SOLIDWORKS: Integrated CAM with HSMXpress

Discover Autodesk HSMXpress, the 2.5 axis CAM plugin that brings integrated CAM to SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to set up a machine and fixtures, configure tools, and generate toolpaths.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files
• Downloading the software

1. HSMXpress Job Setup

• Touring the interface
• Loading models and assemblies
• Stock setup
• Fixture setup
• Work coordinate system
• Machine setup
• Work coordinates and multiple WCS
• Post processing

2. Tools/Tool Library

• Selecting tools
• Creating custom tools
• Tool libraries

3. Drilling Operations

• Drilling
• Tapping
• Boring

4. 2D Milling Operations

• Face
• 2D Adaptive Clearing
• Adaptive Clearing open pockets
• 2D pockets
• 2D Contour
• Slot
• Thread milling
• Circular milling
• Bore milling
• Trace

5. Simulation and Post Processing

• Simulating the operations
• Cut and paste operations
• Time study
• Generate toolpath
• Post processor options
• Modifying your post processor
• Utilities/setup sheets

Conclusion

• Next steps