CAMWorks 3 Axis Milling

Lesson 1: 
CAMWorks Basics and User interface

• Understand the types of 3 Axis operation use in CAMWorks
• Identify the elements of the CAMWorks user interface
• Know the process for creating and post processing toolpaths for CAMWorks 3 axis operations
• Define Machine
• Define Stock
• Define Coordinate System
• Define Multi Surface Features for 3 Axis Operations
• Simulate tool path
• Post process tool path

Lesson 2: 
Multi-Surface Features

• Interacitvely insert a Mill Part Setup
• Insert Multi-surface features using the following methods:
  • Faces or surfaces\
  • All Displayed
  • STL Files
  • Faces by Color
  • Faces by Surface Finish
• Control the generated toolpath using Rest Machine
• Define the Automatic contain area

Lesson 3: 
Avoid and Contain Areas, toolpath limits

• Use contain and avoid areas to control tool path
• Limit the Z level of a toolpath using Z limits
• Control the extents of a toolpath using the Automatic contain area
• Control the XY and Z extens of a toolpath with Rest Machining settings

Lesson 4: 
Inserting operations, Common Operation Parameters

• Identify the CAMWorks options related to 3 Axis Toolpath Generation
• Interactively insert 3 axis operations
• Insert 3 axis operation from CRTL drag and drop
• Identify the operation parameters that are common among the different operation types:
  • Tool Tab
  • F?S Tab
  • NC Tab
  • Links Tab
  • Entry/React Tab
  • Rest Tab & Statistics Tab
• Insert an avoid feature

Lesson 5: 
Area Clearance and Z Level Operation Parameters

• Insert and adjust the parameters of an Area clearance operation
• Identify the area clearance patterns typrs: Pocket Out, Pocket in - core, Lace, adaptive, Volumill
• Use the Depth parameters:
  • Constant vs scallop
• Insert and adjust the parameter of a Flat Area operation
• Insert and adjust the parameters of a Z Level operation
• Use the following depth parameters: Cut Type - Z level or Helical, Method - Constant or Scallops
• Use Limits to control the toolpath: By slope, Contact areas only
• Use the combination cycle option
• Use the Links Tab: Depth processing - Bottom up parameter

Lesson 6: 
Pattern Project

• Insert and adjust the parameters of a Pattern Project operation
• How to program with the pattern types: Slice, Radial, Sprial, Flowline
• Use a Contain area to contain a 3-axis toolpath
• Use the Curve wizard to define the curve geometry for Flowline curves

Lesson 7: 
Constant Stepover

• Define a Constand Stepover operation and adjust the operation parameters
• Understand Direction Control: Reverse priority
• Modify Pass Options: Offset curve - Contain Only vs Contain and avoid, Numbr of Cuts, Axial Offsetting

Lesson 8: 
Pencil Mill

• Insert Pencil Mill Operation and modify its parameters
• Understand the following Pencil mill Patterns Types: Trace, Parallel Lace, Mixed

Lesson 9: 
Curve Project

• Define a Curve Project operation and modify its parameters

Lesson 10: 
Axis Undercut

• Use a Z-Level operation to cut an undercut on a multi-surface feature
• Use a Multi-axis operation to cut undercut on a multi-surface feature