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Day 1
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
Introduction to Manufacturing
Creating Manufacturing Models
Configuring Operations
Using Reference Models
Using Workpiece Models
Creating and Using NC Model Assemblies
Creating and Configuring a Work Center
08
09
10
11
Creating and Configuring Tools

Using Template Manufacturing Models
Using Manufacturing Parameters
Creating Face Milling Sequences
Day 2
Module
Module
Module
Module
Day 3
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
Module 15
Creating Volume Milling Sequences

Creating Profile Milling Sequences
Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling Sequences
Creating From Surface Isolines Surface Milling Sequences
Day 4
Module
Module
Module
Module
16
17
18
19
Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences

Advanced Surface Milling Options
Creating Roughing and Re-roughing Sequences
Creating Finishing Sequences
20
21
22
23
24
Creating Trajectory Milling Sequences

Creating Holemaking Sequences
Creating Engraving Sequences
Using the Process Manager
Creating and Post-Processing CL Data Files
Day 5
Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
Table of Contents
Milling using Creo Parametric 3.0
Configuring Operations ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuring a Milling Operation............................................................................................. 3-2
Using Reference Models.............................................................................................................. 4-1
Different Methods for Assembling Reference Models ............................................................. 4-2
Using Workpiece Models ............................................................................................................. 5-1
Creating a Workpiece with Inherited Features........................................................................ 5-2
Creating and Configuring Tools................................................................................................... 8-1
Creating and Configuring Tools............................................................................................. 8-2
Creating Face Milling Sequences .............................................................................................. 11-1
Creating Face Milling Sequences........................................................................................ 11-2
Creating Volume Milling Sequences .......................................................................................... 12-1
Creating Volume Milling Sequences: Extrude and Trimming ................................................. 12-2
Creating Volume Milling Sequences with Mill Windows......................................................... 12-5
Using Customize in Volume Milling ..................................................................................... 12-8
Creating Profile Milling Sequences............................................................................................ 13-1
Creating Profile Milling Sequences...................................................................................... 13-2
Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling Sequences...................................................................... 14-1
Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling Sequences ................................................................. 14-2
Creating From Surface Isolines Surface Milling Sequences ...................................................... 15-1
Creating From Surface Isolines Surface Milling Sequences .................................................. 15-2
Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences............................................................................ 16-1
Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences ...................................................................... 16-2
Advanced Surface Milling Options ............................................................................................ 17-1
Using Advanced Surface Milling Options ............................................................................. 17-2
Creating Roughing and Re-roughing Sequences ...................................................................... 18-1
Mold Core Roughing and Re-Roughing ............................................................................... 18-2
Creating Finishing Sequences................................................................................................... 19-1
Mold Core Finishing ........................................................................................................... 19-2
Creating Trajectory Milling Sequences ...................................................................................... 20-1
Slot Milling ........................................................................................................................ 20-2
Creating Holemaking Sequences............................................................................................... 21-1
Creating Holemaking Sequences........................................................................................ 21-2
Using the Process Manager....................................................................................................... 23-1
Creating NC Sequences Using the Process Manager........................................................... 23-2
Module 3
Configuring Operations
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Exercise 1: Configuring a Milling Operation

Objectives
After successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Create manufacturing operations.

Select an existing Work Center when configuring machine tools.
Assemble fixtures.
Create coordinate systems when specifying machine zero positions.
Specify retract planes.
Scenario
You need to configure an operation that involves specifying a machine tool by selecting a
pre-configured fadal Work Center. You also assemble a fixture that represents the fadal machine
tool. You configure the machine zero coordinate system for the operation. This involves creating
a new coordinate system in the manufacturing model. This coordinate system references model
geometry from the fixture assembly. Finally, you specify the retract plane relative to the machine
coordinate system.
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Task 1:
FADAL_EXAMPLE.ASM
Create an operation and configure a machine tool.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display type: Csys Display .

2. Select User-Defined Work Center from the Work Center types drop-down menu in the
Machine Tool Setup group.
Select the FADALVMC.GPH Work Center, and click Open.
You have retrieved an existing Work Center for the fadal-vmc machine type; this Work
Center can have pre-configured options such as maximum spindle speed, and travel limits.
3. In the model tree, select FADALVMC, then
right-click and select Edit Definition .
Select the Travel tab; note the tool travel limits
in the X-, Y-, and Z-directions.
In the Milling Work Center dialog box, click
.
Accept
Task 2:
Assemble a fixture.
1. Click Operation
from the Process group.
Open the Fixture Setup tab.
Click Add Fixture
.
Select FADAL_VMC.ASM, and click Open.
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2. Select the datum coordinate system

NC_ASM_DEF_CSYS on the manufacturing
model.
3. Select the datum coordinate system
FADAL_REF on the fixture assembly.
Click Complete Component
dashboard.
Task 3:
in the
Specify a machine zero coordinate system in the manufacturing model.
1. Create a new coordinate system by referencing

existing geometry.
Select the Model tab in the ribbon.
from the Datum
Click Coordinate System
group.
Zoom in to the area shown.
Press CTRL, and select the front and left
edges on X-AXIS-TABLE.PRT, as shown.
Note the position of the coordinate system and
the direction of the axes.
You can select many alternative references to configure coordinate systems. In this case,
you could have selected three orthogonal surfaces to locate the coordinate system.
2. Reorient the coordinate system axes.
In the Coordinate System dialog box, click the
Orientation tab.
Click Flip to change the X-axis direction.
Observe the axes directions update, as
shown.
Click OK in the Coordinate System dialog box.
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Task 4:
Specify a retract plane.
1. Select the Operation tab in the ribbon.

Select the Clearance tab.
Select Plane from the Type drop-down menu.
Click in the reference collector and select
coordinate system ACS0 for the Reference.
Edit the value to 200, and press ENTER.
Click Refit
from the Graphics toolbar.
2. Click Complete Feature

Disable Csys Display
in the Operation dashboard.

.
3. Save the manufacturing model and erase all objects from memory.
Click Save
Click Close
from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Erase Not Displayed

Click OK.
This completes the exercise.
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Module 4
Using Reference Models
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Exercise 1: Different Methods for Assembling Reference

Models
Objectives
Assemble reference models using the Merge by Reference option.
Assemble reference models using the Inherited option.
Scenario
You need to assemble reference models to two different manufacturing models. You start by
opening the mold cavity manufacturing model and assemble the mold cavity part using the Merge
by Reference option. This option copies all the mold cavity geometry into one merge feature in
the reference model.
You then open the cover manufacturing model and assemble the cover part using the Inherited
option. The Inherited option gives you the flexibility to modify geometry and features on the inherited
reference part without changing the original cover part if required.
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Task 1:
MOLD_CAVITY.ASM
Assemble the mold cavity reference model.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.

2. Select Merge Reference Model
from the Reference Model types drop-down menu.
From the Open dialog box, select MOLD_CAVITY.PRT, and click Open.
3. Create the first assembly constraint.
Select the front surface on MOLD_CAVITY.
PRT.
Select the front surface on X-AXIS-TABLE.
PRT, as shown.
If necessary, edit the offset value to 0.
4. Create the second assembly constraint.

Select the hidden underside surface on
MOLD_CAVITY.PRT.
Select the top surface on X-AXIS-TABLE.PRT,
as shown.
Edit the offset value to 0.
5. Create the third assembly constraint.

Select the right surface on MOLD_CAVITY.
PRT.
Select the right surface on X-AXIS-TABLE.
PRT, as shown.
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6. Click Complete Component

in the dashboard.
7. In the Create Reference Model dialog box, notice the Merge by reference option is set.
Accept the name of MOLD_CAVITY_REF for the new reference model and click OK.
In the model tree, expand MOLD_CAVITY_REF.PRT.
Select the EXTERNAL MERGE feature in the model tree.
Notice the feature highlights in the MOLD_CAVITY_REF.PRT model.
8. Click Regenerate
An external merge feature has been created in the new reference model. Note the
geometry of the merge feature cannot be edited directly; however, additional features can
be added to the new reference model as required. In addition, the merge feature can be
updated to display any changes from the original reference part.
Click Save
Click Close Window

Click OK.
Task 2:
Open the cover manufacturing model.
1. From the Quick Access toolbar, click Open

.
Select COVER_OP010.ASM, and click Open.
Enable Csys Display
Task 3:
Assemble the cover reference model.
1. Select Inherit Reference Model

from the Reference Model types drop-down menu.
Select COVER.PRT, and click Open.
2. Create the assembly constraint.
Select datum coordinate system OP010 on
the cover model.
Select datum coordinate system MACH_0 on
the manufacturing model, as shown.
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in the dashboard.
4. In the Create Reference Model dialog box, notice the Inherited option.
Note the default name COVER_OP010_REF in the Name text box.
Click OK to create a new reference model.
Expand COVER_OP010_REF.PRT in the model tree.
Expand the EXTERNAL INHERITANCE feature in the model tree.
Note that an external inheritance feature has been created in the new reference model.
You can edit inherited features without changing the original reference part.
5. Suppress a number of reference model features that are not required for machining in the
first operation.
In the model tree, select feature HOLE 1.
Press CTRL and select features EXTRUDE 4 and EXTRUDE 6 in the model tree.
.
Right-click and select Suppress
Click OK to suppress the related round features.
6. In the model tree, click Settings
and then
click Tree Filters.
If necessary, select the Suppressed Objects
check box.
Click OK.
Notice the updated listing showing suppressed
features in the model tree, as shown.
7. Click Regenerate
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Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 5
Using Workpiece Models
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Exercise 1: Creating a Workpiece with Inherited Features

