SolidCAM iMachining Getting Started - 2D Example: Bottom face machining

This is the eighth recording in a Getting Started series on the iMachining of a Bracket. There are standard 2.5D tool paths (Drilling & Profile) and 3D tool paths (HSR & HSS) to aid in the complete CNC program. This iMachining operation is defined to finish the circular face on the underside of the part. An end mill of Ø12.5 mm (0.5 in) is used. Two chains are defined, with the first being the outside boundary of the face and the second being an offset edge created in SolidWorks. The tool starts machining from the outer open chain and collapses towards the inner closed chain.