SolidCAM UK offers the following training packages, please contact us for more information.

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