Objectives
Create workpiece models using the Inherited Feature option.
Suppress features in workpiece models with inherited features.
Add features to workpiece models with inherited features.
Scenario
You need to create a workpiece in a manufacturing model using the Inherited Features option. The
workpiece represents a casting, so you need to suppress a number of features in the workpiece
and add material to the workpiece to ensure the workpiece accurately represents the as-cast
version of the casting.
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Milling\Workpiece_Models
Task 1:
GEARBOX_CASTING.ASM
Assemble the gearbox casting as the workpiece model.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display type: Csys Display
2. Select Inherit Workpiece

from the Workpiece types drop-down menu in the Components
group.
Select GEARBOX.PRT, and click Open.
3. Create the assembly constraint.
Select datum coordinate system REF on the
gearbox casting model.
Select datum coordinate system REF on the
manufacturing model.

in the dashboard.
5. In the Create Stock-Workpiece dialog box, note the Inherited option is already selected.
Note the default name GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK in the Name text box.
Click OK to create a new workpiece model.
Expand the GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT in the model tree.
Expand the EXTERNAL INHERITANCE feature in the model tree.
An external inheritance feature has been created in the new workpiece part. You can edit
inherited features in the workpiece part without changing the original part. This is useful if
you want to edit the workpiece to represent the as-cast version of the model.
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Task 2:
Edit the workpiece to represent the as-cast version of the casting.
1. Suppress a number of workpiece model features.

In the model tree, select feature SLOT_1.
Press CTRL and select group HOLES.
Right-click and select Suppress .
Click OK to suppress the related round
feature.
2. Activate the casting part.

Select GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT in the model tree.
Right-click and select Activate
3. Add material to the top of the casting.

Click Extrude
from the Shapes group.
Right-click and select Define Internal Sketch.
Cursor over the workpiece model, then
right-click and select the hidden surface on
GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT, as shown.
Click Sketch.
In the model tree, select the VERTICAL datum
feature, and then select the HORIZONTAL
datum feature as sketching references.
In the References dialog box, click Close.
4. Select the first loop of edges for the sketch.
Select Sketch View
from the Setup group in the ribbon.
Click Project
from the Sketching group in the ribbon.
Select the Loop option.
Cursor over the workpiece model, and right-click until the top surface on the
GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT highlights, as shown.
Select the highlighted surface.
Click Accept to select the outer loop of edges, as shown.
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5. Select the second loop of edges for the sketch.

Cursor over the workpiece model, and right-click until the surface on
GEARBOX_CASTING_WRK.PRT highlights, as shown.
Select the highlighted surface.
Click Next > Accept to select the inner loop of edges, as shown.
6. Complete the extrusion.

Click OK
from the Sketcher toolbar.
Press CTRL + D to return to the standard
orientation.
In the dashboard, edit the depth to 2.
.
Click Complete Feature
Select GEARBOX_CASTING.ASM in the
model tree.
Right-click and select Activate .
Select the EXTRUDE 1 feature in the model
tree.
Observe the material added to the top of the
casting, as shown.
7. Click Regenerate
You could also vary the dimensions of the external inheritance features in the gearbox
casting workpiece if required.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 8
Creating and Configuring Tools
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Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring Tools

Objectives
Create tools by configuring tool parameters.

Use cutting data during the configuration of tools.
Retrieve tools from a tool library.
Configure a solid tool.
Scenario
You need to configure a number of tools for an existing fadal-vmc Work Center. You create a
number of new tools and retrieve some existing tools from a tool library. You also configure a solid
tool and add it to the Work Center configuration.
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Task 1:
FADAL_TOOLS.ASM
Review the existing tools for the FADAL_VMC Work Center.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display types: Plane Display

and Csys Display
2. Load a configuration option to specify the tool directory.
Click File > Options.
Select Configuration Editor.
Select Import configuration file from the Import/Export types drop-down menu.
Select the CONFIG.PRO file, and click Open.
Click OK to close the PTC Creo Parametric Options dialog box.
Click No in the PTC Creo Parametric Options Panel.
3. Click Cutting Tools

from the Machine Tool Setup group.
Observe the tools currently associated with the FADAL_VMC Work Center, as shown.
4. Review a center drill tool.

Ensure that the CTRDRILL_04 tool is selected
in the tool table.
Notice that the tool parameters and tool
geometry appear in the General tab, as
shown.
Select the Settings tab.
Notice the tool number and offset number are
already configured, as shown.
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5. Select the General tab.

Click Hide Details. Notice that the tool
geometry no longer appears.
Click Show Details to display the tool
geometry again.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Display
.
Tool
Notice that the tool geometry appears in
a separate window, as shown. The tool
geometry updates as parameter values are
edited.
Click Close.
6. Review the Cut Data tab.
Select the Cut Data tab.
Notice that values for feed and speed have
been set, as shown.
You can store cutting data for specific stock materials with tools. You can then use this
cutting data when creating NC sequences.
7. Review an end mill tool.
Select the FEM_06_0 tool in the tool table.
Select the General tab.
Notice that the tool parameters and tool
geometry appear in the General tab, as
shown.
Notice that the tool number and offset number
are already configured, as shown.
You can use the Material and Number of Flutes parameters with a machinability database
to determine cut feed and spindle speed.
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8. Review the Cut Data tab.

Notice that values for feed and speed have
been set, as shown.
You can manually set data values for cutting data or you can read them in from existing
data files. You can do this by clicking Read DB.
Task 2:
Create new tools in the FADAL_VMC Work Center.
1. Create a spot drilling tool.

.
Click New Tool
Select SPOT DRILL from the Type drop-down
list.
Notice the tool geometry graphic updates.
Type SPOT_DRILL_12 in the Name text box.
Type CARBIDE in the Material text box.
Edit the geometry parameters, as shown.
Type 5 in the Tool Number text box.
Type 5 in the Offset Number text box.
Click Apply, to update the tool information.
Notice that the tool is added to the tool table,
as shown. The tools are ordered by tool
position.
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2. Configure cutting data for the tool.

Type 500 in the Speed text box.
Type 130 in the Feed text box.
Click Apply.
Click Yes to save the changes to the tool.
3. Save the tool configuration.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Save Tool
.
The tool information is saved to a file named spot_drill_12.xml. All saved tools are stored
in the current pro_mf_tprm_dir folder (or the current working directory if no tool folder
is specified). You can then manually move the saved tool file to a suitable sub-folder.
Repeating this process enables you to add tools to a tool library.
4. Create a ball mill tool.
.
Click New Tool
Select BALL MILL from the Type drop-down
list.
Notice that the tool geometry graphic updates.
Type BEM_12_0 in the Name text box.
Type CARBIDE in the Material text box.
Type 2 in the Number of Flutes text box.
Edit the geometry parameters, as shown.
Click Apply to update the tool information.
Notice that the tool is added to the tool table,
as shown.
Task 3:
Retrieve a tool from a tool library, and configure the tool.
1. Retrieve a flat end mill tool.

Select MILLING from the Type drop-down list.
Note that you must change the tool type
before retrieving the required tool.
.
Click Retrieve Tool
Notice you are selecting from the previously
configured pro_mf_tprm_dir folder.
Double-click the MILL_TOOLS folder.
Select the MMFLT20.XML tool, and click
Open.
Note, all stored tool parameters are retrieved
with the tool, as shown.
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2. Select the Settings tab.

Click Apply.
Click Move to move the tool to an existing
pocket.
Notice that the tool is appended to the end of
the tool table, as shown.
3. Configure cutting data for the tool.
Type 2330 in the Speed text box.
Type 605 in the Feed text box.
Type 20 in the Axial Depth text box.
Type 12 in the Radial Depth text box.
Click Apply.
Click Yes when prompted.
Click OK to close the Tools Setup dialog box.
4. Save the manufacturing model.

Click Save
Note that the tool information is stored with the manufacturing model.
Task 4:
Review and configure a solid model tool.
1. Open a solid model tool.

Click Open
Select BEM_25_0_SOLID.PRT and click Open.
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2. Edit the dimension symbol text.

