CATIA Numerical Control Manufacturing

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Topics Covered

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Overview of tools specific to the Prismatic, Surface, Advanced Part Machining and Multi-Axis (optional) Workbenches.
• How to setup and create 2.5-5 axis machining operations including macros, auto sequencing, and tool path verification & simulation.
• How to generate output using the integrated post processor.
• How to import CATIA V4 data (optional)
• How to create prismatic machining areas and rework areas.
• 5-Axis machining operations (as requested by students).
• Advanced Part Machining operations including: Multi-Axis Flank Contouring and Cavity Roughing operations.

Exercises

• NC Review
• Introduction: Workbench Presentation
• Creating a Part Operation
• Importing Files
• Tool Path Simulation and Verification
• Generating Outputs (APT Source – NC Code – HTML document)
• Tool Management
• Axial Operations
• Generating Auxiliary Operations in Part Operations
• Managing Design Changes
• Transition Paths (macros)
• Creating a Machining Feature
• Geometrical Zones
• Machining/Slope Area Creation
• Rework Area Creation
• Offset Group Creation
• Creating 3-Axis Surface Machining Operations
• Roughing Operations
• Sweeping Operations
• Pencil Operations
• Contour-driven Operations
• Spiral Milling Operations
• Profile Contouring Operations
• Multi-Axis Operations (as requested by students)
  • Multi-Axis Sweeping
  • Multi-Axis Contour Driven
  • Multi-Axis Curve Machining
  • Multi-Axis Isoparametric Machining
  • Multi-Axis Drilling
  • Multi-Axis Tube Machining
• Flank Contouring Operations
• Cavity Roughing operations