Operation name

When the geometry and the tool are defined, SolidCAM automatically enters a default name (for example, F_Profile1) based on the operation type and the geometry name.

You can edit the operation name, if necessary.

SolidCAM uses the following operation type abbreviations for Milling operations:

• FM_ — Face Milling

• F_ — Profile

• F3D_ — Contour 3D

• P_ — Pocket

• D_ — Drilling

• THM_ — Thread Milling

• S_ — Slot

• TSlot_ — T-Slot

• TS_ — Translated Surface

• TBX_ — ToolBox Cycles

• 2DE_, 3DE_ — Engraving

• PR_ — Pocket Recognition

• Deburr_– Edge Deburring Recognition

• DR_ — Drill Recognition

• SX_, SY_, SZ_, AX_, AY_, AZ_, B_, P_, PB_, C_, H_, HB_, EAR_, IAR_, EC_, IC_, — Probe Cycles

• iRough_, iRest_, iFinish_ — iMachining 2D

• i3DRough_ — iMachining 3D

When you add a new operation, you can use an existing operation as a template for the new operation. All values of the template operation are copied and you only need to edit some varying parameters, e.g. select another geometry or redefine the surface offset value.

Use the Operation name list to select the template operation. When you open this list, it also displays the numbers for tools used in the operations.

If you type the name of an existing operation into the field, the following warning message is displayed: