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Milling\Operations_Configure
OPERATION_SETUP.ASM
1. Task 1. Create an operation and specify a 3-axis milling machine tool as the
Work Center.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display type: Plane Display .
2. Select Mill from the Work Center types drop-down menu in the Machine Tool Setup
group.
Type 3-AXIS in the Name text box and press ENTER.
In the Milling Work Center dialog box, click Accept to create a default 3-axis
milling Work Center.
Figure 1
2. Notice the default machine type is Mill, and the default number of axes is set to 3-Axis. You can
change these and other machine tool settings as required.
Figure 3
4. Create the third assembly constraint.
Figure 4
5. Click Complete Component in the dashboard.
6. Disable Plane Display . Enable CsysDisplay .
1. Task 3. Specify the machine zero coordinate system and the retract plane.
1. Click in the Program Zero collector in the dashboard.
2. Select the Clearance tab.
Select Plane from the Type drop-down menu.
Select NC_MACHINE_CSYS for the Reference.
Figure 5
3. Select the Properties tab.
Notice the name defaults to OP010; you could specify a different name at this
point.
Assemble fixtures.
Scenario
You need to configure an operation that involves specifying a machine tool by selecting a pre-configured
fadal Work Center. You also assemble a fixture that represents the fadal machine tool. You configure the
machine zero coordinate system for the operation. This involves creating a new coordinate system in the
manufacturing model. This coordinate system references model geometry from the fixture assembly.
Finally, you specify the retract plane relative to the machine coordinate system.
Milling\Operations_Configure
FADAL_EXAMPLE.ASM
3. In the model tree, select FADALVMC, then right-click and select Edit Definition .
Select the Travel tab; note the tool travel limits in the X-, Y-, and Z-directions.
In the Milling Work Center dialog box, click Accept .
Figure 1
1. Task 2. Assemble a fixture.
1. Click Operation from the Process group.
Open the Fixture Setup tab.
Click Add Fixture .
Select FADAL_VMC.ASM, and click Open.
2. Select the datum coordinate systemNC_ASM_DEF_CSYS on the manufacturing model.
3. Select the datum coordinate system FADAL_REF on the fixture assembly.
Click Complete Component in the dashboard.
Figure 2
1. Task 3. Specify a machine zero coordinate system in the manufacturing model.
1. Create a new coordinate system by referencing existing geometry.
Press CTRL, and select the front and left edges on X-AXIS-TABLE.PRT, as
shown.
Note the position of the coordinate system and the direction of the axes.
Figure 3
2. You can select many alternative references to configure coordinate systems. In this case, you
could have selected three orthogonal surfaces to locate the coordinate system.
1. Reorient the coordinate system axes.
Figure 4
1. Task 4. Specify a retract plane.
1. Select the Operation tab in the ribbon.
Select the Clearance tab.
Select Plane from the Type drop-down menu.
Click in the reference collector and select coordinate system ACS0 for the
Reference.
Edit the value to 200, and press ENTER.
Click Refit from the Graphics toolbar.
Figure 5
2. Click Complete Feature in the Operation dashboard.
Disable CsysDisplay .
3. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Reference_Models
CASTING.ASM
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5. Create the third assembly constraint.
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2. In this case, the reference model has been assembled to the default datum planes in the
manufacturing model. However, it is possible to configure an operation and assemble a fixture before
assembling the reference model. This would give you the option of assembling the reference model to
the fixture if required.
Scenario
You need to assemble reference models to two different manufacturing models. You start by opening the
mold cavity manufacturing model and assemble the mold cavity part using the Merge by Reference
option. This option copies all the mold cavity geometry into one merge feature in the reference model.
You then open the cover manufacturing model and assemble the cover part using the Inherited option.
The Inherited option gives you the flexibility to modify geometry and features on the inherited reference
part without changing the original cover part if required.
Milling\Reference_Models
MOLD_CAVITY.ASM
2. Select Merge Reference Model from the Reference Model types drop-down menu.
From the Open dialog box, select MOLD_CAVITY.PRT, and click Open.
3. Create the first assembly constraint.
Figure 1
4. Create the second assembly constraint.
Figure 2
5. Create the third assembly constraint.
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6. Click Complete Component in the dashboard.
7. In the Create Reference Model dialog box, notice theMerge by reference option is set.
Accept the name of MOLD_CAVITY_REF for the new reference model and
click OK.
In the model tree, expand MOLD_CAVITY_REF.PRT.
9. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Figure 5
3. Click Complete Component in the dashboard.
4. In the Create Reference Model dialog box, notice theInherited option.
Note the default name COVER_OP010_REF in the Name text box.
Figure 6
2. Note that an external inheritance feature has been created in the new reference model. You can
edit inherited features without changing the original reference part.
1. Suppress a number of reference model features that are not required for machining in the
first operation.
Press CTRL and select features EXTRUDE 4 and EXTRUDE 6 in the model tree.
Milling\Workpiece_Models
BRACKET.ASM
2. Select Automatic Workpiece from the Workpiece types drop-down menu from the
Components group.
3. In the dashboard, select the Options tab.
Type 20 in the +X text box.
Type 20 in the –X text box.
Type 20 in the +Y text box.
Type 20 in the –Y text box.
Type 10 in the +Z text box, and press ENTER.
Observe the workpiece preview geometry update, as shown.
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4. In the dashboard, select the Properties tab.
Type BRACKET_WRK_AUTO in the Workpiece Name text box, and press
ENTER.
5. Click Complete Feature in the dashboard.
Observe the new workpiece displayed in green in the manufacturing model.
Figure 3
Scenario
You need to create a workpiece in a manufacturing model using the Inherited Features option. The
workpiece represents a casting, so you need to suppress a number of features in the workpiece and add
material to the workpiece to ensure the workpiece accurately represents the “as-cast” version of the
casting.
Milling\Workpiece_Models
GEARBOX_CASTING.ASM
Figure 1
4. Click Complete Component in the dashboard.
5. In the Create Stock-Workpiece dialog box, note theInherited option is already selected.
Note the default name GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK in the Name text box.
Click OK to create a new workpiece model.
Expand the GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT in the model tree.
Figure 2
2. An external inheritance feature has been created in the new workpiece part. You can edit
inherited features in the workpiece part without changing the original part. This is useful if you want to
edit the workpiece to represent the as-cast version of the model.
1. Task 2. Edit the workpiece to represent the as-cast version of the casting.
1. Suppress a number of workpiece model features.
Figure 3
2. Activate the casting part.
Click Sketch.
In the model tree, select the VERTICAL datum feature, and then select the
HORIZONTAL datum feature as sketching references.
Figure 4
4. Select the first loop of edges for the sketch.
Cursor over the workpiece model, and right-click until the surface on
GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT highlights, as shown.
Figure 6
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7. Click Regenerate .
You could also vary the dimensions of the external inheritance features in the gearbox casting
workpiece if required.
8. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\NC_Assemblies
1. Task 1. Create an NC model assembly.
1. Create a new NC model assembly.
Figure 1
2. Disable all Datum Display types.
Figure 2
4. Configure a rectangular stock workpiece.
From the menu manager, click Create Stock.
In the dashboard, click Options.
Type 135 in the X Total text box, and press ENTER.
Type 40 in the Y Total text box, and press ENTER.
Type 110 in the Z Total text box, and press ENTER.
Notice that the workpiece size updates, as shown. You can edit the workpiece
size using drag handles, or edit the dimensions directly on the model.
Figure 3
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6. Save the NC model assembly and erase all objects from memory.
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3. Review the model tree structure.
Milling\Work_Centers
MILL_WORK_CENTER.ASM
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5. Configure Commands Options.
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6. Observe the Output cutter position options.
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7. Associate a site parameter file with the Work Center.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Defaults.
Click Current Dir > Mill from the menu manager.
Select 4_AXIS_MIL.SIT, and click Open.
Notice the 4_axis_mil.sit file was read in successfully. This file configures the
default manufacturing parameter values used in NC sequences.
Click the PPRINT button.
Click Create from the menu manager.
Select the OPERATION_COMMENTS item and click the Yes option at the
bottom of the window.
Edit the following items to Yes.
Parameter Name Option
TOOL_TABLE Yes
ONLY_OUTPUT_USED_TOOLS Yes
NC_SEQUENCE_NAME Yes
Click OK to close the Activate PPRINT window.
In the menu manager, click Save. Type 4_axisand press ENTER to save the
PPRINT table.
Click Done/Return.
9. Configure the Work Center travel limits.
Select the Travel tab.
Configure the travel limits, as shown.
Figure 5
10. Save the Work Center.
Milling\Tools_Standard
STD_TOOLS.ASM
Click Apply.
Notice the tool is added to the tool table, as shown.
Figure 1
Figure 2
2. You can use the Material and Number of Flutes parameters with a machinability database to
determine cut feed and spindle speed.
1. Select the Settings tab.
Notice that the tool number is already configured automatically as 1.
Figure 3
2. In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Save Tool .
A file named fem_20_0.xml is saved in the working directory.
3. Select the General tab.
Click Hide Details, and notice that the tool geometry is no longer displayed.
Click Show Details to display the tool geometry again.
Click Display Tool .
Click Close.
Figure 4
4. Click New Tool .
Select DRILLING from the Type drop-down list.
Notice that the tool geometry graphic updates.
Select the Settings tab.
Type 3 in the Tool Number text box.
Type 3 in the Offset Number text box.
Click Apply, to update the tool information.
Notice that the tool is added to the tool table, as shown.
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5. Click Customize Columns .
Select the TOOL OFFSET NUMBER row in the Column Setup Builder dialog
box.
Click Move Up .
Click OK.
Notice that the tool table updates.
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Milling\Tools_Solid
SOLID_TOOLS.ASM
Select the Tools tab.
Click Relations from the Model Intent group.
Notice the relations, as shown.
These relations assign a material to the tool model and set the number of teeth.
Note, the dimension symbols cutter_diam and length have been changed from
their default values. This creates a link between these dimensions and the corresponding tool
parameters.
Figure 3
2. Click Close from the Quick Access toolbar, to return to the manufacturing model.
3. Click Cutting Tools from the Machine Tool Setup group.
4. Create an end mill tool.
Click Close.
Figure 5
2. Select the Settings tab.
Notice that the tool number is already configured automatically as 1.
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3. In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Save Tool .
Click OK.
Milling\Tools_Cutting-Data
CUTTING_DATA.ASM
The tool geometry has been configured, but cut data has not been configured.
Select the Cut Data tab.
Notice aluminum is selected from the Stock Material drop-down list.
Type 500 in the Speed text box.
Type 120 in the Feed text box.
Click Apply.
Click Yes to save the changes to the tool.
Figure 1
You can use the cutting data to specify optimum speed and feed parameters when using this tool in
NC sequences.
Figure 2
1. Task 2. Configure cutting data when creating a new tool.
1. Click New Tool .
Select the General tab.
Select END MILL from the Type drop-down list.
Type FEM_25_0 in the Name text box.
Edit the geometry parameters, as shown.
Figure 3
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2. In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Save Tool .
The saved tool file, fem_25_0.xml, contains feed and speed information. You can use this information
in the future if the tool is retrieved into a different Work Center, and aluminum is configured as the
stock material.
Procedure: Retrieving Tool Data
Close Window Erase Not Displayed
Milling\Tools_Retrieving
TOOL_LIB.ASM
Click File > Options.
Select Configuration Editor.
Select Import configuration file from Import/Export types drop-down menu.
Select the CONFIG.PRO file, and click Open.
Click OK to close the PTC Creo Parametric Options dialog box.
Click No in the PTC Creo Parametric Options Panel.
3. Click Cutting Tools to open the Tools Setup dialog box.
4. Retrieve a center drill tool.
Figure 1
5. Retrieve a drill tool.
Figure 2
6. Retrieve a bull nose mill tool.
Click Retrieve Tool .
Double-click the MILL_TOOLS folder.
Click Retrieve Tool .
Double-click the MILL_TOOLS folder.
Figure 4
2. By default, tool information is stored with the manufacturing model.
3. You can also save the Work Center. This stores any retrieved tools within the Work Center
configuration. This is useful if you want to retrieve a Work Center in different manufacturing models
with tools pre-configured.
Observe the tool table listing in the Tools Setup dialog box, as shown.
Figure 5
Scenario
You need to configure a number of tools for an existing fadal-vmc Work Center. You create a number of
new tools and retrieve some existing tools from a tool library. You also configure a solid tool and add it to
the Work Center configuration.
Milling\Tools_Configuring
FADAL_TOOLS.ASM
1. Task 1. Review the existing tools for the FADAL_VMC Work Center.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display types: Plane Display and CsysDisplay .
2. Load a configuration option to specify the tool directory.
Click File > Options.
Select Configuration Editor.
Select Import configuration file from the Import/Export types drop-down menu.
Select the CONFIG.PRO file, and click Open.
Click OK to close the PTC Creo Parametric Options dialog box.
Click No in the PTC Creo Parametric Options Panel.
3. Click Cutting Tools from the Machine Tool Setup group.
Observe the tools currently associated with the FADAL_VMC Work Center, as
shown.
Figure 1
Notice that the tool parameters and tool geometry appear in the General tab, as
shown.
Select the Settings tab.
Notice the tool number and offset number are already configured, as shown.
