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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.
Overview
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- Downloading the software
- Touring the interface
- Loading models and assemblies
- Stock setup
- Fixture setup
- Work coordinate system
- Machine setup
- Work coordinates and multiple WCS
- Post processing
- Selecting tools
- Creating custom tools
- Tool libraries
- Drilling
- Tapping
- Boring
- Face
- 2D Adaptive Clearing
- Adaptive Clearing open pockets
- 2D pockets
- 2D Contour
- Slot
- Thread milling
- Circular milling
- Bore milling
- Trace
- Simulating the operations
- Cut and paste operations
- Time study
- Generate toolpath
- Post processor options
- Modifying your post processor
- Utilities/setup sheets
- Next steps