3X Milling

In this video, we will introduce how to use the 3X milling operation to create a tool path,
including how to create a tool library, insert operations, define the reference operation,
define limiting boundary, and so on. Now let's begin.
First, we will try to define a tool library.
Create a new CAM plan, and name it Tool Library.
Then save the file to the desktop or to another file folder.
After that, we can define the tools. Right click on any blank area, and choose tool manager in
the minibar.
Input the tool name D20R0.8, and change the tool radius and diameter.
Then set the tool number, D register, H register to 1. Then insert a holder and define the
parameter as 50, 50 and 40.
Then set the speed and feed rates for the finish and rough cutting. You can define the value
as you wish.
Then click save all. Find the file folder we just set and choose Tool Library, then click it and
close the tool manager.

Next, we define another tool. Also right click in the blank area, and choose tool manager in
the minibar.
Input the tool name as D6R3. And set the flute length to 20, tool length 40, radius 3, and
diameter 6.
Then set the tool number, D register, H register to 2. Set the speed and feed rates for the
finish and rough cutting.
Then click save all, and close the tool manager.

Next, we will define the third tool. Also, use the same method to define it. Right click on a
blank area and select the tool manager in the minibar.
Input the tool name as D8R4. And set the flute length to 20, tool length to 40, radius 4, tool
diameter 8.
And set the tool number, D register, H register to 3. Then choose speed and feed rate, and
set the speed and feed rate for the finish and rough cutting. After that, click save all, and
select Tool Library.
Then click Ok and close the tool manager.
After we finish defining the tool, click save, and close the file.

Now open the file Mill bottle. And relocate the geometry.
Click move under the shape ribbon, in the options, select from point to point.
In the fillet, change to shape, and select the geometry. Select these two points, and click Ok.
Then rotate the shape. Also, select the move command. Then in the options, choose rotate.
Direction set it to Z axis, and rotate the angle by 270 degrees. Then click ok.
Next, we should create a CAM plan. Click CAM plan in the document aware toolbar. Keep
the template as default and click Ok.

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 First, we need to create a stock for machining.
Click the stock command. Then in height, set the positive direction material to 2. Then click
Ok. And choose yes to hide the stock.

Then we can create the 3X milling operation.

First, select Topface Cut to create the first operation.
Select the Part and stock, and click Ok. Now they will be the feature.
Then in the tool manager, click load all. In the tool library, select D20R0.8. And click ok. Click
ok again to close the tool manager.
Then click yes and calculate the tool path. Here, now, we will get the topface cut tool path.
Next, we will create a rough milling operation. In the 3X milling Ribbon, select Offset2D
operation.
And set part as the feature and click Ok. In the tool list, select D20R0.8 as the cutting tool.
Then click no, and don't calculate the tool path.
Now, we will define the parameter. Set the surface thickness to 0.5, Z surface thickness 0.3,
stepdown 1.
And select path setting, set the XY corner to 1. Select link and lead, set the short link limit to
5, lead in ramp angle to 3 and lead in height to 1.2. Then calculate the tool path.
Double click on the two operation icons, and hide the tool path.

Then we should create a rest rough milling operation.

Right click on Offset2D1, and choose duplicate. Right click on tool, select manage. In the
tool manager, select load all, and in the tool library, choose D6R3 as the cutting tool.
And close the tool manager. In the pop up window, click yes.
Now double click on the ref Op, and select Offset2D1 and click OK.
Next, double click on the parameter, and set the stepdown to 0.5. In path setting, select part
as the path pattern guide, with the XY corner as 0.3.
In link and lead, set the short link limit to 10, lead in ramp height to 0.6. Then calculate the
tool path.
Also, here, use the path editor to edit the tool path.
Right click on the offset2D1, and choose edit tool path, and choose trim. Then select 4
points, and middle click to trim the tool path.
Click ok. Here, we will get the final tool path.
Double click on the icon and hide the tool path.

Next, we will create the finished tool path. Click Z Level under 3X milling.
Select part and double click on part and click create. Now select profile and click ok, chain
select the bottle outline and click Ok.
Make sure the type is contain, then click OK. Then in the tool list, click Manage, and in the
tool manager, select load all.
In the tool library, select D8R4, click Ok, and close the tool manager.
In the popup window, click no. Don't calculate the tool path.

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 Next, we should define the cutting parameter. In limiting, set the top boundary to -3.
And in the fillets, set the angle range from 30 to 90 degrees.
Then click calculate, which will give us the Z Level tool path.

Next, we will create another finish cutting-lace. Select the part and profile as the feature,
then click ok. In the tool list, select D8R4, then click no.
In Limiting, set the top boundary to -3.
And in the fillets, set the angle range from 0 to 36 degrees. Then click calculate. Now, we will
get the lace tool path.
Double click on the Z level and lace operation, and hide them.

Next, we will use offset 3D to create the finish tool path.

Select part and profile as the feature, and click OK. In the tool list, select D8R4, and click no
in the popup window.
In Limiting, set the top boundary to -3. And in the link and lead, change the short link type to
on surface. Then click calculate. This will give us the finish tool path.
Double click on the icon, and hide the tool path.

Now, right click on the operation, and select solid verify.

Click run simulation. Thus we can see the whole cutting process.
After that, we can check the rest material. Click options at the bottom, and select analysis,
click visual. We can then see the result.
Double click on the machine, and input 3X milling as the machine name.
And in post configure, select Fanuc Basic. Click ok and finish the machine definition.

Now, we will output the NC code. Choose topface cut1 and offset2D1, then right click, select
create output for all.
Right click on P0001, and choose setting. Click NC code at the bottom, then we will get the
NC code.
This has been a general introduction to 3X milling. Thank you.