SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress
2h 33mIntermediate2018-01-25
Authors
Gabriel Corbett
Product Designer, Instructor, and Speaker
Course details
Autodesk HSMXpress software brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. In this course, discover how to get started with this 2.5 axis CAM plugin. Gabriel Corbett walks through how to load models; set up a machine and fixtures; configure tools; and drill, tap, bore, pocket, and mill your material. He also shows how to generate toolpaths, simulate a job, use the utilities in HSM, and more.
Learning objectives
Loading models and assemblies
Stock setup
Choosing the WCS and running multiple parts at once
Building custom tools
Running a drilling operation
2D milling operations
Modifying your post processor
Simulating the milling operations
Learning objectives
Loading models and assemblies
Stock setup
Choosing the WCS and running multiple parts at once
Building custom tools
Running a drilling operation
2D milling operations
Modifying your post processor
Simulating the milling operations
Skills covered
HSM FreeSOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignAutodeskProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - Using the exercise files
- 03 - Downloading the software
1. HSMXpress Job Setup
- 04 - Touring the interface
- 05 - Loading models and assemblies
- 06 - Stock setup
- 07 - Fixture setup
- 08 - Work coordinate system
- 09 - Machine setup
- 10 - Work coordinates and multiple WCS
- 11 - Post processing
2. Tools Tool Library
- 12 - Selecting tools
- 13 - Creating custom tools
- 14 - Tool libraries
3. Drilling Operations
- 15 - Drilling
- 16 - Tapping
- 17 - Boring
4. 2D Milling Operations
- 18 - Face
- 19 - 2D Adaptive Clearing
- 20 - Adaptive Clearing open pockets
- 21 - 2D pockets
- 22 - 2D Contour
- 23 - Slot
- 24 - Thread milling
- 25 - Circular milling
- 26 - Bore milling
- 27 - Trace
5. Simulation and Post Processing
- 28 - Simulating the operations
- 29 - Cut and paste operations
- 30 - Time study
- 31 - Generate toolpath
- 32 - Post processor options
- 33 - Modifying your post processor
- 34 - Utilities setup sheets
Conclusion
- 35 - Next steps