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ESPRIT EDGE - Single Part Setup on a 3-Axis Vertical Mill

  • Intermediate
  • 30 Points reward
  • 4.0/5.0
  • 186 Students enrolled

Description


In this course, you will learn how to set up and program a single part setup on a 3-axis vertical mill.
Upon completion of this course, you will know about:

     - Importing and orienting a CAD model.
     - Defining the part and the workpiece.
     - Generating features.
     - Creating operations.
     - Simulating to verify the program.
     - Posting collision-free G-code.

To get the most out of this course, we recommend that have taken these courses:

     - Introduction to ESPRIT EDGE.

Course content

1

Introduction

2 lesson resources

Please download the Data file for this course:
  • Data.zip
  • Introduction
2

Importing a CAD File & Defining a Workpiece

2 lesson resources

Please download the CAD Data file for this course:
  • CAD Data.zip
  • Importing a CAD File & Defining a Workpiece
3

Loading a Machine Setup & Post Processor

1 lesson resources

  • Loading a Machine Setup & Post Processor
4

Mounting a Fixture

1 lesson resources

  • Mounting a Fixture
5

Mounting the Workpiece

1 lesson resources

  • Mounting the Workpiece
6

Importing the Tooling

1 lesson resources

  • Importing the Tooling
7

Pocket Feature Recognition

1 lesson resources

  • Pocket Feature Recognition
8

Wall Feature Recognition

1 lesson resources

  • Wall Feature Recognition
9

Hole Feature Recognition

1 lesson resources

  • Hole Feature Recognition
10

Applying a Facing Operation

1 lesson resources

  • Applying a Facing Operation
11

Creating a Contouring Operation

1 lesson resources

  • Creating a Contouring Operation
12

Pocketing for a Profit

1 lesson resources

  • Pocketing for a Profit
13

Contouring to Finish

1 lesson resources

  • Contouring to Finish
14

Accurately Drilling Holes

1 lesson resources

  • Accurately Drilling Holes
15

Spiraling a Counterbore

1 lesson resources

  • Spiraling a Counterbore
16

Chamfering Edge Breaks

1 lesson resources

  • Chamfering Edge Breaks
17

Posting NC Code and Exporting Setup Files

3 lesson resources

Download the completed Pack and Save ESPRIT EDGE file for this course:
This file contains the fully programmed ESPRIT EDGE file from this course, along with all referenced files. You can open this file directly in ESPRIT EDGE (no need to unzip first).

Challenge – Download File
Try completing the practice part below to improve your skills and try out what you've learned. Use the same machine, fixturing, and tooling as this course. If you are missing a tool, create one! Download the Challenge File:
  • Single Part Setup on a 3-Axis Vertical Mill_Complete.zip
  • Challenge.zip
  • Posting NC Code & Creating Report
18

Final Exam - Single Part Setup on a 3-Axis Vertical Mill

0 lesson resources

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required for this course.

No resources available for this course yet.

Details

  • Duration NA
  • Skill level Intermediate
  • Students enrolled 186
  • Language English
  • Course Completion Reward 30 points