The software achieves this through a combination of feature recognition, built-in intelligence, and knowledge-based machining. It aims to speed up your programming process whist improving machining consistency and efficiency. The main purpose of FeatureCAM is to automate your programming workflow when designing NC code. Brian also is a specialist to Autodesk’s Advanced CAM software FeatureCAM.FeatureCAM is a Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software from Autodesk, the company that also makes Inventor and Fusion360 - both of which also have RoboDK plugins.
He is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate with ROP AutoCAD, Fusion 360, 3D Printing, Rendering, Technical Support, License Management, and Fusion Team experience. Now, KETIV are able to support Advanced CAM software being as one of the engineering consulting firms for Autodesk.Ĭheck out the announcement video below or click here to register for the future Autodesk Virtual Academy!īrian graduated with a Bachelor’s for Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Fullerton. This was the last and final test we had before getting certification from Autodesk. Meanwhile, we also could explain the business impact each had to our mock customer’s business, which is key. Luckily, after mock demonstrations and mentoring from Autodesk, we were able to demonstrate the functionality of the tool(s).
Not only did we have to show the technical side to the demo, we also had to describe the business impact it would make to their company. These are the qualities that describe both FeatureCAM and PowerMill. Insight into innovation and leading-edge technology.On top of that, they were looking for a tool that delivered the below: It is where a mock customer was shopping for a 3- to 5-axis CAM software that could support their CNC machines. What’s more, he has achieved the Advanced Manufacturing sales certification. Adam Hobbs is one of the sales representatives for KETIV. I chose FeatureCAM, and Alex chose PowerMill. Phase Two- The Demo of PowerMill & FeatureCAMĪfter answering the technical questions correctly for PowerMill, FeatureCAM Milling, & FeatureCAM Turning, were we able to move onto our final objective the demo.įor the PowerMill & FeatureCAM demo, Alex and I each got to choose a tool to demo.
Not to mention avoiding the human errors that can occur while creating toolpaths for each procedure. Cutting down the time it takes a programmer to create toolpaths from 20-30 minutes to a matter of seconds.
With the click of a button, you can create dozens of different toolpaths that automatically select the correct tool, feeds & speeds, and step-downs to machine your part all processed within seconds. Next, FeatureCAM gives you the power to automate. These are just some of the differentiators for PowerMill. You even have the ability to setup programming with customizable templates and macros. With PowerMill, you have a huge selection of toolpaths as well as a vast amount of toolpath control (including toolpath editing).
Once we finished these videos, we had our second obstacle: to take what we learned and answer a series of questions about what the tools were capable of and how to access each feature. It ranged from the different tiers of PowerMill & FeatureCAM, including Standard, Premium, and Ultimate. In addition to the basics, these training videos started diving into new and powerful tools that were unique to the software we were learning. My colleague Alex and I both had manufacturing experience prior to this so this was not completely new to us. We learned the typical workflow of a CAM software including setting up the stock, defining the toolpaths, and exporting G-Code. Phase one was to watch a series of training videos for PowerMill & FeatureCAM that taught us how to use the tools. Phase One- Watching videos about PowerMill & FeatureCAM I’ll be diving into everything it took to become certified and why you should consider partnering with us. You might be wondering what makes KETIV qualified to obtain this certification. How we got certification in Advanced Manufacturing With those skills, we are proud to be one of the top engineering consulting firms in California. A number of my fellow Application Engineers and Sales Team members had to pass a series of tests that affirm our knowledge and skills as an organization that can support Advanced CAM software. You may or may not have recently heard that KETIV has recently been certified in Advanced Manufacturing by our partners over at Autodesk.