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The complete integrated machining system

SolidCAM+SolidWorks

www.solidcam.com

Power and Ease of Use - the winning combination

SolidCAM 2007

Getting started


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www.solidcam.com


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SolidCAM+SolidWorks = The complete integrated machining system

SolidCAM 2007 4

2.5D MILLING 10

3D MILLING 14

HIGH SPEED MACHINING 18

MULTI-SIDED MACHINING 22

SIM. 5-AXIS MACHINING 26

TURNING 30

TURN-MILL 34

WIRE CUT 42

TRAINING MATERIALS 44

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 45


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Dont go for less. Go for Gold.

SolidCAM is the de-facto standard Gold-Certied integrated CAM-Enginefor SolidWorks. SolidCAM provides seamless, single-window integration andfull associativity to the SolidWorks design model. All machining operationsare dened, calculated and veried, without leaving the SolidWorks

window.

SolidCAM is widely used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics,

medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospaceindustries, as well as in mold and die and rapid prototyping shops.

Today successful manufacturing companies are using integrated CAD/CAM systems to get to market faster and reduce costs. With SolidCAMsseamless single-window integration in SolidWorks, any size organizationcan reap the benets of the integrated SolidWorks and SolidCAMsolution. SolidWorks + SolidCAM is the Dream-Team for design and

Manufacturing.

SolidCAM supports the complete set of manufacturing technologies.Following is a brief description of the main SolidCAM modules.

SolidCAM 2007


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2.5D Milling

SolidCAM provides both interactive and automated powerful 2.5D millingoperations on SolidWorks models. SolidCAM offers one of the best pocketingalgorithms in the market. Full tool path control and powerful algorithmsensure that the user can manufacture the way he needs to. Operations canbe easily re-ordered, rotated, mirrored, etc. SolidCAMs automatic feature-recognition and machining module automates the manufacturing of parts

with multiple drills and complex holes.

All your needs for successful production machining are provided directlyinside SolidWorks with an easy and straightforward interface. SolidCAM issuccessfully used in production environments by thousands of manufacturingcompanies and job shops.

3D Milling

SolidCAMs 3D Milling can be used both for prismatic parts and forcomplex 3D models. For prismatic parts SolidCAM analyzes the modeland automatically recognizes pockets and proles to be machined using Z-constant machining strategies. For complex 3D models, SolidCAM offerspowerful 3D machining, including integrated rest material options.


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3+2 Axis Multi-Sided Machining

With SolidCAM, programming and machining of multi-sided parts on 4-and 5-Axis machining centers is efcient and protable. SolidCAM is anindustry leader in this type of machining. SolidCAM rotates the SolidWorksmodel to the user-dened machining planes and automatically calculates allnecessary shifts and tilts for the 3D machining coordinate systems.

SolidCAM enables exible set-ups and reduces the need for special clamping

jigs. You can dene your 2.5D and 3D machining operations on any faceand check them using SolidCAMs advanced tool path verication. Theoutput is ready-to-run programs for your 4/5-axis CNC-machine.

Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining

Simultaneous 5-axis machining is becoming more and more popular due tothe need for reduced machining times, better surface nish and improvedlife span of tools. SolidCAM utilizes all the advantages of Simultaneous 5-

Axis machining and together with collision control and machine simulation,provides a solid base for your 5-axis solution.


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SolidCAM provides intelligent and powerful 5-axis machining strategies,including swarng and trimming, for machining of complex geometry partsincluding mold cores and cavities, aerospace parts, cutting tools, cylinderheads, turbine blades and impellers. SolidCAM provides a realistic simulation

of the complete machine tool, enabling collision checking between the tool

and the machine components.

High Speed Machining (HSM) Module

SolidCAM HSM is a very powerful and market-proven high-speed-machining

module (HSM) for molds, tools and dies and complex 3D parts. The HSMmodule offers unique machining and linking strategies for generating high-speed toolpaths.

SolidCAMs HSM module smooths the paths of both cutting moves andretracts wherever possible to maintain a continuous machine tool motionan essential requirement for maintaining higher feedrates and eliminatingdwelling.

With SolidCAM HSM module, retracts to high Z levels are kept to aminimum. Angled where possible, smoothed by arcs, retracts do not go anyhigher than necessary thus minimizing aircutting and reducing machiningtime.

Any HSM 3D machining strategy can be controlled by specifying thesurface slope-angle to be machined or by specifying the machiningboundary. SolidCAM HSM module provides a comprehensive set of

boundary creation tools, including Silhouette boundaries, Cutter ContactArea boundaries, Shallow boundaries, Theoretical Rest Area boundaries,Rest Area boundaries and User-dened boundaries.

SolidCAM HSM module is a powerful solution for all users who demandadvanced high speed machining capabilities. It can also be used to improvethe productivity of older CNCs with reduced air-cutting and smoothingarcs that maintain continuous machine tool motion.


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The result of HSM is an efcient, smooth, and gouge-free tool path. This

translates to increased surface quality, less wear on your cutters, and a longerlife for your machine tools.

