Jdpaint 5.5 -

You need a file the machine understands (usually .G-code or .nc).

Small plastic injection molds (for toys or logos) are often roughed out on Jingdiao machines using JDPaint 5.5. The software’s "Rest Machining" feature automatically detects areas left over from a previous larger tool.

The best way to use JDPaint 5.5 today is to pair it with other tools.

Verdict: JDPaint 5.5 remains one of the most influential and widely used software packages for CNC carving and relief design, particularly in the woodworking, sign-making, and mold-making industries. While the interface feels dated by modern standards, its specialized toolset for converting 2D art into complex 3D reliefs is unmatched in efficiency. It is a tool built for production, not just design.

While other software requires a third-party modeling tool (like ArtCAM or ZBrush), JDPaint 5.5 has native relief sculpting tools. jdpaint 5.5

Let’s walk through a typical use case: creating a walnut wood sign with a 3D rose relief.

Step 1: Import or Create Design Open JDPaint 5.5. Use the Draw menu to create vectors. Alternatively, go to File > Input > Raster Image and select your rose picture.

Step 2: Convert Image to Relief Select your bitmap, navigate to Artistic > Image to Relief. Adjust the "Z-height" scaling. A portrait might use 2mm height for fine detail; a door panel might use 10mm.

Step 3: Outline and Text Use the Text tool to type your sign company name. Convert the text to curves (Ctrl+Shift+C) so you can edit the nodes. You need a file the machine understands (usually

Step 4: Generate Toolpaths Go to the NC (Numerical Control) module.

Step 5: Simulate and Post Process Click the Simulation button (the "play" icon). If satisfied, click Post Process. You must select the correct post processor for your specific Jingdiao machine model (e.g., JD50, JD60, or 6090). This converts the internal toolpath into machine-specific G-code.

Step 6: Output Save the .ENG or .NC file to a USB drive or DNC link. Load it into your Jingdiao controller and press "Start."

JDPaint 5.5 is a "professional's tool." It is not designed to be pretty; it is designed to run a CNC machine and produce parts. Small plastic injection molds (for toys or logos)

If you are a hobbyist looking for a free solution, software like Aspire or Fusion 360 might be friendlier. However, if you are a production shop owner focused on high-speed carving, intricate relief work, and sign making, JDPaint 5.5 is a workhorse.

It strikes the perfect balance between artistic freedom and machining precision. Despite its age, it remains a top contender in the CNC relief carving world simply because it does the job faster and more reliably than most modern alternatives.

Rating: 8.5/10 (Deducting points only for the dated interface and learning curve).