In the model tree, select the REVOLVE 1
feature, right-click, and select Edit .
Observe the model dimensions, as shown.
Select the 100 linear dimension, right-click,
and select Properties.
Type length in the Name text box.
Click OK in the Dimension Properties dialog
box.
Select the 25 diameter dimension, right-click,
Type cutter_diam in the Name text box.
box.
Select the 12.5 radius dimension, right-click,
Type corner_radius in the Name text box.
box.
3. Review the model relations and symbolic
dimension values.
Select the Tools tab.
in the Model Intent group.
Click Relations
Notice the model dimension symbols, as
shown.
Changing the dimension symbols to length, cutter_diam, and corner_radius creates a link
between the tool model's dimensions and the corresponding tool parameters.
Notice that the solid model tool has a coordinate system named TIP. This represents
the tool tip (often referred to as the control point). This point specifies the X-, Y-, and
Z-positions for the tool in NC sequences.
4. Add relations to the solid model tool.
In the Relations dialog box, type the relations,
as shown.
These relations assign a material to the tool
model, and set the number of teeth.
Click OK to close the Relations dialog box.
from the Quick Access toolbar to
5. Click Close
return to the manufacturing model.
6. Open the Tools Setup dialog box.
Click Cutting Tools
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7. Configure a solid model tool.

Select MILLING from the Type drop-down list.
Note, you must set the correct tool type before
retrieving a tool.
Click File > New in the Tools Setup dialog box.
Click File > Open Tool Library > By
Reference.
In the Open dialog box, click Working
.
Directory
Select BEM_25_0_SOLID.PRT and click
Open.
Notice that the tool parameters have been
assigned from the solid model, as shown.
8. Select the Settings tab.
Click Apply.
Click Move to move the tool to an existing
pocket.
Notice that the tool is appended to the end of
the tool table, as shown.
9. Change the tool table listing.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click the Cutter
Diam column header.
Notice that the tool table listing updates, as
shown.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click the Tool
Position column header.
Notice the tool table listing updates again, as
shown.
In the Tools Setup dialog box, click File >
Save Tool List.
This saves the tool list to a file named
tool_dialog_tool_list.xml.
Click OK.
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10. Review the tool listing in the Work Center and

save the Work Center.
.
Click Cutting Tools
Notice this opens the Tools Setup dialog box,
as shown.
Click OK to close the Tools Setup dialog box.
The tool information can be saved with the
Work Center configuration.
Select FADAL_VMC in the model tree.
Select Save Work Center from the Work
Center drop-down menu, in the Machine Tool
Setup group.
Click Save
Click Close

from the Quick Access toolbar, to close the window.

Click OK.
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Module 11
Creating Face Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Face Milling Sequences

Objectives
Create mill window geometry.
Create face milling sequences.
Edit milling parameters to adjust face milling sequences.
Scenario
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Milling\Face_Cover
Task 1:
COVER_FACING.ASM
Create a mill window as a machining reference.

2. Click Mill Window
Geometry group.
from the Manufacturing
3. Click Chain Window

in the dashboard.
4. To configure the window plane, cursor over the
model, right-click, and select the hidden model
surface, as shown.
5. Right-click and select Chain to active the
selection of edges.
6. Select one of the chain of edges at the top of the
workpiece, as shown.
7. Press SHIFT, cursor over the model, and select
the top surface of the workpiece, as shown.
Notice that the loop of edges on the top
surface of the workpiece are selected, as
shown.
Task 2:
in the dashboard.
Create a face milling sequence.
1. Select the Mill tab.

from the Milling group.
2. Click Face
Select the 50_0_E_MILL tool from the Tool Manager drop-down menu.
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3. Retrieve face milling parameters.

Select the Parameters tab.
Click Edit Machining Parameters .
If necessary, click All, and select All
categories from the Categories drop-down
list.
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File
> Open.
Select the FACE.MIL parameter file, and click
Open.
Notice that the required parameter values
are now configured. You can retrieve stored
parameter files to expedite the configuration
of manufacturing parameters.
Click OK.
4. Configure the surface for machining.
Select the Reference tab.
Change Type from Mill Window to Surface.
Click in the Machining References collector.
Select the top surface of the model, as shown.
5. Review the resulting toolpath.

Click Display Toolpath
Click Play
.
Notice that the toolpath follows the outline of
the selected model surface. You can change
this by editing the TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE
parameter value.
Click Close.
6. Edit the trim to workpiece parameter.
Click Edit Machining Parameters
7. Edit TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE to YES.
Click OK.
8. Review the resulting toolpath.

Click Play
.
Notice that the toolpath now follows the outline
of the workpiece, as shown.
Click Close.
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9. Edit the trim to workpiece parameter to NO.

.
Edit TRIM_TO_WORKPIECE to NO.
Click OK.
Alternatively, you can adjust the outline of the toolpath by using a mill window.
Task 3:
Use a mill window as a machining reference for the NC sequence.
1. Select the Reference tab.

Change Type from Surface to Mill Window.
2. Select the Mill Window in the model tree.
3. Review the updated toolpath.

Click Play
.
of the mill window, as shown.
4. Click Close.
Alternatively, you can adjust the outline of the toolpath by using a mill surface.
Task 4:
Use a mill surface as a machining reference for the NC sequence.

Change Type from Mill Window to Surface.
2. Select the hidden feature Fill 1 in the model tree.

Click Play
.
of the mill surface, as shown.
Click Close.
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Edit the sequence parameters to adjust the approach and exit moves,
the step depth, and the cut angle.
Task 5:
1. Select the Parameters tab.
.
Edit the following parameters.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 4.
Edit CUT_ANGLE to 90.
Edit APPROACH_DISTANCE to CUTTER_DIAM/2.
Edit EXIT_DISTANCE to CUTTER_DIAM/2.
Click OK.

Click Play
.
Click Close.
By configuring an APPROACH_DISTANCE and EXIT_DISTANCE, the tool clears the

workpiece at the beginning and end of the toolpath. By configuring a STEP_DEPTH of 4, we
have three passes (our stock is 10 mm). Notice that the third pass is much smaller than the
other two. The CUT_ANGLE makes the toolpath rotate 90 degrees relative to the X-axis.
3. Edit the cut angle and number cuts parameters.
4. Edit the following parameters.
Edit NUMBER_CUTS to 3.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Configuring the NUMBER_CUTS to 3 computes a smaller step depth, so NUMBER_CUTS
overrides the STEP_DEPTH parameter and you get three evenly spaced passes.
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Task 6:
Edit the sequence parameters to adjust the over travel on each pass
and the initial and final edge offsets.

.
Edit START_OVERTRAVEL to 25.
Edit END_OVERTRAVEL to 25.
Edit ENTRY_EDGE to CENTER.
Edit CLEARANCE_EDGE to CENTER.
Click OK.
3. Orient the model using a named view.
From the Graphics toolbar, click Named Views
and select TOP from the drop-down list.

Click Play
.
Click Close.
You specify which part of the tool to measure the over travel on each pass by changing the
ENTRY_EDGE and CLEARANCE_EDGE to CENTER. Configuring START_OVERTRAVEL
and END_OVERTRAVEL to 25 causes the center of the tool to move 25 mm past the
machined surface for each approach move and each exit move.
5. Edit the edge offset parameters.
Edit INITIAL_EDGE_OFFSET to
CUTTER_DIAM/4.
Edit FINAL_EDGE_OFFSET to
CUTTER_DIAM/4.
Click OK.
Click Play
You can configure the edge offset parameters to move the toolpath toward or away from
the initial and final edges (passes). A positive value moves the toolpath into the machined
surface. A negative value moves it away from the machined surface.
8. Click Close.
.
10. Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
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Task 7:
Create a material removal feature to cut away the machined volume from
the workpiece for the face milling sequence.
1. Click Material Removal Cut

from the Manufacturing Geometry group drop-down menu.
Select Face Milling from the menu manager.
Click Done.
Select the check box for Automatic Update, at the top of the Intersected Components panel.
Click OK.
Notice the automatic cut created in the workpiece. This also appears as a feature in the
model tree.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 12
Creating Volume Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Volume Milling Sequences: Extrude

and Trimming
Objectives
Create volume milling sequences.

Create extruded mill volumes.
Edit mill volumes using trim and offset functionality.
Configure approach walls for mill volumes.
Scenario
You need to create a volume milling sequence to rough out material for an electrode. You use an
extruded mill volume which you trim to the reference model. You also extend the mill volume and
configure approach walls to get the desired toolpath.
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Task 1:
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ELECTRODE.ASM
Create a Mill Volume.

2. In the ribbon, click Mill Volume
3.
4.
5.
6.
from the Manufacturing Geometry group.
Click Extrude
.
Right-click and select Define Internal Sketch.
Select the top surface of the workpiece.
Click Sketch.
7. Right-click and select References.

Select the edges shown.
Click Close.
from the Sketching group.
8. Click Project
9. Select the Loop option.
10. Select the top surface of the workpiece model.
.
11. Click OK
12. Right-click and select Flip Depth Direction.
13. Edit the depth to 52.
You have created an extruded mill volume. You can now subtract the reference model from
the mill volume geometry using the trim functionality.
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15. Click Trim

from the Volume Features group.
In the graphics window, query select the
reference model, as shown.
You can offset mill volume walls to extend the mill volume beyond the edges of the
workpiece.
16. Click Offset
from the Editing group.
18. Click OK
Task 2:
Create the Mill Rough Sequence.
1. In the ribbon, select the Mill tab.

