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INTRODUCTION 5 WHAT IS SOLIDCAM INTRO TO PROGRAMMING WITH SOLIDCAM JUMPSTART WITH SOLIDCAM PROFESSOR 7 9 11

WHAT IS SOLIDCAM iMACHINING 17 INTRO TO PROGRAMMING WITH SOLIDCAM iMACHINING 21 GETTING STARTED WITH iMACHINING PROFESSOR EXERCISE #1: iMACHINING WALK THROUGH EXERCISE #2: iMACHINING OF A BRACKET 23 29 47

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this interactive guide is to jump-start your basic knowledge of milling with SolidCAM and to get you started using the newest module, iMachining. We will begin with an overview of SolidCAM and why it proves to be the best CAM solution on the market, followed by an introduction to programming with SolidCAM. We will then get started with an interactive SolidCAM Professor video series called Jumpstart - an easy step-by-step tutorial to help you learn SolidCAM. Next, you will be introduced to SolidCAMs revolutionary iMachining technology. Following these introductions will be another interactive Professor video series to get you started with SolidCAM iMachining. Then, we will conclude with a step-by-step written guide consisting of two interactive exercises - one on the definition process of SolidCAMs iMachining technology and another illustrating its use. Press the play button below to see a brief video on how-to-use this interactive guide.

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WHAT IS SOLIDCAM

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SolidCAM is the de-facto standard Gold-Certified integrated CAM-Engine for SolidWorks. SolidCAM provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the SolidWorks design model. All machining operations are defined, calculated and verified, without leaving the SolidWorks window.

SolidCAM is widely used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, as well as in mold and die and rapid prototyping shops. Today successful manufacturing companies are using integrated CAD/CAM systems to get to market faster and reduce costs. With SolidCAMs seamless single-window integration in SolidWorks, any size organization can reap the benefits of the integrated SolidWorks and SolidCAM solution. SolidWorks + SolidCAM is the Dream-Team for Design and Manufacturing. SolidCAM supports the complete range of major manufacturing applications in Milling, Turning, Mill-Turn and WireEDM. Now with its powerful iMachining technology, SolidCAM is revolutionizing the CAM industry.

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INTRO TO PROGRAMMING WITH SOLIDCAM

Press the play button below to see an introduction video to SolidCAM Milling, showing just how easy it is to program with SolidCAM, simulate tool path and generate Gcode.

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CHAPTER 4

JUMPSTART WITH SOLIDCAM PROFESSOR

The following lesson is Jumpstart - an extensive SolidCAM Professor video series to get you started with SolidCAM. This lesson is interactive, containing links to videos as well as the part file used in this step-by-step tutorial. It is recommended to go through the lesson from start to finish. Press play to see each video stream over YouTube. To launch the part file used throughout this lesson, activate SimpleCover1.SLDPRT. SolidCAM Professor Jumpstart The following steps have to be implemented in order to reach the final CAM-Part: 1. Create a CAM-Part definition This video illustrates the CAM-Part definition process. SolidCAM Settings are discussed and the Automatic CAM-Part definition is disabled. A new milling CAM-Part is created and saved in the model file directory. The machining will be performed on a 3-Axis Haas and the Machine Coordinate System is defined as shown. Stock material is added to the part and the Target model is selected to complete the CAM-Part definition.

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2. Create a Face milling operation In this video, a Face milling operation is added to the CAM-Part. The target geometry is selected and automatically creates a chain for the machining boundary. A 100 mm (4) face mill is used to machine 0.5 mm (0.02) of stock material off the part top in only one pass. The Simulation control panel is presented and the tool path is displayed using two modes - Host CAD shows the tool path as a wire frame and SolidVerify shows the cutting tool in 3D.

3. Create a Profile operation In this video, a Profile operation is added to machine the outside dimensions of the CAM-Part. The geometry is selected, and the chain is closed using Auto-constant Z. A 6 mm (0.25) end mill is defined with tool holder. The tool performs a 4 mm (0.16) arc lead in/out and climb mills at a constant depth. A 3 mm (0.12) step down is used until the full profile depth is achieved. A single finish pass removes the 0.24 mm (0.01) offset on the wall.