With demands for ever-shorter lead and production times, lower costsand improved quality, High Speed Machining (HSM) is a must in todaysmachine shops.

Turning and Turn-Mill

SolidCAM has a very strong capability in turning, grooving and Turn-Mill.As in milling, a rest-machining capability is built in all turning operations.SolidCAM supports all machine turning cycles. SolidCAM provides specialsupport for the advanced machining technologies of ISCARs Turn-Groove

tools.


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A powerful integrated Turn-Mill capability enables the turning and millingoperations to be programmed in the same environment. Access to thecomplete 2.5-5 axis milling is available. SolidCAM provides support forup to 5-Axis (XYZCB) Turn-Mill CNC machines including back-spindleoperations.

2/4 Axis Wire-EDM

SolidCAM Wire EDM handles proles and tapers with constant and variableangles, as well as 4-axis contours. SolidCAMs intelligent algorithms preventthe falling of material pieces by automatic pocket processing. SolidCAMprovides full user control of stop-points and of wire cutting conditions atany point of the prole or taper.


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2.5D MILLING

The 2_5D_Milling_1.przexample illustrates the use of SolidCAM 2.5D Milling to machinethe cover part shown above. The machining is performed on a 3-axis CNC machine intwo setups, one for the top faces and one for bottom faces.

The following SolidCAM operations are created to perform the machining:

Top face machining (P_profile_T1)

This Pocket operation performs the machining of the top face of the cover.An end mill of 20 is used. The machining is performed in two passes -rough and nish. A machining allowance of 0.2 mm remains unmachined at

the oor, after the rough pass, and is removed during the nishing pass.

External faces machining (F_profile1_T2; F_profile2_T2)

These operations perform the prole machining of the external contour ofthe cover. An end mill of 16 is used. The Clear offsetoption is used at the

roughing stage to perform the machining in a number of equidistant offsetsfrom the machining geometry. The machining allowance is left unmachinedduring the roughing operation and removed at the nishing stage.

Bolt seats machining (F_profile3_T3)

This operation is used to remove the material at the bolt seat areas. An end

mill of 8 is used for the operation.


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Bottom face machining (P_profile4_T1)

This Pocket operation performs the machining of the bottom face of thecover. This operation uses the second Coordinate system; it means that

the second setup has to be performed at the CNC machine before the

machining. The used tool and the machining strategy are similar to the P_profile_T1operation.

Internal faces roughing (P_profile5_T2; P_profile6_T2)

These Pocket operations perform the rough machining of the internal facesof the cover. An end mill of 16 is used. The rough machining is dividedinto two operations to perform the machining with the optimal tool path

The machining allowance is left unmachined for further nish operations.

Internal faces rest machining (P_profile6_T4)

This operation uses the rest material machining technique in order tomachine the areas left inaccessible for the large tools used in the previousoperations. An end mill of smaller diameter (8) is used.

Internal faces finishing (F_profile5_T4; F_profile7_T4)

These operations perform the wall nishing of the internal pocket area ofthe cover part. An end mill of 6 is used.

Floor faces finishing (F_profile7_T3; P_profile6_T4_1)

These operations perform the oor nishing of the internal pocket area ofthe cover part. End mill tools of 6 and 8 are used.

Slot machining (S_slot_T5)

This Slot Milling operation performs the machining of the groove at thebottom face of the cover. An end mill of 1.5 is used.

Holes machining D_drill_T6; D_drill_T7

These Drill operations perform the enter drilling and drilling of the fourholes of 5 located at the bottom face of the cover.

Threaded holes machining (D_drill1_T6; D_drill1_T8; D_drill1_T9)

These Drill operations perform the enter drilling, drilling and threading ofthe M2 holes located at the pads.

For more information see Exercise #3of the SolidCAM 2.5D Milling Training Course.


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2.5D MILLING

The 2_5D_Milling_2.przexample illustrates the use of SolidCAM 2.5D Milling to machinethe part shown above. The machining is performed on a 3-axis CNC machine in twosetups, using two SolidCAM Coordinate systems.


Upper faces machining (F_profile_T1; F_profile1_T1)

These Prole operations remove the bulk of material performing the roughand the nish machining of upper faces. An end mill of 16 is used. TheClear offsetoption is used at the roughing stage to perform the machining

in a number of equidistant offsets from the machining geometry.

Step faces machining (F_profile2_T1)

This operation performs the rough and nish machining of the step facesusing the Prole operation. An end mill of 16 is used.

External contour machining (F_profile3_T1)

This operation performs the rough and nish machining of the externalmodel faces. An end mill of 16 is used.


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Connector pocket machining (P_profile4_T1; P_profile5_T2;F_profile13_T2; F_profile6_T2; P_profile4_T3

A number of Prole and Pocket operations are used to perform the roughand nish machining of the connector pocket. End mill tools of 10; 3

and 4 are used. The Rest material strategy is used in the last operation tocomplete the machining of the connector faces.

