This tutorial contains the four steps needed for ‘Getting Started with CAM Assist’:
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Click on a step to jump to its page: it’s recommended you work through the tutorial following the step order. |
Once you’ve completed the tutorial, you’ll have a basic understanding of how to use CAM Assist and how it works with Siemens NX.
You can then build on your knowledge with the CAM Assist User Interface' section, and other parts of this user guide.
Getting the most out of CAM Assist
To maximize your efficiency and effectiveness with CAM Assist, consider the following tips:
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Explore Demo Parts - use the demo parts available to familiarize yourself with various features and workflows (see Step 2 - Opening a Part).
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Regular Updates - keep your CAM Assist software updated to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.
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Introduction
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Before you can use the Cutting Parameters Add-on, you must first use CAM Assist to compute a toolpath strategy (see Getting Started with CAM Assist). |
CloudNC Cutting Parameters is the engine behind CAM Assist’s computation of toolpath strategies. The Cutting Parameters add-on exposes that engine in the form of a graphical user interface (UI) that can be used to examine or fine-tune a set of inputs (including the cutting parameters) for a selected operation toolpath.
The Cutting Parameters add-on enables you to amend the inputs and dynamically produces recommendations for the selected operation. The inputs originally come from the Fusion Browser that was populated by CAM Assist computation’s of a selected toolpath strategy for the associated part.
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The Cutting Parameters add-on provides you with an area for experimentation without affecting the operation in Fusion. |
Overview
The diagram below shows an overview of a typical workflow:
Open the Part - open the part in Fusion.
Compute a Toolpath Strategy - use CAM Assist to compute a toolpath strategy (see Getting Started with CAM Assist).
Select an Operation Toolpath - from the Fusion Browser that was populated by CAM Assist’s computed toolpath strategy
Open the Cutting Parameters Add-on - via a right-click on the selected operation toolpath (see Opening the Cutting Parameters Add-on).
Amend the Inputs - use the features of the Cutting Parameter Add-on’s UI to amend the inputs associated with the selected operation toolpath (which includes its cutting parameters).
As you amend the inputs, the Cutting Parameters add-on makes dynamic recommendations.
Save Operation - when you are happy with the recommendations, you can save them, which updates the selected operation toolpath in Fusion.
Scope
The Cutting Parameters add-on makes recommendations for the following operations and tool types:
Roughing
Flat end mill
Radius end mill
Ball end mill
Finishing
Flat end mill
Radius end mill
Ball end mill
Holemaking
Drill
Spot drill
Threadforming
Tap
Chamfer/Deburring
Chamfer Cutters
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For more introductory information on the features used by the Cutting Parameters add-on, see Inputs and Recommendations. |