Makes it a lot easier to understand things.
I started out with manual machining (much more lathe than mill) so I could understand what's involved before jumping into CNC and I know everyone doesn't do it that way but I'm sure glad I did. I keep hearing about Camworks so I may look into that as well. I like the fact that it integrates in Solidworks, which I use 90% of the time. I know SolidCAM is pretty powerful and it's what I have on hand. I plan on getting into some interesting parts so I'm just looking right now for the best way to get me there. The more I understand what the CAM is doing the better off I am. It's not hard to understand G code and I'm a tweaker anyway. I completely understand what you are saying and actually have been working on examples every night. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. A cnc machine and software just make the job easier. Im not trying to be mean spirited, but learning the skills of a machinist takes time, just like any other trade of profession. Using a Fanuc or Yasnac post should get you 90% there. The macro/subroutines are more Okuma/Cincinnatti then Fanuc. You might start with some of the freeware G code generators that use dxf files, write some thing simple, load it into Emc and see where the graphics take you. Programming software is a tool, it is not a replacement for metalworking knowledge, even though there seems to be a push to put all the knowledge into software, cutting the human factor out. There are lots of beginning tutorials on the net about G code, Start with wriitng a program for a square, add a hole in the middle, drill 4 holes in it off each corner. Knowing when use to use sub routines is helpful also, they keep your program length to a minimum, which makes finding snafu's much easier. Using length offsets is nessecary when using mutiple tools.
Do you really want to clean out a 6圆 inch pocket with a 1/4 end mill? Getting accurate and concise G code takes practice, and some machining back round.Knowing what tool to use when and where is invauleable, the best software rarely makes the right choice and none of them are EVER close with the feeds and speeds. It is terrible at importing SW models, most of the time you have to convert them to IGES. Mastercam is not really any easier, especially with solids. I havent used Solidcam, but I have used Camworks, and it is not as easy as the tutorial videos make it look. If you can drive a car ,you can already program most G code. If you cant manually program a simple part, you really need to learn. Relying soley on a cad/cam system to generate your G code is wrought with disaster.
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