Machine screw head areas (F_profile7_T3)

This operation performs the rough and nish machining of the screw headareas. An end mill tool of 4 is used.

Top and Bottom face machining (P_profile1_T1; P_profile10_T1)

Two Pocket operation using the Clear strategy enable you generate the toolpath for roughing and nishing of the top and bottom faces. Note thatthe second operation is used with the second Coordinate System, it meansthat the second setup has to be performed at the CNC machine before themachining.

Internal faces roughing (P_profile11_T1; P_profile12_T1)

These Pocket operations perform the roughing of the complex pocketformed by the internal faces of the part. An end mill tool of 10 is used.

Internal faces roughing (F_profile11_T4; F_profile12_T4;P_profile8_T4; F_profile9_T4)

These Pocket and Prole operations perform the nish machining of the

wall and oor faces if the complex pocket roughed at the previous stage. Anend mill tool of 4 is used.

Holes machining (D_drill_T5; D_drill1_T5; D_drill2_T5; D_drill_T6;D_drill1_T7; D_drill2_T8;

These Drill operations perform center drilling and drilling of holes locatedon the cover part faces.



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3D MILLING

The 3D_Milling_1.prz example illustrates the use of SolidCAM 3D Milling for themachining of the mold core shown above.


Roughing (3DR_target_T1)

This operation removes the bulk of material using the Contour roughingstrategy. An end mill of 20 is used. The machining is performed at theconstant-Z levels dened, using the Step downvalue of 5 mm. A machiningallowance of 0.5 mm remain unmachined for further nish operations.

Rest material machining (3DR_target_T2)

This operation performs the rest material machining of the areas thatwere inaccessible to the tool in the previous operation. An end mill tool ofsmaller diameter (16) is used. The Contour roughing strategy is utilizedin combination with the Rest material mode of the Working area denitionin order to obtain optimal and effective tool path removing the cusps leftafter the previous operation. A machining allowance of 0.5 mm remains

unmachined for further nish operations.


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Steep areas finishing (3DF_CZ_target_T3)

This operation performs the Constant-Z nishing of the steep areas of thecore. With this strategy, SolidCAM machines a number of planar sections,parallel to the XY plane, using prole machining. A ball nose mill of 10 is

used. The machining is performed for the steep areas, with inclination anglefrom 30 to 90

Shallow areas finishing (3DF_CS_target_T3)

This operation performs the Constant Stepovernishing of the shallow areasof the core. With this 3D Milling strategy SolidCAM generates a number oftool paths, at specied constant offset (Step over) from each other, measured

along the surface. The machining is performed for the shallow areas, withinclination angle from 0 to 32. A ball nose mill of 10 is used.

Parting surface finishing (3DF_Lin_target_T3)

This operation performs the Linearnishing of the parting surface of thecore. In linear nishing, SolidCAM generates a line pattern on a 2D planeabove the model and then projects it on the 3D Model. The Step over

value determines the constant distance between adjacent lines of the linearpattern, created on the 2D plane before being projected. A ball nose mill of10 is used. The dened Drive/Check surfaces enable you to perform themachining of the parting surfaces only, avoiding unnecessary contact withthe already machined faces.

For more information see Exercise #1and Exercise #10of the SolidCAM 3D Milling Training

Course.


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3D MILLING

The 3D_Milling_2.przexample illustrates the use of SolidCAM 3D Milling for prismaticpart machining.


Roughing (3DR_target_T1)

These operations remove the bulk of material using the Contour roughingstrategy. An end mill of 14 is used. The Open Pocket machining is usedto perform the approach movement from an automatically calculated point

outside of the material. The tool descends to the necessary depth outside

of the material and then moves horizontally into the material. A machiningallowance of 0.2 mm remain unmachined on oor and wall faces for furthernish operations.

Rest material machining (3DR_target_T2; 3DR_target_T3)

At this stage the rest material machining is performed for the corner areas,that were inaccessible by the tool in the previous operation. The machiningis performed in two operations using end mills of 8 and 5, in order

to minimize the tool load. The Contour roughing strategy is utilized incombination with the Rest material option in order to obtain optimal toolpath A machining allowance of 0.2 mm remain unmachined on the oorand wall faces for further nish operations.


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Vertical walls finishing (3DF_CZ_target_T4)

This operation performs the Constant-Z Wall nishing of the vertical wallsareas of the part. With this strategy, SolidCAM generates a number ofprole passes along the Z-axis, with a constant Step down. An end mill of

4 is used.

Horizontal floor finishing (3DF_CZ_target_T4_1)

This operation performs the Constant-Z Floor nishing of the horizontaloor areas of the part. With this strategy, SolidCAM generates a numberof pocket passes on the horizontal faces, parallel to the XY-plane of thecurrent Coordinate System. An end mill of 4 is used.

For more information see Exercise #18of the SolidCAM 3D Milling Training Course.


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HIGH SPEED MACHINING

The hsm_1.przexample illustrates the use of several SolidCAM High Speed Machining(HSM) strategies to machine the mold cavity shown above.


