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Getting Started with Alibre CAM
Alibre CAM
®
The integrated Machining solution for Alibre Design
™
MecSoft Corporation
Getting Started with Alibre CAM
Alibre CAM Getting Started Guide
Welcome to Alibre CAM .................................................................................................. 9
About This Guide ........................................................................................................ 9
Where to go for more help ........................................................................................... 9
Tutorial 1: Machining a Gasket ...................................................................................... 10
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 11
Strategy to Machine the Gasket ............................................................................... 11
Main Programming Steps ........................................................................................ 11
Loading the Part Model.............................................................................................. 11
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................. 13
Preparing the Part for Machining ................................................................................. 14
Setup Machine ...................................................................................................... 14
Set Post Options.................................................................................................... 16
Create/Load Stock ................................................................................................. 17
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................. 19
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ..................................................................... 20
Defining Cutting Tools ............................................................................................... 22
Create Tools ............................................................................................................ 22
Setting Feeds and Speeds ....................................................................................... 23
Create Machining Operations ..................................................................................... 24
2 �½ Axis Profiling ..................................................................................................... 25
Select Machining Features/Regions .......................................................................... 25
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................. 27
Set Feeds and Speeds ............................................................................................ 28
Clearance Control .................................................................................................. 29
Specifying Cut Parameters ...................................................................................... 30
Entry/Exit ............................................................................................................. 32
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................. 34
Creating the Outer Profile Toolpath ............................................................................. 36
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................. 38
Reports................................................................................................................... 40
Shop Docs ............................................................................................................ 41
Post Processing ..................................................................................................... 42
Tutorial 2: Machining a Slotted Gear .............................................................................. 44
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 45
Strategy to Machine the Slotted Gear ....................................................................... 45
Main Programming Steps ........................................................................................ 45
Loading the Part Model ........................................................................................... 46
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................. 46
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................. 47
Setup Tab ............................................................................................................ 47
Create Stock Geometry .......................................................................................... 49
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................. 52
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ..................................................................... 53
Create Tools ............................................................................................................ 56
Setting Feeds and Speeds ....................................................................................... 57
Create Machining Operations ..................................................................................... 58
2 �½ Axis Profiling ..................................................................................................... 58
Select Machining Features/Regions .......................................................................... 58
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................. 61
Set Feeds and Speeds ............................................................................................ 62
Clearance Control .................................................................................................. 63
Specifying Cut Parameters ...................................................................................... 64
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Entry/Exit ............................................................................................................. 66
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................. 68
Creating an Engraving Operation ................................................................................ 69
Select Machining Regions........................................................................................ 70
Select Tool ........................................................................................................... 71
Specify Engraving Cut Parameters ........................................................................... 72
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................. 74
Post Processing ........................................................................................................ 74
Tutorial 3: Machining a Shaft Base ................................................................................ 76
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 77
Strategy to Machine the Shaft Base.......................................................................... 77
Main Programming Steps ........................................................................................ 77
Loading the Part Model.............................................................................................. 78
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................. 78
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................. 79
Setup Tab ............................................................................................................ 79
Create/Load Stock ................................................................................................. 81
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................. 84
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ..................................................................... 85
Create Tools ............................................................................................................ 87
Setting Feeds and Speeds ....................................................................................... 88
Create Machining Operations ..................................................................................... 89
2 �½ Axis Facing ....................................................................................................... 89
Select Machining Features/Regions .......................................................................... 89
Specify Cut Parameters .......................................................................................... 91
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................. 93
2 �½ Axis Pocketing ................................................................................................... 94
Creating the Pocketing Operation #1 ........................................................................ 94
Specify Cut Parameters .......................................................................................... 96
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................100
Creating the Pocketing Operation #2 .......................................................................101
Copying a MOp.....................................................................................................101
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................106
Hole Pocketing Operation .........................................................................................107
Creating the Hole Pocketing Operation #1 ................................................................107
Specify Cut Parameters .........................................................................................108
Creating the Hole Pocketing Operation #2 ................................................................111
Creating the Outer Profile Toolpath ............................................................................116
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................118
Post Processing ....................................................................................................121
Tutorial 4: Simple V-Carving ....................................................................................... 123
Introduction ...........................................................................................................124
Strategy to Machine the part ..................................................................................124
Main Programming Steps .......................................................................................124
Loading the Part Model ..........................................................................................125
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................125
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................126
Setup Tab ...........................................................................................................127
Create Stock Geometry .........................................................................................129
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................132
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ....................................................................133
Create Tools ...........................................................................................................135
Setting Feeds and Speeds ......................................................................................136
Create Machining Operations ....................................................................................137
