Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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About the Author |
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About the Cover |
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Lesson 1 Introduction to CAM Works |
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1.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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2 | (2) |
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1.3 CAM Works Machining Modules |
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4 | (1) |
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4 | (3) |
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1.5 Opening Lesson 1 Model and Entering CAMWorks |
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7 | (2) |
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1.6 Extracting Machinable Features |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (1) |
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1.8 CAMWorks Machine Simulation |
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10 | (2) |
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12 | (3) |
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Lesson 2 A Quick Run-Through |
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2.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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2.2 The Simple Plate Example |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (10) |
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2.4 The Post Process and G-Code |
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26 | (3) |
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2.5 Reviewing Machining Time |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Machining 2.5 Axis Features |
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3.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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33 | (1) |
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3.2 The 2.5 Axis Features Example |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (4) |
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3.4 Creating a Face Milling Operation |
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40 | (5) |
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3.5 Re-Ordering Machining Operations |
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45 | (1) |
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3.6 Reviewing Machining Time |
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3.7 The Post Process and G-Code |
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46 | (1) |
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3.8 Stepping Through the Toolpath |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (2) |
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Lesson 4 Machining a Freeform Surface |
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4.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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49 | (1) |
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4.2 The Freeform Surface Example |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (5) |
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4.4 Selecting Avoid Feature to Correct the Toolpath |
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57 | (1) |
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4.5 Modifying the Area Clearance Toolpath |
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57 | (4) |
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4.6 Reviewing the Machined Part Quality |
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4.7 Adding a Local Milling Operation |
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63 | (3) |
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4.8 Reviewing and Modifying the Pattern Project Operation |
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66 | (3) |
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69 | (2) |
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Lesson 5 Multipart Machining |
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5.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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5.2 The Multipart Machining Example |
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71 | (2) |
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73 | (3) |
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5.4 The Sequence of Part Machining |
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77 | (5) |
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82 | (3) |
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Lesson 6 Multiplane Machining |
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85 | (18) |
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6.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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85 | (1) |
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6.2 The Multiplane Machining Example |
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86 | (3) |
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89 | (6) |
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6.4 The Sequence of Part Machining |
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96 | (4) |
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100 | (3) |
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Lesson 7 Multiaxis Milling and Machine Simulation |
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103 | (20) |
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7.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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103 | (1) |
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7.2 The Multiaxis Machining Example |
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104 | (2) |
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106 | (5) |
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7.4 Adding a Local Milling Operation |
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111 | (3) |
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7.5 Adding a Multiaxis Surface Milling Operation |
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114 | (2) |
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116 | (1) |
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7.8 Revisiting the Freeform Surface Example of Lesson 4 |
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121 | (2) |
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Lesson 8 Turning a Stepped Bar |
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123 | (14) |
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8.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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8.2 The Stepped Bar Example |
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124 | (2) |
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126 | (8) |
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8.4 Reviewing the Turn G-code |
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134 | (1) |
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135 | (2) |
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Lesson 9 Turning a Stub Shaft |
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137 | (22) |
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9.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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9.2 The Stub shaft Example |
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138 | (2) |
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140 | (6) |
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146 | (7) |
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154 | (3) |
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157 | (2) |
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Lesson 10 Die Machining Application |
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159 | (16) |
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10.1 Overview of the Lesson |
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159 | (1) |
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10.2 The Sheet Metal Part Design |
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159 | (1) |
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10.3 Sheet Metal Forming Simulation |
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160 | (2) |
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162 | (1) |
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10.5 Adding a Virtual CNC Mill to CAMWorks |
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162 | (1) |
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10.6 Customizing Technology Database |
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163 | (1) |
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10.7 Virtual Machining Simulation in CAMWorks |
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164 | (4) |
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168 | (3) |
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10.9 Machining the Die Using HAAS Mill |
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171 | (1) |
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10.10 Process Implementation and Validation |
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Appendix A Machinable Features |
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175 | (1) |
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A.2 Machinable Features for Milling Operations |
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175 | (4) |
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A.3 Machinable Features for Turning Operations |
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179 | (4) |
Appendix B Machining Operations |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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