Outline
Course challenge
Precision Machining Caliper – Back Soft Jaw
Course challenge: Create soft jaw models and toolpaths to machine them.
The following steps are required:
- Dataset Setup – Consider creating a Derive of the caliper back and setting up and creating soft jaws.
- Tool Library Setup – Consider using the tools from the course, but make any changes required for your shop.
- CAM Setup – Create Setups for machining the soft jaw geometry.
- Toolpath Creation – Create toolpaths to completely machine the soft jaws and ensure all sharp edges have a chamfer toolpath to debur.
- Simulation – Validate material removal through simulation.
- Documentation – Create setup sheets and NC programs for each operation and validate G-code.
- Machine – Set up and machine your parts, validating tool feeds/speeds, fixturing, and order of operations.
- Refine – Even if you don’t plan on machining multiple parts it’s a good idea to take notes and refine the CAM program