EDGECAM Courses

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At the conclusion of this course candidates should have a thorough understanding of the GUI (General user interface), gain insight into the concept of "Project Workflow" within the EDGECAM environment. Users will have an in-depth knowledge of the creation of simple & complex 2D & 2.5D wireframe design techniques for both milling & turning environments.

Course duration: 1 Day

Pre-Requisite:

• Candidates will require experience Windows based applications 

Introduction

• Introduction and navigation of the Edgecam Launcher and apps.

• File locations: Where is everything stored

• Edgecam preferences - EDGECAM settings to improve productivity and make EDGECAM settings "user-specific". Ribbon customization and defaults

Essential Wireframe design:  (Approximate time - 4.5 hrs) 

• Mouse functionality

• Creating simple/ complex 2D designs using Points, Lines, Arcs, Polylines, Polygon, Line dialogs, Arc dialogs, Offset, Text & Arc text commands.

• Modifying/ Editing using Translate, Rotate, Mirror, Scale, Project & Transpose, edit multiples, Explode, Trim, Blend and chamfer commands

• Positioning Entities - Edgecam defines the position of an entity in 3D space using several methods.

• Understanding Cartesian/ Polar/ Angular coordinates

• Understanding Absolute / Incremental coordinates

• Layers- Understanding and working with layers

• Free / Entity Picking

• Dimensioning- learn various methods of dimensioning.

• Working at multiple Z levels- In depth learning about working concept and advantages of multi-Z level for both mill and turn environment.

• Boundary creation from solid and surface models/ entities to support machining

• Extracting Wireframe from a Solid

• Stock & Fixture Creation

• Box, Cylinder, Profile, Tube, Turned Profile, Pick

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At the conclusion of the course candidates should have a good understanding of the milling cycles presented but more importantly gain confidence in applying toolpath to wireframe and Solid CAD files.

Introduction to Tool store

• Tool Store and parametric Tool creation

Part preparation and setup

• Part Positioning 

• Part setup, Stock, Fixture Selection

• Translate, Rotate 

• Align Body for Milling

Machining Preparation

• Creating a Machining Sequence 

• Solid Model Feature recognition (Automatic, Manual)

Toolpath creation (Wireframe and Solids) - Gather an in depth understanding of various methods of applying 2.5D  toolpath as well as understanding the effect of parameters set in each machining cycle. Best practice

Cycles covered:

• Operations vs Cycles

• Face Mill Cycle

• Roughing Cycle

• Profiling Cycle

• Slot Cycle

• Hole Cycles

• Chamfer/Debur Cycle

• Engraving cycle

• Simulator

• Reloading of Solids - Learn how to handle updated CAD Design models and features on reload with automatic Toolpath updates. Good practice.

• Generating NC Code

Editor

• Editor functionality

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At the conclusion of the course candidates should have a good understanding of the turning cycles presented but more importantly gain confidence in applying toolpath to wireframe and Solid CAD files.

Introduction to Tool store

• Tool Store and parametric Tool creation

Part preparation and setup

• Part Positioning 

• Part setup, Stock, Fixture Selection

• Translate, Rotate 

• Align Body for Turning

Machining Preparation

• Creating a Machining Sequence 

• Solid Model Feature recognition (Automatic, Manual)

Toolpath creation (Wireframe and Solids) - Gather an in depth understanding of various methods of applying 2 axis turning toolpath as well as understanding the effect of parameters set in each machining cycle. Best practice

Cycles covered:

• Operations vs Cycles

• Rough turn cycle

• Rough profiling cycle

• Finish turn cycle

• Rough and Finish Grooving cycles

• Side Grooving cycles

• Hole Cycles

• Simulator

• Reloading of Solids - Learn how to handle updated CAD Design models and features on reload with automatic Toolpath updates. Good practice.

• Generating NC Code

Editor

• Editor functionality

Building on the knowledge obtained in the Essential milling course at the end of this course, candidates will have gained insight into additional toolpath control and optimization techniques, whilst streamlining the workflow of programming components. 

