CAM Assignment 2

Above is a video showing the simulation in Delcam for SolidWorks of the machining of a block as part of the CAM module. The aim is to design a block that can be machined, and using Delcam generate the CNC code for that block. After generating the code, the procedures and tools are optimised so that the block is machined with speed in mind. After first generation, the time for the machining of the block was around 60 minutes. With manual arranging of the operations the time was reduced to around 35 minutes.

This process was improved upon by changing the features delcam is machining. The features of the block were selected as sides with the appropriate boundary conditions. This method reduced the machining time to around 25 minutes and  CNC code by around 1000 lines. The video for this improved process is shown below.