SWOOD CAM with Nesting
Build skills in SWOOD CAM and Nesting to automate CNC workflows
OVERVIEW
INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE LENGTH: 4 days
PREREQUISITES: SOLIDWORKS Essentials is recommended before enrolling.
DESCRIPTION: In the SWOOD CAM with Nesting Training course, you’ll learn how to efficiently prepare, program, and optimize CNC machining and nesting operations specifically for woodworking workflows. The course covers toolpath creation, machine setup, material management, and strategies for automating production. You’ll also gain practical skills in generating nests that reduce waste, improve machining times, and integrate seamlessly with your SWOOD Design projects, helping you streamline the entire manufacturing process from design to finished parts.
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SWOOD CAM with Nesting
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LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
SWOOD CAM INTERFACE
- Overview of the User Interface
- Command Manager and Libraries
Lesson 2:
TOOLS CREATION
- Tool Libraries
- Aggregates Library
- Tools Creation
Lesson 3:
PROGRAM SETTINGS & AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
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Machining Setup and Origins
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Machinings Creation
Lesson 4:
MANUAL OPERATIONS
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Overview of Operation Creation and Editing
Lesson 5:
PROGRAM SETTINGS & TECH OPTIONS
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Overview of Settings to Assist with Programming
Lesson 6:
ADVANCED TOOLPATHING
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3 Axis Roughing and Finishing
Lesson 7:
SWOOD DESIGN INTEGRATION
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Template Creation for Panels
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Assembly Machining
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SWOOD Design Links
Lesson 8:
SWOOD NESTING
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Creation of Boards Library
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Nesting Options
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Holding Strategies
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Manual Nesting
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