Figure 2
Figure 3
5. Select the General tab.
Click Hide Details. Notice that the tool geometry no longer appears.
Click Show Details to display the tool geometry again.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Display Tool .
Notice that the tool geometry appears in a separate window, as shown. The tool
geometry updates as parameter values are edited.
Click Close.
Figure 4
6. Review the Cut Data tab.
Figure 5
2. You can store cutting data for specific stock materials with tools. You can then use this cutting
data when creating NC sequences.
Select the General tab.
Notice that the tool parameters and tool geometry appear in the General tab, as
shown.
Select the Settings tab.
Notice that the tool number and offset number are already configured, as shown.
Figure 6
Figure 7
3. You can use the Material and Number of Flutes parameters with a machinability database to
determine cut feed and spindle speed.
Select the General tab.
Click New Tool .
Select SPOT DRILL from the Type drop-down list.
Notice the tool geometry graphic updates.
Select the Settings tab.
Type 5 in the Tool Number text box.
Type 5 in the Offset Number text box.
Click Apply, to update the tool information.
Notice that the tool is added to the tool table, as shown. The tools are ordered by
tool position.
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2. Configure cutting data for the tool.
Select the General tab.
Click New Tool .
Select BALL MILL from the Type drop-down list.
Notice that the tool geometry graphic updates.
Select the Settings tab.
Type 7 in the Tool Number text box.
Type 7 in the Offset Number text box.
Click Apply to update the tool information.
Notice that the tool is added to the tool table, as shown.
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1. Task 3. Retrieve a tool from a tool library, and configure the tool.
1. Retrieve a flat end mill tool.
Select the General tab.
Select MILLING from the Type drop-down list.
Note that you must change the tool type before retrieving the required tool.
Click Retrieve Tool .
Notice you are selecting from the previously configured pro_mf_tprm_dir folder.
Figure 17
In the model tree, select the REVOLVE 1 feature, right-click, and select Edit .
Observe the model dimensions, as shown.
Select the Tools tab.
Click Relations in the Model Intent group.
Notice the model dimension symbols, as shown.
Figure 19
Figure 20
2. Changing the dimension symbols to length, cutter_diam, and corner_radius creates a link
between the tool model's dimensions and the corresponding tool parameters.
3. Notice that the solid model tool has a coordinate system named TIP. This represents the tool tip
(often referred to as the control point). This point specifies the X-, Y-, and Z-positions for the tool in
NC sequences.
These relations assign a material to the tool model, and set the number of teeth.
Figure 21
2. Click Close from the Quick Access toolbar to return to the manufacturing model.
3. Open the Tools Setup dialog box.
Click Cutting Tools .
4. Configure a solid model tool.
Figure 22
5. Select the Settings tab.
Type 17 in the Tool Number text box.
Type 17 in the Offset Number text box.
Click Apply.
Click Move to move the tool to an existing pocket.
Notice that the tool is appended to the end of the tool table, as shown.
Figure 23
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click the Cutter Diam column header.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click the Tool Position column header.
Click OK.
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7. Review the tool listing in the Work Center and save the Work Center.
Click Cutting Tools .
Notice this opens the Tools Setup dialog box, as shown.
8. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Mfg_Templates
NO FILES OPEN
1. Task 1. Review a template manufacturing model.
1. Open a template manufacturing model.
Notice that the retract plane and machine coordinate system have been
configured.
Notice that the fixture assembly, machine type, and operation appear in the
model tree.
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2. Review the operation configuration.
Figure 3
Click Accept .
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4. Review the configured tools.
Click OK.
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5. Close the template model and erase all objects from memory.
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Milling\Parameters_Configure
PARAMS.ASM
2. Select the Mill tab.
Click Face from the Milling group.
3. Select the 50_0_END_MILL tool from the Tool Manager drop-down menu.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Notice that the required parameters are highlighted in pale yellow in the Edit
Parameters dialog box.
Notice also that all other parameters have system-assigned default values.
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Figure 2
5. Edit the remaining required parameters for the NC sequence.
Click All.
If necessary, scroll to the top of the parameter list.
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7. Specify a calculated parameter value.
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Figure 6
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2. Notice the parameter calculation appears, and the resulting value appears in the parameter value
text box, as shown.
1. Read parameter values from a file.
Click OK.
Figure 8
Milling\Parameters_Site
SITE_FILES.ASM
Figure 1
2. When editing default values, you can access appropriate alternative values from the drop-down
list at the top of the dialog box. To edit parameter default values, first select the default value. Then
either type in a new value or use the drop-down list at the top of the dialog box to select a new value
when possible.
1. In the CUT OPTION category, for the LACE_OPTION parameter, edit the following value
in the DEFAULT VALUE column.
LINE_CONNECT specifies that for surface milling sequences, cut motions are
connected instead of retracted and repositioned between each pass.
Milling\Face_Mill
FACE_MILL.ASM
2. Select the Mill tab.
3. Click Face from the Milling group.
Select the 50_0_END_MILL tool from the Tool Manager drop-down menu.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 100.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 5.
Edit STEP_OVER to 30.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 1000.
5. Select the Reference tab.
Click in the Machining References collector.
Figure 1
6. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath follows the outline of the selected model surface. You
can change this by referencing a mill surface.
Figure 2
1. Task 2. Use a mill surface as a machining reference for the NC sequence.
1. Select the Reference tab, then cursor over Individual Surfaces, right-click, and
select Remove.
Figure 3
2. Click Mill Surface from the Geometry drop-down list.
3. Click Fill from the Surfacing group.
4. Right-click and select Define Internal Sketch.
5. Cursor over the model, right-click, and select the hidden model surface, as shown.
6. Click Sketch.
7. Click Project from Sketching group.
8. Select the Loop option.
9. Select the top surface of the workpiece, as shown.
10. Click OK .
11. Click Complete Feature from the Fill dashboard.
12. Click OK .
13. Click Resume .
14. Click Complete Feature .
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15. Review the updated toolpath.
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16. Click Close.
17. If necessary, select the FILL 1 surface feature in the model tree.
You could also configure a mill window as an alternative machining geometry reference.
Milling\Face_Lateral
LATERAL.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the CLASSIC FACE MILLING[OP010] NC step, then right-click
and selectEdit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that the toolpath follows the outline of the selected model surface. You can change this by
editing the TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE parameter.
1. From the MILL Ribbon, click Step Parameters from the Update group.
2. If necessary, click All, and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Edit TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE to YES. Click OK in the Edit Parameters dialog box.
4. Click Screen Play.
5. Click Play . Notice that the toolpath now follows the outline of the workpiece.
Figure 2
6. Edit the cut angle and step-over parameters.
Click Step Parameters .
7. Edit the following parameters.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the toolpath updates, as shown.
Figure 3
9. Edit the initial edge and final edge parameters.
Click Step Parameters .
10. Edit the following parameters.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the first and last passes update, as shown.
Figure 4
12. Click Step Parameters .
13. Edit NUMBER_PASSES to 1. Click OK.
14. Click Screen Play.
15. Click Play . Notice that the toolpath makes one pass at the center of the model, as
shown.
Figure 5
16. Edit the scan type and number passes parameters.
Click Step Parameters .
17. Edit the following parameters.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the TYPE_ONE_DIR value makes the tool cut in one
direction only, retracting between passes, as shown.
Figure 6
Milling\Face_Depth
DEPTH.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the CLASSIC FACE MILLING[OP010] NC step, then right-click
and selectEdit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
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2. Notice that one pass is made at full depth. This is because NUMBER_CUTS = 0, and
STEP_DEPTH = 15, which is equal to the depth from the top of the workpiece to the machined
surface.
Click Step Parameters .
2. If necessary, click All, and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Edit STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Click OK.
4. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the tool now makes two passes, one at a depth of 10
and one at full depth, as shown.
Figure 2
5. Edit the number cuts parameter.
Click Step Parameters .
6. Edit NUMBER_CUTS to 3.
Click OK.
7. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice the tool now makes three evenly spaced depth passes, as
shown.
Figure 3
8. Edit the bottom stock allowance parameter.
Click Step Parameters .
9. Edit BOTTOM_STOCK_ALLOW to 3.
Click OK.
10. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
If necessary, click the CL Data bar in the Play Path dialog box. This makes the
CL data visible in the dialog box.
Click Play .
Figure 4
3. Notice that the tool still makes three evenly spaced depth passes, but now leaves a stock
allowance of 3, as shown.
1. Click Close.
2. Click Done Seq.
Milling\Face_Entry-Exit
ENTRY_EXIT.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the CLASSIC FACE MILLING[OP010] NC step, then right-click
and selectEdit Definition .
3. Orient the model using a named view.
Select the VIEW tab, click Named Views , and select TOP from the drop-
down list.
4. Review the current toolpath.
Figure 1
2. The toolpath has been configured using a (hidden) mill surface. Notice no entry and exit
parameters have been configured. You can use the START_OVERTRAVEL and
END_OVERTRAVEL parameters to add offsets at the beginning and end of each pass.
Select the Mill tab.
Click Step Parameters .
2. If necessary, click All, and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Edit END_OVERTRAVEL to 10.
4. Edit START_OVERTRAVEL to 10.
Click OK.
5. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the tool now extends beyond the workpiece on each
pass, as shown.
Figure 2
6. Edit the approach and exit distance parameters.
Click Step Parameters .
7. Edit APPROACH_DISTANCE to 25.
8. Edit EXIT_DISTANCE to 25.
Click OK.
9. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice the tool now extends an extra distance on the first and last
pass, as shown.
Figure 3
10. Edit the entry edge and clearance edge parameters.
Click Step Parameters .
Notice the ENTRY_EDGE parameter is configured as LEADING_EDGE, and the
CLEARANCE_EDGE parameter is configured as HEEL.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice Creo Parametric now calculates all tool extensions relative
to the center of the tool, as shown.
Figure 4
14. Click Close.
15. Click Done Seq.
Milling\Face_Cover
COVER_FACING.ASM
7. Press SHIFT, cursor over the model, and select the top surface of the workpiece, as
shown.
Notice that the loop of edges on the top surface of the workpiece are selected, as
shown.
2.
3. 2. Faceți clic pe Mill Window din grupul Manufacturing Geometrie.
3. Faceți clic pe lanț Window în tabloul de bord.
4. Pentru a configura planul fereastră, cursorul pe modelul, faceți clic dreapta și selectați
suprafața modelului ascuns, așa cum se arată.
5. Faceți clic dreapta și selectați lanț pentru a activa selectarea margini.
6. Selectați unul din lanțul de muchii în partea de sus a piesei de prelucrat, după cum se
arată.
7. Apăsați SHIFT, cursorul peste modelul și selectați suprafața superioară a piesei de
prelucrat, după cum se arată.
Observați că bucla de muchii de pe suprafața superioară a piesei de prelucrat sunt
selectate, după cum se arată.
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2. Click Complete Feature in the dashboard.
1. Task 2. Create a face milling sequence.
1. Select the Mill tab.
2. Click Face from the Milling group.
Select the 50_0_E_MILL tool from the Tool Manager drop-down menu.
3. Retrieve face milling parameters.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
If necessary, click All, and select All categoriesfrom the Categories drop-down
list.
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the FACE.MIL parameter file, and clickOpen.
Notice that the required parameter values are now configured. You can retrieve
stored parameter files to expedite the configuration of manufacturing parameters.
Click OK.
Figure 5
4. Configure the surface for machining.
Select the Reference tab.
Change Type from Mill Window to Surface.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath follows the outline of the selected model surface. You
can change this by editing the TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE parameter value.
Click Close.
Figure 7
6. Edit the trim to workpiece parameter.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
7. Edit TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE to YES.
Click OK.
8. Review the resulting toolpath.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now follows the outline of the workpiece, as shown.
Click Close.
Figure 8
9. Edit the trim to workpiece parameter to NO.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
Edit TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE to NO.
Click OK.
Alternatively, you can adjust the outline of the toolpath by using a mill window.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now follows the outline of the mill window, as shown.
Figure 10
4. Click Close.
Alternatively, you can adjust the outline of the toolpath by using a mill surface.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now follows the outline of the mill surface, as shown.
Click Close.
Figure 12
1. Task 5. Edit the sequence parameters to adjust the approach and exit moves,
the step depth, and the cut angle.
2. Editați parametrii de secvență pentru a ajusta abordare și de ieșire se mută, adâncimea pas, și
unghiul tăiat.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
Edit the following parameters.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 13
3. By configuring an APPROACH_DISTANCE and EXIT_DISTANCE, the tool clears the workpiece
at the beginning and end of the toolpath. By configuring a STEP_DEPTH of 4, we have three passes
(our stock is 10 mm). Notice that the third pass is much smaller than the other two. The CUT_ANGLE
makes the toolpath rotate 90 degrees relative to the X-axis.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
2. Edit the following parameters.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 14
4. Configuring the NUMBER_CUTS to 3 computes a smaller step depth, so NUMBER_CUTS
overrides the STEP_DEPTH parameter and you get three evenly spaced passes.
1. Task 6. Edit the sequence parameters to adjust the over travel on each pass
and the initial and final edge offsets.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
2. Edit the following parameters.
From the Graphics toolbar, click Named Views and select TOP from the drop-
down list.