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4. Create a Pocket operation In this video, a Pocket operation is added to the CAM-Part. A single edge is picked during geometry selection, and the chain is closed using Autoconstant Z. The 6 mm (0.25) end mill is selected from the tool table. The step down is set to 3 mm (0.12), half the tool diameter. The tool performs a Helical entry into the pocket. The tool path uses a Contour strategy and will overlap 50% of the tool diameter with each step over.

5. Create a Drilling operation & generate Gcode In this video, a Drilling operation is added to the CAM-Part. During geometry selection, the top face is picked and SolidCAM automatically selects the centers of all circle entities. A 5 mm (0.1875) drill is defined, and the holes are drilled to the full depth by the Full diameter using the standard drilling method - G81. The tool path is simulated and Gcode is generated for the complete CAM project.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the SolidCAM Professor Jumpstart

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If you would like to compare your completed CAM-Part with SolidCAMs, activate file SIMPLECOVER1-Complete.prz.

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Getting started with SolidCAM Professor is a powerful to the newest module - iMachining. This revolutionary module is a giant leap forward in CNC machining technology, reducing cutting times by up to 70% and increasing tool life dramatically. iMachining achieves these advantages by using Patent Pending, Controlled Stepover technology and managing feed rates throughout the entire tool path, ensuring constant tool load and allowing much deeper and more efficient cutting.
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WHAT IS SOLIDCAM iMACHINING

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is an intelligent High Speed Machining CAM software, designed to produce fast and safe CNC programs to machine mechanical parts. The word fast here means significantly faster than traditional machining at its best. The word safe here means without the risk of breaking tools or subjecting the machine to excessive wear, whilst increasing tool life.
SolidCAM iMachining

To achieve these goals, iMachining uses advanced, patent pending, algorithms to generate smooth tangent tool paths, coupled with matching conditions, that together keep the mechanical and thermal load on the tool constant, whilst cutting thin chips at high cutting speeds and deeper than standard cuts (up to 4 times diameter).

iMachining Tool paths

iMachining generates Morphing Spiral tool paths, which spiral either outwardly from some central point of a walled area, gradually adopting the form of and nearing the contour of the outside walls, or inwardly from an outside contour of an area to some central point or inner contour of an island. In this way, iMachining manages to cut irregularly shaped areas with a single continuous spiral.

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iMachining uses proprietary Constant Load One-Way tool paths to machine narrow passages, separating channels and tight corners. It uses proprietary topology analysis algorithms and channels to subdivide the area into a few large irregularly shaped sub-areas and then machines each of them by a suitable morphing spiral, achieving over 80% of the volume being machined by spiral tool paths. Since spiral tool paths have between 50% and 100% higher material removal rate (MRR) than one-way tool paths, and since iMachining has the only tool path in the industry that maintains a constant load on the tool, it achieves the highest MRR in the industry.

The iMachining Technology Wizard

A significant part of the iMachining system is devoted to calculate matching values of Feed, Spindle Speed, Axial Depth of cut, Cutting Angle and (Undeformed) Chip Thickness, based on the mechanical properties of the workpiece and tool whilst keeping within the boundaries of the machine capabilities (Spindle Speed, Power, Rigidity and Maximum Feeds). The iMachining Technology Wizard, which is responsible for these calculations, provides the user with the means of selecting the level of machining aggressiveness most suitable to the specific machine and set up conditions and to their production requirements (quantity, schedule and tooling costs). An additional critical task performed by the Wizard is dynamically adjusting the Feed to compensate for the dynamically varying cutting angle a bi-product of the morphing spiral, thus achieving constant tool load, which increases tool life.

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CHAPTER 6

INTRO TO PROGRAMMING WITH SOLIDCAM iMACHINING

Press the play button below to see an introduction video to SolidCAM iMachining, showing just how easy it is to program with iMachining, use the Technology Wizard, simulate its morphing spiral tool path, and generate Gcode.

