Optimizing Your 3-Axis Finishing Operations Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2021

In this video, learn tips and tricks on how to get the most out of (or maximize the use of) Z-Level and Flat Area Finishing using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2021. Topics of discussion include a detailed look at each strategy, as well as creating SOLIDWORKS geometry that complements these strategies.
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Multi Surface Feature Overview
05:10 SOLIDWORKS CAM Z-Level Finish (Constant Method)
09:10 SOLIDWORKS CAM Z-Level Finish (Scallop Method), 1st example
09:34 Using a Containment Area, 1st example
14:25 Using a Containment Area, 2nd example
15:30 SOLIDWORKS CAM Z-Level Finish (Scallop Method), 2nd example
18:50 SOLIDWORKS CAM Flat Area
21:00 Reusing an existing Containment Area
21:51 Using SOLIDWORKS Surfaces for Z-Level Finish
25:00 Outro and Q&A
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Presenter: Paul Nishihira, Applications Engineer at GoEngineer
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[@bahman4542]

Great video. Thanks 🙏

[@nobody617]

Watch all videos at 1.5+ playback speed...

[@mikaelrpz3642]

is there a way to have the end mill do downward-upward direction instead of horizontal on the z-level operation ?

[@goengineer]

Not with SolidworksCAM, that requires 3 axis tools available in CAMworks.