There is less data to keep track of, and when you CAD file changes, your CAM toolpaths just updates. Having all your CAD and CAM data stored in one file has a huge benefit. Working within the best CAD and CAM environment helps to keep your data organized. With HSM's ease-of-use, you will find that creating good code for your machine can be done faster, even on your first part.Įver had to re-program a part because you did not trust old files? Don't burn time and money this way. Many CNC Programmers are having a hard time getting code to the shop floor fast. If you are already familiar with powerful CAD, the integrated CAM is going to shorten the learning curve dramatically. Making the move from programming your CNC machine by hand, or struggling with a CAM program that is difficult to use should not be a hard decision.Īutodesk's HSM runs inside SolidWorks and Inventor giving you the best CAD/CAM, and you will like that the standard 2.5 version is FREE! Keep an eye on the blog for updates on the guitar.There is a CAM product that is easy to use.

Note that the video does not address clamping (although I mention some thoughts towards the end) and I should go back and edit some of the machining operations to set the coolant to “Disabled”, as we are cutting wood on a desktop CNC. I’ve chosen a 10mm flat end mill for the facing operation, my thoughts being that on a desktop CNC, there would not be a huge array of tools and I don’t expect to have access to a face mill. I am hoping to also machine a body, and in preparation of AU London, I have put together a 10 minute video showing my setup in Autodesk Inventor HSM, or Inventor CAM as it is now called.

The initial design starts with a PDF, which is imported into AutoCAD, this geometry is then used In Inventor to shape the body of the guitar, check out the blog post here:īelow is a picture of the initial test fit of all the parts (finishing of the body still to be done), and then some progress pictures of the body being shaped. For the Class, I have already built the guitar, sculpting the body with hand tools. As part of my AU London class this year, I am building an electric guitar using the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection.

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