CAM and Design for Manufacturing for Milling - Course resources | Autodesk

CAM and Design for Manufacturing for Milling

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

What's new in this course

Get the software

Course resources

2

Drafting for manufacture

Module overview

Create a detailed drawing from a design

Create views on a detailed drawing

Adding centerlines and center marks to views

Adding dimensions

Using text notes

Adding symbols to identify datums and surface finish

Exporting a PDF

Creating a drawing from an assembly

Creating a drawing from an animation

Creating a custom title block

Creating a multiple sheet drawing

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

Design for manufacture

Module overview

Reviewing a design for 3 axis CNC milling

Design changes for manufacturing

Non-critical features to aid in manufacture

Ready to manufacture files

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Setting up a CNC milling program

Module overview

Create a tool library

Create a milling setup

Create a facing toolpath

Create a 2D contour toolpath

Create a drilling operation

Create a tapping operation

Create a second setup

Create an adaptive clearing toolpath

Finish mill and drill a part

Simulate toolpaths

Export NC files

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Machining complex geometry

Module overview

Identify how to hold a complex part

Create a milling setup using a machine configuration

Rough and clear a part

Finish details on a part

Use a 3D parallel toolpath

Use a 2D contour toolpath

Use a 3D ramp toolpath

Use a 3D pencil toolpath

Compare spiral, radial, and scallop toolpaths

Create toolpath patterns

Understand work offsets

Create and export an NC program

CAM expressions and default settings

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Course challenge exercise

Module overview

Challenge exercise

7

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Course resources

Before you move forward with the course, download the following resources.

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