Duration
4 days
Overview
This course assumes you have a basic understanding of SolidWorks ® and solid modeling, as well as a basic understanding of CNC machining and associated terminology.
In this course you will learn to program parts directly in SolidWorks, using toolpaths and machining strategies available in Mastercam ® for SolidWorks ®. Learn to use SolidWorks to create geometry for toolpath control using Mastercam for SolidWorks. Create toolpaths on mechanical parts and assemblies created in SolidWorks or any solid model imported into SolidWorks.
Module 1: Getting Started
Before generating toolpaths for a part, you must prepare Mastercam for SolidWorks and the part file. This preparation includes such tasks as selecting a machine definition, defining a tool plane, and establishing toolpath parameters. This module introduces the Toolpath Manager and shows how to create a machine group and toolpath groups. You will learn to use SolidWorks for creating geometry, emphasizing geometric constraints with the intent of controlling the toolpath. This module will require a minimum of one geometry example.
Module Objectives:
- Mastercam and SolidWorks environment settings
- Start geometry: Part orientation
- Start geometry: Origin selection
- Z-plane control
- Create geometry: Geometric constraints
- Create geometry: Dimensional constraints
- Z-depth control
- Mastercam View Manager (tool plane)
- Toolpath Manager
- Machine Group properties
- Toolpath Manager editing
- Post CNC code
- Change geometry/Regenerate toolpath
Module 2: Design for Toolpaths
Use SolidWorks to create geometry, emphasizing geometric and dimensional constraints for the intent of controlling the toolpath. Learn design techniques to aid CNC toolpath production, create tool planes for rotary-axis machining, and control Z-plane orientation and part origin for CNC machining. This module will require a minimum of three geometry examples.
Module Objectives:
- Dimensional constraints
- Geometric constraints
- Mastercam View Manager (tool plane)
- Z-plane control
- Z-depth control
- Feature manager
- Feature associativity
- Feature constraints
- Hide features
- Supress features
- Design tree
Module 3: Essential Machining - Parts
Learn toolpath strategies including profiling, pocketing, facing, area mill, drilling, and slot milling. Create toolpaths on solid design geometry created in SolidWorks or imported solid models (parts only). Learn toolpath control to produce efficient CNC code, make geometry modifications, and automatically update toolpaths. This module will require a minimum of four geometry examples.
Module Objectives:
- Contour toolpath
- Chaining manager
- Z-cut control
- Z-position control
- Lead-in / lead-out toolpaths
- Multi-cut
- Multi-pass
- Pocketing
- Area mill
- Drill toolpaths
- Multi-plane toolpath
Module 4: Essential Machining - Assemblies
Learn toolpath strategies including profiling, pocketing, facing, area mill, drilling, and slot milling. Create toolpath on solid design geometry created in SolidWorks of imported solid models (assemblies only). Learn toolpath control to produce efficient CNC code, make geometry modifications, and automatically update toolpaths. This module will require a minimum of four geometry examples.
Module Objectives:
- Contour toolpath
- Chaining manager
- Z-cut control
- Z-position control
- Lead-in / lead-out toolpaths
- Multi-cut
- Multi-pass
- Pocketing
- Area mill
- Drill toolpaths
- Multi-plane toolpaths
Module 5: Feature Based Machining (FBM) Toolpaths
Feature Based Machining (FBM) automatically programs pockets, contours, and drilling routines. Learn FBM for feature machining with complete associativity of toolpath and designed features. Manage features for error-free feature recognition and quick CNC code production. This module will require a minimum of three geometry examples.
Module Objectives:
- FBM pockets, contours, and drilling
- Dynamic milling
- Plunge, helical, and ramp entry
- Pocketing styles: zigzag, one way, true spiral,constant overlap spiral, “morph” pocketing, open pocketing
- Contour and pocket remachining
Module 6: 2D High Speed Toolpaths
2D High Speed Toolpath (HST) machining can deliver a faster turnaround and a superior finish. Mastercam for SolidWorks offers fully associative high speed machining techniques that produce efficient CNC code for today’s high speed CNC machines. Learn HST techniques for shorter cycle time and better part finish. This module will require a minimum of three geometry examples.
Module Objectives:
- 2D HST chaining
- Step over and depth of cut considerations
- Core mill
- Peel mill
- Multi-cut
- Blend mill
- Area mill
- Rest mill
- Dynamic mill
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.