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Tutorials:-Working with Power MILL "PART IV" Finish Machining Strategies.

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
4 0 Intermediate
Finishing strategies machine the actual component form and where applicable, follow on from the Area Clearance operation. Suitable values are required to control the accuracy and amount of excess material to be left on a component by a tool path. The parameters used for this purpose are called Thickness and Tolerance
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Tutorials:-Working with Power MILL "PART IV" Finish Machining Strategies.

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
2 0 Intermediate
Raster, Radial, Spiral, and Pattern Finishing. Introduction. This section will cover Finishing strategies created by the downward projection of a Pattern, which include four types, Raster, Radial, Spiral and (user defined) Pattern. PowerMILL generates the toolpaths by projecting a wireframe form down the Z-axis onto the model. The standard patterns applied in Raster, Radial, and Spiral are achieved by entering values directly into the Finishing Form. The resultant Pattern can be displayed by selecting Preview before executing the command by selecting Apply. The Pattern option requires a user-defined geometric form (active Pattern), which is projected down Z onto the model as a tool path.
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When the toolpath is to be verified to be checked for gouges?

fariborz
in Design & CAD
2 0 Intermediate
Hello. I hope your answer is yes
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3D Printable Threads in Alibre Atom 3D and Design Professional

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
In this tutorial you will see how to create fully formed threads for 3D printing in Alibre Atom 3D and Design Professional. If you watch it in YouTube you will also see the cards points to the video that shows the process for Alibre Design Expert.
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Exhaust Manifold in ALibre!

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
In this video I show how to design an Exhaust Manifold in Alibre based on a drawing that came up in a question in the Alibre Forums. Enjoy!
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Soft Jaws Design Explained For Beginners!

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
This video details a robust, step-by-step procedure for designing fully parametric soft #vice_jaws that can be adapted for any part you throw at them.
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How to make a circular Heat Shield

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of creating a circular heat shield in Alibre Design Expert using the Sheet Metal environment. We'll focus on the Bend Only option of the Flange command, demonstrating how to use it twice in a row to make the material form a circle. This technique allows the radius of the formed circle to be collinear with the tab from which the flange originated... Roughly...
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Tutorials:-Working with Power MILL "PART V" Toolpath Leads and Links

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
1 0 Intermediate
Hello Friends, This tutorial continues for power mill Guidance.
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problem : powermill changes the orientation of files imoprted in igs format from solidworks

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
1 0 Intermediate
Don't worry about the orientation just simply rotate it through your mouse. and If you are thinking of wrong axis direction than just follow these steps:-
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Tutorials:-Working with Power MILL "PART V" Toolpath Leads and Links

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
1 1 Intermediate
Links To provide for more efficient movement of the tool across the component the link moves that connect adjacent tool tracks can be defined in several different ways. Short/Long Threshold - This defines the distance limit up to which the Short - Links apply. Any move from the end of a tool track to the start of the next, which exceeds this distance is defined as a Long - Link move. For Short links the available options include Safe Z, Incremental, Skim, On Surface, Stepdown, Straight, and Circular Arc. For Long links the available options include Safe Z, Incremental, and Skim. Safe links apply only at the start and end of a toolpath the available options being Safe Z, Incremental, and Skim. For applications where a machine control system will permit arc fitting of rapid moves the Arc Fit Rapid Moves box can be ticked along with a suitable Radius based on the active tool diameter TDU (Of particular benefit to High Speed Machining). •Activate the toolpath 1_1 created earlier in the Leads section. •Set the Leads In and Out to None, if not already set. Press Apply.
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Variable Geometry Patterns

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
Two way to create geometry patterns where every instance has a different geometry. And both ways can do it in a parametrically controlled way.
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Tutorials:-Working with Power MILL "PART V" Toolpath Leads and Links

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
1 0 Intermediate
Z Heights Skim and Plunge distance provide variable control of rapid move heights within a component. These operate in conjunction with Safe Z and Start Z to minimize slow and unnecessary movement of the tool in fresh air while machining the component form. Skim distance – An incremental distance above the model at which rapid moves occur from the end of one tool track to the start of the next. The tool rapids across the model clearing the highest point along its route by the Skim value. Plunge distance – An incremental distance above the local component surface where a downward rapid movement of a tool changes to plunge rate.
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The little triangle that could: Parametric Regular Polygons

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Let us tell you about the "Generator Triangle" method. This educational video unveils a straightforward technique to construct regular polygons using a single variable. Witness triangles seamlessly transform into polygons with adjustable sides. Explore parametric design principles as we dissect the process. With interactive visuals, grasp the method's accessibility for all learners. Ideal for students, artists, and those curious about the synergy of creativity and logic. Join us to demystify theoretical geometry, revealing practical polygon creation through "The Little Triangle That Could." Like, subscribe, and enable notifications for more math-infused insights. https://youtu.be/5pA72p3B7QU
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Requested:-NC Program generation Problem- PP Error

Sourbh
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
This problem Generally occurs due to missing Duct processor Configuration, Duct Post or processor is generally used for offline program generation for specific CNC Machine. while post processor is for Direct NC program generation when the machine is connected to System.
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how set the system language

Jeverson Fronza
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
To set the system language
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