4. Review the updated toolpath.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 15
2. You specify which part of the tool to measure the over travel on each pass by changing the
ENTRY_EDGE and CLEARANCE_EDGE to CENTER. Configuring START_OVERTRAVEL and
END_OVERTRAVEL to 25 causes the center of the tool to move 25 mm past the machined surface
for each approach move and each exit move.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
2. Edit the following parameters.
Figure 16
3. You can configure the edge offset parameters to move the toolpath toward or away from the
initial and final edges (passes). A positive value moves the toolpath into the machined surface. A
negative value moves it away from the machined surface.
1. Click Close.
2. Click Complete Feature .
3. Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
1. Task 7. Create a material removal feature to cut away the machined volume
from the workpiece for the face milling sequence.
1. Click Material Removal Cut from the Manufacturing Geometry group drop-down
menu.
Select Face Milling from the menu manager.
Click Done.
Select the check box for Automatic Update, at the top of the Intersected
Components panel.
Click OK.
Notice the automatic cut created in the workpiece. This also appears as a feature in the model tree.
2. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Volume
MOLD_CAVITY.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a mill volume using an extrude feature and trim functionality.
This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece to enable easier viewing of mill volume
geometry. You can also create mill volumes by referencing workpiece geometry.
Figure 1
7. Click Sketch.
8. Right-click and select References.
9. Select the top and right edges, as shown.
Figure 3
15. Click Accept to select the outer loop of edges.
16. Click OK in the Sketch dashboard.
Figure 4
17. Click Change Depth Direction in the Extrude dashboard.
18. Edit the depth to 41.
19. Click Complete Feature in the Extrude dashboard.
Figure 5
Note that you have created an extruded mill volume, and you can subtract the reference model from
the mill volume geometry using the trim functionality.
Rețineți că ați creat un volum moară extrudat, și puteți scădea modelul de referință din geometria
volumului moara folosind funcționalitatea Trim.
Figure 6
Figure 7
1. Task 2. Create a volume milling sequence using the trimmed mill volume.
1. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
2. Select Volume Rough from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.
3. From the Tool Manager drop-down menu, select the20_E_MILL tool.
4. In the dashboard, select the Reference tab.
Click in the Machining Reference Collector, and select the previously configured
mill volume, QUILT:F12(MILL_VOL_1).
Figure 8
2. You can also create mill volumes during the creation of NC sequences.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 80.
Edit STEP_OVER to 15.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 600.
2. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Repaint from the In Graphics toolbar.
Notice that the tool machines material within the mill volume.
Figure 9
3. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
4. Click Complete Feature .
Scenario
You need to create a volume milling sequence to rough out material for an electrode. You use an
extruded mill volume which you trim to the reference model. You also extend the mill volume and
configure approach walls to get the desired toolpath.
Aveținevoie pentru a creao secvență defrezarevolumamaterialuluidurafară pentruun electrod. Puteți
utilizaunvolummoarăextrudatcaretăiațicu modelulde referință. Tuextinde, de asemenea, volumul moară
șiconfiguraperetiabordarepentru a obținetraiectoriilordorit.
Milling\Volume
ELECTRODE.ASM
6. Click Sketch.
7. Right-click and select References.
Select the edges shown.
Click Close.
Figure 1
8. Click Project from the Sketching group.
9. Select the Loop option.
10. Select the top surface of the workpiece model.
11. Click OK .
12. Right-click and select Flip Depth Direction.
13. Edit the depth to 52.
14. Click Complete Feature .
You have created an extruded mill volume. You can now subtract the reference model from the mill
volume geometry using the trim functionality.
15. Click Trim from the Volume Features group.
In the graphics window, query select the reference model, as shown.
Figure 2
You can offset mill volume walls to extend the mill volume beyond the edges of the workpiece.
Figure 3
18. Click OK .
1. Task 2. Create the Mill Rough Sequence.
1. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
2. Select Volume Rough from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.
3. Select 20_E_MILL tool from the Tool Manager drop-down menu.
4. Select the Reference tab.
Click in the Machining Reference collector, and select the mill volume in the
graphics area as shown.
Press CTRL and select the front and back walls of the mill volume.
1.Sarcina2.CreațiMillRoughSequence.
1.Înpanglica, selectați filaMill.
2. SelectațiVolumRoughdin meniuldrop-downde degroșareîn grupulde frezat.
3.instrumentSelectați20_E_MILLdinmeniul verticalToolManager.
4.Selectați filade referință.
Faceți clicîncolectorulde prelucrarede referință, și selectațivolumulmoaradinzonagraficăașa cum
se arată.
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Figure 4
Figure 5
2. You can also configure approach walls to avoid plunging into the workpiece material.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 60.
Edit STEP_OVER to 15.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 600.
2. Click Complete Feature .
3. In the model tree, select EXTRUDE 1, then right-click and select Hide .
4. In the Graphics toolbar, select Hidden Line from the Display Style types drop-down
menu.
5. In the model tree, select VOLUME MILLING, then right-click and select Play Path .
6. In the Play Path dialog box, click Play .
7. Select Shading from the Display Style types drop-down menu.
8. Review the simulation, and click Close.
Figure 6
3. You can hide mill volumes to enable easier viewing of toolpaths. You can unhide mill volumes for
editing when required.
Figure 7
2. The automatic cut is created in the workpiece. The cut geometry is based on the stock allowance
parameter values in the volume milling sequence.
Milling\Volume_Mill_Window
MILL_WINDOW.ASM
Click Complete Feature .
6. Faceți clic pe meniul vertical Geometrie și selectați Mill Window.
Observați că planul de operare de retragere este selectat automat ca avionul fereastră.
§ În mod implicit, o fereastră silueta este configurat, după cum se arată.
Faceți clic pe Element completa.
Figure 1
7. Click Resume .
Right-click and select Machining Reference, then select the previously configured
mill window, MILL_WINDOW_1.
Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 2
Figure 3
2. Notice that the tool machines all reference model geometry inside the mill window outline.
3. . Observați că mașinile de scule toate model de referință geometrie în interiorul ferestrei moara
conturul.
Notice how the tangent chain of edges highlights on the model, as shown.
Click Complete Feature .
Sarcina 2. Utilizați o fereastră moară contur selectat ca o referință alternativă de
prelucrare pentru secvența NC.
1. Faceți clic pe meniul vertical Geometrie și selectați Mill Window.
Faceți clic pe lanț Window în tabloul de bord Mill Window.
Faceți clic dreapta și selectați lanț pentru a activa selectarea margini.
Selectați unul dintre lanțurile interioare ale margini în partea de sus a buzunarului, așa cum se
arată.
Apăsați SHIFT și selectați o altă margine în bucla, după cum se arată.
Observați cum lanțul tangent muchiilor evidențiază pe modelul, așa cum se arată.
Faceți clic pe Element completa.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
2. Click Resume .
3. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice the updated toolpath.
Figure 7
2. Notice that the tool now machines inside the new mill window outline.
Scenario
You need to create a volume milling sequence to machine the inside of a pocket in the housing
component. During the creation of this sequence, you create a sketched mill window to specify the
machined volume.
Aveți nevoie pentru a crea o secvență de frezat volum la mașină în interiorul unui buzunar în
componenta de locuințe. În timpul creării acestei secvențe, creați o fereastră moară schitata pentru a
specifica volumul prelucrate.
Milling\Volume_Mill_Window
HOUSING.ASM
Click Sketch.
Orient the sketching plane parallel to the screen.
Select Corner Rectangle from the Rectangle drop-down menu in the
Sketching group.
Sketch a rectangle, as shown.
Click OK .
Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
Click Complete Feature .
Notice that a mill window is created, as shown.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
1. Task 2. Create a volume milling sequence using the Sketched Mill window.
1. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
2. Select Volume Rough from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.
3. From the Tool Manager drop-down menu, select the20_E_MILL tool.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 100.
Edit STEP_OVER to 10.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 500.
Figure 4
5. Select the Reference tab.
Click in the Reference collector.
Figure 5
6. Click Display Toolpath .
7. In the Play Path dialog box, click Play .
8. Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar, and select TOP.
9. Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 6
Figure 7
2. Notice that the toolpath machines up to the edge of the mill window outline. You can edit this by
changing mill window options.
3. Observați că mașinile traiectoriilor până la marginea ferestrei moara conturul. Puteți edita acest
lucru prin modificarea opțiunilor de ferestre mill.
1. Click Complete Feature .
2. In the model tree, select the MILL WINDOW 1, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
3. Select the Options tab.
Select the On window contour option.
4. Click Complete Feature .
1. Faceți clic pe Element completa.
2. În arborele de model, selectați fereastra MILL 1, apoi faceți clic dreapta și selectați Editare Definiția.
3. Selectați fila Opțiuni.
Selectați opțiunea fereastră contur On.
4. Faceți clic pe Element completa.
Figure 8
5. In the model tree, select VOLUME MILLING, then right-click and select Play Path .
6. Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now machines onto the edge of the mill window outline, as shown.
10. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Volume_Scanning
SCANNING_PARAMS.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. The STEP_DEPTH is equal to the depth of the pocket; this ensures only one pass is made at full
depth. The ROUGH_OPTION parameter is currently equal to ROUGH_ONLY. You can edit this
parameter to add profiling passes for each machined slice.
Figure 2
3. If you edit the ROUGH_OPTION to PROF_AND_ROUGH, a profiling pass is made before the
roughing pass.
1. Click Step Parameters .
2. Edit SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_SPIRAL.
Click OK.
3. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
4. Notice that the tool now follows a spiral toolpath.
1. Click Step Parameters .
2. Edit SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_ONE_DIR.
Click OK.
3. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 4
5. Notice that the tool now only cuts in one direction. However, a profile pass is still made because
the ROUGH_OPTION is still equal to ROUGH_AND_PROF.
1. Click Step Parameters .
2. Edit CUT_ANGLE to 45.
Click OK.
3. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 5
6. Notice that the tool now scans at 45 degrees relative to the X-axis of the NC Sequence
coordinate system.
Milling\Volume_Depth_Lateral
DEPTH_LATERAL.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar and select TOP.
Click Play Path > Screen Play. Click Play .
Figure 1
The tool step-over is controlled by the STEP_OVER parameter which is equal to 18. The
STEPOVER_ADJUST parameter is equal to NO. You can edit this parameter to ensure that the first
and last passes start and finish near the edges of the volume that you are machining.
3. Click Step Parameters .
4. If necessary, click All.
5. Edit STEPOVER_ADJUST to YES.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
Notice that STEP_OVER is reduced, so the first and last passes start and finish near the edges of the
machined volume, as shown.
7. Click Step Parameters .
8. Edit STEP_OVER to 15.
Click OK.
9. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Notice that the step-over is reduced and the tool makes seven passes, as shown.
Figure 3
10. Click Step Parameters .
11. Edit NUMBER_PASSES to 8.
Click OK.
The resulting step-over is compared to the current STEP_OVER value and the smallest resulting
STEP_OVER is used.
Figure 4
13. Click Step Parameters .
14. Edit ROUGH_OPTION to PROF_ONLY.
15. Edit STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Click OK.
16. Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
Milling\Volume_Stock_Allowance
STOCK_ALLOW.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar and select the named
view TOP.
Click Play Path > Screen Play. Click Play .
Figure 1
2. There is no stock remaining on the side walls after the roughing or profiling passes.
Figure 2
3. Notice that the toolpath leaves 5 mm of stock after the roughing passes, and 1 mm of stock after
the profiling passes. The BOTTOM_STOCK_ALLOW is set to —, so it automatically uses the
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW value of 1. This leaves stock remaining on the bottom face of the pocket.
4. You can use the PROF_STOCK_ALLOW parameter to calculate the stock remaining after
creating a material removal feature.
1. Task 2. Create a material removal feature to cut away the machined volume
from the workpiece for the volume milling sequence. Creați o caracteristică de îndepărtare a
materialului de a reduce departe volumul mașinii de piesa pentru secvența de frezare de volum.
1. Select Material Removal Cut from the Manufacturing Geometry Group drop-down
menu.
Click Volume Milling from the menu manager.
Click Automatic > Done.
Click AutoAdd to select the workpiece to intersect.
Click OK to complete the feature.
Figure 3
2. The automatic cut is created in the workpiece. The cut geometry is based on the
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW parameter value in the volume milling sequence.
Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar and select the named
view TOP.
In the In Graphics toolbar, select No Hidden from the Display Style types
drop-down menu.
Zoom in to the upper-right corner of the workpiece, as shown.
Figure 4
2. Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
Acest model de producție nu conține o piesă care să permită vizualizarea mai ușoară a geometriei
volum moara. Puteți crea, de asemenea volume moara prin corelarea geometrie piesei
Figure 1
8. Select a boundary surface.
Click OK.
Click Done Refs > Done/Return.
Figure 2
9. Fill surfaces to exclude inner contours.
Press CTRL, and select the two flat surfaces within the pocket, as shown.
Click OK.
Click Done Refs > Done/Return.
9. Completați suprafețe pentru a exclude contururi interioare.
Apăsați CTRL și selectați cele două suprafețe plane din buzunar, așa cum se arată.
clic pe OK.
Faceți clic pe Done Ref> Done / returnare.
Figure 3
Any inner contours in the selected filled surfaces are now patched. Orice contururi interioare din
suprafețele ocupate selectate nu sunt patch-uri.
