PowerMill Getting Started

Module overview

In this module, you'll learn the workflow of PowerMill, giving you the fundamental base you need to start programming your own parts in PowerMill.

In this module, you will learn:

• Basic workflow of PowerMill
• Project setup
• Roughing of the part
• Finishing of the part
• Other

Module pre-requisites

This module requires user-level knowledge of Fusion and is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with this product, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:

• Built-in tutorials, available via in-product Help
• eLearning Partners
• Authorized Training Centers

About the author

This module was created by Peter Champneys.

Before you start

• Please make sure you have the PowerMill software loaded.
• If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support. 

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Module outline

• Introduction to the Workflow
• Lesson 1 - Setup
• Lesson 1 - Roughing
• Lesson 1 - Finishing
• Lesson 1 - NC Code
• Lesson 2 - Setup
• Lesson 2 - Roughing
• Lesson 2 - Rest Roughing
• Lesson 2 - Finishing
• Lesson 2 - 2.5D Machining - Holes
• Lesson 2 - 2.5D Machining - Pockets
• Lesson 2 - NC Code
• Lesson 3 - Setup
• Lesson 3 - Basics Review
• Lesson 3 - Swarf Finishing
• Lesson 3 - 3+2 Machining
• Lesson 3 - NC Code
• PowerMill Getting Started - Quiz
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