Toolpath Types
The ‘Toolpath types’ section of the Advanced tab specifies which operations CAM Assist will use when computing a toolpath strategy.
How to use
To include a toolpath type in CAM Assist’s computation, just check it’s box.
Features
The following table lists the features of the ‘Toolpath types' section.
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Face milling | An operation that removes material from the face, or flat surface, of a part. Face milling is commonly used to achieve smooth finishes, create flat surfaces, or to prepare the part for subsequent operations.
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Bulk roughing | A machining strategy that involves removing a significant amount of material quickly and efficiently from a part during the initial stages of the machining process. The goal of bulk roughing is to remove excess stock material and bring the part closer to its final shape before more detailed operations are performed.
If unchecked, the ‘Detailed roughing’ toolpath type cannot be used. |
Detailed roughing | A machining strategy that involves removing material in a more controlled and detailed manner after the ‘Bulk roughing’ stage. The goal of detailed roughing is to achieve a more precise shape, leaving behind a smaller amount of material for the subsequent finishing operation.
‘Detailed Roughing’ is only available if ‘Bulk Roughing' has been checked. |
Finishing | An operation where the final cuts are made to the material to achieve the desired surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality of the machined part.
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Hole making | The process of creating holes of specific sizes, depths, and tolerances in a part using various machining operations, such as drilling, boring, and tapping.
If unchecked, the ‘Spot drilling’ toolpath type cannot be used. |
Spot drilling | The process of creating a small, shallow hole or depression at a precise point on a part. The initial indentation help to accurately position and guide the drill when drilling deeper holes.
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Tapping of a hole based on the modelled core hole size and corresponding tap tool sizes.
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Deburring | An operation used for removing burrs, sharp edges, and irregularities from a machined part. Deburring is essential for improving a part’s safety, functionality, and aesthetics.
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