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Using Total stock (3D) to minimize air cutting
Total stock controls the extent of the toolpaths for a feature. Enter an offset distance for each Z slice of a feature to use instead of the Stock bound...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Using Total stock (Turn) to minimize air cutting
The Total stock attribute changes the way that the feature is roughed. Instead of roughing within the boundaries of the stock, the region that is roughed is...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2019 at 8:55 AM
How to reset the FeatureCAM Interface Settings Back to Default
To reset the EZFM_ui.ini        1.Close FeatureCAM. This step is very important.         2.Open windows Task Manager and verify that no FeatureCAM/ezfm.ex...
Thu, 9 Jan, 2020 at 11:40 AM
How to Change Tool Change Location from default
Problem: At the beginning and end of operations in FeatureCAM, the tool change location causes a false gouge where the tool plunges into the part during 3D...
Thu, 16 Jan, 2020 at 10:14 AM
How to create a dovetail tool
Please click on the following link for a video on how to create a dovetail tool in FeatureCAM How to create/model a dovetail type tool in FeatureCAM mi...
Thu, 23 Jan, 2020 at 2:25 PM
How to create a form tool or tool from a curve
Click on the following links for steps on creating form tools. Creating a form tool Requirements for form-tool curves
Fri, 14 Feb, 2020 at 9:22 AM
How to see a cut away of a lathe part
To see what your part looks like on the inside you can enable the 3/4 view option. Click on the Edit Gear Navigate to Simulation > Round stock Che...
Fri, 8 May, 2020 at 3:46 PM
How to create a holder from a solid model in FeatureCAM
Below are a couple links on how to turn solid models into holders in FeatureCam for milling and turning. How to import a solid tool holder into FeatureC...
Tue, 16 Feb, 2021 at 11:57 AM