MILLING STRATEGY
Trochoidal milling: principle, benefits and applications
Small radial engagement, large depth of cut, constant load: how the strategy works and when it pays off.
5-AXIS MACHINING
5-axis simultaneous or 3+2 machining: differences and applications
Indexed or simultaneous: how 3+2 and 5-axis simultaneous differ and which strategy is better when.
TOOLS · FINISHING
Barrel cutters (circle segment cutters): finishing with large stepovers
Large radius, large stepover: how circle segment cutters shorten finishing and what they need from machine and CAM.
PROCESS RELIABILITY
Post-processor and machine simulation: NC programs without surprises
How a CAM toolpath becomes safe NC code and why simulation with the real machine model saves prove-out time.
WORKHOLDING & CAM
Multi-part fixturing and tombstones: more parts per setup
Tombstone, pyramid, multi-clamp vise: how more parts per setup save time and what counts in CAM.
3D SCAN · REVERSE ENGINEERING
3D scanning and CAM: from scan to toolpath
Meshes, reverse engineering and alignment: how scan data is used in CAM and where the limits are.
HPC STRATEGIES · PATENTS
iMachining: how the patented morphing spiral works
Morphing spiral, engagement angle within a band, moats and channels: how SolidCAM's patented method computes its toolpaths.
HPC STRATEGIES · PATENTS
VoluMill: how the constant-volume HPC strategy computes its toolpaths
Transition areas, S-shaped connections, non-concentric arcs: how Celeritive's patented methods avoid load peaks.
AUTOMATION & FIXTURING
Automating the milling machine: pallet changer, pallet handling or part handling?
Pallet changer, pallet storage or robot: how automation extends unattended running and what that means in parts per day.
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