About the CAM Level

The CAM Level of VX contains functions that relate to creating CAM process plans.  The CAM Level is activated from the Object Level by creating or editing a CAM process plan. At the CAM Level, the Pull Down Menus, Utility Tool Bars and the CAM Plan Manager are all displayed by default.

At the CAM Level you can:  

• Instance VX parts to build CAM assemblies consisting of parts to be machined, stock, clamps or tables, etc..

• Speed tool path development by creating CAM feature groups from part features such as holes, pockets, steps, slots, profiles, surfaces or solids.

• Define tool shapes and properties and build tool libraries.

• Define machines including properties, tool changers, axis limits, sequence files and programming detail.

• Define setups consisting of CAM components and frames.

• Define CAM processes that assemble machining operations and define NC program output.

• Choose from over 50 hole, rough milling, 2-1/2 axis milling, 3 axis milling, 5 axis and QuickMilling operations to perform on feature groups that define CAM tactics.

• Calculate, edit, verify and output tool paths. Choose from both rapid and solid verification methods.

VX Display during a Solid Verify Session