2. Select Volume Rough
from the Roughing
drop-down menu in the Milling group.
3. Select 20_E_MILL tool from the Tool Manager
drop-down menu.
Click in the Machining Reference collector,
and select the mill volume in the graphics area
as shown.
Click in the Approach Walls Surfaces collector.
Press CTRL and select the front and back
walls of the mill volume.
You can also configure approach walls to avoid plunging into the workpiece material.
Edit CUT_FEED to 60.
Edit STEP_OVER to 15.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 10.
Edit CLEAR_DIST to 2.
Edit SPINDLE_SPEED to 600.
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7. In the model tree, select EXTRUDE 1, then right-click and select Hide
8. In the Graphics toolbar, select Hidden Line
from the Display Style types drop-down menu.
9. In the model tree, select VOLUME MILLING, then right-click and select Play Path
10. In the Play Path dialog box, click Play
11. Select Shading

from the Display Style types
drop-down menu.
12. Review the simulation, and click Close.
You can hide mill volumes to enable easier viewing of toolpaths. You can unhide mill
volumes for editing when required.
Task 3:
Create a material removal feature to display the machined model.
1. Select Material Removal Cut

from the
Manufacturing Geometry Group drop-down
menu.
In the menu manager, click Volume Milling.
Click Automatic > Done.
In the Intersected Components dialog box,
click AutoAdd.
Click OK.
The automatic cut is created in the workpiece. The cut geometry is based on the stock
allowance parameter values in the volume milling sequence.
Click Save
Click Close

Click OK.
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Exercise 2: Creating Volume Milling Sequences with Mill

Windows
Objectives
Create volume milling sequences.
Create sketched mill windows.
Scenario
You need to create a volume milling sequence to machine the inside of a pocket in the housing
component. During the creation of this sequence, you create a sketched mill window to specify
the machined volume.
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Task 1:
HOUSING.ASM
Create a mill window to use as a machining reference.

2. Configure a mill window using the Sketch
Window option.
Click Mill Window
Geometry group.
In the model tree, select datum plane
RETRACT as the window plane.
Click Sketch Window
in the dashboard.
in the dashboard.
Click Sketch
Select datum plane NC_ASM_FRONT in the
model tree as the sketch orientation reference.
Click Sketch.
Orient the sketching plane parallel to the
screen.
from the
Select Corner Rectangle
Rectangle drop-down menu in the Sketching
group.
Sketch a rectangle, as shown.
Middle-click to finish sketching.
Edit the sketch dimensions, as shown.
.
Click OK
Press CTRL + D to return to the standard
orientation.
.
Notice that a mill window is created, as shown.
Task 2:
Create a volume milling sequence using the Sketched Mill window.

2. Select Volume Rough
from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.
3. From the Tool Manager drop-down menu, select the 20_E_MILL tool.
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Edit STEP_OVER to 10.

Click in the Reference collector.
Ensure that the sketched mill window,
F13(MILL_WINDOW_1), is selected.
6. Click Display Toolpath
7. In the Play Path dialog box, click Play
8. Click Named Views

from the In Graphics
toolbar, and select TOP.
9. Review the simulation and click Close.
Notice that the toolpath machines up to the edge of the mill window outline. You can
edit this by changing mill window options.
11. In the model tree, select the MILL WINDOW 1, then right-click and select Edit Definition
12. Select the Options tab.
Select the On window contour option.

.
14. In the model tree, select VOLUME MILLING,
then right-click and select Play Path .
15. Click Play
Notice that the toolpath now machines onto the edge of the mill window outline, as shown.
17. Press CTRL + D to return to the standard orientation.
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Click Save
Click Close

Click OK.
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Exercise 3: Using Customize in Volume Milling

Objectives
Use the customize functionality to modify cut motions.
Scenario
You need make the volume milling sequence more efficient. You can do this using the customize
functionality.
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Task 1:
BLOCK_CUSTOMIZE.ASM
Use customize to create new cut motions and modify machining

parameters in a specific cut motion.
This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece to enable easier viewing of the cut
motions.

2. In the model tree, select the VOLUME MILLING
NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition
.
3. Click Play Path > Screen Play.
Click Play
The tool machines across each pocket region by region. However, you need to change the
CUT_ANGLE to 90 degrees when the tool machines the three smaller pockets. You can do
this by editing the toolpath using the customize functionality.
4. Click Customize in the NC SEQUENCE menu.
5. Create a new cut motion to machine the top
region of the pocket.
In the Customize dialog box, click Insert.
Click Upto Depth > Done.
Click Depth.
Select the bottom surface of the large pocket,
as shown.
Click Done Cut.
Notice that a new automatic cut motion plus
an auto plunge, and a follow cut have been
added to the Customize dialog box, as shown.
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6. Create another cut motion to machine the three

lower pockets.
In the Customize dialog box, click Insert.
Click From-To Depth > Done.
Click From Depth > Z Depth.
Type 11 for the height relative to the NC
sequence coordinate system, and press
ENTER.
Click To Depth.
Select the bottom surface of the reference
model, as shown.
Click Parameters.
Edit CUT_ANGLE to 90. Click OK.
Note, this only changes the cut angle for this
cut motion.
Click Done Cut.
Notice a retract cut motion plus a new
automatic cut, an auto plunge, and a follow
cut have been added to the Customize dialog
box, as shown.
Notice that the new cut motions supersede the original automatic cut motions. You can
remove the original cut motions as they are no longer required.
7. Delete the original automatic cut motions.
In the Customize dialog box, scroll up the cut
motion list and select the first cut motion 1:
Automatic Cut.
Press SHIFT and select the retract motion 4:
Retract, as shown.
Click Delete.
Click Yes to confirm deleting.
Notice that the new cut motions are reordered
in the Customize dialog box, as shown.
Click OK.
8. Click Play Path.

Select the Compute CL check box.
You must select this check box to recalculate
the updated toolpath.
Click Screen Play.
Click Play
Notice that the tool machines the first region of the pocket with a cut angle of 0 degrees,
and then machines the next three regions of the pocket with a cut angle of 90 degrees.
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10. Click Done Seq.
Click Save
Click Close

Click OK.
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Module 13
Creating Profile Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Profile Milling Sequences

Objectives
Create profile milling sequences.
Edit milling parameters to adjust profile milling sequences.
Create lead in and lead out motions in profile milling sequences.
Scenario
You need to create a profile milling sequence to machine the inside of a pocket in the cover
component. During the creation of this sequence, you adjust sequence parameters and create lead
in and lead out motions to enable correct application of cutter compensation.
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Task 1:
COVER_PROFILE.ASM
Create a profile milling sequence and edit parameter values.

This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece. You can still create NC
sequences, but material removal after creating NC sequences is not possible.

3. Click Profile Milling
4. Click Tool Manager

in the Profile Milling dashboard.
5. Ensure that the 20_0_E_MILL tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool
and return.
Edit STEP_DEPTH to 5.
7. Select the Reference tab in the dashboard.
Click Details below the Machining References
collector.
In the Surface Sets dialog box, click Add.
Notice the default rule selection is Loop
surfaces.
Cursor over the model, and select the top
surface of the reference model, as shown.
Select the inner edge of the reference model,
as shown.
Notice that the selected loop of surfaces
highlights.
Click OK.
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in the Profile Milling
dashboard.
If necessary, click the CL data bar in the Play
Path dialog box. This makes the CL data
visible.
in the Play Path dialog box.
Click Play
Review the simulation and click Close.
Notice the toolpath makes two profile passes. You can apply lead in and lead out motions
by editing manufacturing parameters.
9. Select the Parameters tab, and click Edit
.
Machining Parameters
If necessary, click All, and select All
categories from the Categories drop-down
list.
Select LEAD_IN from the CUT_ENTRY_EXT
drop-down menu.
Select LEAD_OUT from the CUT_EXIT_EXT
drop-down menu.
Edit LEAD_RADIUS to 14.
Click OK in the Edit Parameters dialog box.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Notice that lead in and lead out motions are now created, as shown. You can adjust the
entry and exit moves as required.
.
Edit TANGENT_LEAD_STEP to 12.
Edit NORMAL_LEAD_STEP to 12.
Edit OVERTRAVEL_DISTANCE to 8.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Notice that the over travel distance removes any witness lines from the machined surfaces.
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.
Select ON from the CUTCOM drop-down
menu.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Notice that during the lead in and lead out moves, cutter compensation is applied, as shown.
Task 2:
Create an approach and exit position.
1. Enable only the following datum display types:

.
2. Create a datum axis for the lead in and lead out
position.
In the Profile Milling dashboard, select Axis
from the Datum drop-down menu.
Select the surface at the bottom of the pocket
to position the datum axis, as shown.
Drag the positioning handles to snap onto the
rear and left surfaces of the pocket, as shown.
Edit the horizontal positional dimension to 16
and the vertical positional dimension to 40, as
shown.
Click OK to complete the datum axis
configuration.
in the Profile Milling
Click Resume
dashboard.
3. Select the Options tab in the dashboard.
4. Select the Approach Axis text box in the
Options tab.
This enables the selection of the Approach
axis.
From the model, select axis AA_1.
5. Select the Exit Axis text box in the Options tab.
From the model, select axis AA_1, again.
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.
Edit LEAD_RADIUS to 6.
Edit TANGENT_LEAD_STEP to 0.
Edit NORMAL_LEAD_STEP to 0.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
The approach and exit location on the profile is based on the axis position. Notice that the
NORMAL_LEAD_STEP is zero as this move is controlled by the position of the axis.
8. Select the Parameters tab, and click Edit Machining Parameters
Edit NUM_PROF_PASSES to 2.
Edit PROF_INCREMENT to 3.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Notice that the toolpath now makes two
passes at each depth, as shown. This reduces
the lateral depth of cut.
10. Change the view orientation.