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GETTING STARTED WITH iMACHINING PROFESSOR

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The following is a Professor video series to get you started with SolidCAM iMachining. This series is interactive, containing links to videos as well as the part files used in these tutorials. It is recommended to go through this collection of tutorial videos from start to finish. Press play to see each video stream over YouTube. To launch a part, activate the file name from the descriptions below. iMachining Professor Getting Started 1. Create a new milling CAM-Part and iMachining operation This video illustrates the CAM-Part definition process and minimum requirements for making a new iMachining operation. The machining is performed on a 3-Axis Haas SS. The Coordinate System, Stock and Target model are defined as shown. The machine and work material parameters are defined for the iMachining Database. A simple closed pocket is selected for geometry. A 12 mm (0.5) end mill is defined and makes a helical entry into the pocket. The Technology Wizard generates 2 step downs to achieve the total depth. To launch the part file used in videos 1-3, activate SCAerospacePart1.SLDPRT.

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2. Defining a Tool (parameters related to iMachining) In this session, the tool definition and parameters related to iMachining are shown affecting the values generated by the Technology Wizard. These include topology parameters such as the tools Diameter, Cutting length, Number of flutes, and Helical Angle. Other parameters that have an effect on the Wizard are the Material Database, Tool Material and cutting speed, and the Machining Level. Several depths are defined and the Wizard automatically generates the ideal Step down values and preferred ACPs (axial contact points).

3. Using the iMachining Technology Wizard In this session, we will focus on how to use the Technology Wizard - an algorithm for producing on-the-fly Cutting conditions. There are four sections of the Technology Wizard dialog. Step down consists of input options and an output grid that displays No. steps, Step down and ACPs. The Machining level section consists of a slider used to select from calculated sets of cutting conditions. The Output Cutting Data section shows the final data from the Wizard that will be sent to the tool path. The dynamic 3D preview window provides a 3D representation of the tool and selected Cutting conditions.

If you would like to compare your completed CAM-Part with SolidCAMs, activate file SCAEROSPACEPART1-Complete.prz.

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4. Using iRest and iFinish In this session, an iRest strategy is used to clear out any remaining material before using iFinish. This example utilizes two tools. An 8 mm (0.3125) end mill is used for the iRough operation and has a 0.12 mm (0.005) Wall/island offset. The pocket is split into two areas, both containing a helical entry, followed by the pocket roughing tool path. Then, a 6 mm (0.25) end mill is used for the iRest operation. Data is pulled from the previous, iRough, operation and used for calculating rest material. The bottle neck areas are cleared as well as the Corners only. An iFinish operation performs a final pass along the walls and islands, followed by a Spring Pass. To launch the part file used in this video, activate SCELECTRICALHOUSINGPART1.prz.

If you would like to compare your completed CAM-Part with SolidCAMs, activate file SCELECTRICALHOUSINGPART1-Complete.prz. 5. Defining Geometries in iMachining The geometry in iMachining is defined as a pocket that can be open, closed and/or semi-closed (containing open edges). The pockets can contain internal chains treated as islands or used for safe tool entry. The following video sessions show many examples of defining these types of geometries in iMachining. To launch the part file used in these last few sessions, activate GEOMETRYPART1.prz.

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Part 1 - Closed pockets

Part 2 - Open pockets

Part 3 - Semi-open pockets

If you would like to compare your completed CAM-Part with SolidCAMs, activate file GEOMETRYPART1-Complete.prz.
Congratulations!

You have successfully completed the Getting series dedicated to our revolutionary iMachining technology!

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EXERCISE #1: iMACHINING WALK THROUGH

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This example is a step-by-step guide on the definition process of SolidCAMs iMachining technology to machine the part above. The rough and finish machining of the outside contour, center pocket and pocket ledge is performed. The machining is performed on a 3-axis CNC-machine. This exercise is interactive, containing links to videos as well as the part file used in this example. Press the play button at each step to see a video of that step stream over YouTube. To launch the part file used throughout this exercise, activate iMachining_WalkThrough.SLDPRT. The following steps have to be implemented in order to reach the final CAM-Part: 1. Define the CAM-Part Define the CAM-Part, the CNC-controller (gMilling_Haas_SS_3x), the Machine Coordinate System, the Stock model and the Target model. The Stock model and the Target model should be defined as shown.

3D Model Stock

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2. Define the machine and work material parameters Right-click on the Operations folder in the add a new 2D iMachining operation.
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When the first iMachining operation is added to your CAMPart, you need to define the machine and material parameters for the iMachining Database.

