CAM Lathe lecture

00:01

Cam Lathe.

00:03

After completing this lecture, you'll be able to

00:06

understand camp turning and fusion.

00:08

Describe the need for a tool library,

00:10

describe tool path creation and validation and

00:13

identify key steps in the camp process.

00:15

First. What is CAM?

00:17

Cam stands for computer aided manufacturing.

00:21

Cam is simply a tool used to help

00:22

program CNC machines to perform complex operations.

00:26

C can be used to program CNC mills and lathes, water jet machines,

00:30

laser and plasma cutters, 3D printers and more

00:34

C

00:34

tools are available in the manufacturing workspace in fusion.

00:39

So what is the C A workflow

00:41

in the manufacture workspace infusion?

00:43

There are a few key elements to the workflow for C A turning.

00:46

These are the basic steps required.

00:48

First, a tool library,

00:50

a digital library used to replicate physical tools,

00:54

a setup which contains critical properties such as which machine is

00:57

being used where the coordinate system and chuck are located.

00:60

And how big the stock is

01:02

the tool pass will be the path the tool

01:04

will take to remove material from stock for turning,

01:07

the stock will rotate while the tool moves in various axes

01:11

simulate will help validate tool pass for efficient and complete stock removal,

01:15

an NC program compiles machine post processor general settings,

01:19

tool path to include as well as things like program number and comment.

01:24

A setup sheet is a document that's created to convey information about a program.

01:28

This is things such as A W CS location,

01:31

the required tools and the estimated machine time.

01:34

And finally,

01:34

the G code is the machine readable code that's generated by converting

01:38

tool pass to a set of instructions for a specific machine.

01:43

The tool library,

01:45

a tool library is a digital representation of

01:47

physical tools that will be used to machine part

01:50

data about the tool is stored and selected during tool pa creation

01:54

data contained in the tool library includes things like holder, orientation,

01:58

insert, type and size feed rate and number

02:01

tool data must match a physical tool being

02:03

used to avoid potential collisions and incorrect parts.

02:07

CNC machines will reference tool numbers and retrieve a tool during operation.

02:13

A setup

02:14

AC setup contains critical information about the

02:16

stock coordinate system and machine used.

02:20

A camp setup identifies the chuck location for AC NC lathe.

02:24

A setup will define the safe Z location for retraction, moves

02:28

the coordinate system location

02:30

and the orientation is stored in a setup and common parameters such

02:33

as program number and W CS reference are also in the setup

02:37

toth

02:38

creation

02:39

tool passer routines used to define tool motion based on geometry.

02:43

Turning tool paths generally require the

02:45

selection of geometry directly or to provide

02:48

an area in which to focus based on a set of planes.

02:52

Turning tool pas contain various options for things like extension,

02:55

offset and suppression of specific features.

02:58

Tool pass settings will dictate the area to machine how to machine it

03:02

and how to enter and exit the cut

03:05

tool path validation

03:07

tool by validation is critical before any program is used on AC NC. Machine

03:12

tool baths can be validated by using in process

03:14

stock which displays as generated preview on the model.

03:17

After the tool bath has been run

03:20

simulation and machine simulation are used to learn more about the tool path

03:24

simulations show if too much material has been removed.

03:27

If a collision has happened or if material has been left behind.

03:30

Simulations are animations that allow you to

03:32

watch a sped up version of the machining

03:36

tool path documentation

03:38

tool pad documentation is the last step before setting up and testing. A set of tools

03:42

on a machine

03:44

NC programs are containers of information about which machine to use,

03:47

which settings for that machine and which tool pass are going to be posted.

03:51

Posting a tool path is a method of converting the created tool paths in C A

03:55

to code. A machine can understand

03:57

setup sheets are also created from an NC program and provide a machine operator

04:01

critical setup information to ensure that proper

04:03

stock tools and coordinate system are used.

04:07

In conclusion,

04:08

cam is used to create a digital tool library and tool pass to control tool,

04:11

motion to manufacture parts

04:14

to about definitions in cam are converted to

04:16

machine readable code for a specified machine.

04:19

Documentation is created to provide machine operators.

04:22

The instructions needed to set up a new set of tool paths

04:26

and validation is used to verify tool pass before any physical parts are made.

Video transcript

00:01

Cam Lathe.