Click Named Views
from the In Graphics
toolbar.
Select the named view TOP.
Click Rewind
again.
Click Play
Notice the tool increments horizontally by 3
between each profile pass, as shown.
11. Click Close.
Click Save
Click Close

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Click OK.
from the Data group.
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Module 14
Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Straight Cut Surface Milling

Sequences
Objectives
Create and edit mill surface reference geometry.
Create straight cut surface milling sequences.
Scenario
You need to machine the top surface of the cap part using a semi-finish surface milling sequence.
You first create a mill surface as a reference for surface milling sequences. You then create a
semi-finish sequence by creating a straight cut surface milling sequence using a 25 millimeter
ball end mill.
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Task 1:
CAP_STRAIGHT.ASM
Create a mill surface by copying a reference model surface.

This manufacturing model does not contain a workpiece to enable easier viewing of mill
surface geometry.

2. Click Mill Surface
Geometry group.
3. Select the reference model.
Select the curved surface on the reference
model, as shown.
In the ribbon, select the Manufacturing tab.
.
Click Copy
Click Paste
4. Fill the holes.

Click Options in the dashboard.
Select the Exclude surfaces and Fill holes
option.
Press CTRL, and select the four hole edges,
as shown.
Notice that the holes are filled, as shown.
in the SURFACE:
Copy dashboard.
Notice the updated mill surface, as shown.
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5. Extend the outer edges of the mill surface.

Select the COPY 1 mill surface in the model
tree.
Select one outer edge of the mill surface, as
shown.
Press SHIFT and select the mill surface, until
the tangent chain of edges are selected, as
shown.
Notice the tangent chain of edges highlight on
the model, as shown.
Select the Mill Surface tab. Click Extend
Edit the extend value to 2.5.
in the Extend
dashboard.
Notice the extended surface on the model, as
shown.
6. Extend the inner edges of the mill surface.

Select the COPY 1 mill surface in the model
tree.
Select one inner edge of the mill surface, as
shown.
Press SHIFT and select the other inner edge
of the mill surface, as shown.
Click Extend
Edit the extend value to 3.0, as shown.
dashboard.
in the Extend
from the Controls group.

Click OK
Notice the extended surface on the model, as
shown.
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Task 2:
Create a semi-finish surface milling NC sequence using the Straight Cut option.
1. In the ribbon, select Mill tab.

2. Click Surface Milling
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool, Parameters, Surfaces, and Define Cut
check boxes are automatically selected.
You must configure these items to generate a toolpath.
Click Done.
3. Ensure that the 25_BEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
4. Retrieve stored semi-finish surface milling
parameters.
> Open.
Select the SEMI_FINISH_SURF.MIL
parameter file, and click Open.
Click OK.

Click Mill Surface > Done.
Select the extended surface from the model,
as shown.
Click Okay to machine the top side of the
surface.
Click Select All > Done/Return.
6. Configure the cut definition.
Notice that the Cut Type option is configured
as Straight Cut by default.
Click OK.
7. From the menu manager, click Play Path >

Screen Play.
.
Click Play
Notice that the tool machines past the edges of the model surfaces to the edge of the larger
mill surface, but the step-over is too large to produce an acceptable surfaced finish.
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8. Edit the scallop height to control the step-over distance, and edit the profile stock allowance.
Click Step Parameters
.
9. Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 0.15.
10. Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.1. Click OK.
11. Click Screen Play.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced and is now calculated using the
SCALLOP_HGT parameter, as shown. Notice also 0.15 millimeters of stock are remaining
on the machined surface. Notice that the tool also machines over the opening in the top
surface. You can change this using the SCAN_TYPE parameter. In addition, the cut
direction is parallel to the X-axis of the sequence coordinate system, which is controlled
by the CUT_ANGLE parameter.
12. Click Step Parameters
.
Select TYPE_3 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click Close.
Modifying the SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_3 eliminates machining over the opening in the top
surface. Modifying the CUT_ANGLE to 90 degrees changes the direction of the cutting
motions.
Notice that the tool performs a lacing move between passes. This is controlled by the
LACE_OPTION parameter.
14. Click Step Parameters
.
Select ARC_CONNECT from the LACE_OPTION drop-down menu.
Click OK.
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Click Play
.
Zoom in to a lacing move on the toolpath, as
shown.
Press CTRL+D to return to the standard
orientation.
Modifying the LACE_OPTION to ARC_CONNECT connects each pass with a smooth

motion.
16. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
17. Click Done Seq.
18. In the model tree, select the COPY 1 mill
surface, then right-click and select Hide .
Notice that in the model, the mill surface no
longer appears, as shown.
You can unhide and redefine this mill surface at any time, as required.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
from the Data group.
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Module 15
Creating From Surface Isolines Surface Milling
Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating From Surface Isolines Surface

Milling Sequences
Objectives
Create and edit from surface isolines surface milling sequences.
Scenario
You need to machine the top surface of the cap part and leave a small amount of stock remaining on
the part. An extended mill surface has already been created to be used as a machining reference.
You create a from surface isolines surface milling sequence using a 25 millimeter ball end mill.
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Task 1:
CAP_ISOLINES.ASM
Create a surface milling NC sequence using the From Surface Isolines option.

in the Milling group.
3. Click Surface Milling
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool, Parameters, Surfaces, and Define Cut
check boxes are automatically selected.
Click Done.
4. Ensure that the 25_BEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
5. Retrieve stored finish surface milling parameters.
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, click File > Open.
Select the FINISH_SURF.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Note you can edit these parameters to precisely meet your requirements at any time.
Click OK.
Click Mill Surface > Done from the menu
manager.
Select the extended surface from the model,
as shown.
Click Okay to machine the top side of the
surface.
Click Select All > Done/Return.
7. Configure the cut definition.
Select the From Surface Isolines option.
Select the surface in the Surface list. Note
that the cut direction highlights on the model,
as shown.
Click OK.
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Screen Play.
Click Play
.
Notice that the cut direction follows the contour of the surface (UV vectors) instead of a true
linear cut. Notice that the tool machines past the edges of the model surfaces to the edge
of the larger mill surface. The tool also machines over the opening in the mill surface. You
can change this using the SCAN_TYPE parameter. You can also improve the surface finish
by reducing the SCALLOP_HGT parameter value, and you can leave stock remaining on
the surface by editing the PROF_STOCK_ALLOW parameter value.
9. Edit the manufacturing parameters to produce a more efficient toolpath.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Click Step Parameters

.
Edit PROF_STOCK_ALLOW to 0.1.
Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.05.
Select TYPE_3 from the SCAN_TYPE drop-down menu.
Click OK.

Click Play
Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced to provide a better surface finish.
Modifying the SCAN_TYPE to TYPE_3 eliminates machining over the opening in the top
surface. Notice also 0.1 millimeters of stock now remain on the machined surface.
16. Click Done Seq.
17. In the model tree, select the COPY 1 mill
surface, then right-click and select Hide .
Notice that the mill surface no longer appears
in the model, as shown.
You can unhide and redefine this mill surface at any time, as required.
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Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 16
Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences

Objectives
Create and edit cut line surface milling sequences.
Scenario
You need to finish machining the top surface of the cap model. You create a cut line surface milling
sequence using a 25 millimeter ball end mill.
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Task 1:
CAP_CUT_LINE.ASM
Create a surface milling NC sequence using the Cut Line option.

Click the Milling group drop-down menu and select Cut Line Milling
3. From the Tool Manager drop-down menu, select the 25_BEM tool.
4. Retrieve stored finish surface milling parameters.

.
Select the FINISH_SURF.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Notice that you can edit these parameters to precisely meet your requirements at any time.
Click OK.

Select the Reference tab.
Click in the Machining References collector.
Select the top surface of the model as shown.
6. Configure the first closed cut line.

Select the Cut Lines tab.
Click Details, below the References collector.
Press CTRL and select the 2 curves of the
inside circle, as shown.
Click OK.
Click Start Point.
Type 0.5 in the field and press ENTER.
Click OK.
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7. Configure the second closed cut line.

