3- to 5-Axis Conversion

In some machining cases, there is a need to perform machining of 3D parts using the 5-axis capabilities. For example, 3D machining of deep cavities requires the use of tools of great length, which can cause tool breakage; the same cavities can be machined using a tool of smaller length while tilting this tool to follow the same tool path.

To convert a HSM operation into a 5-Axis one, choose 3 to 5 Axis Conversion > HSM to Sim. 5-Axis Milling from the Add Milling Operation submenu in the CAM Manager tree.

You can also choose the Converting HSM to Sim. 5-Axis Milling command from the Multiaxis menu on the SolidCAM Operations  toolbar

Or, from the SolidCAM Multiaxis ribbon.

The Convert HSM to Sim. 5-Axis Milling dialog box is displayed.

Technology

This section enables you to define the type of Convert HSM to Sim. 5-Axis Milling operation. SolidCAM provides you with two types of operations: Conversion and Autotilt.

Parameter pages

• Source operation

• Tool

• Levels

This page enables you to define the machining levels for the operation. This page is enabled only when on the Source operation page, Relink is chosen as the Conversion link type. This page is not applicable for Autotilt technology.

• Tool axis control

• Link

The Link and Default Lead-In/Out pages of this dialog box are similar to the Link page of other Sim. 5-Axis Milling operations.

• Gouge check

This page enables you to avoid the tool gouging of the selected drive and check surfaces.

• Machine control

The Machine control page of this dialog box is similar to the Machine control page of other Sim. 5-Axis Milling operations.

• Misc. parameters

The Misc. parameters page of this dialog box is similar to the Misc. parameters page of other Sim. 5-Axis Milling operations.