Figure 4
Figure 5
You have created a mill volume by gathering surfaces to form a quilt and extruding the resulting quilt
up to the retract plane, as shown. You can redefine this mill volume at any time. Ați creat un volum
moară de colectarea suprafețe, pentru a forma o pilotă și extrudare pilota rezultat până la planul de
retragere, așa cum se arată. Puteți redefini acest volum de lapte, în orice moment.
13. In the model tree, select the GATHER mill volume, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Select the Close check box and click Done.
Click Redefine.
Select a bounding edge of the pocket, as shown.
.
. 13. În arborele de model, selectați volumul macină aduna, apoi faceți clic dreapta și
selectați Editare Definiția.
Selectați Close caseta de selectare și faceți clic pe Done.
Faceți clic pe Redefinire.
Selectați o margine de încadrare a buzunar, așa cum se arată.
Selectați caseta de validare Cap Plane, și faceți clic pe Done.
Selectați suprafața superioară a modelului ca noul avion plafonarea, așa cum se arată.
Faceți clic pe Done / Revenire din meniul LOOP CLOSE.
Faceți clic pe Done de la VOL meniu aduna.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Notice that the mill volume geometry has updated, as shown.
1. Task 1. Use the build cut functionality to change from by slice to by region.
This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece to enable easier viewing of the cut motions.
2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play in the Play Path dialog box.
Figure 1
The tool machines across each pocket using a slice-by-slice motion. You can edit this toolpath using
Build Cut functionality.
3. Click Seq Setup.
4. Select the Build Cut check box.
5. Click Done.
6. Select the By Region check box.
7. Click Confirm to switch to by region.
8. Click Order Regions.
9. Select the edge of the top region, as shown.
Figure 2
10. Select the edge of the right region, as shown.
Figure 3
11. Select the edge of the center region, as shown.
Figure 4
12. Click Play Cut.
Observe the displayed cut motion, as shown.
13. Click Done/Return.
Figure 5
You can preview the cut motion from the BUILD CUT menu. This enables you to verify the toolpath
before completing the build cut.
Figure 6
When you select the Compute CL check box to recalculate the updated toolpath, notice that the tool
machines each region in the selected order.
Objectives
After successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Scenario
You need make the volume milling sequence more efficient. You can do this using the customize
functionality.
obiective
După finalizarea cu succes acest exercițiu, veți fi capabil să:
• Utilizați funcționalitatea Personalizare pentru a modifica propunerile tăiate.
Scenariu
Ai nevoie de a face secventa de frezat de volum mai eficient. Puteți face acest lucru folosind
funcționalitatea personaliza.
Milling\Volume_Toolpaths
BLOCK_CUSTOMIZE.ASM
1. Task 1. Use customize to create new cut motions and modify machining
parameters in a specific cut motion.
This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece to enable easier viewing of the cut motions.
2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
3. Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
The tool machines across each pocket region by region. However, you need to change the
CUT_ANGLE to 90 degrees when the tool machines the three smaller pockets. You can do this by
editing the toolpath using the customize functionality.
Click Done Cut.
Notice that a new automatic cut motion plus an auto plunge, and a follow cut
have been added to the Customize dialog box, as shown.
Figure 2
Figure 3
6. Create another cut motion to machine the three lower pockets.
Click Parameters.
Edit CUT_ANGLE to 90. Click OK.
Note, this only changes the cut angle for this cut motion.
Click Done Cut.
Notice a retract cut motion plus a new automatic cut, an auto plunge, and a
follow cut have been added to the Customize dialog box, as shown.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Notice that the new cut motions supersede the original automatic cut motions. You can remove the
original cut motions as they are no longer required.
In the Customize dialog box, scroll up the cut motion list and select the first cut
motion 1: Automatic Cut.
Press SHIFT and select the retract motion 4: Retract, as shown.
Click Delete.
Click Yes to confirm deleting.
Notice that the new cut motions are reordered in the Customize dialog box, as
shown.
Click OK.
Figure 6
Figure 7
8. Click Play Path.
Select the Compute CL check box.
You must select this check box to recalculate the updated toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 8
Notice that the tool machines the first region of the pocket with a cut angle of 0 degrees, and then
machines the next three regions of the pocket with a cut angle of 90 degrees.
Milling\Profile
BASIC_PROFILE.ASM
Cursor over the model, right-click, and select the top surface of the reference
model, as shown.
Select any outer edge of the reference model for the loop edge, as shown.
Figure 2
8. Click Display Toolpath in the dashboard.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 3
2. Notice that the toolpath cannot make a complete pass at the final depth, because the model
surface is not continuous at this depth. Observați că traiectoriilor nu poate face o trecere completă la
adâncimea finală, pentru că suprafața model nu este continuă la această adâncime.
1. Task 2. Use a mill surface as a machining reference for the NC sequence.
Folosiți o suprafață moară ca referință de prelucrare pentru secvența NC.
1. Select the Reference tab.
2. In the Machining References collector, cursor over Loop Surfaces, right-click, and
select Remove.
Figure 4
3. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
4. Click Mill Surface from the Manufacturing Geometry group.
5. Click Extrude from the Shapes group.
6. Right-click and select Define Internal Sketch.
7. Select the top surface of the workpiece, as shown.
8. Click Sketch.
9. Click References . Select the top and right edges of the workpiece as references, as
shown.
10. Click Close in the References dialog box. 1. Selectați fila de referință.
2. În colectorul de prelucrare Referințe, cursorul peste Buclă Suprafețe, faceți clic dreapta și selectați
Eliminare.
Figura 4
3. În panglica, selectați fila Mill.
4. Faceți clic pe Mill suprafață din grupul Manufacturing Geometrie.
5. Faceți clic pe Extrude din grupul Forme.
6. Faceți clic dreapta și selectați Definire Sketch internă.
7. Selectați suprafața superioară a piesei de prelucrat, după cum se arată.
8. Faceți clic pe Sketch.
9. Faceți clic pe referințe. Selectati marginile de sus și din dreapta ale piesei de prelucrat ca trimiteri, așa
cum se arată.
10. Faceți clic pe Închidere în caseta de dialog Referințe.
Figure 5
Figure 6
11. Click Project from the Sketching group.
12. Select the Loop option.
13. Cursor over the model, right-click, and select the hidden model surface, as shown.
14. Query select to select the outer loop of edges, and then click Accept .
15. Click OK from the Close group. 11. Faceți clic pe Proiect din grupul schiță.
12. Selectați opțiunea Loop.
13. cursorul deasupra modelului, faceți clic dreapta și selectați suprafața modelului ascuns, așa cum se
arată.
14. Solicitare selectați pentru a selecta bucla exterioară a marginilor, și apoi faceți clic pe Accept.
15. Faceți clic pe OK din Închide grup.
Figure 7
16. Click Change Depth Direction in the dashboard.
17. Edit the depth to 25.
18. Click Complete Feature .
19. Click OK from the Controls group. 16. Faceți clic pe Modificare Adâncime Direcție în
tabloul de bord.
17. Editare adâncimea la 25.
18. Faceți clic pe Element completa.
19. Faceți clic pe OK din grupul de control.
Figure 8
20. Select the Profile Milling dashboard.
Milling\Profile_Depth_Lateral
DEPTH.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the DEPTH_PROFILE NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play in the menu manager.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that one pass is made at full depth. This is because STEP_DEPTH = 25. This is equal to
the depth from the top of the workpiece to the lower edge of the machined model surfaces.
1. Click Step Parameters .
2. If necessary, click All, and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Edit STEP_DEPTH to 15. Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play . Notice that the tool now makes two passes, one at a depth of 15
and one at full depth, as shown.
Figure 2
5. Click Step Parameters .
6. Edit AXIS_SHIFT to 5. Click OK.
7. Click Screen Play.
If necessary, click the CL data bar in the Play Path dialog box. This makes the
CL data visible.
Click Play . Notice that the tool still makes two passes, but the depth of each
pass in the Z-axis is shifted by –5, as shown.
Figure 3
1. Task 2. Edit lateral control parameters in a profile milling sequence.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit AXIS_SHIFT to 0 (to return to the default value).
Edit PROF_INCREMENT to 5.
Edit NUM_PROF_PASSES to 2.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now makes two passes at each depth, as shown.
Figure 4
Figure 5
3. Click Step Parameters .
Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 2. Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Notice that the tool now leaves a stock allowance of 2, as shown.
Figure 6
5. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
6. Click Done Seq.
Milling\Profile_Lead_In_Out
LEAD_IN_OUT.ASM
1. Task 1. Edit the lead in and lead out parameters in a profile milling sequence.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
2. In the model tree, select the LEAD_PROFILE NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Display Toolpath in the Profile Milling dashboard.
Click Play in the Play Path dialog box.
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 1
2. Notice, one pass is made at full depth. There are no lead in or lead out motions configured for the
toolpath.
Figure 3
12. Select the Parameters tab. Click Edit Machining Parameters .
Select ON from the CUTCOM drop-down menu. Click OK.
13. Click Display Toolpath .
If necessary, click the CL data bar in the Play Path dialog box. This makes the
CL data visible.
Click Play . Notice that during the lead in and lead out moves, cutter
compensation is applied, as shown.
Click Close.
Figure 4
1. Task 2. Create an approach and exit position. Creați o poziție abordare și de ieșire.
1. Enable .
Figure 5
4. Select the Exit Axis text box in the Options tab.
This enables the selection of an Exit Axis.
Figure 7
9. Click Complete Feature .
You can now control the approach and exit location on the profile based on the axis position. Notice
that the NORMAL_LEAD_STEP is zero as this move is controlled by the position of the axis.
Scenario
You need to create a profile milling sequence to machine the inside of a pocket in the cover component.
During the creation of this sequence, you adjust sequence parameters and create lead in and lead out
motions to enable correct application of cutter compensation. Scenariu
Aveți nevoie pentru a crea o secvență de frezat de prelucrat în interiorul unui buzunar în componenta de
acoperire. În timpul creării acestei secvențe, reglarea parametrilor de secvență și de a crea plumb și
conduce afară propuneri, pentru a permite aplicarea corectă a compensației de tăiere.
Milling\Profile_Cover
COVER_PROFILE.ASM
Figure 1
7. Select the Reference tab in the dashboard. ClickDetails below the Machining
References collector.
In the Surface Sets dialog box, click Add.
Notice the default rule selection is Loop surfaces.
Cursor over the model, and select the top surface of the reference model, as
shown.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
8. Click Display Toolpath in the Profile Milling dashboard.
If necessary, click the CL data bar in the Play Path dialog box. This makes the
CL data visible.
Figure 5
Notice the toolpath makes two profile passes. You can apply lead in and lead out motions by editing
manufacturing parameters. Notice traiectoriilor face două treceri de profil. Puteți aplica plumb și
conduce afară propunerilor de rezoluție depuse editarea parametrilor de producție.
Figure 6
Notice that lead in and lead out motions are now created, as shown. You can adjust the entry and exit
moves as required. Observați că de plumb și conduc afară propuneri nu sunt create, după cum se
arată. Puteți ajusta de intrare și ieșire se mută în funcție de necesități.
Figure 7
Notice that the over travel distance removes any witness lines from the machined surfaces.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Notice that during the lead in and lead out moves, cutter compensation is applied, as shown.
2. Create a datum axis for the lead in and lead out position.
In the Profile Milling dashboard, select Axis from the Datum drop-down menu.
Select the surface at the bottom of the pocket to position the datum axis, as
shown.
Drag the positioning handles to snap onto the rear and left surfaces of the
pocket, as shown.
Edit the horizontal positional dimension to 16 and the vertical positional
dimension to 40, as shown.
Click OK to complete the datum axis configuration.
Click Resume in the Profile Milling dashboard.
3. Select the Options tab in the dashboard.
4. Select the Approach Axis text box in the Options tab.
This enables the selection of the Approach axis.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
6. Select the Parameters tab, and click Edit Machining Parameters .
Edit LEAD_RADIUS to 6.
Edit TANGENT_LEAD_STEP to 0.
Edit NORMAL_LEAD_STEP to 0.
Click OK.
7. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 13
2. The approach and exit location on the profile is based on the axis position. Notice that the
NORMAL_LEAD_STEP is zero as this move is controlled by the position of the axis.
Figure 15
4. Click Close.
5. Click Complete Feature .
6. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Surface_Straight-Cut
STRAIGHT_CUT.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a straight cut surface milling sequence and edit parameter
values. Crearea unei drepte secvență de frezare și edita valorile parametrilor de suprafață tăiat.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Notice that the Cut Type option is configured asStraight Cut by default.
Click Flip Direction .
Notice that the cut direction arrow updates on the model, as shown.
Notice also that the Cut Angle value automatically changes to 180.
Figure 2
8. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
2. Notice that the toolpath passes over the pocket and avoids the circular extrusion. 2. Observați că
traiectoriilor trece peste buzunar și evită extrudare circulară.
Figure 4
2. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 5
3. Notice that the cut angle is now aligned with the selected edge. 3. Observați că unghiul tăiat nu
este aliniată cu marginea selectat.
Milling\Surface_Straight-Parameters
PARAMS.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the STRAIGHT_CUT NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that the tool machines around the circular extrusion and pocket. This is because the
SCAN_TYPE = TYPE_3. Notice also that the cut angle is equal to 45 degrees.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit CUT_ANGLE to 0.
