Automatic 3+2 strategies are only available for evaluation through participation in CloudNC’s ‘Early Access Beta Program' (see below).
This page provides a video and step-by-step instructions to guide you through using the 3+2 Axis machining mode, with the ‘Automatic (beta program only)' option, to compute a toolpath strategy for your part.
Step-by-step instructions
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1. <b>Select a part</b> - this guide uses the ‘Demo 4’ part, which is available from the <a href="https://cloudnc.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CAF3UD/pages/6455333/CAM+Assist+Panel" target="_blank">CAM Assist panel</a>. However, you can use 3+2 machining modes on any suitable part. |
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2. <b>Open CAM Assist</b> - click the big logo at the top of the CAM Assist panel, at the right-hand end of the ‘Manufacture’ ribbon. |
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Within the <a href="https://cloudnc.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CAF3UD/pages/557275/General+Tab" target="_blank">General tab</a>: |
Tool library - select a toolset from the drop-down.
Stock Material - select a material from the drop-down.
CAM Assist will select tools, machining strategies, and cutting presets based on the selected material (see the Tool Use tab for a report on the selected toolset).
Choose machine - select a machine from the drop-down.
Edit machine properties[optional]- enables you to change the machine’s properties (see Machine Properties).
Machining mode - select ‘3+2 Axis’Axis [beta]’.
The ‘Machining direction' options are displayed.
The ‘3+2 try out' dialogue is also displayed:
To provide CloudNC with valuable feedback on your experience, please see Providing 3+2 Feedback, below.
Click OK
Select Automatic (beta program only) - this displays the ‘join the beta program’ dialogue
Click OK
Providing 3+2 Feedback
You may have noticed that when you select a ‘3+2’ mode, the ‘Give us feedback on 3+2 strategies’ button appears.
To provide valued feedback:
Click ‘Give us feedback on 3+2 strategies’:
The Product Support Feedback form is displayed.
For help on filling out the form, see How to Provide Feedback.
Please do share your 3+2 experiences and any thoughts or suggestions you may have.