Rough machining (HSM_R_Cont_target_T1A)

This operation performs contour roughing of the cavity. An end mill of20 is used with a Step down of 3 mm. A machining allowance of 0.5 mmremain unmachined for further semi-nish and nish operations.

Rest roughing (HSM_RestR_target_T2A)

This operation performs rest roughing of the cavity. A bull nosed tool of12 and corner radius of 2 mm is used with a Step down of 1.5 mm toremove the steps left after the roughing. The same machining allowance asin roughing operation is used.

Steep faces semi-finishing (HSM_CZ_target_T3A)

This operation performs Constant Z semi-nishing of the steep faces (from40 to 90). A ball nosed tool of 10 is used for the operation. A machiningallowance of 0.25 mm remain unmachined for further nish operations.TheApply fillet surfaces option is used to add virtual llets that will smooththe tool path at the corners.


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Shallow faces semi-finishing (HSM_Lin_target_T3A)

This operation performs Linear semi-nishing of the shallow faces (from0 to 42). A ball nosed tool of 10 is used for the operation. A machiningallowance of 0.25 mm remain unmachined for further nish operations.

The Apply fillet surfaces option is used.

Corners rest machining (HSM_RM_target_T4A)

This operation uses the Rest Machining strategy for semi-nishing of themold cavity corners. The semi-nishing of the model corners enables youto avoid tool overload in the corner areas during further nishing. A ballnosed tool of 6 is used for the operation. A virtual reference tool of

12 is used to determine the model corners where the rest machining isperformed. A machining allowance of 0.25 mm remain unmachined forfurther nish operations.

Steep faces finishing (HSM_CZ_target_T5A)

This operation performs Constant Z nishing of the steep faces (from 40to 90). A ball nosed tool of 8 is used for the operation. The Apply filletsurfaces

option is used.

Shallow faces finishing (HSM_Lin_target_T5A)

This operation performs Linear nishing of the shallow faces (from 0 to42). A ball nosed tool of 8 is used for the operation. The Apply filletsurfaces option is used.

Corners rest machining (HSM_RM_target_T6A)

This operation uses the Rest Machining strategy for nishing of the modelcorners. A ball nosed tool of 4 is used for the operation. A virtualreference tool of 10 is used to determine the model corners where therest machining is performed.

Chamfering (HSM_Bound_target_T7A)

This operation uses the Boundary Machining strategy for thechamfering of upper model edges. A taper tool is used for the operation.The chamfer is dened by the external offset of the drive boundary and bythe Axial thicknessparameter.

For more information see Exercise #16of the SolidCAM HSM User Guide.


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HIGH SPEED MACHINING

The hsm_2.prz example illustrates the use of several SolidCAM HSM strategies tomachine the electronic box shown above.


Rough machining (HSM_R_Cont_target1_T1A)

This operation performs the contour roughing of the part. An end millof 30 is used with a Step down of 10 mm to perform the roughing. Amachining allowance of 0.5 mm remain unmachined for further semi-nishand nish operations.

Rest roughing (HSM_RestR_target1_T2A)

This operation performs the rest roughing of the part. A bull nosed toolof 16 and corner radius of 1 mm is used with a Step down of 5 mm toremove the steps left after the roughing. The same machining allowance asin the roughing operation is used.

Upper faces machining (HSM_CZ_target_T3A)

This operation performs Constant Z nishing of the upper vertical modelfaces upto a certain depth. A bull nosed tool of 12 and corner radius of0.5 mm is used.


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Bottom faces machining (HSM_CZ_target_T3A_1)

This operation performs Constant Z nishing of the bottom vertical modelfaces. A bull nosed tool of 12 and corner radius of 0.5 mm is used.

Flat faces machining (HSM_CZF_target1_T3A)

This operation performs Horizontal Machining of the at faces. A bullnosed tool of 12 and corner radius of 0.5 mm is used.

Inclined faces machining (HSM_CZ_target1_T4A)

This operation performs Constant Z Machining of the inclined faces. A

taper mill of 12 angle is used to perform the machining of the inclined facewith large stepdown (10 mm). Using such a tool enables you to increase theproductivity of the operation.

For more information see Exercise #14of the SolidCAM HSM User Guide.


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MULTI-SIDED MACHINING

The multi_sided_machining_1.przexample illustrates the use of SolidCAM Multi-sidedmachining to machine the manifold plate shown above, using a 5-axis CNC Machine.

The initial stock for this example comes from casting.


Top face machining (P_profile_T1)

This Pocket operation, using the Clear strategy, performs the machining ofthe top face of the cover. An end mill of 16 is used. The machiningis performed in two passes - rough and nish. A machining allowance of

0.2 mm remain unmachined at the oor after the rough pass and removedduring the nishing pass. Position #1 of the Machine Coordinate system isused for the operation.

Front hole machining (D_drill_T2; D_drill_T3; D_drill_T4;F_profile1_T1)

These operations are used for the front hole machining using Position #2of the Machine Coordinate system. The Drill operations perform center-

drilling and two steps drilling of the hole. The Prole operation is used forthe machining of the connector faces around the hole.