Select TYPE_1 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
3. Notice that the tool now retracts over the extrusion, and machines over the pocket, and the cut
angle has changed, as shown.
1. Click Step Parameters .
2. If necessary, click All and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
Edit TOOL_OVERLAP to 30.
Edit STEP_OVER to 0.
Click OK.
3. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
4. Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced and is now calculated using the
TOOL_OVERLAP parameter, as shown.
Click Step Parameters .
Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.4.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 4
5. Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced and is now calculated using the
SCALLOP_HGT parameter, as shown.
Click Step Parameters .
Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 2.
Click OK.
2. Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar.
Select the named view FRONT.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Zoom in to the model, as shown.
Figure 5
Figure 6
6. Notice the stock remaining on the machined surface, as shown.
Milling\Surface_References
MILL_SURF.ASM
Press CTRL and select the other three curved surfaces on the reference model,
as shown.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
4. Exclude inner pockets and fill holes.
Figure 5
Figure 6
5. Extend the mill surface.
Press SHIFT and select the mill surface, until the tangent chain of edges are
selected, as shown.
Notice that the tangent chain of edges highlight on the model, as shown.
Click Extend .
Edit the extend value to 5.
Click Complete Feature in the Extend dashboard.
Click OK .
Notice the extended surface on the model, as shown. 5. Extinderea suprafața
moara.
Dacă este necesar, selectați suprafața moara COPY 1 în copac model.
Faceți clic dreapta și selectați Redefinire Mill suprafață.
Selectați o margine a suprafeței moară, așa cum se arată.
Apăsați SHIFT și selectați suprafața moară, până când lanțul tangent muchiilor sunt selectate,
după cum se arată.
Observați că lanțul tangent muchiilor evidenția pe modelul, așa cum se arată.
Faceți clic pe Extinde.
Editați extins de valoare la 5.
Faceți clic pe Feature completa în Extend tabloul de bord.
clic pe OK.
Observați suprafața extinsă pe modelul, așa cum se arată.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
You can use this mill surface as a machining reference. You can also hide the mill surface to clarify
the model display. Puteți folosi această suprafață moară ca referință de prelucrare. Puteți, de
asemenea, ascunde suprafața moară pentru a clarifica pe ecran modelul ..
6. In the model tree, select the COPY 1 mill surface, then right-click and select Hide .
Notice that the mill surface is no longer displayed in the model, as shown.
Figure 12
You can redefine this mill surface at any time, as required. Observați că suprafața moara nu mai
este afișat în model, așa cum se arată.
Figura 12
Puteți redefini această suprafață moară în orice moment, în funcție de necesități.
Exercise: Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling
Sequences
Objectives
After successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Scenario
You need to machine the top surface of the cap part using a semi-finish surface milling sequence. You
first create a mill surface as a reference for surface milling sequences. You then create a semi-finish
sequence by creating a straight cut surface milling sequence using a 25 millimeter ball end mill. After
successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Milling\Surface_Straight-Cap
CAP_STRAIGHT.ASM
In the ribbon, select 2. Faceți clic pe Mill suprafață din grupul Manufacturing
Geometrie.
3. Selectați modelul de referință.
Selectați suprafața curbată pe modelul de referință, așa cum se arată.
În panglica, selectați fila Manufacturing. Faceți clic pe Copiere.
Faceți clic pe Paste. the Manufacturing tab. ClickCopy .
Click Paste .
Figure 1
4. Fill the holes.
Figure 2
Figure 3
5. Extend the outer edges of the mill surface.
Press SHIFT and select the mill surface, until the tangent chain of edges are
selected, as shown.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
6. Extend the inner edges of the mill surface.
Press SHIFT and select the other inner edge of the mill surface, as shown.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
1. Task 2. Create a semi-finish surface milling NC sequence using the Straight
Cut option.
1. In the ribbon, select Mill tab.
2. Click Surface Milling from the Milling group.
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool, Parameters, Surfaces, and
Define Cut check boxes are automatically selected.
Click Done.
3. Ensure that the 25_BEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
Se afișează traducerea pentru Create a semi-finish surface milling NC sequence using the
Straight Cut option. 1. In the ribbon, select Mill tab. 2. Click Surface Milling from the Milling
group. Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool, Parameters, Surfaces, and Define Cut
check boxes are automatically selected. You must configure these items to generate a toolpath.
Click Done. 3. Ensure that the 25 BIM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select
tool and return. 4. Retrieve stored semi-finish surface milling parameters
Traduceți în schimb Create a semi-finish surface milling NC sequence using the Straight Cut
option. 1. In the ribbon, select Mill tab. 2. Click Surface Milling from the Milling group.
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool, Parameters, Surfaces, and Define Cut check
boxes are automatically selected. You must configure these items to generate a toolpath.
Click Done. 3. Ensure that the 25_BEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select
tool and return. 4. Retrieve stored semi-finish surface milling parameters
Creați o suprafață semi-finisaj frezat secvență NC folosind opțiunea Cut drepte.
1. În panglica, selectați fila Mill.
2. Faceți clic pe de frezat de suprafață din grupul de frezare.
Observați că în meniul de configurare SEQ, Instrumentul, parametri, Suprafete, și să
definească casetele de selectare tăiate sunt selectate automat.
Trebuie să configurați aceste elemente pentru a genera o traiectoriei.
Faceți clic pe Done.
3. Asigurați-vă că este selectat instrumentul de 25 BIM, și apoi faceți clic dreapta și selectați
Selectare instrument și să se întoarcă.
4. Preluare parametri stocate de frezat de suprafață semi-finisaj
4.
Figure 12
5. Configure the surface for machining.
Figure 13
6. Configure the cut definition.
Notice that the Cut Type option is configured asStraight Cut by default.
Click OK. 6. Configurați definiția tăiat.
Observați că opțiunea Cut tip este configurat ca tăiată drept implicit.
clic pe OK.
Figure 14
7. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 15
2. Notice that the tool machines past the edges of the model surfaces to the edge of the larger mill
surface, but the step-over is too large to produce an acceptable surfaced finish.
1. Edit the scallop height to control the step-over distance, and edit the profile stock
allowance. 2. Observați că mașinile de scule trecut marginile modelului suprafețelor la marginea
suprafeței moara mai mare, dar pas-over este prea mare pentru a produce un finisaj acceptabil
suprafață.
1. Editare înălțimea scoici Saint-Jacques pentru a controla distanța pas peste, și edita alocația profil de
stoc.
Click Step Parameters .
2. Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 0.15.
3. Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.1. Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 16
3. Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced and is now calculated using the
SCALLOP_HGT parameter, as shown. Notice also 0.15 millimeters of stock are remaining on the
machined surface. Notice that the tool also machines over the opening in the top surface. You can
change this using the SCAN_TYPE parameter. In addition, the cut direction is parallel to the X-axis of
the sequence coordinate system, which is controlled by the CUT_ANGLE parameter. 3. Observați că
pas-over rezultată a fost redusă, iar acum este calculat folosind parametrul scoici Saint-Jacques HGT,
așa cum se arată. Observați, de asemenea 0,15 milimetri de stoc sunt rămase pe suprafața
prelucrată. Observați că instrumentul, de asemenea, mașini de peste deschiderea din suprafața
superioară. Puteți schimba acest lucru folosind parametrul SCAN_TYPE. În plus, direcția de tăiere
este paralelă cu axa X a secvenței sistem de coordonate, care este controlat de parametrul CUT
ANGLE.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit CUT_ANGLE to 90.
Select TYPE_3 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Click Close.
Figure 17
4. Modifying the SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_3 eliminates machining over the opening in the top surface.
Modifying the CUT_ANGLE to 90 degrees changes the direction of the cutting motions.
5. Notice that the tool performs a lacing move between passes. This is controlled by the
LACE_OPTION parameter.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Select ARC_CONNECT from the LACE_OPTION drop-down menu.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Zoom in to a lacing move on the toolpath, as shown.
Figure 19
6. Modifying the LACE_OPTION to ARC_CONNECT connects each pass with a smooth motion.
1. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Surface_Isolines
SURFACE_ISOLINES.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a From Surface Isolines surface milling sequence and edit
parameter values.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Click Done.
4. Ensure that the 40_B_E_MILL tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool
and return.
Edit the parameters for the NC sequence.Creați o secvență de frezare de la suprafață și edita
valorile parametrilor de suprafață Izolinii.
1. Dezactivați toate tipurile Datum Arată.
2. În panglica, selectați fila Mill.
3. Faceți clic pe de frezat de suprafață din grupul de frezare.
Observați că în meniul de configurare SEQ, Instrumentul, parametri, Suprafete, și să
definească casetele de selectare tăiate sunt selectate automat.
Trebuie să configurați aceste elemente pentru a genera o traiectoriei.
Faceți clic pe Done.
4. Asigurați-vă că este selectat instrumentul 40_B_E_MILL, și apoi faceți clic dreapta și selectați
Selectare instrument și retur.
5. Modificați parametrii pentru secvența NC.
5.
Click OK.
Click Done/Return.6. Configurați suprafata pentru prelucrare.
Faceți clic pe model> Done de la managerul de meniu.
Apăsați CTRL și selectați patru suprafețe curbe pe partea de sus a modelului de referință, așa
cum se arată.
clic pe OK.
Faceți clic pe Done / returnare.
Figure 1
7. Configure the cut definition.
Select the remaining surfaces in the Surface list. Note that the cut direction
highlights for each selected surface on the model, as shown. ClickOK. 7. Configurarea definiția
tăiat.
Selectați Din Izolinii suprafață opțiunea.
Selectați prima suprafață în lista de suprafață. Rețineți că direcția tăiat evidențiază pe modelul,
așa cum se arată.
Selectați suprafețele rămase în lista de suprafață. Rețineți că direcția tăiat evidențiază pentru
fiecare suprafață selectată pe modelul, așa cum se arată. ClickOK.
Figure 2
8. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
9. Reconfigure the cut definition.
Click Toggle Direction .
Select the remaining surfaces in the Surface list. For each surface, click Toggle
Direction .
Notice that the cut direction arrows update on the model, as shown. Click OK.
Figure 4
You can also specify the order in which surfaces are machined in the Cut Definition dialog box.
Figure 5
Notice that the surfaces are now machined in a different direction.
11. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
12. Click Done Seq.
Scenario
You need to machine the top surface of the cap part and leave a small amount of stock remaining on the
part. An extended mill surface has already been created to be used as a machining reference. You create
a from surface isolines surface milling sequence using a 25 millimeter ball end mill. Crearea Din Izolinii
suprafață suprafață de frezat Secvențe
obiective
După finalizarea cu succes acest exercițiu, veți fi capabil să:
• Crearea și editarea de secvențe de frezat de suprafață suprafață izolinii.
Scenariu
Aveți nevoie pentru a mașină suprafața superioară a părții capac și se lasă o cantitate mică de
stoc rămas pe partea. O suprafață extinsă moara a fost deja creat pentru a fi utilizat ca referință
prelucrare. Puteți crea o secvență de la suprafață izolinii de suprafață măcinare utilizând o moară
scop minge 25 milimetri.
Milling\Surface_Isolines
CAP_ISOLINES.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a surface milling NC sequence using the From Surface Isolines
option.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Click Done.
4. Ensure that the 25_BEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
5. Retrieve stored finish surface milling parameters.
Click OK.
6. Configure the surface for machining.
Figure 1
7. Configure the cut definition.
Figure 2
8. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 3
2. Notice that the cut direction follows the contour of the surface (UV vectors) instead of a true linear
cut. Notice that the tool machines past the edges of the model surfaces to the edge of the larger mill
surface. The tool also machines over the opening in the mill surface. You can change this using the
SCAN_TYPE parameter. You can also improve the surface finish by reducing the SCALLOP_HGT
parameter value, and you can leave stock remaining on the surface by editing the
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW parameter value.
Click Step Parameters .
2. Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 0.1.
3. Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.05.
4. Select TYPE_3 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 4
3. Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced to provide a better surface finish. Modifying
the SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_3 eliminates machining over the opening in the top surface. Notice also
0.1 millimeters of stock now remain on the machined surface.
Figure 5
4. You can unhide and redefine this mill surface at any time, as required.
1. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Surface_Cut-Line
CUT_LINE.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a cut line surface milling sequence and edit parameter values.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Press CTRL and select the four curved surfaces on the top of the reference
model, as shown. 1. Sarcina 1. Creați o secvență de frezare suprafață linie de tăiere și valorile
parametrilor edita.
1. Dezactivați toate tipurile Datum Arată.
2. În panglica, selectați fila Mill.
Faceți clic pe meniul vertical grup Morarit si selectCut linie de măcinare.
3. Din meniul vertical Tool Manager, selectați the40_B_E_MILL instrument.
4. Selectați fila Parametri.
Editare CUT_FEED la 100.
Editare STEP_OVER la 12.
Editare CLEAR_DIST la 2.
Editare Viteza rotatie la 1200.
5. Selectați fila de referință.
Faceți clic în zona de prelucrare Referințe.
Apăsați CTRL și selectați patru suprafețe curbe pe partea de sus a modelului de referință, așa
cum se arată.
Figure 1
6. Select the Cut Lines tab.
6. Selectați fila Cut Lines.
Click Details, below the References collector.
