CNC Toolpaths for Multi-Axis Milling - Final test | Autodesk

CNC Toolpaths for Multi-Axis Milling

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

Get the software

2

Project setup and 3-axis machining

Module overview

Import a tool library to the cloud

Create a new CAM setup for multi-axis

Create a 3D adaptive clearing operation

Create a 2D contour on a complex part

Use 2-axis pocketing

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

Multi-axis positioning for drilling and tapping holes

Module overview

Drill and tap in 3 axes

Use 3+2 position drilling

Compare posted code for multi-axis positioning

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Multi-axis positioning for milling operations

Module overview

Create a 3 +2 pocketing toolpath

Pattern a pocket toolpath

Create a multi-axis contour

Create a pocket operation in the side of a part

Finish off multi-axis positioning toolpaths

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Using multi-axis contour

Module overview

Set up a multi-axis contour toolpath

Control the lead or lag of the tool

Control tilt and offset during a multi-axis contour

Use shaft and holder clearance

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Creating and understanding multi-axis swarf

Module overview

Set up a new CAM program

Create a swarf toolpath with contour selection

Create a swarf toolpath with surface selection

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

7

Using multi-axis Flow

Module overview

Control a flow toolpath for 3 axes

Set up a new CAM program with a generative design part

Control a flow toolpath for 5 axes

Avoid collisions

Multi-axis flow for 3 vs 5 axes

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

8

Setting up a soft jaw

Module overview

Create a distributed design

Create soft jaw geometry

Add a probing location

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

9

Roughing and finishing a basic part

Module overview

Create a CNC mill setup

Rough and finish a basic part from the bottom

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

10

Create a second setup

Module overview

Create a second setup in Fusion

Clear and finish a part

Export an NC file for specific toolpaths

Use multiple WCS offsets

Create multiple copies of the same setup with patterns

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

11

Machining a part to be held in a fixture

Module overview

Create a body from a stock setup

Set up for a CNC mill

Rough and finish a retaining feature

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

12

Preparing a multi-axis setup

Module overview

Create a new setup for final machining

Create a probing operation

Rough and finish a multi-axis part

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

13

Finish multi-axis positioning toolpaths

Module overview

Use folders in a setup

Create an NC program

Create multiple setup sheets

View toolpaths in A360

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

14

Surfacing tools for machining

Module overview

Surface creation for toolpath setup

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

15

Course challenge

Module overview

Course challenge

16

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Expert | ~1 hr.

Final test

Module | Skill builder

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