Setup reference

Common setup parameters for the type of machining operation, model orientation and origin, fixture selection, stock specifications, and post processing are configured on the Setup operation dialog.

Manufacture > Setup > New Setup

A setup defines what you want to machine and how. It is the first thing you create in the Manufacture workspace and is used to contain manufacturing operations.

In general, for subtractive manufacturing, when you create a setup, you specify the:

Machine and operation type you want to use
Model that represents the part to be machined
Work coordinate system's orientation and origin location
Stock to define the size and dimensions of the workpiece
Post-processor selection

Important: For Additive, you do not specify the work coordinate system, stock, or any post-processing settings, but instead specify how parts are arranged on the build platform.

Setup tab settings

Machine

Select opens the Machine Library, where you can select a machine. Selecting a machine automatically selects the Operation Type.



Milling Machine selected. Operation Type is Milling	Turning Machine selected. Operation Type is Turning or Mill/Turn

Operation Type

The Operation type, determines which toolpaths will be available. If you do not select a Machine from the Machine Library, you can select the Operation type manually.



Milling 2-5 axis mills	Turning or Mill/Turn 2-5 axis lathes	Cutting Plasma, Waterjet or Laser	Additive 3D Printing

Operation Type - Turning or Mill/Turn

Turning or Mill/Turn Is for standard 2 axis lathes, lathes with live tooling and mill/turn configurations. This includes settings for multi-spindle lathes.

Spindle

For machines with multiple spindles. Specifies which spindle is being programmed in this Setup.

Primary spindle
Secondary spindle

Work Coordinate Setting (WCS)

WCS allows you to set the working XY plane and the Z spindle axis orientation. The machining process determines the orientation of the part, the axes direction and part zero position. Select the process below for additional information.



Milling 2-5 axis mills	Turning or Mill/Turn 2-5 axis lathes	Cutting Plasma, Waterjet or Laser	Additive 3D Printing

Video lesson covering the basics of creating a setup for a milling operation