Select Cutline 2.
Click Details below the References collector.
Press CTRL and select the outside curves of
the top surface, as shown.
Click OK.
Click Start Point.
Type 0.5 in the field and press ENTER.
Click OK.
Click View Toolpath
from the dashboard.
8. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath
Click Play
.
Click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Notice that the toolpath gradually changes shape between the start and end cut lines. You
can also improve the surface finish by reducing the SCALLOP_HGT parameter value.
10. Edit SCALLOP_HGT to 0.025.
11. From the dashboard, click Display Toolpath
Click Play
Notice that the resulting step-over has been reduced to provide a better surface finish.
from the dashboard.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 17
Advanced Surface Milling Options
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Exercise 1: Using Advanced Surface Milling Options

Objectives
Gouge check surface milling sequences.
Configure approach and exit moves to surface milling sequences.
Scenario
You need to adjust the surface milling sequence to avoid the clamp surfaces. You also need to
configure approach and exit motions to remove witness lines on the machined surface.
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Task 1:
CAP_CHECK_SURFS.ASM
Gouge check the surface milling sequence.

2. In the model tree, select the STRAIGHT_CUT
NC sequence, then right-click and select Edit
Definition
.
Click Play Path > Screen Play.
.
Click Play
Notice that the toolpath may be gouging into the vise at the beginning and end of each
pass. You can check and correct this.
3. Configure surfaces for gouge checking.
From the Play Path menu, click Gouge
Check.
4. Press CTRL and select the six top surfaces on
the vise part.
5. Click OK > Done/Return > Done/Return.
6. Perform gouge checking. Click Run from the
GOUGE CHECK menu.
7. Notice that gouges were found.
8. Click Show All to view all detected gouges on
the toolpath, as shown.
9. Click Done/Return > Done/Return >
Done/Return.
10. Click Repaint
from the In Graphics toolbar.
11. To configure the check surfaces, click Seq
Setup from the NC SEQUENCE menu.
12. Select the Check Surfs check box, and click
Done.
the vise part, as shown.
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15. Perform gouge checking again. Click Play Path

> Gouge Check.
the vise part, as before.
18. Click Run. Notice that no gouges were found.
19. Click Done/Return > Done/Return.
20. Adjust the check surface stock allowance. In the ribbon, click Step Parameters
the Update group.
21. Edit CHK_SRF_STOCK_ALLOW to 2.
22. Click OK.
from

Click Play
.
Notice that the toolpath is adjusted to avoid
the check surfaces.
Task 2:
Use Customize to split the automatic cut motion and configure approach and
exit motions to remove witness lines on the machined surface.
1. Click Customize in the NC SEQUENCE menu.

2. Split the follow cut, cut motion.
In the Customize dialog box, select the cut
motion 3: Follow Cut.
Click Redefine.
Click Split.
Click Add.
Zoom in to the toolpath and select the point,
as shown.
Click Add again.
In the same area of the toolpath, select the
next point, as shown.
Click OK in the Create Split Points dialog box.
Click OK in the Follow Cut dialog box.
You now have three follow cut, cut motions,
as shown.
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3. Configure a tangent approach move.

motion 3: Follow Cut, as shown.
Select Tangent Approach from the drop-down
list.
Type 10 in the Approach Distance text box.
Click Preview.
Observe the previewed cut motion, as shown.
Click OK in the Tangent Approach dialog box.
Notice that a tangent approach is inserted
before the selected cut motion, as shown.
4. Configure a second tangent approach move.

motion 6: Follow Cut.
Select Tangent Approach from the drop-down
list.
Type 10 in the Approach Distance text box.
Click Preview.
Observe the previewed cut motion, as shown.
Click OK in the Tangent Approach dialog box.
Notice that a tangent approach is inserted
before the selected cut motion, as shown.
Note, you can remove an unwanted cut motion.
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5. Delete the unwanted cut motion.

Select the cut motion 5: Follow Cut, as
shown.
Click Delete.
Click Yes to confirm deletion.
Notice that the cut motions are reordered in
the Customize dialog box, as shown.
Click OK in the Customize dialog box.

Click Play
Notice that the tool now makes a tangent approach move before machining the surface.
8. Click Done Seq.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 18
Creating Roughing and Re-roughing Sequences
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Exercise 1: Mold Core Roughing and Re-Roughing

Objectives
Create roughing NC sequences.
Create re-roughing NC sequences.
Create mill windows for roughing sequences.
Scenario
You create a roughing sequence and then re-roughing sequence to machine the mold core. You
edit parameters to apply high speed machining methods. The re-roughing sequence machines
material remaining from the roughing sequence.
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Task 1:
MOLD_CORE.ASM
Create a roughing NC sequence and edit parameter values.

2. Configure a mill window using the Chain Window
option.
Click Mill Window
Geometry group.
Select the top surface of the reference model
as the window placement plane, as shown.
in the Mill Window
Click Chain Window
dashboard.
Right-click and select Chain to activate the
selection of edges.
Select one of the inner chains of edges at the
top of the pocket, as shown.
Press SHIFT and select another edge in the
loop, as shown.
Notice that the tangent chain of edges
highlights on the model, as shown.

4. Select Roughing
from the Roughing drop-down menu in the Milling group.

in the Roughing dashboard.
6. Ensure that the 20_FEM tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select tool and
return.
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7. Retrieve stored rough milling parameters.

Click Edit Machining Parameters .
> Open.
Select the ROUGH.MIL parameter file, and
click Open.
Note, you can edit the stored parameter
values as required.
8. Edit the following roughing related parameters for the NC sequence.

Edit INSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.04.
Click OK.
Click Play
10. Click Named Views

from an In Graphics
toolbar.
Select the named view FRONT.
Click Repaint
to view the toolpath.
Notice that the tool is making passes at approximately 5 millimeter depth increments. You
need to modify the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL and ROUGH_SCALLOP parameters
to create additional passes between the roughing passes.
11. Click Resume Feature
in the Roughing dashboard.
.
If necessary, click All.
Select DURING from the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL drop-down menu.
Edit ROUGH_SCALLOP to 0.4.
Click OK.
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13. Press CTRL+D to return to the standard

orientation.
.
If necessary, drag the Display Speed slider to
the left to slow down the toolpath simulation.
Click Play
Notice that the tool has created additional passes between the initial roughing passes.
The ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL parameter enables you to create the passes either
during or after the initial roughing passes. The ROUGH_SCALLOP parameter specifies the
maximum allowable scallop height on the walls of the cavity. The resulting scallop height is
now reduced, leaving a more uniform thickness of remaining material.
The manufacturing parameter CLOSED_AREA_SCAN is currently configured
with the default value of CONSTANT_LOAD. This produces a toolpath with an
approximately constant tool load. Alternatively, you can use MAINTAIN_CUT_TYPE or
MAINTAIN_CUT_DIRECTION values to minimize retract moves during the toolpath.
Note, for reviewing purposes, you can view the toolpath more easily by disabling
ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL.
.
Select MAINTAIN_CUT_TYPE from the CLOSED_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Select NO from the ROUGH_SCALLOP_CONTROL drop-down menu.
Click OK.

.
Click Play
Notice that the toolpath now maintains the cut direction. You can round the sharp corner
moves using the SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS option.
.
.
Select MAX_RADIUS from the SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS drop-down menu.
Edit SMOOTH_RADIUS to 10.
Click OK.
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.
Click Play
Notice that the sharp corners have been rounded. Setting SMOOTH_SHARP_CORNERS
to MAX_RADIUS rounds sharp corners using the largest possible radius between 10%
and 100% of the SMOOTH_RADIUS value.
Task 2:
Create a re-roughing NC sequence and reference the previous roughing sequence.
1. Ensure that the Roughing sequence is selected in the dashboard.

Click Re-Rough

in the Re-roughing dashboard.
3. Select the 12_BEM tool, then right-click and select Select tool and return.
4. Retrieve stored re-roughing milling parameters.
.
Select the RE_ROUGH.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Notice that you can edit the stored parameter values as required.
5. Edit the following parameters for the sequence.
Select MAINTAIN_CUT_TYPE from the CLOSED_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Edit MIN_STEP_DEPTH to 0.2.
Edit MAX_STEP_DEPTH to 2.0.
Click OK.
in the Re-roughing
dashboard.
Click Play
Notice that the tool machines only the areas where the previous roughing sequence could
not reach.
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Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 19
Creating Finishing Sequences
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Exercise 1: Mold Core Finishing

Objectives
Create and edit finishing NC sequences.
Scenario
You create a finishing sequence to finish machine the mold core. You edit parameters to apply
high-speed machining methods. Note that roughing and re-roughing sequences have already been
created for this operation.
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Task 1:
MOLD_CORE_FINISH.ASM
Create a finishing NC sequence and edit sequence parameters to optimize the toolpath.

3. Click Finishing

from the Finishing dashboard.
5. Select the 12_BEM tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
6. Retrieve stored finish milling parameters.
.
Select the FINISH.MIL parameter file, and click Open.
Note that you can edit the stored parameter values as required.
7. If
necessary, click All.

Edit SLOPE_ANGLE to 75.
Edit STEP_OVER to 1.0.
Edit INSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.025.
Edit OUTSIDE_TOLERANCE to 0.025.
Click OK.
8. Select the References tab.