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V-Carving ..............................................................................................................138
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................139
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................141
Set Feeds and Speeds ...........................................................................................142
Clearance Control .................................................................................................143
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................144
Sorting ...............................................................................................................145
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................146
Post Processing .......................................................................................................147
Tutorial 5: Embossing ................................................................................................. 149
Introduction ...........................................................................................................150
Strategy to Machine the part ..................................................................................150
Main Programming Steps .......................................................................................150
Loading the Part Model ..........................................................................................151
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................151
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................152
Setup Tab ...........................................................................................................153
Create Stock Geometry .........................................................................................155
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................158
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ....................................................................159
Create Tools ...........................................................................................................161
Setting Feeds and Speeds ......................................................................................163
Create Machining Operations ....................................................................................166
V-Carving Roughing .................................................................................................166
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................167
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................169
Set Feeds and Speeds ...........................................................................................170
Clearance Control .................................................................................................171
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................172
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................174
V-Carving ..............................................................................................................175
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................176
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................176
Set Feeds and Speeds ...........................................................................................176
Clearance Control .................................................................................................178
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................179
Sorting ...............................................................................................................180
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................181
Post Processing .......................................................................................................182
Tutorial 6: Chamfering................................................................................................ 184
Introduction ...........................................................................................................185
Strategy to Machine the part ..................................................................................185
Main Programming Steps .......................................................................................185
Loading the Part Model ..........................................................................................185
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................186
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................187
Setup Tab ...........................................................................................................187
Create Tools ...........................................................................................................189
Setting Feeds and Speeds ......................................................................................190
Create Machining Operations ....................................................................................191
Chamfering ............................................................................................................191
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................192
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................193
Set Feeds and Speeds ...........................................................................................194
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Clearance Control .................................................................................................195
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................196
Reorder a Machining Operation ...............................................................................197
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................198
Post Processing .......................................................................................................199
Tutorial 7: Machining a 3D Mold ................................................................................... 200
Introduction ...........................................................................................................201
Strategy to Machine the mold .................................................................................201
Main Programming Steps .......................................................................................201
Loading the Part Model.............................................................................................201
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................202
Preparing the Part for Machining ................................................................................203
Setup Tab ...........................................................................................................203
Create Stock Geometry .........................................................................................205
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................208
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ....................................................................209
Create Tools ...........................................................................................................211
Setting Feeds and Speeds ......................................................................................212
Create Machining Operations ....................................................................................214
3 axis Horizontal Roughing .......................................................................................214
Specify Cut Parameters .........................................................................................218
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................220
3 axis Parallel Finishing ............................................................................................221
Specify Cut Parameters .........................................................................................222
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................224
3 axis Horizontal Finishing ........................................................................................226
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................227
Specify Cut Parameters .........................................................................................229
Post Processing .......................................................................................................232
Tutorial 8: Profiling with Bridges (Tabs) ........................................................................ 233
Introduction ...........................................................................................................234
Strategy to Machine the part ..................................................................................234
Main Programming Steps .......................................................................................234
Loading the Part Model ..........................................................................................234
Loading the Alibre CAM Browser ................................................................................235
Preparing the part for Machining................................................................................236
Setup Tab ...........................................................................................................236
Create Stock Geometry .........................................................................................239
Align Part and Stock .............................................................................................242
Set Machine Coordinate System (MCS) ....................................................................243
Create Tools ...........................................................................................................245
Setting Feeds and Speeds ......................................................................................245
Create Machining Operations ....................................................................................247
2 �½ Axis Profiling ....................................................................................................247
Select Machining Features/Regions .........................................................................248
Selecting the Tool .................................................................................................250
Set Feeds and Speeds ...........................................................................................251
Clearance Control .................................................................................................252
Specifying Cut Parameters .....................................................................................253
Entry/Exit ............................................................................................................255
Advanced Cut Parameters ......................................................................................256
Sorting ...............................................................................................................257
Simulate Toolpath ................................................................................................259
Post Processing .......................................................................................................260
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