Faceți clic pe Detalii, mai jos colector Referințe.
Apăsați CTRL și selectați cele patru margini suprafața superioară, după cum se arată. Faceți
clic pe OK.
Press CTRL and select the four upper surface edges, as shown. Click OK.
Figure 2
7. Configure the second open cut line.
Select Cutline 2.
Click Details, below the References collector.
Press CTRL and select the four lower surface edges, as shown. Click OK.
Select View Toolpath from the dashboard. Selectați Cutline 2.
Faceți clic pe Detalii, mai jos colector Referințe.
Apăsați CTRL și selectați cele patru margini suprafață inferioară, după cum se arată. Faceți clic pe
OK.
Selectați View traiectoriilor din tabloul de bord.
Figure 3
Figure 4
8. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Figure 5
2. Notice that the toolpath gradually changes shape between the start and end cut lines.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
2. If necessary, click All, and select All categories from the Categories drop-down list.
3. Edit OFFSET_INCREMENT to 5.
4. Edit NUMBER_CUTS to 2.
5. Click OK.
6. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 6
3. Notice that the toolpath now makes two passes offset by 5 millimeters.
Scenario
You need to finish machining the top surface of the cap model. You create a cut line surface milling
sequence using a 25 millimeter ball end mill.
Milling\Surface_Cut-Line
CAP_CUT_LINE.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a surface milling NC sequence using the Cut Line option.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the FINISH_SURF.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Notice that you can edit these parameters to precisely meet your requirements at
any time.
Click OK.
5. Configure the surface for machining.
Select the Reference tab.
Click in the Machining References collector.
Click OK.
Click Start Point.
Type 0.5 in the field and press ENTER.
Click OK.
Figure 2
7. Configure the second closed cut line.
Select Cutline 2.
Click Details below the References collector.
Press CTRL and select the outside curves of the top surface, as shown.
Click OK.
Click Start Point.
Type 0.5 in the field and press ENTER.
Click OK.
Click View Toolpath from the dashboard.
Figure 3
Figure 4
8. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Figure 5
2. Notice that the toolpath gradually changes shape between the start and end cut lines. You can
also improve the surface finish by reducing the SCALLOP_HGT parameter value.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
2. Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.025.
3. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 6
3. Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced to provide a better surface finish.
Milling\Surface_Advanced
ADVANCED.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the STRAIGHT_CUT NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play from the Play Path dialog box.
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 1
2. Notice that the toolpath may be gouging into the clamp at the beginning and end of each pass.
You can check and correct this.
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 5
18. Adjust the check surface stock allowance. In the ribbon, click Step Parameters .
19. Edit CHK_SRF_STOCK_ALLOW to 2. Click OK.
20. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Notice that the toolpath now avoids the check surfaces.
Figure 6
1. Task 2. Create an approach and exit move.
1. Create tangent approach and exit moves.
Notice an approach move has been added to the first pass, and an exit move has
been added to the last pass.
Figure 7
Figure 8
7. Click Close.
8. Click Done Seq.
Scenario
You need to adjust the surface milling sequence to avoid the clamp surfaces. You also need to configure
approach and exit motions to remove witness lines on the machined surface.
Milling\Surface_Advanced
CAP_CHECK_SURFS.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the STRAIGHT_CUT NC sequence, then right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close.
Figure 1
2. Notice that the toolpath may be gouging into the vise at the beginning and end of each pass. You
can check and correct this.
Figure 2
4. Perform gouge checking. Click Run from the GOUGE CHECK menu.
5. Notice that gouges were found.
Figure 4
13. Perform gouge checking again. Click Play Path > Gouge Check.
14. Press CTRL and select the six top surfaces on the vise part, as before.
Figure 6
1. Task 2. Use Customize to split the automatic cut motion and configure
approach and exit motions to remove witness lines on the machined surface.
1. Click Customize in the NC SEQUENCE menu.
2. Split the follow cut, cut motion.
In the Customize dialog box, select the cut motion3: Follow Cut.
Click Redefine.
Click Split.
Click Add.
Zoom in to the toolpath and select the point, as shown.
Click Add again.
In the same area of the toolpath, select the next point, as shown.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
3. Configure a tangent approach move.
In the Customize dialog box, select the cut motion3: Follow Cut, as shown.
Select Tangent Approach from the drop-down list.
Type 10 in the Approach Distance text box.
Click Preview.
Observe the previewed cut motion, as shown.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
4. Configure a second tangent approach move.
In the Customize dialog box, select the cut motion6: Follow Cut.
Select Tangent Approach from the drop-down list.
Type 10 in the Approach Distance text box.
Click Preview.
Observe the previewed cut motion, as shown.
Figure 14
Figure 15
2. Note, you can remove an unwanted cut motion.
Figure 17
2. Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 18
3. Notice that the tool now makes a tangent approach move before machining the surface.
Milling\Roughing
ROUGHING.ASM
3. Select Mill Window from the Geometry drop-down menu in the Roughing dashboard.
4. Click Chain Window .
5. Select the top surface of the model as the window placement plane, as shown.
Figure 1
6. Right-click and select Chain to activate the selection of edges.
Select one of the inner chains of edges at the top of the pocket, as shown.
Figure 3
7. Click Complete Feature .
8. Click Resume Feature .
9. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 4
2. Notice that the toolpath roughs out the pocket with a 25 millimeter flat end mill.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
1. Task 3. Create a re-roughing NC sequence and reference the previous
roughing sequence.
1. Ensure that the Roughing 1 sequence is selected.
Figure 5
2. Notice that the tool machines only the areas where the previous roughing sequence could not
reach.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
Milling\Roughing_Scan
ROUGH_SCAN.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the ROUGHING NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
Note, for the manufacturing parameter CLOSED_AREA_SCAN, the default value is
CONSTANT_LOAD. This produces a toolpath with an approximately constant tool load. Alternatively,
you can use MAINTAIN_CUT_TYPE and MAINTAIN_CUT_DIR values to minimize retract moves
during the toolpath.
Figure 2
Notice that the retract moves have been minimized.
5. Click Step Parameters .
Select MAINTAIN_CUT_DIR from the CLOSED_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
Notice that the cut direction has been maintained.
7. Click Step Parameters .
Select TYPE_SPIRAL from the CLOSED_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Click OK.
8. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 4
Notice a spiral scan is created.
Milling\Roughing_Depth
DEPTH_TOL.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the ROUGHING NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
The MAX_STEP_DEPTH is currently equal to 25. You can reduce this value to reduce the step depth
in the NC sequence, and increase the number of slices in the NC sequence.
3. Click Step Parameters .
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 15.
Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
Notice that the number of slices has increased, and the step depth is now no more than 15
millimeters.
5. Click Step Parameters .
Edit INSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.04.
Edit OUTSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.07.
Click OK.
Notice that you can independently modify the inside and outside tolerance values. This is not possible
with volume milling sequences.
6. Click Done Seq.
Procedure: Additional Scallop Height Control
Roughing Parameters
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Milling\Scallop_Height
SCALLOP_HGT.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the ROUGHING NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
Notice that the tool makes two passes in the pocket. The pocket has a draft angle of 5 degrees, which
means there is an uneven thickness of material remaining in the pocket. You can use the scallop
height control parameters to create a more uniform thickness of remaining material to create
subsequent finishing toolpaths.
3. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Select DURING from the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL drop-down menu.
Edit ROUGH_SCALLOP to 0.5.
Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
If necessary, drag the Display Speed slider to the left to slow down the toolpath
simulation.
Figure 2
Notice that the number of slices has increased, because the step depth is now controlled by the
ROUGH_SCALLOP parameter. Notice also additional slices are taken during the roughing toolpath.
You can control when the additional slices are taken by editing the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL
parameter value.
5. Click Step Parameters .
Select AFTER from the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL drop-down menu.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
If necessary, drag the Display Speed slider to the left to slow down the toolpath
simulation.
Figure 3
Notice that although the toolpath is essentially the same, the additional slices are made after the first
roughing passes are made.
Milling\Roughing_Corner
CORNER_OPTIONS.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the ROUGHING NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
Sharp corners are currently configured in this toolpath. You can add smooth corners by editing corner
option parameters.
3. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Select CONSTANT_RADIUS from the SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS drop-
down menu.
Edit SMOOTH_RADIUS to 6.
Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
Notice that the sharp corners have now been rounded, and the smooth radius value is equal to 6
millimeters. You can also configure progressive slowdown for corners.
5. Click Step Parameters .
Select YES from the CORNER_SLOWDOWN drop-down menu.
Edit SLOWDOWN_LENGTH to 10.
Edit SLOWDOWN_PERCENT to 0.5.
Edit NUMBER_SLOWDOWN_STEPS to 4.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Observe the feed rate slows down when approaching corners and increases when moving out of
corners, as shown.
7. Click Play to reviewing the toolpath.
8. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
9. Click Done Seq.
Scenario
You create a roughing sequence and then re-roughing sequence to machine the mold core. You edit
parameters to apply high speed machining methods. The re-roughing sequence machines material
remaining from the roughing sequence.
Milling\Roughing_Mold-Core
MOLD_CORE.ASM
Notice that the tangent chain of edges highlights on the model, as shown.
Click Complete Feature .
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
3. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
4. Select Roughing from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.
5. Click Tool Manager in the Roughing dashboard.
6. Ensure that the 20_FEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
7. Retrieve stored rough milling parameters.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the ROUGH.MIL parameter file, and clickOpen.
Note, you can edit the stored parameter values as required.
Figure 5
8. Edit the following roughing related parameters for the NC sequence.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 5.
Edit INSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.04.
Click OK.
9. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 6
10. Click Named Views from an In Graphics toolbar.
Select the named view FRONT.
Click Repaint to view the toolpath.
Figure 7
2. Notice that the tool is making passes at approximately 5 millimeter depth increments. You need
to modify the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL and ROUGH_SCALLOP parameters to create
additional passes between the roughing passes.
Click Play .
Figure 8
3. Notice that the tool has created additional passes between the initial roughing passes. The
ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL parameter enables you to create the passes either during or after the
initial roughing passes. The ROUGH_SCALLOP parameter specifies the maximum allowable scallop
height on the walls of the cavity. The resulting scallop height is now reduced, leaving a more uniform
thickness of remaining material.
Note, for reviewing purposes, you can view the toolpath more easily by disabling
ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL.
2. Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
Select MAINTAIN_CUT_TYPE from the CLOSED_AREA_SCAN drop-down
menu.
Select NO from the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL drop-down menu.
Click OK.
3. Click Display Toolpath .
If necessary, drag the Display Speed slider to the left to slow down the toolpath
simulation.
Click Play .
Figure 9
Notice that the toolpath now maintains the cut direction. You can round the sharp corner moves using
the SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS option.
4. Click Resume Feature .
5. Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
Select MAX_RADIUS from the SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS drop-down menu.
Edit SMOOTH_RADIUS to 10.
Click OK.
6. Click Display Toolpath .
If necessary, drag the Display Speed slider to the left to slow down the toolpath
simulation.
Click Play .
Figure 10
Notice that the sharp corners have been rounded. Setting SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS to
MAX_RADIUS rounds sharp corners using the largest possible radius between 10% and 100% of the
SMOOTH_RADIUS value.
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the RE_ROUGH.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Notice that you can edit the stored parameter values as required.
Click Play .
Figure 11
Notice that the tool machines only the areas where the previous roughing sequence could not reach.
Milling\Finish
BASIC_FINISH.ASM
Figure 1
8. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 2
2. Notice that the toolpath finishes the surface at the bottom of the pocket first and then finishes the
side walls of the pocket.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
Milling\Finish_Parameters
FINISH_PARAMS.ASM
2. In the model tree, select the FINISHING NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
Notice that the toolpath finishes the surface at the bottom of the pocket with a spiral scan and then
finishes the side walls of the pocket with profile cuts. You can change the way the pocket is machined
using various parameters.
3. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Select STEEP_AREA_FIRST from the FINISHING_ORDER drop-down menu.
Click OK.
4. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
Notice that the toolpath now machines the side walls first.
5. Click Step Parameters .
Select SHALLOW_CUTS from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down menu.
Select STRAIGHT_SCAN from the SHALLOW_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
Notice that the toolpath now machines only the shallow area, and scans the shallow area using
straight cuts. Note that the SLOPE_ANGLE parameter divides the surfaces to be machined into steep
and shallow areas. The default value is 45 degrees.
7. Click Step Parameters .
Select PROFILE_CUTS from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down menu.
Click OK.
8. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Zoom in to the toolpath, as shown.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Notice that the toolpath now machines only the steep area. The tool makes S-shaped moves between
connecting slices.
9. Click Step Parameters .
Select LINE_CONNECT from the STEEP_CONNECT_OPTION drop-down
menu.
Click OK.
10. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Zoom in to the toolpath, as shown.
Figure 6
Notice that the tool makes straight line moves between connecting slices.
11. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
12. Click Done Seq.
Scenario
You create a finishing sequence to finish machine the mold core. You edit parameters to apply high-
speed machining methods. Note that roughing and re-roughing sequences have already been created for
this operation.
Milling\Finish_Mold-Core
MOLD_CORE_FINISH.ASM
Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the FINISH.MIL parameter file, and clickOpen.
Note that you can edit the stored parameter values as required.
7. If necessary, click All.
Edit SLOPE_ANGLE to 75.
