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Essential skills videos

Watch these videos to learn about some of the essential skills in PowerMill.

User interface and part setup

Explore the PowerMill graphical user interface. Learn how to import and view a 3D CAD model of a typical mold tool. Continue by defining the stock material to be machined as well as part datums to use on the CNC machine tool.

Introduction to tools and toolpaths

Define a cutting tool and holder or select one from a searchable database. Create a roughing toolpath and learn how to define the parameters that control the machining process. See how toolpaths can be edited without unnecessary toolpath recalculations.

Stock models and rest machining

Learn how stock models help visualize the condition of a workpiece during the machining process. See how stock models and boundaries can be used to automatically produce efficient rest machining operations.

Semi-finishing and NC programs

Continue by creating a semi-finishing toolpath and learn how to edit non cutting leads and links to improve the efficiency and reduce cycle time. Use NC programs to export NC code suitable for use on a 3-axis machine tool.

Finishing, model analysis and background processing

Use model analysis tools to interrogate parts and identify challenging features prior to CAM programming. Take a deeper look at finishing toolpaths and learn how boundaries and collision surfaces can help control the extents of machining.

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