Click in the Mill Window collector to activate it.
Select Mill Window 1 on the reference model,
as shown.
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from the Finishing
dashboard.
.
Click Play
Review the simulation and click Close in the
Play Path dialog box.
Notice that the tool machines both steep and shallow areas. It creates profile cuts for
the steep areas and spiral scanning cuts for the shallow areas. You can change these
options if required.
Select PROFILE_CUTS from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down menu.
.
Click Play
Notice that only profile cuts are now created.

.
Select STRAIGHT_CUTS_WITH_CROSSCUT from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down
menu.
.
Click Play
Notice that the tool creates a crosscut toolpath, machining both the steep and shallow
areas in a series of straight cuts.
.
.
Select SHALLOW_CUTS from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down menu.
Select SPIRAL_3D_EQUIDISTANT from the SHALLOW_AREA_SCAN drop-down menu.
Click OK.
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.
Click Play
Notice that the toolpath now machines only the shallow area, and scans the shallow area
using a constant 3-D step-over.
.
Select COMBINED_CUTS from the FINISH_OPTION drop-down menu.
.
Click Play
Notice that the tool machines both steep and shallow areas. It creates spiral scanning
cuts with a constant 3-D step-over for the shallow areas and creates profile cuts for the
steep areas.
21. Review the simulation and click Close in the Play Path dialog box.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 20
Creating Trajectory Milling Sequences
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Exercise 1: Slot Milling

Objectives
Use 3-axis trajectory milling sequences to create slots.
Create sketched tools.
Scenario
You create a 3-axis trajectory milling sequence to machine a slot in a fixing plate. You create two cut
motions and specify approach and exit moves. You also create a sketched tool for the sequence.
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Task 1:
FIXING_PLATE.ASM
Create a sketched tool.

2. Click Cutting Tools
from the Machine Tool Setup group.
3. Click Edit > Sketch in the Tools Setup dialog box.
Type 65_DEG_SLOT_10 in the Name text box.
Click Sketcher, from the Tools Setup dialog box to open Sketcher.
4. Select Centerline
from the Centerline types
drop-down menu in the Sketching group.
Sketch a vertical centerline.
from the Line types
Click Line Chain
drop-down menu in the Sketching group.
Sketch the tool outline, as shown.
Middle-click to stop sketching lines.
5. Right-click and select Dimension
Edit the dimensions, as shown.
6. Add a Sketcher coordinate system to specify the

tool tip.
Click Coordinate System
from the
Sketching group.
Select a location for the coordinate system on
the sketch, as shown.
Middle-click to stop creating Sketcher
coordinate systems.
Click Save
Click OK
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7. In the Tools Setup dialog box, click Apply.

Click OK to complete the tool configuration.
You can save the sketched tool configuration with the workcell ready for future use, or save
it with the manufacturing model.
Task 2:
Create a 3-axis trajectory milling sequence and configure cut motion options.

2. Click Custom Trajectory
Notice that 3 Axis is selected in the MACH AXES menu manager.
Click Done.
Notice that in the SEQ SETUP menu, the Tool and Parameters check boxes are
automatically selected.
Click Done.
3. Ensure that the 65_DEG_SLOT_10 tool is selected, and then right-click and select Select
tool and return.
4. Edit the required parameters for the NC sequence.
Click OK.
5. Specify the first cut motion configuration.
Click Insert in the Customize dialog box to insert an automatic cut motion.
Click Edge > Done.
Ensure that the Edge, Direction, and Offset check boxes are selected.
Click Done.
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6. Create a cut motion to machine the first edge.

Select the hidden edge of the slot on the
model, as shown.
Click OK > Done.
Click Flip > Okay to reverse the direction.
Click Right > Done to specify the offset, as
shown.
Notice that a cut motion appears, as shown.

7. Extend the ends of the cut motion.
Click Ends > Start.
Select the Specify check box, and click Done.
Drag the start point to a new location, as
shown.
Click to finalize the location.
Click Ext Length.
Type 40 for the extension length, and press
ENTER.
Click End.
Drag the end point to a new location, as
shown.
Click Ext Length.
ENTER.
Click Done/Return.
Click Done Cut.
Notice that the cut motion appears, as shown. You can create additional cut motions as
required. The cut motions are joined to form one toolpath.
8. Specify the second cut motion configuration.
Click Insert in the Customize dialog box to insert an automatic cut motion.
Click Edge > Done.
Ensure that the Edge, Direction, and Offset check boxes are selected.
Click Done.
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9. Create a cut motion to machine the second

edge.
Select the hidden edge of the slot on the
model, as shown.
Click OK > Done.
Click Okay to specify the direction.
Click Right > Done to specify the offset.
Notice that a cut motion appears, as shown.

10. Extend the ends of the second cut motion.
Click Ends > Start.
Drag the start point to a new location, as
shown.
Click Ext Length.
ENTER.
Click End.
Drag the end point to a new location, as
shown.
Click Ext Length.
ENTER.
Click Done/Return.
Click Done Cut.
Notice that the cut motion appears, as shown.
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11. Delete unwanted cut motions.

Select cut motion 4: Retract, as shown.
Click Delete, and click Yes to confirm deleting
the cut motion.
Select cut motion 5: Auto Plunge, as shown.
Click Delete, and click Yes to confirm deleting
the cut motion.
Notice the updated cut motion list in the
Customize dialog box, as shown.
Click OK in the Customize dialog box.

Screen Play.
If necessary, click the CL data bar to make the
CL data visible.
repeatedly to single
Click Next Record
step through the toolpath until you reach the
end.
Notice that the two cut motions are joined to form a single toolpath.
14. Click Done Seq.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 21
Creating Holemaking Sequences
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Exercise 1: Creating Holemaking Sequences

Objectives
Create
Create
Create
Create
Create
drill groups.
center-drilling sequences.
standard drilling sequences.
tapping sequences.
boring sequences.
Scenario
You need to machine holes in a new machining bracket fixture. You create drill groups to enable
easy selection of the holes for the holemaking sequences. You center-drill all the holes in the model.
You create a holemaking sequence to drill the seven holes on the stepped face of the model. You
then drill and tap the four holes in the bolt hole pattern on the top face of the model and finish by
drilling and boring the large hole on the top face.
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Task 1:
BRACKET_DRILL.ASM
Create two drill groups one for the seven holes on the stepped face and
the other for the holes in the bolt hole pattern.

3. Configure the drill groups.
Click Drill Group
Geometry group.
Select the Properties tab in the Drilling Group
dialog box.
Type GROUP_14_0 in the Name field.
Select the Definition tab.
Select the Rule: diameters from the Subsets
list.
Select the 14.000000 diameter from the
.
Available list and click Add
Notice seven axes highlight on the model, as
shown.
Click Apply Changes
dialog box.
in the Drilling Group
Click Drill Group

.
Select the Properties tab and type
GROUP_M_18_0 in the Name field.
Select the Definition tab.
Select the Rule: diameters.
Select the 18.000000 diameter from the
.
Available list and click Add
Notice four axes highlight on the model, as
shown.
Click Apply Changes
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Task 2:
Create a holemaking sequence to center-drill all the holes.
1. Click Standard
from the Holemaking Cycles group.

in the Drilling dashboard.
3. Select the CTRDRILL_04 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
5. Configure the first set of holes for center-drilling.
Select the References tab.
Click Details below the Holes collector.
Ensure that the Holes tab is selected in the
Holes dialog box. Select the Individual Axes
from the Subsets list.
Select the large hole in the center of the top
face of the model, as shown.
Notice the five holes to be drilled highlight on
Select the Depth tab in the Holes dialog box.
From the Start drop-down list, click Select
.
Start Surface
Select the top surface on the model, as shown.
From the End drop-down list, click Blind .
Type 4 in the End Value field, and press
ENTER.
Select By tip from the Measure drop-down list.
Click OK in the Holes dialog box.
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6. Configure the second set of holes for

center-drilling.
Select New set on the References tab.
Click Details.
Holes dialog box. Select Rule:drill groups
Select the GROUP_14_0 group from the
Available list.
.
Click Add
Notice the seven holes to be drilled highlight
on the model, as shown.
.
Start Surface
Select the stepped surface of the model as
the start surface, as shown.
ENTER.
Click OK.
dashboard.
in the Drilling
.
Click Play
Notice that all holes on the model are
center-drilled, as shown.
Task 3:
Create a standard drilling sequence to drill the seven holes on the

stepped face of the model.
1. Click Standard
.
3. Select the DRILL_14_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
Edit BREAKOUT_DISTANCE to 2.
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5. Configure the holes for drilling.

Click Details.
Select the GROUP_14_0 group from the
Available list.
.
Click Add
Notice the seven holes to be drilled highlight
on the model, as shown.
From the End drop-down list, click Through
.
All
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Click the CL Data bar to make the CL data
visible.
Notice that all holes on the stepped surface
are drilled, as shown.
Notice that the BREAKOUT_DISTANCE is added to the depth of all holes drilled using the
THRU ALL option.
Task 4:
Create a holemaking sequence using a tapping drill to drill the four

holes in the bolt hole pattern.
1. Click Standard
.
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5. Configure the holes for drilling.