The buttons at the bottom left enable you to manage machine definitions in the list. The New button enables you to add new machine definitions. The Delete button enables you to delete the existing machine definitions from the list. The Save As button enables you to save the defined machine definitions under specified names in specified locations. The Revert button enables you to return all the edited parameters to their default values.

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Select the Haas_SS_New machine definition from the list. This machine database file was created in Create a new milling CAM-Part and iMachining operation in the previous chapter, Getting Started with iMachining Professor. In the
General section, use the set Rate Max and Spindle Power Max.

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Spindle Speed Max, Feed

For Reposition Feed Rate, set the value for XY movements to 10000 mm/min (400 inch/min) and the value for Z movements to 3800 mm/min (150 inch/min). Click Next to define the work material. Choose the Aluminum_100BHN_60HRB option.

Click Finish to confirm the machine and work material parameters definition. Note the Machine and Material Databases for iMachining can also be selected in the CAMPart definition dialog box.

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3. Define the rough machining of the outside contour When you have confirmed the machine and material definition, the iMachining Operation dialog box is displayed.

Use the default of the part.

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Click the New button on the Geometry page of the iMachining Operation dialog box to define the machining geometry for the operation.
iMachining geometry definition

The geometry in iMachining is defined as a pocket that can be open, closed and/or semi-closed (containing open edges). Recall Defining Geometries in iMachining in the previous chapter, Getting Started with iMachining Professor. Keep in mind that the chain selection order is important when defining geometries in iMachining.

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In this operation, the geometry is defined as an open pocket with island. Select the two chains as shown. Mark the outer chain (Chain #1) as open to enable the tool to approach from outside. In the Levels section of the Geometry Edit dialog box, define the machining levels for the operation by clicking the Upper and Depth buttons.

Pick on the top face of the stock model for the upper machining level, as shown. Pick on the bottom edge of the target model for the machining depth, as shown. Notice that the Levels fields have changed to red - this is because the values are associative to the picked entities; and if the model changes, these associative values will also change.

You can also define the upper and lower machining levels on the Levels page of the iMachining Operation dialog box.

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Add an end mill of 9.5 mm (0.375). Define the tool parameters as follows: Set the Total length to 80 mm (3.125); Set the Outside holder length to 60 mm (2.375); Set the Shoulder length to 30 mm (1.25); Set the Cutting length to 24 mm (1); Set the Number of flutes to 5.

Helical Angle

Switch to the iData tab and choose the 45 (Medium) value for the Helical angle parameter. This parameter affects the cutting conditions and step down values generated by the iMachining Wizard.

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Click the Select button to confirm the tool definition. Define the milling levels. In addition to the depths specified at the stage of the geometry definition, define the Delta depth on the Levels page of the iMachining Operation dialog box to perform machining deeper than the part bottom edge. Set the value to -0.76 mm (-0.03).

Switch to the Technology Wizard page of the iMachining Operation dialog box. This Wizard automatically calculates the cutting conditions for the iMachining technology taking into account the tool data and milling levels defined for the operation.

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Step down When the Automatic option is chosen, the step down is calculated by the wizard in accordance with the cutting depth defined for the operation. When the User-defined option is chosen, the step down can be defined by specifying its value or by setting the number of steps required to achieve the cutting depth. The table below displays the number of steps, the step down value and the number of Axial contact points (ACP) calculated automatically by the Wizard. Output cutting data This section displays two sets of data related to the current cutting condition (the spinning speed and feed rate of the tool, the step over range, the material cutting speed, etc.). Machining level When you move this slider in the increasing direction (to the right), the values in the Output cutting data section automatically increase, and vice versa. The Machining level slider enables you to set the cutting conditions optimal for your machining case. These sections of the Technology Wizard dialog are also covered in Using the iMachining Technology Wizard in the previous chapter, Getting Started with iMachining Professor. In this operation, use the default position of the Machining level slider (3).

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Click Save & Calculate, then click Simulate. Run the operation simulation in the Host CAD and SolidVerify modes. The simulated tool path is performed as follows: the corners are cleared first, then the entire contour is machined.

