SOLIDWORKS CAM

This course is designed to work with SOLIDWORKS CAM standard

SOLIDWORKS CAM Basics and User Interface

• SOLIDWORKS CAM Add-in
• SOLIDWORKS CAM User Interface
• Process Overview
• Case Study: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code
• SOLIDWORKS CAM Feature Tree
• Operation Plans
• Toolpaths

Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and Operation Modification

• Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
• Automatic Feature Recognition
• Case Study: Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
• Modifying Operations
• Modifying Parameters
• Design Changes

Feature Recognition (IFR and AFR)

• Automatic Feature Recognition
• Interactive Feature Recognition
• 2.5 Axis Features
• Part Perimeter Feature
• Mill Part Setup
• Work Coordinate Offsets
• Selection Filters

Interactive Operations

• Interactive 2.5 Axis Mill Operations
• Save Operation Plan

Merging Features and Operations

• Machining Similar Features
• Create Group
• Combine Operations
• Link Operations

Avoid and Contain Areas

• Adding Avoid and Contain Areas

Pattern Features and Mirror Toolpaths

• Patterning
• Create Linear, Circular and Sketch Driven Patterns
• Mirror Toolpaths

Advanced Features and Operations

• Advanced Feature Creation
• Engrave Feature
• Curve Feature
• Multi-stepped Hole
• Tap and Thread Mill Hole Operations
• Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
• Multi Surface Feature

Lesson 9: Customizing the Technology Database

• SOLIDWORKS CAM Technology Database (TechDB)
• User Defined Tool
• Mill Machine
• TechDB Add Machine
• Mill Tool
• TechDB Add Tool
• Tool Crib
• Strategies
• Customize Technology Database