This book points out important, practical factors when transitioning from virtual to physical machining. In order to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of machining simulations, the book discusses NC (numerical control) part programming and verification, as well as introduces applications that involve bringing the G-code post processed by SOLIDWORKS CAM to a HAAS CNC mill and lathe to physically cut parts. After completing this book, you should have a clear understanding of how to use SOLIDWORKS CAM for machining simulations and should be able to apply this knowledge to carry out machining assignments on your own product designs. This book provides you with the basic concepts and steps needed to use the software, as well as a discussion of the G-codes generated. It’s written to help you become familiar with the practical applications of conducting machining simulations in SOLIDWORKS CAM. In addition, machining-related problems can be detected and eliminated before mounting a stock on a CNC machine, and manufacturing cost can be estimated using the machining time estimated in the machining simulation. Some, if not all, of the less desirable design features of part manufacturing can be detected and addressed while the product design is still being finalized.

By carrying out machining simulation, the machining process can be defined and verified early in the product design stage.

It integrates design and manufacturing in one application, connecting design and manufacturing teams through a common software tool that facilitates product design using 3D solid models. SOLIDWORKS CAM is a parametric, feature-based machining simulation software offered as an add-in to SOLIDWORKS. This book will teach you all the important concepts and steps used to conduct machining simulations using SOLIDWORKS CAM.

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