4. Define the finish machining of the outside contour Click the Save & Copy button at the bottom of the iMachining Operation dialog box to create a copy of the newly added iMachining operation. The copied operation will perform finishing of the outside contour. When the copied operation dialog box is displayed, choose iFinish for Technology.

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Switch to the Technology page. Under the iRest Data tab, note that the previous iRough_OutsideContour operation appears in the Parent operation combo box, which means that the technological parameters of the current operation are inherited from the previous parent operation.

Save and calculate the operation. Simulate the operation in the SolidVerify mode. The finishing is performed in a single cutting pass.

5. Define the rough and finish machining of the center pocket Add a new 2D iMachining operation for machining of the center pocket. Choose iRough for Technology and define the geometry on the lower contour of the pocket as shown. Pick the bottom face of the pocket for the machining depth definition. Use the end mill tool defined in the previous operation and the default Technology Wizard settings.

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On the Link page, the default Ramping angle value of 3.6 is used for the operation. The Helical Entry into the pocket will be performed at a ramping angle of 3.6 degrees.

Save and calculate the operation. Simulate it in the SolidVerify mode. The tool performs the helical entry and then the pocket roughing tool path.

Save and copy the newly added iMachining operation to perform finishing of the center pocket. Choose iFinish for Technology. In the iRest data tab of the Technology page, the previous iRough_CenterPocket operation appears as the parent operation.

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Save and calculate the operation. Simulate it in the SolidVerify mode. The rest material is cleared from the pocket corners before the final finishing pass is performed.

6. Define the rough and finish machining of the pocket ledge Add a new 2D iMachining operation for machining of the pocket ledge. Choose iRough for Technology and define the geometry as a closed chain on the lower contour of the pocket ledge, as shown. Mark the selected edge as open using Mark open edges.

Pick the bottom face of the ledge for the machining depth definition. Use the end mill tool defined in the previous operations and the default Technology Wizard settings.

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Save and calculate the operation. Simulate it in the SolidVerify mode. The tool approaches from outside and performs the roughing tool path, first removing the material from the middle of the ledge and then clearing its corners.

Save and copy the newly added iMachining operation to perform finishing of the center pocket. Choose iFinish for Technology.

Save and calculate the operation. Simulate it in the SolidVerify mode. The finishing is performed in a single cutting pass.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the iMachining exercise!

If you would like to compare your completed CAM-Part with SolidCAMs, activate file IMACHINING_WALKTHROUGH-Complete.prz.

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EXERCISE #2: iMACHINING OF A BRACKET

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This example illustrates the use of SolidCAMs iMachining technology to machine the part above. There are standard 2.5D tool paths (Drilling & Profile) and 3D tool paths (HSR & HSS) to aid in the complete CNC program. The machining is performed on a 3-axis CNC-machine in two setups, from both sides of the part. This exercise is interactive, containing links to videos as well as the part file used in this example. Press the play button to see a video of the operations you are reviewing stream over YouTube. To launch the part file used in this exercise, activate iMachining1.prz or iMachining1_2.5D_only.prz, which does not contain the 3D operations. The following SolidCAM operations are created to perform the machining: Outside shape machining (iRough_Outside; iFinish_Outside) These iMachining operations perform cutting of the outside shape. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. Two chains are defined, with the first being the Stock boundary and the second being the profile around the part. The Stock chain is marked as open, which specifies the tool should start machining from this chain. iRough has a 0.25 mm (0.01) allowance on the wall, and the iFinish operation finishes the profile. Both operations have a -0.63 mm (-0.025) delta depth, so the tool machines deeper than the part.

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Through pockets machining (iRough_ThroughPockets_1; iFinish_ThroughPockets) These iMachining operations perform the cutting of the five circular through pockets. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. Five chains are defined to represent the five closed pockets. Since the pockets are closed, with no PreDrilling or EntryChain defined, helical ramping is used to enter the bottom of the pockets. iRough has a 0.25 mm (0.01) allowance on the wall, and the iFinish operation finishes the profiles. Both operations have a -0.63 mm (-0.025) delta depth, so the tool machines deeper than the part.