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Left hole machining (D_drill1_T2; D_drill1_T3; D_drill1_T4;F_profile2_T1)

These operations are used for the left hole machining using Position #3of the Machine Coordinate system. The sequence of the Drill and Prole

operations is similar to the sequence used for the front hole machining.

Back hole machining (D_drill2_T2; D_drill2_T3; D_drill2_T4;F_profile3_T1)

These operations are used for the left hole machining using Position #4of the Machine Coordinate system. The sequence of the Drill and Proleoperations is similar to the sequence used for the front hole machining.

Right hole machining (D_drill3_T2; D_drill3_T3; D_drill3_T4;F_profile4_T1)

These operations are used for the left hole machining using Position #5of the Machine Coordinate system. The sequence of the Drill and Proleoperations is similar to the sequence used for the front hole machining.

Top holes machining (P_profile5_T5; D_drill4_T2; D_drill4_T6;D_drill4_T7; D_drill5_T2; D_drill5_T8; F_profile6_T5)

These operations are used for the machining of the holes located on the topfaces of the model. Position #1 of the Machine Coordinate system is usedfor all the operations.



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MULTI-SIDED MACHINING

The multi_sided_machining_1.przexample illustrates the use of SolidCAM Multi-sidedmachining to complete the machining of the clamp part shown above, using a 5-axisCNC Machine.


Top face machining (P_profile1_T1)

This Pocket operation, using the Clear strategy, machines the top inclinedface of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #1 (Position #2) is used forthe operation.

Back face machining (P_profile2_T1)

This Pocket operation, using the Clear strategy, machines the back inclinedface of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #1 (Position #3) is used forthe operation.

Front face machining (P_profile3_T1)

This Pocket operation, using the Clearstrategy, machines the front inclinedface of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #1 (Position #4) is used forthe operation.


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Openings machining (F_profile4_T1)

This Prole operation machines two openings, located on the front inclinedface of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #1 (Position #4) is used forthe operation.

Slot machining (P_profile5_T2; P_profile6_T2)

These Pocket operations machines the slot faces located on the top inclined

face of the clamp, using the Contour strategy. Machine Coordinate system#1 (Position #2) is used for the operation.

Hole machining (P_profile7_T2; D_drill_T3 D_drill_T4)

These operations machine the inclined counterbore hole, located on the top

inclined face of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #1 (Position #5) isused for the operation.

Bottom face machining (P_profile8_T1)

This Pocket operation, using the Clear strategy, machines the bottominclined face of the clamp. Machine Coordinate system #2 (Position #1) isused for the operation.



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SIM. 5-AXIS MACHINING

The sim_5_axis_1.prz example illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Sim. 5 axis module forturbine blade machining.

The following Sim. 5 axis operations are used to perform the semi-nish and nishmachining of the turbine blade:

Blade Semi-finishing(5X_selected_faces_T1A_1; 5X_selected_faces_T2A_3)

The rst operation provides the semi-nish of the turbine blade, using abull nosed tool of 16 with a corner radius of 4 mm. A combination of

the Parallel Cutsstrategy and Change parallel cuts to spiral option is used toperform the spiral machining of the blade.

The tool tilting is dened using the Tilted relative to cutting directionoption,

with lag angle of 20. The tool contact point is dened at the front tool face.This combination of parameters enables you to perform the machining bythe toroidal surface of the tool.

Gouge checking is performed to avoid the possible collisions of the toolwith the planar surface of the blade base. The remaining material will bemachined at a later stage, using a special tilting strategy.


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The second Sim. 5-axis operation provides semi-nishing of the bladearea, close to the blade base. This area was not machined in the previousoperation because of the gouge protection. A bull nosed tool of 8, witha corner radius of 2 mm, is used for the operation. Similar to the previousoperation, a combination of the Parallel Cutsstrategy and Change parallel

cuts to spiral option is used to perform the spiral machining of the blade.

The tool tilting is dened using the Tilted relative to cutting directionoption,

with a lag angle of 20. In addition to the lag angle, a side tilting angle of 10is dened to avoid the gouging of the planar face of the blade base.

Blade finishing (5X_selected_faces_T3A)

This operation performs the nishing of the blade. A bull nosed tool of8, with a corner radius of 2.5 mm, is used for the operation.

The tool tilting is dened using the Tilted relative to cutting direction option

with a lag angle of 20. In addition to the lag angle, a side tilting angle of 10is dened to avoid the gouging of the planar face of the blade base.

For more information see Exercise #2of theSolidCAM Sim. 5-axis User Guide.


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Fillet machining(5X_selected_faces4_T1A; 5X_selected_faces5_T1A;5X_selected_faces6_T1A)

These operations perform the nish machining of the llets adjacent to

the walls.

A ball nosed tool of 4 is used for the operation.

The Project curves strategy is used to generate a single pencil milling pass,machining the llets.

The Tilted through curves tilting strategy is used to perform a smooth

transition between different tool axis orientations.

