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SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard Course Overview

The SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard course is designed to introduce participants to the integrated CAM functionality within SOLIDWORKS, focusing on streamlining the workflow from CAD design to CAM toolpath generation and NC code creation. This course covers the methodology of dynamically updating toolpaths with CAD changes, virtual toolpath simulation, toolpath creation within SOLIDWORKS CAD, custom tool creation, feed and speed automation or manual definition, machining database customization, and feature recognition for automatic toolpath, feed, and speed determination.

Skills Learned:

  • Streamlined Workflow: Learn to generate toolpaths and NC code directly from SOLIDWORKS CAD models, with dynamic updates reflecting CAD changes.
  • Virtual Toolpath Simulation: Virtually simulate the toolpath to identify potential issues before actual machining.
  • Toolpath Creation: Create efficient toolpaths within the SOLIDWORKS environment, leveraging the software's integrated CAM capabilities.
  • Custom Tool Creation: Add custom tools to the extensive library provided by SOLIDWORKS CAM for specialized machining operations.
  • Feed and Speed Automation: Automate or manually define the feed and speed of machining operations to optimize cutting conditions.
  • Machining Database Customization: Expand the machining database with custom operations and strategies for more efficient machining.
  • Feature Recognition: Utilize CAM's ability to recognize various feature types automatically to determine the most appropriate toolpath, feed, and speed settings.
SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard Training

Course Duration

2.5 Days  (7 hours/day)

Prerequisites

Experience with the SOLIDWORKS design software.

Experience with the Windows® operating system.

Onsite Training

Course Examples

Methodology
Streamline the workflow of generating a toolpath & NC code & dynamically update with CAD changes
Virtual Toolpath Simulation
Virtually simulate the toolpath
Toolpath Creation
Create the toolpath within SOLIDWORKS CAD
Custom Tool Creation
Add custom tools to the existing extensive library
Feed & Speed
Automate or manually define the feed & speed of a machining operation
Machining Database Customization
Expand the machining database with custom operations and strategies
Feature Recognition
CAM can recognize various feature types to automatically determine toolpath, feed & speed, agenerate NC code

SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard Course Syllabus

Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS CAM Basics and User Interface

  • SOLIDWORKS CAM User Interface
  • Case Study: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code
    • SOLIDWORKS CAM Feature Tree
    • Operation Plans
    • Toolpaths
  • Exercise 1: Generate Toolpaths and NC Code

Lesson 2: Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR) and Operation Modification

  • Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
    • Automatic Feature Recognition
    • Feature Strategy
  • Case Study: Working with Features, Operations and Toolpaths
    • Modifying Operations
    • Modifying Parameters
    • Design Changes
  • Exercise 2: Generate and Modify Toolpaths

Lesson 3: Interactive Feature Recognition (IFR)

  • Interactive Feature Creation
  • Case Study: AFR and IFR Feature Creation
    • 2.5 Axis Features
    • Part Perimeter Feature
    • Mill Part Setup
  • Case Study: IFR 2.5 Axis Feature and Operation Creation
    • Work Coordinate Offsets
    • Selection Filters
  • Case Study: IFR 2.5 Axis Feature Selection Filters
  • Exercise 3: Interactive Feature Creation

Lesson 4: Interactive Operations

  • Interactive 2.5 Axis Mill Operations
  • Case Study: Interactive Operation Creation
  • Case Study: Create Operations
  • Save Operation Plan
  • Case Study: Save Operation Plan
  • Exercise 4: Interactive Operations

Lesson 5: Merging Features and Operations

  • Machining Similar Features
    • Create Group
    • Combine Operations
  • Case Study: Combine Operations
    • Link Operations
  • Case Study: Combine Selected Operations
  • Exercise 5: Combine and Link Operations

Lesson 6: Avoid and Contain Areas

  • Adding Avoid and Contain Areas
  • Case Study: Add Avoid Area
  • Exercise 6: Avoid Areas

Lesson 7: Pattern Features and Mirror Toolpaths

  • Patterning
  • Case Study: Create Linear, Circular and Sketch Driven Patterns
    • Mirror Toolpaths
  • Case Study: Mirror Toolpaths
  • Exercise 7: Pattern and Mirror Toolpaths

Lesson 8: Advanced Features and Operations

  • Advanced Feature Creation
    • Engrave Feature
  • Case Study: Engrave Feature Creation
    • Curve Feature
  • Case Study: Curve Feature Creation
    • Multi-stepped Hole
  • Case Study: Multi-stepped Hole Machining
    • Tap and Thread Mill Hole Operations
  • Case Study: Tap and Thread Mill .
    • Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
  • Case Study: Corner Round and Chamfer Machining
    • Multi Surface Feature
  • Case Study: Multi Surface Feature Creation
  • Exercise 8: Advances Features and Operations
  • Exercise 9: Multi Surface Machining

Lesson 9: Customizing the Technology Database

  • SOLIDWORKS CAM Technology Database (TechDB)
    • User Defined Tool
  • Case Study: User Defined Tool Creation
    • Mill Machine
  • Case Study: TechDB Add Machine
    • Mill Tool
  • Case Study: TechDB Add Tool
    • Tool Crib
    • Strategies
  • Case Study: TechDB Create and Apply Strategy
  • Exercise 10: User Defined Tools
  • Exercise 11: Add Tool to Tool Crib
  • Exercise 12: Customize Technology Database

Lesson : Appendix A

  • Waterjet, Plasma and Laser Machining
  • Case Study: Plasma Workflow

Lesson : Appendix B

  • Tolerance Based Machining Overview
  • Case Study: Tolerance Based Machining

SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard Course Schedule

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