00:03

After completing this lecture, you'll be able to

00:06

understand camp turning and fusion.

00:08

Describe the need for a tool library,

00:10

describe tool path creation and validation and

00:13

identify key steps in the camp process.

00:15

First. What is CAM?

00:17

Cam stands for computer aided manufacturing.

00:21

Cam is simply a tool used to help

00:22

program CNC machines to perform complex operations.

00:26

C can be used to program CNC mills and lathes, water jet machines,

00:30

laser and plasma cutters, 3D printers and more

00:34

C

00:34

tools are available in the manufacturing workspace in fusion.

00:39

So what is the C A workflow

00:41

in the manufacture workspace infusion?

00:43

There are a few key elements to the workflow for C A turning.

00:46

These are the basic steps required.

00:48

First, a tool library,

00:50

a digital library used to replicate physical tools,

00:54

a setup which contains critical properties such as which machine is

00:57

being used where the coordinate system and chuck are located.

00:60

And how big the stock is

01:02

the tool pass will be the path the tool

01:04

will take to remove material from stock for turning,

01:07

the stock will rotate while the tool moves in various axes

01:11

simulate will help validate tool pass for efficient and complete stock removal,

01:15

an NC program compiles machine post processor general settings,

01:19

tool path to include as well as things like program number and comment.

01:24

A setup sheet is a document that's created to convey information about a program.

01:28

This is things such as A W CS location,

01:31

the required tools and the estimated machine time.

01:34

And finally,

01:34

the G code is the machine readable code that's generated by converting

01:38

tool pass to a set of instructions for a specific machine.

01:43

The tool library,

01:45

a tool library is a digital representation of

01:47

physical tools that will be used to machine part

01:50

data about the tool is stored and selected during tool pa creation

01:54

data contained in the tool library includes things like holder, orientation,

01:58

insert, type and size feed rate and number

02:01

tool data must match a physical tool being

02:03

used to avoid potential collisions and incorrect parts.

02:07

CNC machines will reference tool numbers and retrieve a tool during operation.

02:13

A setup

02:14

AC setup contains critical information about the

02:16

stock coordinate system and machine used.

02:20

A camp setup identifies the chuck location for AC NC lathe.

02:24

A setup will define the safe Z location for retraction, moves

02:28

the coordinate system location

02:30

and the orientation is stored in a setup and common parameters such

02:33

as program number and W CS reference are also in the setup

02:37

toth

02:38

creation

02:39

tool passer routines used to define tool motion based on geometry.

02:43

Turning tool paths generally require the

02:45

selection of geometry directly or to provide

02:48

an area in which to focus based on a set of planes.

02:52

Turning tool pas contain various options for things like extension,

02:55

offset and suppression of specific features.

02:58

Tool pass settings will dictate the area to machine how to machine it

03:02

and how to enter and exit the cut

03:05

tool path validation

03:07

tool by validation is critical before any program is used on AC NC. Machine

03:12

tool baths can be validated by using in process

03:14

stock which displays as generated preview on the model.

03:17

After the tool bath has been run

03:20

simulation and machine simulation are used to learn more about the tool path

03:24

simulations show if too much material has been removed.

03:27

If a collision has happened or if material has been left behind.

03:30

Simulations are animations that allow you to

03:32

watch a sped up version of the machining

03:36

tool path documentation

03:38

tool pad documentation is the last step before setting up and testing. A set of tools

03:42

on a machine

03:44

NC programs are containers of information about which machine to use,

03:47

which settings for that machine and which tool pass are going to be posted.

03:51

Posting a tool path is a method of converting the created tool paths in C A

03:55

to code. A machine can understand

03:57

setup sheets are also created from an NC program and provide a machine operator

04:01

critical setup information to ensure that proper

04:03

stock tools and coordinate system are used.

04:07

In conclusion,

04:08

cam is used to create a digital tool library and tool pass to control tool,

04:11

motion to manufacture parts

04:14

to about definitions in cam are converted to

04:16

machine readable code for a specified machine.

04:19

Documentation is created to provide machine operators.

04:22

The instructions needed to set up a new set of tool paths

04:26

and validation is used to verify tool pass before any physical parts are made.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand CAM turning in Fusion.
  • Describe the need for a tool library.
  • Describe toolpath creation and validation.
  • Identify key steps in the CAM process.
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