Edit STEP_OVER to 1.0.
Edit INSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.025.
Edit OUTSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.025.
Click OK.
8. Select the References tab.
Click in the Mill Window collector to activate it.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Figure 2
Notice that the tool machines both steep and shallow areas. It creates profile cuts for the steep areas
and spiral scanning cuts for the shallow areas. You can change these options if required.
Click Play .
Figure 3
Notice that only profile cuts are now created.
Click Play .
Figure 4
Notice that the tool creates a crosscut toolpath, machining both the steep and shallow areas in a
series of straight cuts.
Click Play .
Figure 5
Notice that the toolpath now machines only the shallow area, and scans the shallow area using a
constant 3-D step-over.
Click Play .
Figure 6
Notice that the tool machines both steep and shallow areas. It creates spiral scanning cuts with a
constant 3-D step-over for the shallow areas and creates profile cuts for the steep areas.
21. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
22. Click Complete Feature .
23. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Figure 1
Figure 2
5. Dimension the sketch as shown.
Figure 3
6. Add a Sketcher coordinate system to specify the tool tip.
Figure 4
7. In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Apply.
Click OK to complete the tool configuration, as shown.
Figure 5
2. You can save the sketched tool configuration with the Work Center ready for future use, or save it
with the manufacturing model.
Milling\2-Axis
2_AXIS_TRAJ.ASM
Figure 1
Figure 2
2. You can also create a datum curve when configuring a 2-axis trajectory milling sequence.
1. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 3
3. Notice that the toolpath makes one pass at the curve depth. You can specify an alternate depth if
required.
1. Click Resume Feature .
2. Select the References tab.
3. Click in the Height collector.
4. Select the datum plane OFFSET in the model tree.
Figure 4
5. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Figure 5
4. Notice that the height of the toolpath has updated. You can configure lead in and lead out
motions and apply cutter compensation to the toolpath.
1. Click Resume Feature .
2. Select the Parameters tab. Click Edit Machining Parameters .
3. If necessary, click All.
Select YES from the LEAD_IN drop-down menu.
Select YES from the LEAD_OUT drop-down menu.
Edit TANGENT_LEAD_STEP to 30.
Edit NORMAL_LEAD_STEP to 30.
Select ON from the CUTCOM drop-down menu. Click OK.
4. Click Display Toolpath .
Click the CL data bar to make the CL data visible.
Figure 7
5. Notice that the lead in and lead out motions have been added to the toolpath. Notice also cutter
compensation is applied during the lead in motion, and removed during the lead out motion.
Milling\2-Axis_Depth
DEPTH_TRAJ.ASM
2. In the model tree select the TRAJECTORY MILLING NC sequence, right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that one pass is made at the same depth as the datum curve selected for this sequence.
1. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Edit NUMBER_LAST_FINPASSES to 3.
Edit LAST_FINPASS_OFFSET to 5.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
3. Notice that the tool now makes three passes. One is at the same depth as the datum curve, and
two are offset from the final pass by 5 millimeters, as shown.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit NUMBER_FIRST_FINPASSES to 3.
Edit FIRST_FINPASS_OFFSET to 10.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
3. Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar.
Select the named view FRONT.
Click Repaint to review the toolpath.
Figure 4
4. Notice that the tool now makes three additional passes, offset from each other by 10 millimeters,
as shown.
Milling\2-Axis_Slices
SLICES_TRAJ.ASM
2. In the model tree select the TRAJECTORY MILLING NC sequence, right-click and
select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that one pass is made offset by half the tool diameter from the datum curve selected for
this sequence.
1. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Edit NUMBER_LAST_FINCUTS to 3.
Edit LAST_FINCUT_OFFSET to 5.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
3. Notice that the tool now makes three passes. One is offset by half the tool diameter from the
datum curve, and two are offset from each other by 5 millimeters, as shown.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit NUMBER_FIRST_FINCUTS to 2.
Edit FIRST_FINCUT_OFFSET to 10.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
3. Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar.
Select the named view TOP.
Click Refit .
Click Repaint to review the toolpath.
Figure 4
4. Notice that the tool now makes two additional cutting slices, offset from each other by 10
millimeters, as shown.
Milling\3-Axis
3_AXIS_TRAJ.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a 3-axis trajectory milling sequence and configure cut motion
options.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Click Done.
4. Ensure that the FEM_15 tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
5. Edit the required parameters for the NC sequence.
Press CTRL and select the three edges of the slot on the model, as shown.
Click OK > Done.
Click Okay to specify the direction.
Click Right >Done to specify the offset.
Notice a cut motion appears, as shown.
Click Done Cut.
Figure 1
Figure 2
8. Add approach and exit moves.
Figure 3
Figure 4
9. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 5
2. You can configure a sketch, a curve, and surface trajectories using a similar procedure.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Done Seq.
Milling\3-Axis_Step-Pass
STEP_PASS.ASM
2. In the model tree select the CUSTOM TRAJECTORY MILLING NC sequence, right-click
and select Edit Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 1
2. Notice that one pass is made at the same depth as the trajectory edge selected for this
sequence.
1. Click Step Parameters .
If necessary, click All.
Edit NUMBER_CUTS to 3.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 2
3. Notice that the tool now makes three passes, one at the final depth of the trajectory, and two
offset from the final pass by 10 millimeters, as shown.
1. Click Step Parameters .
Edit NUM_PROF_PASSES to 2.
Edit PROF_INCREMENT to 10.
Click OK.
2. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 3
3. Click Named Views from the In Graphics toolbar.
Select the named view TOP.
Click Repaint to review the toolpath.
Figure 4
4. Notice that the tool now makes one additional pass at each step depth, offset from the final pass
by 10 millimeters, as shown.
Exercise: Slot Milling
Objectives
After successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Scenario
You create a 3-axis trajectory milling sequence to machine a slot in a fixing plate. You create two cut
motions and specify approach and exit moves. You also create a sketched tool for the sequence.
Milling\Slot
FIXING_PLATE.ASM
Figure 1
6. Add a Sketcher coordinate system to specify the tool tip.
Figure 3
2. You can save the sketched tool configuration with the workcell ready for future use, or save it
with the manufacturing model.
1. Task 2. Create a 3-axis trajectory milling sequence and configure cut motion
options.
1. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.
2. Click Custom Trajectory from the Milling group.
Notice that 3 Axis is selected in the MACH AXES menu manager.
Click Done.
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool and Parameters check boxes are
automatically selected.
Click Done.
3. Ensure that the 65_DEG_SLOT_10 tool is selected, and then right-click and
select Select tool and return.
4. Edit the required parameters for the NC sequence.
Click OK > Done.
Click Flip > Okay to reverse the direction.
Click Right >Done to specify the offset, as shown.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
2. Notice that a cut motion appears, as shown.
Click Ends > Start.
Select the Specify check box, and click Done.
Drag the start point to a new location, as shown.
Click Ext Length.
Type 40 for the extension length, and press ENTER.
Click End.
Select the Specify check box, and click Done.
Drag the end point to a new location, as shown.
Click Ext Length.
Type 40 for the extension length, and press ENTER.
Click Done/Return.
Click Done Cut.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
3. Notice that the cut motion appears, as shown. You can create additional cut motions as required.
The cut motions are joined to form one toolpath.
Click OK > Done.
Click Okay to specify the direction.
Click Right >Done to specify the offset.
Figure 10
Figure 11
4. Notice that a cut motion appears, as shown.
Click Ends > Start.
Select the Specify check box, and click Done.
Drag the start point to a new location, as shown.
Click Ext Length.
Type 40 for the extension length, and press ENTER.
Click End.
Select the Specify check box, and click Done.
Drag the end point to a new location, as shown.
Click Ext Length.
Type 40 for the extension length, and press ENTER.
Click Done/Return.
Click Done Cut.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
5. Notice that the cut motion appears, as shown.
Figure 16
Figure 17
2. From the menu manager, click Play Path > Screen Play.
If necessary, click the CL data bar to make the CL data visible.
Click Next Record repeatedly to single step through the toolpath until you
reach the end.
Figure 18
6. Notice that the two cut motions are joined to form a single toolpath.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Done Seq.
3. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Procedure: Basic Drilling
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Milling\Drilling
BASIC_DRILL.ASM
Select the References tab.
Click in the Start collector.
Select the top surface of the model as the start surface, as shown.
Figure 1
Figure 2
8. Click Display Toolpath .
If necessary, click the CL data bar to make the CL data visible. Click Play .
Figure 3
2. Notice that the four holes are drilled and a CYCLE/CSINK statement is output in the CL data.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
1. Task 2. Create a standard drilling sequence.
1. Click Standard in the Holemaking Cycles group.
2. Click Tool Manager in the Drilling dashboard.
3. Select the 10_0_DRILL tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 200.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 1500.
5. Configure the holes for drilling.
Select the References tab.
Select Details below the Holes collector.
Select the 10 diameter in the available list and click Add .
Select the Depth tab in the Holes dialog box.
Notice in the Depth tab that the Auto and By Shoulder depth options are
configured by default, as shown.
Figure 5
2. Notice that the four holes are drilled and a CYCLE/DRILL statement is output in the CL data.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
Milling\Drilling_Editing
EDIT_DRILL.ASM
2. In the model tree select the HOLEMAKING NC sequence, right-click and select Edit
Definition .
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
Click Play .
Figure 1
Figure 2
Notice that the four holes are drilled, and the CYCLE/DRILL statement is output with a clearance of 5
millimeters, as shown. You can change the CYCLE/DRILL statement by editing manufacturing
parameters.
Figure 3
Notice that the DRILL/CYCLE statement is now output with RAPTO and RETURN information added,
as shown.
5. Edit the SCAN_TYPE parameter to change the order of drilling the holes.
Click Step Parameters .
Select TYPE_1 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
Click OK.
6. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 4
Notice that the tool now drills the holes in a different order. It increments the Y-coordinate and goes
back and forth in the X-direction.
7. Click Step Parameters .
Edit SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_ONE_DIR.
Click OK.
8. Click Screen Play.
Click Play .
Figure 5
Notice that the tool now drills the holes in a different order. It increments the X-coordinate and
decrements the Y-coordinate. You can specify which holes are drilled and change the order that the
holes are drilled using the Customize functionality.
16. Notice the two connect cut motions listed in the Customize dialog box, as shown.
17. Click OK.
Figure 6
Figure 7
18. Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play .
Notice that only two holes are drilled.
Figure 8
19. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
20. Click Done Seq.
Milling\Drilling_Groups
PLATE.ASM
Figure 2
1. Task 2. Create a center-drilling sequence.
1. Click Standard from the Holemaking Cycles group.
2. Click Tool Manager in the Drilling dashboard.
3. Ensure that the C_DRILL_01 tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool
and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 150.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 500.
5. Select the References tab.
Click Details .
Ensure that CENTER_DRILL group is available in the Selected list.
Select the Depth tab in the Holes dialog box.
From the Start drop-down list, click Select Start Surface .
Select the top surface on the model, as shown.
Figure 4
7. Click Resume Feature .
Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Select Individual Axes.
Select the hole at the center of the plate model, as shown.
Click OK.
Figure 5
8. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that seven holes are now center-drilled, as shown.
Figure 6
9. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
10. Click Complete Feature .
Scenario
You need to machine holes in a new machining bracket fixture. You create drill groups to enable easy
selection of the holes for the holemaking sequences. You center-drill all the holes in the model. You
create a holemaking sequence to drill the seven holes on the stepped face of the model. You then drill
and tap the four holes in the bolt hole pattern on the top face of the model and finish by drilling and boring
the large hole on the top face.
Milling\Drilling_Bracket
BRACKET_DRILL.ASM
1. Task 1. Create two drill groups – one for the seven holes on the stepped face
and the other for the holes in the bolt hole pattern.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Click Apply Changes .
Figure 1
Figure 2
1. Task 2. Create a holemaking sequence to center-drill all the holes.
1. Click Standard from the Holemaking Cycles group.
2. Click Tool Manager in the Drilling dashboard.
3. Select the CTRDRILL_04 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 150.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 500.
5. Configure the first set of holes for center-drilling.
Select the References tab.
Click Details below the Holes collector.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select
the Individual Axes from the Subsets list.
Select the large hole in the center of the top face of the model, as shown.
Figure 4
Figure 5
6. Configure the second set of holes for center-drilling.
Figure 6
Figure 7
7. Click Display Toolpath in the Drilling dashboard.
Click Play .
Notice that all holes on the model are center-drilled, as shown.
Figure 8
8. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
9. Click Complete Feature .
1. Task 3. Create a standard drilling sequence to drill the seven holes on the
stepped face of the model.
1. Click Standard .
2. Click Tool Manager .
3. Select the DRILL_14_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 200.
Edit BREAKOUT_DISTANCE to 2.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 1500.
5. Configure the holes for drilling.
Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select Rule:drill
groups from the Subsets list.
Select the GROUP_14_0 group from the Available list.
Click Add .
Notice the seven holes to be drilled highlight on the model, as shown.
Figure 9
6. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
Notice that all holes on the stepped surface are drilled, as shown.
Figure 10
Figure 11
2. Notice that the BREAKOUT_DISTANCE is added to the depth of all holes drilled using the THRU
ALL option.
Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select Rule:drill
groups from the Subsets list.
Select the GROUP_M_18_0 group from the Available list.