Click Details.
Select the GROUP_M_18_0 group from the
Available list.
.
Click Add
Notice the four holes to be drilled highlight on
.
All
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Notice that four holes on the top surface are
drilled, as shown.

Task 5:
Create a holemaking sequence to tap the four holes in the bolt hole pattern.
1. Click Tapping
from the Holemaking Cycles group.

in the Tapping dashboard.
3. Select the TAP_18_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
Edit THREAD_FEED to 2.5.
Select MMPR from the THREAD_FEED_UNITS drop-down list.
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5. Select the References tab.

Click Details.
Select the GROUP_M_18_0 group from the
Available list.
.
Click Add
Notice the four holes to be drilled highlight on
.
All
Click OK.
dashboard.
in the Tapping
.
Click Play
Notice four holes on the top surface are
tapped, as shown.
Notice a CYCLE/TAP statement is output in the CL data file, as shown.

7. Click Close in the Play Path dialog box
Task 6:
Create a holemaking sequence to drill the large hole on the top face of the model.
1. Click Standard
.
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5. Configure the hole for drilling.

Click Details.
Holes dialog box. Select the Individual Axes.
Select the large hole on the model, as shown.
.
All
Click OK.
Click Play
.
Notice that the large hole is drilled, as shown.

Task 7:
Create a holemaking sequence to counter bore the large hole on

the top face of the model.
1. Select Boring
from the Boring types drop-down menu in the Holemaking Cycles group.

in the Boring dashboard.
3. Select the BORE_40_0 tool, and then right-click and select Select tool and return.
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5. Configure the hole for drilling.

Click Details.
Holes dialog box. Select the Individual Axes.
Select the large hole on the model, as shown.
.
Start Surface
From the End drop-down list, click Select End
.
Surface
Select the surface at the bottom of the counter
bore on the model, as shown.
Click OK.

dashboard.
from the Boring
.
Click Play
Notice that the large hole is counter bored, as
shown.
Notice that a CYCLE/BORE statement is output in the CL data file, as shown.

Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Module 23
Using the Process Manager
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Exercise 1: Creating NC Sequences Using the Process

Manager
Objectives
Create and edit holemaking sequences using the process manager.
Scenario
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Task 1:
PLATE.ASM
Create a standard drilling step to center drill holes in the plate model.

2. In the ribbon, click Process Manager
from
the Process group.
Notice that a fixture and an operation step
have been created.
Notice that a Work Center and tooling have
also been configured.
3. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box,
select the operation row, as shown.
4. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog box, click Insert > Step > Drilling step.
Type CENTER_DRILLING in the Name field.
Click OK to create a standard drilling step.
In the Drilling dashboard, click Complete Feature
5. Click Edit in the Manufacturing Process Table

dialog box.
Notice that the status column indicates a missing tool for the drilling step.
in the dashboard.
Ensure that the CTRDRILL_04 tool is selected,
and then right-click and select Select tool
and return.
Notice that the status column indicates missing parameters for the drilling step, as shown.
7. Click Edit
.
In the dashboard, click Complete Feature
Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets.
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8. Configure the holes for machining.
Click Edit
.
In the dashboard, select the References tab.
Click Details.
Select the Individual Axes.
Press CTRL and select the five holes on the
model, as shown.
9. Configure the hole depth.
In the Holes dialog box, select the Depth tab.
.
Start Surface
ENTER.
10. Click Show Toolpath

in the Manufacturing
Process Table dialog box.
To slow down the toolpath simulation, drag the
display speed slider to the left.
.
Click Play
Notice that the selected holes are center
drilled, as shown.
Notice that your holes may be drilled in a different order.
Task 2:
Create a standard drilling step to drill the four blind holes in the plate model.

ensure that the CENTER_DRILLING row is
selected, as shown.
2. In the process table, click Insert > Step > Drilling step.
Type DRILL_10_0_HOLES in the Name field.
In the Drilling dashboard, select No tool from the Edit Tool drop-down menu, and click
.
Complete Feature
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3. Click Edit
4. In the Drilling dashboard, click Tool Manager
.
Select the 10_0_DRILL tool, and then
right-click and select Select tool and return.
5. Click Edit
.
In the Drilling dashboard, select the
Parameters tab.
Notice that the status column in the process table indicates missing holesets, as shown.
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Click Edit
.
In the Drilling dashboard, select the
References tab.
Click Details.
Press CTRL and select the four 10 millimeter
holes on the model, as shown.
In the Holes dialog box, select the Depth
tab. Notice that the End Depth is configured
to Auto, and Measure is configured to By
shoulder, as shown.
You do not have to change these depth settings.

.
.
Click Play
Notice that the selected holes are drilled.
Click Close when finished.
Notice that your holes may be drilled in different order.
Task 3:
Create a standard drilling step to drill the 30 millimeter diameter hole in the plate model.
1. In the Manufacturing Process Table dialog

box, ensure the DRILL_10_0_HOLES row is
selected, as shown.
2. In the Manufacturing Process Table, click Insert > Step > Drilling step.
Type DRILL_30_0_HOLE in the Name field.
In the dashboard, select No tool from the Edit Tool drop-down menu, and click Complete
.
Feature
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3. Edit the standard drilling step.

Click Edit
4. Configure the tool.
In the Drilling dashboard, click Tool Manager
.
Select the 30_0_DRILL tool, and then
5. Click Edit
.
In the dashboard, select the Parameters tab. .
6. Configure the hole for machining.
Click Edit
.
In the dashboard, select the References tab.
Click Details.
Select the 30 millimeter hole on the model, as
shown.
Select the Depth tab and click Through All
from the End drop-down list.
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8. Review the operation toolpath.

Click Show Toolpath
.
If necessary, click the CL Data bar to make
the CL data visible.
.
Click Play
Notice that the selected hole is drilled, as
shown.
Notice that the BREAKOUT_DISTANCE is
added to the hole depth in the CYCLE/DRILL
statement in the CL data.
Click Close when finished.
Task 4:
Create a countersink drilling step to countersink the four blind holes in the plate model.

ensure that the DRILL_30_0_HOLE row is
selected, as shown.
2. In the Manufacturing Process Table, click Insert > Step > Drilling step.
Type COUNTERSINK_10_0_HOLES in the Name field.
Select COUNTERSINK from the Type drop-down list.
In the Countersinking dashboard, select No tool from the Edit Tool drop-down menu,
.
and click Complete Feature
3. Click Edit
4. Configure the tool.
In the Countersinking dashboard, click Tool
Manager
.
Select the CSINK_18_0 tool, and then
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5. Click Edit
.
In the Countersinking dashboard, select the
Parameters tab. .
Click Edit
.
In the Countersinking dashboard, select the
References tab.
Click Details.
Press CTRL and select the four 10 millimeter
holes on the model, as shown.
7. Configure the hole start surface and depth.
Select the Depth tab.
Select the top surface of the model as the
Start surface, as shown.
Edit the Countersink Diameter value to 18 and
press ENTER.

.
.
Click Play
Notice that the selected holes are countersink
drilled, as shown.
Notice the countersink diameter is included in
the CYCLE/CSINK statement in the CL data.
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9. Apply changes to the manufacturing model.

Click Close in the Manufacturing Process
Table dialog box.
Notice that four NC sequences are added to the model tree listing, as shown.
Click Save
Click Close


Click OK.
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Creating and Configuring Tools

Creating Volume Milling Sequences

Creating Cut Line Surface Milling Sequences

Creating Trajectory Milling Sequences

Exercise 1: Configuring a Milling Operation

Create manufacturing operations.

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Create an operation and configure a machine tool.

1. Enable only the following Datum Display type: Csys Display .

2. Select the datum coordinate system

Specify a machine zero coordinate system in the manufacturing model.

1. Create a new coordinate system by referencing

Specify a retract plane.

1. Select the Operation tab in the ribbon.

from the Graphics toolbar.

2. Click Complete Feature

in the Operation dashboard.

from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Erase Not Displayed

This completes the exercise.

Exercise 1: Different Methods for Assembling Reference

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Assemble the mold cavity reference model.

1. Disable all Datum Display types.

4. Create the second assembly constraint.

5. Create the third assembly constraint.

6. Click Complete Component

from the Quick Access toolbar.

from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Close Window

from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Erase Not Displayed

Open the cover manufacturing model.

1. From the Quick Access toolbar, click Open

Assemble the cover reference model.

1. Select Inherit Reference Model

3. Click Complete Component

from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Erase Not Displayed

This completes the exercise.

Exercise 1: Creating a Workpiece with Inherited Features

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Assemble the gearbox casting as the workpiece model.

1. Enable only the following Datum Display type: Csys Display

2. Select Inherit Workpiece

4. Click Complete Component

Edit the workpiece to represent the as-cast version of the casting.

1. Suppress a number of workpiece model features.

2. Activate the casting part.

3. Add material to the top of the casting.

from the Setup group in the ribbon.

5. Select the second loop of edges for the sketch.

6. Complete the extrusion.

from the Quick Access toolbar.

Click Erase Not Displayed

This completes the exercise.

Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring Tools

Create tools by configuring tool parameters.