You can customize and add machines, create or change strategies, or (like I’ll talk about in this blog) create a custom tool crib. If you need to customize something in SOLIDWORKS CAM, just open the technology database. Regardless of the way you choose to get there, you’ll be presented with a new window – this is the Technology Database and where the behind the scenes magic happens. Or, you can go to tools > SOLIDWORKS CAM > Technology database. You can do this by going to the SOLIDWORKS CAM tab and choosing technology database. To make a new custom tool crib, start by going into your technology database. In this blog, we’re going to look at customizing tools, creating and customizing tool cribs, as well as creating new tools using solid geometry.

However, I often hear from SOLIDWORKS CAM users challenges they face regarding tools and tool cribs.

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you can play with it and see how you like it. i usually dont turn on the finish passes, i do them with another tool or another operation with the same tool. i would start with 100ipm tho, instead of the 200 ipm you are playing with. that should get you started with what you are already testing out. you can go down center or off to the left or right, choice is up to you. 05, depth a 1., no depth cuts, and make the slot 1 inch wide. Put the rough offset at 0, the rounding radius at. you can microlift on the back move if you dont like the swirls on the bottom. I also like to leave the back feedrate the same as the normal feedrate because my machine likes it that way.

no rhyme or reason to it other than they dont break as easily when i abuse them. Thanks.i use variable helix endmills just because they have held up in trial & error testing. Im going to mess around with it, whats the best way to fill out this page if using a 1/2 4flt em carbide. tooling, what is the best helix? Can you use a standard 30 deg helix em? Ive watch a few videos and I dont hear a whole lot of chatter. Ive never used this method of cutting before, and was wanting to get some (rules of thumb) lessons before attempting. I searched this forum, but couldnt find a thread on peel mill.

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