Discover Autodesk HSMXpress, the 2.5 axis CAM plugin that brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to set up a machine and fixtures, configure tools, and generate toolpaths.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- Downloading the software
- Touring the interface
- Loading models and assemblies
- Stock setup
- Fixture setup
- Work coordinate system
- Machine setup
- Work coordinates and multiple WCS
- Post processing
- Selecting tools
- Creating custom tools
- Tool libraries
- Drilling
- Tapping
- Boring
- Face
- 2D Adaptive Clearing
- Adaptive Clearing open pockets
- 2D pockets
- 2D Contour
- Slot
- Thread milling
- Circular milling
- Bore milling
- Trace
- Simulating the operations
- Cut and paste operations
- Time study
- Generate toolpath
- Post processor options
- Modifying your post processor
- Utilities/setup sheets
- Next steps
Taught by
Gabriel Corbett
