FeatureCAM Surface Milling Introduction - Part 1

Join the SolidCAD team for a two-part Introduction series to FeatureCAM for Surface Milling, hosted by our Technical Specialist, Christopher Marion from SolidCAD. In this first session, we will look at:

1. Different types of roughing techniques when dealing will 3 dimensional parts.
2. Using step cutting.
3. Keeping the toolpath out of area’s so not to damage the cutting tool.
4. How stock models can be beneficial for managing better toolpath control for re-roughing.

In this second session, we will look at:

1. Simple to use finishing strategies.
2. Which strategies to choose in certain situations.
3. A look into Steep and Shallow and why it is so valuable.
4. How to turn on automatic collision avoidance for your 5-axis mill.
5. What some of the common tool axis definitions.

► Connect with SolidCAD:

[Areohbee]

I'm trying to figure out how to mill a pocket on a round part. A pocket that radiates from center. Any suggestions? Starting from scratch.

[carolinatrujillo]

I have a problem, when a try to mill a simple hole or pocket on a block, the tool mills the origin of the piece between operations, what can I do?

[mywal]

do you have a link for the model so we can play with the model with our own system

[richardcruz]

how to view the sample program machining thank you