Click Add .
Notice the four holes to be drilled highlight on the model, as shown.
Figure 12
6. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that four holes on the top surface are drilled, as shown.
Figure 13
7. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
8. Click Complete Feature .
1. Task 5. Create a holemaking sequence to tap the four holes in the bolt hole
pattern.
1. Click Tapping from the Holemaking Cycles group.
2. Click Tool Manager in the Tapping dashboard.
3. Select the TAP_18_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit THREAD_FEED to 2.5.
Select MMPR from the THREAD_FEED_UNITS drop-down list.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 300.
5. Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select Rule:drill
groups from the Subsets list.
Select the GROUP_M_18_0 group from the Available list.
Click Add .
Notice the four holes to be drilled highlight on the model, as shown.
Figure 14
6. Click Display Toolpath in the Tapping dashboard.
Click Play .
Notice four holes on the top surface are tapped, as shown.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select
the Individual Axes.
Select the large hole on the model, as shown.
Figure 17
6. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice that the large hole is drilled, as shown.
Figure 18
7. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
8. Click Complete Feature .
1. Task 7. Create a holemaking sequence to counter bore the large hole on the
top face of the model.
1. Select Boring from the Boring types drop-down menu in the Holemaking Cycles
group.
2. Click Tool Manager in the Boring dashboard.
3. Select the BORE_40_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 200.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 500.
5. Configure the hole for drilling.
Select the References tab.
Click Details.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the Holes dialog box. Select
the Individual Axes.
Select the large hole on the model, as shown.
Figure 20
Figure 21
6. Click Display Toolpath from the Boring dashboard.
Click Play .
Notice that the large hole is counter bored, as shown.
Figure 22
Figure 23
2. Notice that a CYCLE/BORE statement is output in the CL data file, as shown.
1. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
2. Click Complete Feature .
3. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Engraving
CAP_CUT.ASM
Figure 1
2. The engraving feature, in this case, a logo, was developed as a cosmetic groove feature, during
design. The feature could also have been curves.
1. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 75.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 4.
Edit GROOVE_DEPTH to 1.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 7000.
2. Select the Clearance tab.
Edit the VALUE from 40 to 20.
3. Click Display Toolpath from the dashboard.
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.
Figure 2
1. Task 2. Create an Engraving Sequence on a Complex Surface.
1. Click Engraving .
2. Select the References tab.
Click in the reference collector, then select the cosmetic groove feature, as
shown.
Figure 3
3. Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 75.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 4.
Edit GROOVE_DEPTH to 1.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 7000.
4. Select the Clearance tab.
Edit the VALUE to 30.
5. Click Display Toolpath .
Click Play .
Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Click Complete Feature .
Figure 4
Procedure: Using Process Manager Tools
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Milling\Process_Tools
PLATE_NC.ASM
4. Click Show Toolpath .
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice that both holes are drilled with three tools: center drill, drill, and
countersink drill.
Figure 1
Figure 2
5. Highlight step references.
Click Highlight References .
Notice that the references for this step appear, as shown.
Figure 3
Figure 4
6. Click Step Parameters .
Review the parameters in the Information window.
Figure 5
2. You can configure custom views to display other manufacturing information.
Click View Builder .
Click New View .
Type View_1 in the View Name field.
2. Select Tool in the Not Displayed area and click Add Column .
3. Select Mfg Info Parameters from the Group drop-down list.
4. Select Machining Time (Min.) and click Add Column .
5. Select 2 for the decimal places field.
6. Click OK to save the view.
7. In the Machining Process Table dialog box, click File > Create Printable Version.
Notice that in the browser window, a printable version of the table appears, as
shown.
Minimize the browser window.
Figure 6
8. To change the main steps view, click Steps .
9. Click View Builder .
10. Select the Sort Setup tab.
11. Select Tool and click Add Column .
12. Select the Filter Setup tab.
13. Select Axes.
14. Type 3 Axes in the field below the values area.
15. Click Add.
16. Click OK to update the Steps Info Main View.
Notice that the table has updated, as shown.
Figure 7
17. Click File > Export table (CSV).
18. Click OK to create a CSV file.
19. Click Process to return to the process view.
20. Click Close in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
You can export process table views in CSV format, which is a standard format for Microsoft Excel.
You can then import CSV files into Excel and format them further, as required.
Milling\Process_Edit-Steps
EDIT_STEPS.ASM
Figure 1
3. Reorder the center drill steps.
Figure 2
4. Reorder the standard drill steps.
Figure 4
6. Merge the standard drill steps.
Figure 5
7. Merge the countersink drill steps.
Figure 6
8. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, select the operation row, as shown.
9. Click Show Toolpath .
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice each tool is used to drill both holes before changing to the next tool.
Figure 7
Figure 8
10. Click Close in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
Procedure: Creating New Items in the Process
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Milling\Process_New-Items
NEW_ITEMS.ASM
Notice that a Work Center and tooling have also been configured.
Figure 1
3. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, select the operation row, as shown.
Figure 2
4. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, clickInsert > Step > Milling step.
Notice that the Create Milling Step dialog box is configured, as shown.
Click OK.
In the Face Milling dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Figure 3
5. Click Edit in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
Notice that the configuration tools appear in the Face Milling dashboard.
Notice also that the status column indicates the current status of the mill step.
Figure 4
Click Complete Feature .
Figure 5
9. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, clickShowToolpath .
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice that the selected surface is machined, as shown.
Figure 6
10. Verify the manufacturing model.
Milling\Templates
TEMPLATE.ASM
Figure 1
3. Select the operation row.
Click Show Toolpath .
Click Play .
Notice the center drilling toolpath, as shown.
Select the CDRILL_20 step.
Click Create Template .
Accept the default name of cdrill_20.xml in the Template Name field.
Click OK.
Click Yes in the confirmation window.
Click Close in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
Click Close from the Quick Access toolbar.
5. Click Open .
Select TEST.ASM, and click Open.
6. Click Process Manager .
Notice that no toolpaths have been created.
Figure 3
8. Ensure that the CDRILL_20 row is selected and clickEdit .
9. Configure the holes for machining.
Click Hole Sets .
Ensure that Holeset 1 is selected.
In the References collector, right-click and selectAdd.
Press CTRL and select the eight holes in the model, as shown.
Double-click in the bottom center cell and change Type to Along Axis, then edit
the value to 4.
Click OK.
11. Click Apply Changes from the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
Figure 5
Figure 6
12. Click Show Toolpath .
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data visible.
Click Play .
Notice that all eight holes are center drilled, as shown.
Milling\Process_Plate
PLATE.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a standard drilling step to center drill holes in the plate model.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Notice that a Work Center and tooling have also been configured.
3. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, select the operation row, as shown.
Figure 1
4. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, clickInsert > Step > Drilling step.
Type CENTER_DRILLING in the Name field.
Click OK to create a standard drilling step.
In the Drilling dashboard, click Complete Feature .
5. Click Edit in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
Figure 2
2. Notice that the status column indicates a missing tool for the drilling step.
Figure 3
3. Notice that the status column indicates missing parameters for the drilling step, as shown.
1. Click Edit .
Select the Parameters tab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 150.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 500.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets.
Click Edit .
In the dashboard, select the References tab.
Click Details.
Select the Individual Axes.
Press CTRL and select the five holes on the model, as shown.
Figure 4
3. Configure the hole depth.
Figure 5
4. Click Show Toolpath in the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box.
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice that the selected holes are center drilled, as shown.
Figure 6
Notice that your holes may be drilled in a different order.
1. Task 2. Create a standard drilling step to drill the four blind holes in the plate
model.
1. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, ensure that the CENTER_DRILLING row
is selected, as shown.
Figure 7
2. In the process table, click Insert > Step > Drilling step.
Type DRILL_10_0_HOLES in the Name field.
Click OK to create a standard drilling step.
In the Drilling dashboard, select No tool from the Edit Tool drop-down menu, and
click Complete Feature .
3. Click Edit .
Figure 8
2. Notice that the status column indicates a missing tool for the drilling step.
Figure 9
3. Notice that the status column indicates missing parameters for the drilling step, as shown.
1. Click Edit .
In the Drilling dashboard, select the Parameterstab.
Edit CUT_FEED to 200.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 1500.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Figure 10
4. Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets, as shown.
Click Edit .
In the Drilling dashboard, select the Referencestab.
Click Details.
Select the Individual Axes.
Press CTRL and select the four 10 millimeter holes on the model, as shown.
Figure 11
2. Configure the hole depth.
In the Holes dialog box, select the Depth tab. Notice that the End Depth is
configured to Auto, and Measure is configured to By shoulder, as shown.
Click OK in the Holes dialog box.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Figure 12
5. You do not have to change these depth settings.
1. Click Show Toolpath .
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice that the selected holes are drilled.
Click Close when finished.
Figure 13
6. Notice that your holes may be drilled in different order.
1. Task 3. Create a standard drilling step to drill the 30 millimeter diameter hole in
the plate model.
1. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, ensure the DRILL_10_0_HOLES row is
selected, as shown.
Figure 14
2. In the Manufacturing Process Table, click Insert > Step> Drilling step.
Type DRILL_30_0_HOLE in the Name field.
Click OK to create a standard drilling step.
In the dashboard, select No tool from the Edit Tool drop-down menu, and
click Complete Feature .
3. Edit the standard drilling step.
Click Edit .
Figure 15
2. Notice that the status column indicates a missing tool for the drilling step.
Figure 16
3. Notice that the status column indicates missing parameters for the drilling step, as shown.
1. Click Edit .
In the dashboard, select the Parameters tab. .
Edit CUT_FEED to 200.
Edit BREAKOUT_DISTANCE to 2.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 800.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Figure 17
4. Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets, as shown.
Click Edit .
In the dashboard, select the References tab.
Click Details.
Select the Individual Axes.
Select the 30 millimeter hole on the model, as shown.
Figure 18
2. Configure the hole depth.
Select the Depth tab and click Through All from the End drop-down list.
Click OK in the Holes dialog box.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
3. Review the operation toolpath.
Click Show Toolpath .
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to the left.
Click Play .
Notice that the selected hole is drilled, as shown.
Click Close when finished.
Figure 19
Figure 20
1. Task 4. Create a countersink drilling step to countersink the four blind holes in
the plate model.
1. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, ensure that the DRILL_30_0_HOLE row
is selected, as shown.
Figure 21
2. In the Manufacturing Process Table, click Insert > Step> Drilling step.
Type COUNTERSINK_10_0_HOLES in the Name field.
Select COUNTERSINK from the Type drop-down list.
Click OK to create a standard drilling step.
In the Countersinking dashboard, select No toolfrom the Edit Tool drop-down
menu, and clickCompleteFeature .
3. Click Edit .
Figure 22
Notice that the status column indicates a missing tool for the drilling step.
Figure 23
Notice that the status column indicates missing parameters for the drilling step, as shown.
Click Edit .
In the Countersinking dashboard, select theParameters tab. .
Edit CUT_FEED to 150.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 800.
Click Complete Feature .
Figure 24
Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets, as shown.
Configure the holes for machining.
Click Edit .
In the Countersinking dashboard, select theReferences tab.
Click Details.
Select the Individual Axes.
Press CTRL and select the four 10 millimeter holes on the model, as
shown.
Figure 25
Configure the hole start surface and depth.
Select the Depth tab.
Select the top surface of the model as theStart surface, as shown.
Edit the Countersink Diameter value to 18and press ENTER.
Click OK in the Holes dialog box.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature .
Figure 26
Figure 27
Click Show Toolpath .
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the display speed slider to
the left.
Click Play .
Notice that the selected holes are countersink drilled, as shown.
Figure 28
Figure 29
Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Milling\Post_Process
POST.ASM
1. Task 1. Create a CL data file and MCD file for operation op010.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
Click File > Options.
Click the Configuration Editor and select Import configuration file from the
Import/Export drop-down menu.
Click Working Directory .
Select CONFIG.PRO and click Open.
Click OK.
Click No in the PTC Creo Parametric Options dialog box.
3. Display a CL data file.
In the model tree, select operation OP010 ,and then right-click and select Play
Path .
If necessary, click the CL data bar to make the CL data visible.
Click Play .
Observe the toolpath and corresponding CL data file, as shown.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Click the Show Browser icon from the Status toolbar, and in the browser
window right-click and select Refresh.
Notice that the listing for the working directory contains op010.ncl, and
op010.tap, as shown.
1. Task 2. Create a CL data file and MCD file for the drilling sequences only.
1. Create a CL data file for a set of sequences.
In the ribbon, select Save CL File for a Set from the Save a CL File types drop-
down menu in the Output group.
Click Create from the menu manager.
Type Drill_Only for the name, and press ENTER.
Select the CSINK_HOLES and 10_0_HOLES check boxes.
Click Done Sel.
Click Drill_Only.
Click File.
Select the MCD File check box, and click Done.
In the Save a Copy dialog box, click OK to create a CL data file named
drill_only.ncl.
2. Create an MCD file for a set of sequences.
Click the Show Browser icon from the Status toolbar, and in the browser
window right-click and select Refresh.
Notice that the listing for the working directory contains drill_only.ncl and
drill_only.tap, as shown.
Figure 4
2. You have now created a CL data file named drill_only.ncl and an MCD file named drill_only.tap.