Part preparation and setup (Revision)

• Part Positioning, Stock, Fixture Creation & Machine Selection

• Insert Solid

• Insert Edgecam Part with Machining applied

• Insert component command

• Part Positioning - Understanding and Handling Multiple bodies

• Translate, Rotate 

• Align Body for Milling

Work planes

• Creating & Editing of Work planes (Used for multiple operations setup as well as 4/5 axis positional Setup and programming)

• Working with different work planes (Boundary creation and Z levels)

Feature Finding

• Automatic & Manual feature recognition on various work planes

• Creating rotary features

Toolpath options - Building on what we learnt in the Essential course we will delve into the more advanced options available to users, as well as cover additional machining cycles available in order to optimize machining time

• Touch on Toolkit assistant

• Understanding Multiple Setups of different machining operations

• Dynamic Collision avoidance (Stock and Fixtures)

• In process stock control

• Traditional Roughing Strategies (trochoidal machining and adaptive feed rates

• Waveform Roughing Strategies

• Contour walls machining

• Multi tool Rest machining

• Profiling Cycle (additional picking options and functionality)

• Understanding linking for toolpath optimization

• Boundary Control

• Flat Land Finishing 

• Parallel Lace

• Thread Milling cycle

• Additional Hole cycles - (Deep hole / Gun drilling Back bore etc)

• Engraving Cycle

• 4 Axis Rotary machining

• 4 & 5 axis positional programming

• Merge and rationalizing of Sequences

• Introduction to Automatic & Semi-Automatic Machining

Building on the knowledge obtained in the Essential Turning course at the end of this course, candidates will have gained insight into additional toolpath control and optimization techniques, whilst streamlining the workflow of programming components. 

Part preparation and setup (Revision)

• Insert component command

• Part Positioning and Setup for C axis and multiple operations

Work Planes

• Creating & Editing of Work planes for Axial and radial Milling operations

Feature Finding

• Automatic & Manual feature finding for turning (Revision).

• Automatic & Manual feature finding for axial and radial milling features.

• Creating rotary features

Toolpath options - (We will discover additional Turning functionality and concentrate on the additional Milling options for programming 3 and 4 axis turret lathes)

In process stock and tolerancing

Investigate differences between collision detection and dynamic collision avoidance

Study the unique Rough waveform turning cycle

Investigate the additional Milling Cycles and options available

Hole Cycles Radial and Axial

Activating XC and CY milling

Rotary Cartesian vs Polar coordinates and output

Toolpath Translation and Rotation

Recommended for candidates with an Advanced milling or turning license (or higher) and/or 4 or 5 Axis Simultaneous license.

At the conclusion of this course, candidates will have the know - how of the Edgecam surface design techniques for creating, repairing and modifying surfaces for clean and optimum toolpath creation.

Topics covered

• Understanding geometry required for each surface option

• Study the range of Surface creation tools available in EDGECAM

• Identifying twisted surfaces and how to rectify

• Observing direction of surfaces and how to rectify for toolpath creation

• Trimming Surfaces

Building on the knowledge obtained in the Standard milling course and at the end of this course, candidates will now focus on the advanced 3 axis free form finishing cycles. 

Topics covered will focus on the advanced functionality of each of the cycles and which cycles can be utilized to achieve different surface finish and machining requirements for different applications.

• Advanced Parallel lace options

• Projection cycles

• Project Boundary collapse

• Project Circular

• Project Flow curve

• Constant cusp finishing

• Pencil milling

• Understanding contact angles

• Angle Head support

Building on the knowledge obtained in the Standard Turning course, at the end of this course, candidates should have a thorough knowledge of the different setup methods and scenarios for dealing with B axis, multi turret and twin spindle setups

Topics covered

• Understanding Edgecam programming concepts of Multi spindle Mill/Turn machining environment.

