The parameter edit fields in HSMWorks are a bit more intelligent than the average edit field. As you change a value – using the keyboard, mouse or scroll wheel – HSMWorks evaluates the value, and changes the appearance of the field to indicate errors or warnings. In case of an error, the field background is…
Category: Blog Archive
Using the Split Operation Manager
HSMWorks fully supports splitting the SolidWorks feature manager. This allows you to see two different views of the operation manager at the same time – one in the bottom and one in the top part of the feature manager. This feature opens up for new ways to manage operations, since you are allowed to see…
Using WCS and Offsets
The physical placement correspoding to the WCS (Working Coordinate System) specified in the HSMWorks jobs is determined on the CNC machine and stored in the machine offset table. The job setup sheet provides the operator with the required information to setup the CNC. The NC program generated by the HSMWorks post processor must reference the…
Turning Tool Preview
When selecting a tool for a turning operation, the tool is previewed both in the tool library and on the model while editing the operation. The preview in the tool library is always shown as if you were holding the tool in your hand, looking down on the tool. The preview in the model viewport…
Editing Tools in Excel
When copying a selection of tools in the HSMWorks Tool Library, it is possible to paste these into Excel (or any other program that supports editing of tabbed text). 1. Select some tools that you want to edit. Select tools to copy 2. Copy these to the clipboard by right clicking and choosing Copy,…
2D Toolpaths with Custom Tools
Prior to supporting custom tool shapes, you could create the correct toolpaths by “cheating” and using one of the normal tools. For example, to make a toolpath for a double-radius tool, you define a flat end mill with a diameter corresponding to the inner diameter (D) of the custom tool. Left:Â Custom tool. Â Right:Â Defined tool used…
Setup Sheet as Spreadsheet
The operations worksheet. HSMWorks has so far included a single setup sheet generated in HTML for easy visual presentation. However, some users prefer might prefer different formats than HTML. We have therefore in HSMWorks 2010 R2 included a new setup sheet which outputs to a Microsoft Excel 2003 supported format. HSMWorks uses the post processor…
Resetting the HSMWorks/CAM Tab
1. Right click on one of the command tabs and choose Customize CommandManager. 2. While the Customize dialog is open, right-click on the HSMWorks tab and choose Delete. 3. Restart SolidWorks/HSMWorks…