a greyscale depth image, which our Laser Studio app does from this STL. STL only, no OBJ or DXF: the DXF files used in CNC work hold 2D outlines, not the 3D relief surface. Scale it to whatever panel you are cutting. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve. How to open it in your software.

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About this design

🚁 Honor The Heroic Skies Of The Marine Corps Imagine the raw power of the Sea Stallion captured in deep, grain-matched wood, standing as a permanent tribute to service and sacrifice on your wall. This design brings the heavy-lift legacy of the military into your workshop with stunning precision. πŸŽ–οΈ Why You’ll Love This Design This masterfully sculpted helicopter features intricate rotor detail, realistic landing gear, and authentic US Marines HMT-302 markings. Every surface is optimized for dramatic shadow play and crisp mechanical lines that emerge beautifully from your material during the carve. The depth layers create a striking three-dimensional effect that makes the aircraft look ready for takeoff right from your machine bed. πŸ“ What You Receive You are getting a premium, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete so you can skip the difficult modeling work entirely. Simply open this file in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to begin your toolpathing. Please note this is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your address. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Meaningful Ways To Use It Create a stunning centerpiece for a veteran's home, a custom unit plaque for a retirement ceremony, or a bold addition to a military-themed office. This CNC woodcarving relief is perfect for crafting high-end commemorative signs, personalized gifts, and military tributes that command attention. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience professional results with clean element separation and deep, intentional shadows that highlight the aircraft's power. This file is engineered to ensure your CNC router captures every rivet and rotor blade with precision, delivering a gallery-quality finish that looks like a hand-carved heirloom. ⭐ Why this design is different: βœ”οΈ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look βœ”οΈ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing βœ”οΈ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results βš™οΈ Machining Guidelines: Rough Machining: 6mm End Mill, 40% stepover Finish Machining: 3mm Ball Nose, 10% stepover Depth of cut: Adjust based on machine rigidity and material πŸ“¦ Delivery Instructions: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Start Your Veteran Tribute Carving Today Add this powerful Marine Corps design to your digital library and transform a simple piece of wood into a detailed mechanical masterpiece. It is fully sculpted and project-ready to provide lasting value for your woodworking business or personal collection. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS File format: STL only, a decimated high-quality binary mesh. Opens in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and on any CNC router, 3D printer or laser that reads STL. No OBJ or DXF: a DXF holds flat 2D outlines and cannot carry a three-dimensional relief. Model size as supplied: 728 x 531 x 46 mm (28.7 x 20.9 in) Shape: landscape, 1.37:1 Relief depth: 46 mm, which is 6.3% of the width Mesh: 2,025,246 triangles, 96.6 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.4% of the fine detail survives a 3 mm ball nose. Smaller carves soften the finest details. Scale it to your own panel. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve.
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