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SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress

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Discover Autodesk HSMXpress, the 2.5 axis CAM plugin that brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to set up a machine and fixtures, configure tools, and generate toolpaths.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Using the exercise files
  • Downloading the software
1. HSMXpress Job Setup
  • Touring the interface
  • Loading models and assemblies
  • Stock setup
  • Fixture setup
  • Work coordinate system
  • Machine setup
  • Work coordinates and multiple WCS
  • Post processing
2. Tools/Tool Library
  • Selecting tools
  • Creating custom tools
  • Tool libraries
3. Drilling Operations
  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Boring
4. 2D Milling Operations
  • Face
  • 2D Adaptive Clearing
  • Adaptive Clearing open pockets
  • 2D pockets
  • 2D Contour
  • Slot
  • Thread milling
  • Circular milling
  • Bore milling
  • Trace
5. Simulation and Post Processing
  • Simulating the operations
  • Cut and paste operations
  • Time study
  • Generate toolpath
  • Post processor options
  • Modifying your post processor
  • Utilities/setup sheets
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Gabriel Corbett

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