SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress

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Free Online Course: SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress is taught by Gabriel Corbett.

Overview
  • Discover Autodesk HSMXpress, the 2.5 axis CAM plugin that brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to set up a machine and fixtures, configure tools, and generate toolpaths.

    Autodesk HSMXpress software brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. In this course, discover how to get started with this 2.5 axis CAM plugin. Gabriel Corbett walks through how to load models; set up a machine and fixtures; configure tools; and drill, tap, bore, pocket, and mill your material. He also shows how to generate toolpaths, simulate a job, use the utilities in HSM, and more.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Using the exercise files
    • Downloading the software
    1. HSMXpress Job Setup
    • Touring the interface
    • Loading models and assemblies
    • Stock setup
    • Fixture setup
    • Work coordinate system
    • Machine setup
    • Work coordinates and multiple WCS
    • Post processing
    2. Tools/Tool Library
    • Selecting tools
    • Creating custom tools
    • Tool libraries
    3. Drilling Operations
    • Drilling
    • Tapping
    • Boring
    4. 2D Milling Operations
    • Face
    • 2D Adaptive Clearing
    • Adaptive Clearing open pockets
    • 2D pockets
    • 2D Contour
    • Slot
    • Thread milling
    • Circular milling
    • Bore milling
    • Trace
    5. Simulation and Post Processing
    • Simulating the operations
    • Cut and paste operations
    • Time study
    • Generate toolpath
    • Post processor options
    • Modifying your post processor
    • Utilities/setup sheets
    Conclusion
    • Next steps