For more information see Exercise #3of the SolidCAM Sim. 5-axis User Guide.


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TURNING

The turning_1.przexample illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Turning for the machiningof the part shown above.

The following Turning operations are used to perform the machining of the part:

External Roughing (TR_profile_T1A)

This operation is used to generate the tool path for the external facesroughing. An External roughing tool is used for the operation. The LongProcess type is chosen for the operation to perform the machining inlongitudinal direction. The RoughWork type is chosen for the operation;

with this Work type the rough machining is performed in a number ofequidistant passes.

Facial Turning (TR_profile1_T1A)

This operation is used to generate the tool path for the front face machining.An External roughing tool is used for the operation. The Face Process type is

chosen for the operation to perform the machining in facial direction. TheRoughwork type is chosen for the operation; with this work type the rough

machining is performed in a number of equidistant passes.

Drilling (DRILL__T2A)

This Drill operation is used to perform the rough machining of the hole. AU-Drill tool of 28 is used for the operation.


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External Finishing (TR_profile_T3A)

This Turning operation is used to perform the external faces nishing.The Profile Work typeis chosen to generate the nishing pass. An Externalroughing tool is used for the operation.

Internal Turning (TR_profile2_T4A)

This Turning operation is used to perform the internal faces nishing.The Profile Work typeis chosen to generate the nishing pass. An Internalroughing tool is used for the operation.

External Grooving (GR_profile3_T5A)

This Grooving operation is used to perform rough and nish machiningof the external groove faces. An External grooving tool is used for theoperation.

Internal Grooving (GR_profile4_T6A)

This Grooving operation is used to perform rough and nish machiningof the internal groove faces. An Internal grooving tool is used for theoperation.

External Threading (TH_profile5_T7A)

This Threading operation is used to perform the machining of the externalthread with the minimal diameter of 56 mm and pitch of 1.5 mm. AnExternal threading tool is used for the operation.

Internal Threading (TH_profile6_T8A)

This Threading operation is used to perform the machining of the internalthread with the maximal diameter of 33.5 mm and pitch of 1.5 mm. AnInternal threading tool is used for the operation.

Parting (GR_profile7_T9A)

This Grooving operation is used to perform the parting (cut-off) of themachined part from the stock bar. The Cut Work type is used for the

operation. An External grooving tool is used for the operation.

For more information see Exercise #1#11of the SolidCAM Turning Training Course.


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TURNING

Theturning_2.prz example illustrates SolidCAM functionality for Rest Material machining,during longitudinal and facial rough/nish turning operations, performed on the wheelpart shown above.

The following Turning operations are used to perform the machining of the part:

External Roughing (TR_profile_T1A)

This operation is used to generate the tool path for the external facesroughing. An External roughing tool is used for the operation. The LongProcess type is chosen for the operation to perform the machining in the

longitudinal direction. The RoughWork type is chosen for the operation;with this Work type the rough machining is performed in a number ofequidistant passes.

External Rest Material Roughing (TR_profile_T2A)

This operation utilizes the Rest Material option to perform the machiningof the areas left unmachined after the previous operation. These areas wereunmachined because of the orientation and geometry of the tool used in

the previous operation. In this operation a tool with opposite orientation isused to machine the part, moving in the positive Z-direction.


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External Finishing (TR_profile1_T3A)

This Turning operation is used to perform the external faces nishing.The Profile Work typeis chosen to generate the nishing pass. An ExternalContour tool is used for the operation to avoid leaving unmachined areas

during the external nish.

Facial Roughing (TR_profile2_T4A)

This operation is used to generate the tool path for the front face roughing.An External roughing tool is used for the operation. The Face Process type is

chosen for the operation to perform the machining in facial direction. TheRoughwork type is chosen for the operation; with this work type the rough

machining is performed in a number of equidistant passes.

External Rest Material Roughing (TR_profile2_T5A)

This operation utilizes the Rest Material option to perform the machiningof the areas left unmachined after the previous operation. These areas wereunmachined because of the orientation and geometry of the tool used inthe previous operation. In this operation the tool with opposite orientation

is used to machine the part, moving in the positive X-direction.

External Facial Finishing (TR_profile2_T4A_1)

This Turning operation is used to perform the front face nishing. TheProfile Work type is chosen to generate the nishing pass. An Externalroughing tool is used for the operation.

External Rest Material Finishing (TR_profile2_T4A_1)

This operation utilizes the Rest Material option to perform the machiningof the areas left unmachined after the previous nishing operation. Theseareas were unmachined because of the orientation and geometry of thetool used in the previous operation. In this operation the tool with oppositeorientation is used to machine the part, moving in the positive X-direction.The Profile Work typeis chosen to generate the nishing pass.

Hole machining (DRILL__T6A)

This Drill operation is used to perform the machining of the hole. AU-Drill tool of 40 is used for the operation.

For more information see Exercise #16of the SolidCAM Turning Training Course.


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TURN-MILL

The turn_mill_1.przexample illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Turn-Mill module forthe machining of the part shown above on a CNC-Machine of the XZC type.

