Training

Training 1

Training 2

SolidWorks CAD for SolidCAM (2 days) – Pre Requisite – N/A

  • Sketching techniques
  • Dimensioning
  • Features
  • Introduction to configurations
  • Generation of simple assemblies

SolidCAM 2.5D Mill (2 days) – Pre Requisite – SolidWorks CAD

  • Introduction to Operation types (Profile, Pocket, Slot, Drill, etc.)
  • Geometry definitions (3D Models, 2D drawings)
  • Rest material options
  • Basics of Multi-Sided Machining
  • Tool types and Tool tables
  • Simulation types

SolidCAM 2.5D Mill Professional (1 Day) – Pre-Requisite – 2.5D Milling

(Automatic Feature Recognition & Machining)

The course teaches the basics of the CNC Programming of 2.5D parts in conjunction with:

  • Hole recognition
  • Pocket recognition
  • Drill recognition

SolidCAM 3D Mill (1 day) – Pre Requisite – 2.5D Milling

  • 3D Rough and Finish strategies
  • Geometry definitions
  • SolidWorks configurations
  • Rest material options
  • Tool types and tool tables

SolidCAM HSM (2 days) – Pre Requisite – 3D Milling

  • HSM strategies for Roughing and Finishing
  • Boundary definitions
  • Dedicated Rest material strategies
  • Associativity – 3D model/toolpath
  • Lead-in / lead-out & Linking strategies

5 Axis Simultaneous Machining (3 days) – Pre Requisite – 2.5D Milling

(2 Days Classroom, followed by 1 Day on-site)

  • SolidWorks Surfacing Tools
  • 5 Axis-Simultaneous strategies
  • Tool types and tables
  • Tool axis control & tilt stragies
  • Collision control & strategies
  • Roughing options
  • Definition of Machining limits
  • Machine Simulation basics
  • 5 Axis-Suboperations

SolidCAM Turning (2 days) – Pre Requisite – SolidWorks CAD

  • Definition of stock, target model and clamp
  • Different Operation types (Turning, Grooving, Drilling, Threading)
  • Various Geometry definitions
  • Tool types and tool tables
  • Simulation types
  • Generation of G-Code

Mill-Turn (1 day) – Pre Requisite – Basic Turning

  • Different Mill-Turn Machining centers
  • XZC-axis
  • XYZC-axis
  • XYZCB-axis
  • Milling from the face side
  • Indexial 4-axis
  • Simultaneous 4-axis
  • Sub spindle (optional)
  • Simulation types
  • Generation of G-Code

SolidCAM WireEDM 2-axis (1 day) – Pre Requisite SolidWorks CAD

SolidCAM WireEDM 4-axis (1 day)

  • Different operation types
  • Profiles with constant and variable angles
  • Macros
  • Different Geometry definitions
  • WireCut technologies
  • Types of simulation
  • G-Code generation

Machining Process (1 Day) – Pre Requisite – SolidCAM Existing User

  • Machining Process Manager
  • Parameter types
  • Default parameters
  • Functions
  • Tool selection in a Machining process
  • Adaption of operations in a Machining process
  • Operation groups
  • Import of Machining Processes

SolidCAM Update Training (1 Day) – Pre Requisite – SolidCAM Existing User

  • Update to the latest major version with new features

Post Processor Training (2 Days) – Pre Requisite – SolidCAM Existing User

  • Writing and Editing Post Processor’s