Rough machining of angled surfaces (HSR_R_Rough_Chamfer) This HSR operation performs the rough cutting of the four large chamfers on the ribs. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. Two boundaries are picked off the edges that make up the chamfers and the Tool Relation is set as centered. A 1.27 mm (0.05) step down is used and 0.127 mm (0.005) allowance on the surfaces.

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Pocket machining (iRough_Pockets; iFinish_Pockets) These iMachining operations perform the cutting of the three semi-open pockets and the 7 closed pockets. A bull nose mill of 10 mm (0.375) and corner radius of 1.6 mm (0.0625) is used. Since all the 10 pockets are located on the same Z-Level, they can be machined all in one operation. Three chains have edges marked as Open and Wall. Open edges allow the tool to enter from these edges. Five of the closed chains use the through pockets as an Entry chain (an Entry chain is a chain inside the pocket, similar to an Island, but marked as open). The last two chains are simple closed pockets with helical ramping. iRough has a 0.25 mm (0.01) allowance on the wall, and the iFinish operation finishes the profile.

Finish machining of angled surfaces (HSS_PC_Lin_faces) This HSS operation performs the finishing cut on the four large chamfers on the ribs. A bull nose mill of 10 mm (0.375) and corner radius of 1.6 mm (0.0625) is used. A simple Linear strategy is used with a 0.5 mm (0.02) step over. Customized linking is used to have short repositions and smooth transitions when starting the cut.

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Bottom ledge machining (iRough_Face_BackLedge) This iMachining operation finishes the bottom ledge on the underside of the part. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. Two chains are defined, with the first being the Stock boundary and the second being the bottom of the floor radius. The Stock chain is marked as open, which specifies the tool should machine from this chain, collapsing towards the radius. The floor radius is not machined at this stage.

Cutting excess material from through hole (iRough_back_centerHole) This iMachining operation machines away the excess material from the center through hole of the part. This excess material was used for clamping from the first side. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. A single closed chain is defined and a 0.25 mm (0.01) allowance is used for the wall, since the wall was finished at the stage of the top side machining.

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Bottom face machining (iRough_Face_Back_1) This iMachining operation finishes the circular face on the underside of the part. An end mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. Two chains are defined, with the first being the outside boundary of the face and the second being an offset edge created in Sketch1 in the assembly. The first chain is marked as open, and the second offset chain is closed. A spiral tool path is performed from the outside, collapsing towards the inner chain.

Floor radius finishing (F_backRadius) This Profile operation finishes the 6.35 mm (0.25) floor radius on the underside of the part. A ball mill of 12.5 mm (0.5) is used. The chain is the bottom edge of the radius and the Tool side is set to center. The 0.13 mm (0.005) floor offset is left after the first roughing pass and then removed with the finishing pass. A 0.25 mm (0.01) Lead in/out arc is used.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the SolidCAM iMachining Getting Started Interactive Guide! For many more great SolidCAM

Professor videos that cover all features and uses of SolidCAM, visit the Professor tab at www.solidcam.com.

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The complete range of manufacturing applications inside SolidWorks

SolidCAM is the leading and fastest growing developer of integrated CAM software solutions for the manufacturing industry. SolidCAM supports the complete range of major manufacturing applications in Milling, Turning, Mill-Turn and WireEDM, totally integrated inside SolidWorks.

The Revolutionary iMachining module

The new SolidCAM iMachining module is a giant leap forward in CNC machining technology, reducing cutting times by up to 70% and increasing tool life dramatically. iMachining achieves these advantages by using Patent Pending, Controlled Stepover technology and managing feed rates throughout the entire toolpath, ensuring constant tool load and allowing much deeper and more efcient cutting. iMachining is driven by a knowledge-based Technology Wizard, which considers the machine being used, the material being cut and the cutting tool data to provide optimal values of the cutting conditions. With its morphed spiral toolpath, controlled tool load at each point along the tool path, moating of islands to enable continuous spiral cuts, even with multiple islands, and automatic thin wall avoidance, iMachining brings efciency to a new level for CAM users.

Highest level of SolidWorks integration

SolidCAM provides the highest level of CAD integration, with seamless, singlewindow integration and full associativity to SolidWorks. The integration ensures the automatic update of tool paths for CAD revisions. SolidCAM powers up the users SolidWorks system into the best integrated CAD/CAM solution.

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