Best CAM Automation Tips & Tricks to Save you Time
Ironically, it takes a lot of imagination to automate any process, but any automated process has no intrinsic originality; it is simply a mindless repeating of pre-selected stages. While the process itself should be unimaginative (no one wants their machining to deviate from the plan), programmers themselves frequently have to use their ideas to come up with solutions to automate tasks and save time. These CAM automation tips and methods are applicable to Mastercam users right now.
Families of Operations Import
Consider producing a batch of parts that all have different sizes but the exact same proportions. This frequently happens in many auto, mold, and job shops. Mastercam allows you the option to import a family of operations and then personalize each one for that particular section rather than having to program each iteration entirely from scratch. Programming the first portion is as simple as saving the library of operations, importing it into the second component, and then modifying the parameters to fit. Even though the two different portions were made years apart, this approach still works. Users only need to pick Operations Manager >> Import >> Browse >> and then the file you want to select from to import operations from the old Mastercam file.
Geometries in Organization
Users can also store common part and toolpath geometries on hand for easy selection, similar to importing families of operations. For all parts created from the same material, many businesses use the same roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing tools. Time will be saved and trustworthy repeatability will be ensured by keeping the tried-and-true cutting parameters from job to job. Drag and dropping a geometry group from one 3D high speed toolpath to another is simple with Mastercam.
Unified Multiaxis Toolpath
The Unified Multiaxis Toolpath is a brand-new feature of Mastercam 2022. In the past, programmers had to iteratively discover each multiaxis toolpath and apply it to the model. Users may now access Project Curve, Morph, Parallel, and Along Curve from one convenient location. This modification helps programmers save time and important mouse mileage.
Execution of Toolpath Automation
An accessory called Renishaw Productivity+ was created to integrate measuring and probing into the Mastercam interface. With setup, tool identification, tool motion tracking, and adaptive machining, Productivity+ assists the CAM process before, during, and after machining (with post-process reports). With it, users can employ branching/looping logic and iterative probing to adjust to shifting in-process conditions. Users will be prompted to respond appropriately straight away by the Productivity+ indicators that are supplied.
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