Duration
2 days
Course Description
The SOLIDWORKS CAM software is such a robust and feature rich application. The focus of this course is on the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use of the SOLIDWORKS CAM software. The case studies are intended to show how to use the SOLIDWORKS CAM software. This course teaches how to use the SOLIDWORKS CAM
Standard software to generate, modify and post process 2.5 axis milling toolpaths used for the machining of SOLIDWORKS part files.
Objective
At the end of this program participants are expected to:
- Understand SOLIDWORKS CAM Basics and User Interface
- Working with Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and operation Modification
- Use Interactive Feature Recognition (IFR)
- Create Interactive Operations
- Generate Pattern Features
- Utilize Advanced Features and Operations
- Manage Customizing the Technology Database
Who should attend
- Application Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Product Designer or Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
Prerequisites
- Experience with the Windows™ Operating System
- Experience with the SOLIDWORKS design software
Methodology
Practical hands-on with using computers, lecturing, discussions and case studies
Lesson 1 : SOLIDWORKS CAM BASICS and the User Interface
- What is SOLIDWORKS CAM
- SOLIDWORKS CAM User Interface
- Process Overview
- Generate Toolpaths and NC Code
Lesson 2 : Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and operation Modification
- Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
Lesson 3 : Interactive Feature Recognition
- Interactive Feature creation
- AFR and IFR Feature Creation
- IFR 2.5 Axis Feature and Operation Creation
- IFR 2.5 Axis Feature Selection Filters
Lesson 4 : Interactive Operations
- Interactive 2.5 Axis Mill Operations
- Interactive Operation Creation
- Create Operations
- Save Operation Plan
- Interactive Operations
Lesson 5 : Merging Features and Operations
- Machining Similar Features
- Combine Operations
- Combine Selected Operations
Lesson 6 : Avoid and Contain Areas
- Adding Avoid and Contain Areas
- Add Avoid Area
Lesson 7 : Pattern Features and Mirror Toolpaths
- Patterning
- Create Linear, Circular and Sketch Driven Patterns
- Mirror Toolpaths
Lesson 8 : Advanced Features and Operations
- Advanced Feature Creation
- Engrave Feature Creation
- Curve Feature Creation
- Multi-stepped Hole Machining
- Tap and Thread Mill
- Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
- Multi Surface Feature Creation
Lesson 9 : Customizing the Technology Database
- SOLIDWORKS CAM Technology Database (TechDB)
- User Define Tool Creation
- TechDB Add Machine
- TechDB Add Tool
- Create and Apply Strategy
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.