Mill Overview

Mill Overview

Introduction

This topic will describe the Mill Module, will provide the basic steps to utilize the Mill Module, and will provide links to related topics.

The Mill Overview

The Mill module for BobCAD-CAM give you the tools needed to define a feature of the intended final product and select the operations needed to complete that feature. Job settings, machine and post processor selection, tools, stock, stock material, and Mill features are all handled in the Mill module.

Mill Steps

  1. In the CAM Tree, right-click CAM Defaults, and click New Job.

  2. Set the Job Type to Milling, select the machine, select the Default Parameter Template, and click Stock Wizard.

  3. Define the Workpiece if needed and click .

  4. Choose the Stock Type, Size, and Orientation, and click .

  5. Set clearance, machine setup location, and work offset in the Machine Setup page and click OK.

  6. Adjust current settings, posts, tools, and stock material in The Milling Job tree.

  7. Right-click on the Machine Setup to choose the Features to machine.

  8. Use The Mill Wizard to choose the Operations and set their parameters as needed to complete the features.

Related Topics

Stock Wizard

Workpiece

Stock Type

Machine Setup

Operations

The Operation Tree

The Tool Tree

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