Summary

That concludes this chapter! It may have seemed quite complex due to the introduction and usage of WCS offsets, but it is way simpler than it sounds; we will clarify this process in the next few chapters. Also, despite being a book oriented to CAM novices, the part we are trying to machine is quite complex and up until now has offered several examples of analysis that will come in handy in our daily machining.

To recap what we learned, first, we discovered the part we have to machine with our CNC. Then, using the drawing, we analyzed the part to understand the best setup strategy. After that, we analyzed the needed placements to be able to machine the entire geometry and discovered the best solution to hold the part during the second placement. Finally, we created two setups that will be used in the following chapters for our milling operations.

In Chapter 9, we will learn how to implement several milling strategies, such as face milling, shoulder milling, drilling, and...