The following Turning and Milling operations are used to perform the machining of thepart:

External Turning (TR_profile_T1)

This operation is used to generate the tool path for the rough and nishmachining of the external faces. An External roughing tool is used for theoperation. The Long Process type is chosen for the operation to perform

the machining in longitudinal direction. The RoughWork type is chosen forthe operation; with this Work type the rough machining is performed in anumber of equidistant passes. The ISO_Turning_methodoption is chosen for

the Finishin order to generate the nishing tool path with the same tool.

Facial Milling (F_profile1_T2)

This Prole operation performs the rough and nish milling of the hexagonand the adjacent faces of the model. Position #1 of Coordinate System #1

is used to perform the facial machining. An end mill of 10 is used for theoperation.

The Clear offsetoption is used at the roughing stage to perform the machiningin a number of equidistant offsets from the machining geometry.

A machining allowance of 0.2 mm is left unmachined during the roughing.This allowance is machined during the nishing pass.


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External Finishing (P_profile2_T3)

This Pocket operation is used to perform the simultaneous 4-axis machiningof the pocket wrapped on the external face of the part. Position #1 ofCoordinate System #2 is used to perform the pocket machining. An end

mill of 6 is used for the operation.

The Wrap option, chosen during the machining geometry denition, enablesyou to dene the wrapped geometry of the pocket directly on the solidmodel.

The Contourstrategy is chosen for the pocket machining.

For more information see Exercise #5of the SolidCAM Turn-Mill Training Course.


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TURN-MILL

The turn_mill_2.prz example illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Turn-Mill module forthe machining of the optical part shown above, on a CNC-Machine of the XYZC type.


Turning(TR_profile1_T1; TR_profile1_T1_1; DRILL__T7; TR_profile10_T8)

These turning operations are used to generate the tool path for the roughand nish machining of the external and internal cylindrical faces.

Facial Milling (F_profile2_T2; D_drill3_T6; D_drill4_T6)

These operations perform the machining of the screw slot and four holesusing SolidCAM capabilities for facial milling. Position #1 of CoordinateSystem #1 is used to perform the facial machining.

Machining of the side faces (P_profile3_T3)

This Pocket operation is used to perform the machining of the side faces ofthe model. The Contourstrategy is used in combination with a negative Walloffsetvalue in order to generate an overlapping tool path that completelymachines the faces.

Position #2 of Coordinate System #2 is used for the operation. TheTransformoption is used to create a circular pattern of operations around

the revolution axis.


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Drilling on the side face (D_drill_T4)

This Drill operation is used to perform the machining of two holes locatedon the side face of the model. Position #2 of Coordinate System #2 is usedfor the operation.

Slot machining (F_profile5_T2)

This Prole operation is used to perform the machining of the slot usingindexial 4-axis milling.

Position #3 of Coordinate System #2 is used for the operation.

An end mill of 2.5 is used for the operation.

Radial holes machining(D_drill1_T5; P_profile6_T2; D_drill2_T5; P_profile7_T2)

These Drill and Pocket operations are used to perform the machining ofthree counterbore holes located on the cylindrical face.

Position #4 and Position #5 of Coordinate System #2 are used for theoperations.

Pocket machining (P_profile9_T2)

This Pocket operation is used to perform the simultaneous 4-axis machiningof the pocket, wrapped on the external face of the part. Position #1 ofCoordinate System #2 is used to perform the pocket machining. An endmill of 2.5 is used for the operation.

The Wrap option, chosen during the machining geometry denition, enablesyou to dene the wrapped geometry of the pocket directly on the solidmodel.

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TURN-MILL

The turn_mill_3.przexample illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Turn-Mill module forthe machining of the console part shown above on a CNC-Machine of the XYZCBtype.


Turning (TR_profile_T1)

This turning operation is used to generate the tool path for the rough andnish machining of the external cylindrical faces.

Indexial milling (F_profile6_T2)

This Prole operation is used to perform the machining of the cube sidesusing the SolidCAM indexial milling capabilities. Position #2 of CoordinateSystem #2 is used for the operation. The Transformoption is used to createa circular pattern of operations around the revolution axis in order tomachine all the cube faces.

An end mill of 16 is used for the operation.


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Horizontal faces machining (F_profile1_T2)

This Prole operation is used to perform the indexial milling of thehorizontal faces at the front part of the console. Position #2 of CoordinateSystem #2 is used for the operation. The Transformoption is used to create

a circular pattern of operations around the revolution axis in order tomachine both sides of the consoles front part.

Inclined faces machining (F_profile3_T2; F_profile4_T2)

These Prole operations are used to perform the machining of the inclinedfaces using the B-axis. Positions #2 and #3 of Coordinate System #3 areused for these operation.

An end mill of 16 is used for the operations.

Pocket machining (P_profile9_T3)

This Pocket operation is used to perform the machining of the pocketlocated on the inclined faces, using the B-axis. Position #2 of CoordinateSystem #3 is used for the operation.


