Toolpath creation: Base

Module overview

Build on your CAM skills by creating toolpaths to rough and finish a milled part, then apply hole-making strategies to machine detailed features like holes, pockets, and bosses. You’ll practice drilling, tapping, and using circular and bore toolpaths to complete the design with precision.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Create toolpaths to rough a part.
• Create toolpaths to finish a part.
• Use in-process stock to validate toolpaths.

Module outline

• Stock facing the base
• Use roughing toolpaths to remove material from the base
• Use finishing toolpaths to finalize a base model
• Chamfer edges on the base model
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercise