In NC Milling, users learn the techniques involved in the creation of NC Operations using up to 3-axis milling machines. This hands-on course contains extensive practice exercises to provide users with real-world experience in creating NC manufacturing models. This course takes users from the initial steps of setting up the manufacturing environment to the end goal of producing G-code.

AutoCAD Training Topics

• Creation of the manufacturing assembly
• Definition of the operation and workcell components
• Definition of mill volumes, windows and surfaces
• Tool setup
• Logical procedure for creating NC sequences for hole making, facing, volume, local, pocket, profile, trajectory and surface geometry
• Toolpath verification
• Duplication of toolpaths
• Generation of CL data files
• Post processing CL data files to create G-code
• Cutter compensation adjustments
• Create manufacturing process drawings

Pro/ENGINEER: Introduction to Solid Modeling, I & II

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

40 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Chapter 1 Introduction...................................... 1-1
1.1 Manufacturing Terms.................................................... 1-3
1.2 Manufacturing File Naming .......................................... 1-5
1.3 Milling Process Overview............................................. 1-8



Chapter 2 Starting the Manufacturing Process ......................... 2-1
2.1 Manufacturing Model .................................................... 2-3
Reference Model............................................................. 2-3
Workpiece .......................................................... 2-3
2.2 Create the Manufacturing Assembly........................... 2-5
NC Assembly ....................................................... 2-6
Manufacturing File Structure ........................................... 2-8
2.3 Model Tree .................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Manufacture Display Mode......................................... 2-12
2.5 Set up the Manufacturing Operation ......................... 2-15
Required Operation Elements....................................... 2-16
Optional Operation Elements ........................................ 2-20
Exercise 2a Starting the Manufacturing Process ............. 2-27



Chapter 3 Tool Definition.................................. 3-1
3.1 Tool Setup......................................................... 3-3
Tool Table ............................................................ 3-4
Tool Properties and Preview ........................................... 3-5
Tool Parameters and Settings......................................... 3-6
3.2 Tool Creation Methods ............................................... 3-11
Parameter Tools............................................................ 3-11
Solid Model Tools.......................................................... 3-12
Sketched Tools ............................................................. 3-14
Saving and Retrieving Tools ......................................... 3-15
Exercise 3a Tool Setup........................................................ 3-17



Chapter 4 NC Sequence Overview................................. 4-1
4.1 An NC Sequence ........................................................... 4-3
4.2 Types of Sequences ..................................................... 4-5
4.3 Menu Structure................................................... 4-7
4.4 Sequence Coordinate System ................................... 4-10
4.5 Sequence Definition................................................... 4-12



Chapter 5 Manufacturing Geometry................................ 5-1
5.1 How to Access Manufacturing Geometry................... 5-3
5.2 Types of Manufacturing Geometry.............................. 5-4
Mill Window..................................................................... 5-5
Mill Volume ..................................................................... 5-8
Mill Surface ................................................................... 5-11
Drill Group..................................................................... 5-13
Datum Feature.............................................................. 5-16
Exercise 5a Manufacturing Geometry ............................... 5-19



Chapter 6 Facing Sequences................................ 6-1
6.1 Facing Sequence ............................................... 6-3
6.2 How to Access a Facing Sequence............................. 6-5
6.3 Facing Sequence Definition Process.......................... 6-6
Exercise 6a Facing Sequences .......................................... 6-11
Exercise 6b Facing Sequences .......................................... 6-23



Chapter 7 Volume Sequences..................................... 7-1
7.1 A Volume Sequence ..................................................... 7-3
7.2 How to Access a Volume Sequence ........................... 7-5
7.3 Volume Sequence Definition Process ........................ 7-6
Exercise 7a Create Volume Sequence using Mill Volume...7-11
Exercise 7b Create Volume Sequence using Mill Window .. 7-23



Chapter 8 Local Sequences .................................... 8-1
8.1 A Local Sequence.............................................. 8-3
8.2 How to Access a Local Sequence............................... 8-5
8.3 Local Sequence Definition Process............................ 8-6
Exercise 8a Local Sequences............................................... 8-9



Chapter 9 Profile Sequences ................................ 9-1
9.1 A Profile Sequence .......................................... 9-3
9.2 How to Access a Profile Sequence ............................. 9-5
9.3 Profile Sequence Definition Process .......................... 9-6
Exercise 9a Profile Sequences I................................. 9-9
Exercise 9b Profile Sequences II.................................... 9-17