Inclined faces machining (F_profile7_T2; F_profile8_T2)

These Prole operations are used to perform the machining of the inclinedfaces on the cube, using the B-axis. Positions #4 and #5 of CoordinateSystem #3 are used for the operation.


Hole machining (D_drill_T4; D_drill1_T5; D_drill2_T6; D_drill3_T6)

These Drill operations are used to perform the machining of the inclinedfaces on the cube, using the B-axis. Position #2 of Coordinate System #2and Positions #3, #4 and #5 of Coordinate System #3 are used for theoperations.



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TURN-MILL - 2 SPINDLES

The back_spindle.prz example illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Back Spindlefunctionality for the machining of the connector part shown above, on a Turn-MillCNC-Machine of the XYZCB type.


Turning and front side milling(TR_profile_T1A; DRILL__T2A; F_profile1_T3A; TR_profile2_T4A)

These operations are used to perform turning and facial milling of the front

faces of the connector. Position #1 of Coordinate System #1 is used forthe operation. The back spindle is not used in these operations; only themain spindle is used.

Indexial machining of the middle part(F_profile6_T5A; D_drill2_T6A; D_drill2_T7A; F_profile7_T8A)

These Prole and Drill operations are used to perform the machining ofthe pads and holes located around the cylindrical surface, in the middle

part of the connector. Position #2 of Coordinate System #2 is used forthe operation. The Back Spindle Connect operation is dened before theseoperations, enabling the combined use of both spindles (main and back) inthese operations.


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Indexial machining of the back part(P_profile8_T9A; D_drill3_T10A)

These Prole and Drill operations are used to perform the machining ofthe pads and holes located around the conical surface, in the middle part

of the connector. Position #2 of Coordinate System #3 is used for theoperation. The Back Spindle MoveBack operation is dened before theseoperations, causing the retract of the back spindle, so that these operationsare performed with the main spindle only.

Turning and back side milling(TR_profile9_T1B; F_profile10_T11A; DRILL__T12A; TR_profile11_T13A; F_profile12_T14A; D_drill4_T15A; D_drill4_T16A)

These operations are used to perform turning and facial milling of the backfaces of the connector. Position #1 of Coordinate System #1 is used forthe turning operation. Position #1 of Coordinate System #4 is used forthe milling operation. The Back Spindle Transfer operation is dened beforethese operations, causing the transfer of the part from the main spindle tothe back spindle. The machining is performed on the part clamped in theback spindle.

Refer to the SolidCAM Turning User Guidefor more information about the Back spindlefunctionality.


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WIRE CUT

The wire_cut.przexample illustrates the use of the SolidCAM Wire Cut module for theplate part machining.

The following Wire Cut operations are used to perform the machining of the part:

Central cut machining (F_profile4)

This Prole operation is used to machine the central through cut. TheLateroption is used for the Auto Stop technology, generating a postponedseparate sub-operation preventing the material dropping.

Front cut machining (F_profile5)

This Prole operation is used to machine the through cut located in thefront area of the part. The Lateroption is used for the Auto Stop technology,

generating a postponed separate sub-operation preventing the materialdropping.

Cylindrical holes machining (F_profile7)

This Prole operation is used to machine two through cylindrical holes,located on the top face of the model.


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Countersink machining (A_profile8; F_profile8)

The Angle operation is used to machine the six countersink cones of 90.The insertion points of the wire are chosen close to the hole centers,where the preparatory drilling is performed. The Angle operation tool path

is generated in such a way so as to obtain the necessary diameter of thecylindrical part of the hole (8.1 mm) at the necessary depth (4.45 mm).

The Prole operation performs the machining of the cylindrical part of thecountersink hole.

Refer to the Wire Cut User Guide for more information about the Wire Cut module.


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TRAINING MATERIALSThe following training courses are suitable both for SolidCAM frontal training and forself study.

SolidCAM Milling Training Course: 2.5D Milling

SolidCAM Milling Training Course: 3D Milling

SolidCAM Turning Training Course

SolidCAM Turn-Mill Training Course

These documents are available in the following format: PDF for on-line use +Examples

The following user guides for SolidCAM are available.

SolidCAM Milling User Guide

SolidCAM HSM User Guide

SolidCAM Sim. 5-axis User Guide

SolidCAM Turning User Guide

SolidCAM Wire Cut User Guide

The PDF versions of user guides are available for download from the Downloadarea ofSolidCAM Web site: www.solidcam.com.

On-line help, based on these user guides, is available within SolidCAM.


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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (recommended),Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows 2000 with ServicePack 3 or 4

Intel Pentium, Intel Xeon, Intel Core, AMD Athlon - classprocessor

512 MB RAM or more (1 GB or more recommended for large CAM-Partsmachining)

An OpenGL workstation graphics card (256 MB RAM recommended) anddriver

Mouse or other pointing device

CD drive

Internet Explorer version 6 if you are using the SolidCAM online help

For viewing SolidCAM User Guides and Training Courses, Adobe Acrobatversion 7.0.7 or higher is recommended.


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