Slide 1: Mold Making Using Autodesk PowerMill
Mold Making Using Autodesk PowerMill Aaron Williford Technical Consulting Manager © 2016 Autodesk Join the conversation #AU2016
Slide 2: Class summary
Class summary See how PowerMill’s Advanced toolpath control can enable you to achieve better finished results in mold making. © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 3: Key learning objectives
Key learning objectives During this class you will learn about: Collision-free, reliable, cutter path generation Stock management throughout the machining process Flexible Lead and Link control for not-cutting segments of toolpath PowerMill’s powerful toolpath editing capabilities © 2016 Aut
Slide 4: About Me
About Me AUTODESK UNIVERSITY 2016 Q\ AUTODESK.
Slide 5: About Me: Technical Consulting Manager background
Technical Consulting Manager – Post Sales North America Products that were previously Delcam Delcam for 4 years Previously was an Instructor of Manufacturing Technology at Colorado Mesa University In the shop for 10 years Machinist, programmer, setup, etc. 3, 4 and 5-axis mills, Lathes
Slide 6: PowerMill user interface and general overview
PowerMill user interface and general overview General programming overview with PowerMill Setting up for Machining Viewing options Toolpath Strategy selector Roughing Rest Roughing Finishing © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 7: Safety of Toolpaths
Safety of Toolpaths PowerMill is always checking for gouges Safety status of toolpaths Collision checking toolpaths Verifying programs with Machine Model simulation © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 8: Collision-free, Reliable toolpath
Collision-free, Reliable toolpath © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 9: Stock Model Management
Stock Model Management Creating stock models Using Stock Models for accurate rest roughing Viewing options for Stock Models © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 10: Stock model Example
Stock model Example © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 11: Having Leads and Links separate from toolpath
Having Leads and Links separate from toolpath Allows the programmer to change leads and links without the need to re-calculate the toolpath Allows for more individualized control of leads and links © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 12: Leads and Links Example
Leads and Links Example © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 13: Toolpath Editing
Toolpath Editing Second to none – in my opinion Select and delete unwanted segments Limit toolpaths post calculation, without having to re-calculate the toolpath Use planes, Boundaries, and Polygons Limit Toolpaths pre-calculation Boundaries Z limits © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 14: Toolpath editing example
Toolpath editing example © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 15: Tool Axis Editing
Tool Axis Editing Easily switch from 3 to 5 axis Positional 5-axis (3+2) with Dynamic Machine Control Modify tool axis for individual areas of toolpath Using tool axis to avoid collisions © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 16: Dynamic machine control and Advanced tool axis editing
Dynamic machine control and Advanced tool axis editing © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 17: What controls surface finish?
What controls surface finish? Step-over Ball end tool diameter Triangulation of surfaces for the toolpath Number of toolpath points Distribution of toolpath points © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 18: Toolpath points example
Toolpath points example © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 19: How did I do?
How did I do? Your class feedback is critical. Fill out a class survey now. Use the AU mobile app or fill out a class survey online. Give feedback after each session. AU speakers will get feedback in real-time. Your feedback results in better classes and a better AU experience. © 2016 Auto
Slide 20: More Questions? Visit the AU Answer Bar
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