CAM Strategies for 3 Axis Milling - Documentation and output | Autodesk

CAM Strategies for 3 Axis Milling

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Get the software

2

Job preparation for 3-axis milling

Module overview

Fixture creation

Tool library setup

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

Toolpath creation for 3-axis milling

Module overview

Create a 3D contour toolpath

Create a 3D scallop toolpath

Create a 3D scallop toolpath on a fillet

Create a pencil toolpath

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Operational efficiency for 3-axis milling

Module overview

Toolpath templates and operation reuse

CAM expressions

Toolpath patterns

View and selections

Operational states

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Documentation and output

Module overview

WCS offset vs pattern

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Course challenge exercise

Module overview

Course challenge

7

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Professional | ~1 hr. 15 min.

Documentation and output

Module | Skill builder

Learn the how to create documentation, output NC code and review options for creating outputs with multiple WCS positions.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Create a setup sheet
Discuss WCS offset vs pattern
Create an NC program
Understand post processor options

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