• Starting the machining process on Main Spindle

• 2nd side machining and part transfer to Sub Spindle

• Starting the machining process on Sub spindle

• 2nd side machining and part transfer to Main spindle

• Understanding the concept of component setup for both main and sub spindles and switching machining between Main and Sub Spindle

• Turret synchronization techniques to optimize turret usage between spindles

• Part transfer options

• Spindle synchronization (Speed/phase)

• Datum considerations

• Move Sub Spindle options

• Bar Feed and Bar pull applications

• Batch Simulation Mode

Building on knowledge from any of the initial courses, all users will benefit from the Productivity course

Topics covered

• Tombstone manager (license dependant). Handle Multiple parts with ease using a single programmed part file. 

• In depth detail about creating custom Milling/Turning tools from Tooling Supplier sites utilizing their 3D CAD Models

• In depth training on Fixture design and creation for Fixture Manager for fast selection in Milling or Turning applications

• Technology Assistant (Utilize Tooling Suppliers Cutting data) and apply to tooling created in the Edgecam Tool store for automatic speeds and feeds calculation

• Learn how to manage and maintain Projects utilizing Job Manager & Toolkit assistant

• Create Setup sheets for Operators with in depth detail for Part Set up, Tooling used, Status, and list of programmed Edgecam Toolpaths with overall cycle time time per machine cycle. Fixture notes as well as Edgecam generated setup images.

• Customize setup sheet layout. 

Candidates will need a thorough knowledge EDGECAM's standard milling cycles. On completion of the course candidates will have a good understanding of the various 4 Axis Simultaneous machining strategies.

Topics covered

• Understand the Kinematic limitations and structure of the Machine tool to be programmed

• The 7 Strategies used for desired Toolpath Pattern

• Understand the various tool tilting options

• Understand Gouge avoidance options

• Manipulate Surfaces from CAD for better results from non-uniform geometry

• Understand Output and advanced toolpath options.

Candidates will need a thorough knowledge EDGECAM's standard milling cycles. On completion of the course candidates will have a good understanding of the various standard and Advanced 5 Axis Simultaneous machining strategies.

Topics covered

• CAD preparation for 5 Axis

• Manipulate Surfaces from CAD for better results from non-uniform geometry

• Understand the Kinematic limitations and structure of the Machine tool to be programmed

• When to used the various "calculation based on" options - includes the Multi-blade and Port Machining calculation method

• The various Strategies used for desired Toolpath Pattern based on calculation method selected and what geometry is required

• Understand the various tool tilting options

• Understand Gouge avoidance options

• Understand code output options and advanced toolpath options for good surface finish quality

• Understand Machine tool supplier options for multi-axis machining tolerancing and HSS options to maximize machine tool functionality for optimum surface finish quality

Candidates will discover the array of options available for programming Wire EDM machines

Topics Covered

• Wire Profile Design

• Feature finding for Wire EDM (Solids only)

• Creating specific Cut Technologies for Machine specific applications

• Understand the various options available to users for 2 axis and 4 axis applications

• Simulator and check for interference

Building on the extensive knowledge gained from a Milling or Turning course, users will learn about the Inspection and probing options in Edgecam

Topics covered

• Inspection and probing feature creation

• Setting preferences

• Probing Cycles (Datum update and feature measure options)

• Inspection points

• Analyzing Inspection Results file

Building on the extensive knowledge gained from Milling or Turning course, users will learn how they can capture their knowledge used for manually programming common components for automated programming utilizing Strategy Manager

Topics covered

• Discover what works

• Planning the flow of the machining process

• Attributes

• User and Global variables

• Allow for growth and keep it simple

• Avoid complicated flow by utilizing themes

• Capturing proven processes

• Creation of Decision Nodes

• What are Data nodes

• Creating a question prompt

• Get feedback during execution

• Condition statements

Create Automated routines for fast execution of regularly used commands

Topics covered

• Understanding Verb/Noun

• PCI Variables and where to find them

• create an operation

• Study the PCI code .js (javascript file)

• Simple manipulation of the code

• mathematical functions