Designing a Container in Inventor 2016

Question: How do I design a container in Inventor 2016? Answer: Many many ways to do it, but here’s an easy method I use in my classroom. Download the Constraints WS here: 2016-container-design-constraints-ws .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video...

CNC Vocabulary For HSM

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Since I switched from EdgeCAM to HSM, the vocabulary is a little different. Do you have any Key Terms that you use in your classroom that you wouldn’t mind sharing? Answer: Of course not! The terminology is a little bit different when you switch from EdgeCAM to HSM, but the concepts...

Intellitek Mill: From Set up to Making Your First Part

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

So you have a new small cnc milling machine… what now???? From how to clamp a part to the table to making your first part, this is the video to watch. See the references section below for links to the other info in the video. .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required...

How do I get G&M Code Using Inventor HSM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get G&M code from Inventor HSM to make my actual part on the milling machine? Answer: post-code-with-hsm It’s really gotten very easy to do with HSM. Follow the directions below, and you should be all set! Be sure to download the PLTW tool library, and watch video...

What are the Robocell shortcuts?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What are all of the Robocell shortcuts? is there a list somewhere? Answer: There is just such a list, and special thanks to Moises Gonzalez for compiling it for us! There’s a picture below, or you can download it at the link below. The link will download a PDF with 4 per sheet so...

How Do I start My Lynxmotion Robot With SSC-32U?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get my Lynxmotion robot to connect with my computer? I have the new USB version of the SSC-32. Answer: It is a little bit different, in that there is now only one switch, and it will connect every single time, as long as you follow the right steps. The steps are listed below and...

Tool Attribute WS: What Speeds & Feeds for Renshape?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: What are the speeds and feeds that you use in your classroom while CNC machining? Answer: That’s really a loaded question! It depends on a lot of different variables. With that said, below is a list of speeds, feeds, plunge rates, and general info I use when machining Renshape 440...

Student Research Exemplars

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: There are a couple of research assignments that I would like my students to do. Do you have any exemplars of what you have used in class? Answer: 1.1 History of CIM Powerpoint Examples 2.2 CIM Processes Brochure Examples process-brochure-template We sure do! Note that the exemplars that...

ANY IDEAS FOR COLORING PAGES IN THE CLASSROOM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: I can’t seem to get EdgeCAM or your Flow Arm to work, or any of the other CIM Software for that matter. What should I do? Solution: Well, don’t cry; that doesn’t work. I’ve tried it. Screaming and yelling does not seem to work either. So here’s an idea: Download...

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