Chapter 10 Surfacing Sequences ................................ 10-1
10.1 Surfacing Sequences......................................... 10-3
10.2 How to Access a Surface Sequence ......................... 10-4
10.3 Surface Sequence Definition Process ...................... 10-5
Straight Cut ................................................... 10-5
From Surface Isolines ..................................... 10-10
Cut Line.......................................................... 10-13
Projected Cut ........................................... 10-17
Exercise 10a Straight Cut Surface Sequences ............... 10-23
Exercise 10b Isoline Surface Sequences ........................ 10-35
Exercise 10c Cut Line Surface Sequences...................... 10-41
Exercise 10d Projected Cuts Surface Sequences .......... 10-49



Chapter 11 Trajectory Sequences .............................. 11-1
11.1 A Trajectory Sequence ..................................... 11-3
11.2 How to Access a Trajectory Sequence ..................... 11-5
11.3 Customize Components ............................................. 11-7
11.4 Sketched Tools.............................................. 11-9
11.5 How to Create a Sketched Tool ........................... 11-10
11.6 Trajectory Sequence Definition Process ................ 11-12
Exercise 11a Trajectory Sequence Using Datum Curve 11-13
Exercise 11b Trajectory Sequence with Sketched Tool. 11-31



Chapter 12 Pocketing Sequences......................... 12-1
12.1 A Pocketing Sequence ................................... 12-3
12.2 How to Access a Pocketing Sequence ..................... 12-5
12.3 Pocketing Sequence Definition Process .................. 12-6
Exercise 12a Pocketing Sequences ................................... 12-9



Chapter 13 Holemaking Sequences ......................... 13-1
13.1 How to Access a Holemaking Sequence .................. 13-3
13.2 Types of Holemaking Sequences .............................. 13-6
13.3 Customized Holemaking Sequences ........................ 13-7
Connect............................................................. 13-7
Follow Sketch......................................................... 13-8
13.4 Holemaking Sequence Definition Process ............... 13-9
Exercise 13a Holemaking Sequences.............................. 13-13



Chapter 14 Duplication Methods ........................ 14-1
14.1 Comparison of Duplication Methods ........................ 14-3
14.2 User Defined Features (UDFs) ........................... 14-4
Creating a UDF..................................................... 14-5
Placing a UDF....................................................... 14-7
14.3 Subroutines.........................................4-8
Creating a Subroutine .......................................... 14-9
14.4 Pattern and Copy Methods ...................................... 14-12
Pattern ........................................................... 14-12
Copy................................................................. 14-13
Creating Patterns and Copies..................................... 14-14
Exercise 14a UDF Duplication.......................................... 14-15
Exercise 14b Copy Duplication ........................................ 14-25
Exercise 14c (Demo) Subroutine Duplication ................. 14-33



Chapter 15 Deliverables ..................................... 15-1
15.1 Steps to Output the CL Data File............................... 15-3
15.2 Default and New Post Processors............................. 15-7
Steps for Viewing Default Post Processors .................. 15-8
Steps for Creating New Post Processors...................... 15-9
15.3 Steps to Post Process the CL Data File.................. 15-15
Exercise 15a Deliverables.............................................. 15-21



Chapter 16 Cutter Compensation.......................... 16-1
16.1 Cutter Compensation Commands............................. 16-3
16.2 Setting the Cutter Position Output Method.............. 16-4
Tool Center ...................................................... 16-5
Tool Edge.................................................. 16-6
16.3 Activating Cutter Compensation ............................... 16-8
CUTCOM...................................................... 16-9
3D_COMP...................................................... 16-10
16.4 Restrictions for Use of Cutter Compensation....... 16-13



Chapter 17 Rough Sequence .............................. 17-1
17.1 A Rough Sequence................................... 17-3
17.2 How to Access a Rough Sequence........................... 17-5
17.3 Rough and Sequence Definition Process................. 17-6
Exercise 17a Rough Sequences.................................... 17-11



Chapter 18 Re-Rough Sequences................... 18-1
18.1 A Re-Rough Sequence ................................ 18-2
18.2 How to Access a Re-Rough Sequence ..................... 18-4
18.3 Re-Rough Sequence Definition Process .................. 18-5
Exercise 18a Re-Rough Sequences ................................... 18-9

Appendix A Accessing Sequence Parameters in Pro/HELP ... A-1
Appendix B VERICUT.......................................... B-1
Appendix C Additional Exercise ............................ C-1