This tutorial guides you through the process of using CAM Assist's ‘3-Axis’ machining mode to compute a toolpath strategy for a part.
The tutorial uses CloudNC’s ‘Demo Part 1’. However, the same process can be used for any part that can be opened in Siemens NX.
CAM Assist works with the Siemens NX manufacturing environment and manufacturing templates.
Preparation
Before following this tutorial, you must have successfully completed the following steps:
Install CAM Assist - follow the instructions in Installing CAM Assist.
Open a part - follow the instructions in Opening a Part (this tutorial uses ‘Demo Part 1’).
Open the ‘CAM Assist’ menu - it contains the CAM Assist ribbon shown in the screenshot to the right.
Click CloudNC CAM Assist - in the CAM Assist ribbon.
Using the ‘3-Axis’ Machining mode
On completing the Preparation, you’ll see the CAM Assist user interface with ‘Demo Part 1.prt’ open, as shown below.
Specify the Machining Mode - select ‘3 Axis’.
CAM Assist is supplied with 4 ‘Demo’ parts that are available from the CAM Assist menu as soon