Intro 3Fredumacation2024-10-15 | Intro 3Nut Cracker HandleFredumacation2022-01-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to switch to arc creation while in the line sketching command in SolidWorks. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Add center line 1:29 Smart dimension 1:56 Fixing the sketch 2:49 Angle dimension 3:29 Doubling dimensions (Diameter dimension)Pocket - FinishFredumacation2021-03-25 | In this video I demonstrate how to finish the CNC programming of the pocket. To remove the majority of the material off the floor a spiral toolpath will be programmed.Pocket - Ramp InFredumacation2021-03-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to calculate a five degree ramp angle and create the CNC code for the tool to ramp into a pocket.Pocket Roughing - Completing the RoughingFredumacation2021-03-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to complete the rough machining of the pocket. 00:00 Intro 01:33 Second roughing tool 03:21 Final rough passPocket - Helical EntryFredumacation2021-03-11 | In this video I demonstrate how to calculate and create the CNC mill code to helix into a pocket.Introduction to PocketingFredumacation2021-03-04 | In this video I explain factors to consider before starting to program a pocket toolpath.Open Pocket ProgrammingFredumacation2021-03-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to program an open pocket.Bolt Hole Position ToleranceFredumacation2021-02-27 | In this video I demonstrate how to calculate the true position tolerance for two and four holes, for both the fixed and floating fastener scenarios, and how to convert this cylindrical tolerance to a plus/minus tolerance. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Fixed Fastener Formula - 2 holes 02:13 Floating Fastener Formula - 2 holes 02:32 Floating Fastener Formula - 4 holes 03:02 Fixed Fastener Formula - 4 holes 03:22 Converting to plus/minus toleranceWoodruff KeysFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I demonstrate how to size and dimension, metric and inch woodruff keys. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Metric keys 01:42 Inch keysPatterning of SlotsFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I demonstrate four unique methods to cut a rectangular patterns of slots. 00:00 Intro - Position over each slot, run subprogram 00:37 G52 - Local Coordinate System 01:42 M21/22/23 - Mirror Image 02:27 G68/69 - Coordinate RotationBreak/Restore View AlignmentFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I demonstrate how to break the alignment of two SolidWorks drawing views and how to restore the alignment.Keys IntroductionFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I explain the function and use of standard keys. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Square and flat keys 02:54 Woodruff keys 04:13 Pin keys 04:32 Pratt and Whitney or Feather keys 04:58 Tapered keysCreating a Machining Drawing for a Cast PartFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I discuss the requirements of a part drawing created for the machining of a cast part.Trochoidal Milling of a SlotFredumacation2021-02-25 | In this video I demonstrate how to program a trochoid to rough out a slot. Trochoidal milling is often used to increase tool life when roughing hard materials which wear out cutters quickly. It can also be used to rough a slot in any material, while prolonging tool life.Updating the Drawing Notes SectionFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to add a note to the "notes" section of a SolidWorks drawing sheet.Detail ViewFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to create a detailed view for a SolidWorks drawing.Adding a Drawing Note to a ViewFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to add a note to a SolidWorks drawing view.Dimension to the Intersection of Two EntitiesFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to use the "find intersection" option to dimension a SolidWorks drawing from the intersection of two entities.Dimension to Circular EdgeFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to dimensions to the edge of a circle or arc, rather than its center.Section View of an Auxiliary ViewFredumacation2021-02-19 | In this video I demonstrate how to create a section view of an auxiliary view in a SolidWorks drawing.Slot Toolpath - Straight SlotFredumacation2021-02-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to program the machining of a slot when it is critical the slot be straight and the tool cannot be allowed to cut the slot oversize or angled.Slot - Ramp InFredumacation2021-02-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to program a ramping in motion, to rough out a slot.Slot Milling - Final PassFredumacation2021-02-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to program the cutter to mill the slot to its final size. The slot will be coded using three techniques; programming the tool center, programming the tool center with wear compensation and programming the part geometry using cutter radius compensation. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Wear compensation 01:33 Cuter radius compensation 01:40 Spring PassesRamp In - Rounded EndsFredumacation2021-02-18 | In this video I demonstrate how to ramp into a slot, starting slightly off center and add a small arc at each end of the ramp to minimize chatter.Auxiliary ViewFredumacation2021-02-16 | In this video I demonstrate how to create an auxiliary view for a SolidWorks drawing and how to break the views alignment.Section View - In SolidWorks DrawingFredumacation2021-02-16 | In this video I demonstrate how to create a basic section view in a SolidWorks drawing.Chamfer DimensionFredumacation2021-02-12 | In this video I demonstrate how to add a chamfer dimension, set the precision for the size and angle, and demonstrate why the angled edge must be selected first.Helix BoreFredumacation2021-02-11 | In this video I demonstrate how to program helical cutting to rough out a large bore.Circle MillFredumacation2021-02-11 | In this video I demonstrate how to cut a circular pocket.Bill of MaterialsFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to add a Bill of Materials to an assembly drawing. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Adding a description to a toolbox item 02:00 Altering the bill of materials 02:39 Moving the header to the bottom or top of the tableAdding and Renaming Drawing SheetsFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to add drawing sheets to create a sheet set and how to rename a drawing sheet. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Fixing a blank sheet
01:08 Right click to add sheet 01:18 Copy sheet 01:38 Delete sheet 01:45 Naming a sheetAdding Balloon to the Assembly DrawingFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to add balloon items to an assembly drawing. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Auto balloon 01:23 Working with magnetic lines 02:15 Deleting balloons 02:26 Manually adding balloons 02:57 Changing the balloon leader from an face to and edge or edge to face 03:24 Adding a magnetic lineStarting Assembly DrawingsFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to start an assembly drawing. 00:00 Intro 00:11 Setting title block properties 00:23 Make drawing from assembly 00:39 Adding the isometric view from the view palette 01:14 Edit sheet format 01:44 Adding the exploded view 02:20 Rearranging the viewsMotion Study - Animate ExplosionFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to use the motion study to create an AVI file of my part exploding while it rotates about the Y axis.Selecting Sheet Part from View PaletteFredumacation2021-02-05 | In this video I demonstrate how to select the part which views are to be created from, on the drawing sheet, by navigating to it, within the view palette.G83 - Detailed ExplanationFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I explain how the G83 drilling cycle works.Block Skip/DeleteFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to use the block skip or block delete when programming to skip two holes on some parts.Web DrillingFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to program "web drilling." Web drilling is a technique used when there is more than one hole at the same same location but there is a large gap of air between the holes, such as a pipe with a hole through both the top and bottom wall.G83 vs G73Fredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I explain the difference between the G83, peck drilling cycle and the G73, chip break drilling cycle.Programming G83/73Fredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to program the G83 and G73 drilling cycles. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Depth calculation 00:57 R value explained 01:20 Q value explained 01:27 Call subprogram and simulate 01:44 Check the cycle time 02:04 Why start with the G83 02:24 Switching to the G73 02:46 Cycle time savingsG81 Fixed Drilling CycleFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I show a reamer using the G81 cycle to finish half inch holes to size and explain how to code this non-peck drilling canned cycle.Introduction to the Spot Drilling Cycle - G82Fredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to program the spot drilling cycle. In the next video I will demonstrate how to add more holes which require a different R and Z value and how to use G99/98 to decrease cycle time. 00:00 Intro 00:41 First hole coordinate 00:58 Programming the fixed cycle 01:47 G82 code explained 02:43 Simulating the code with an error 03:08 Correcting the error 03:24 L0Changing Fixed Cycle ParametersFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to add holes to a canned cycle and explain how, as well as, why, they should be altered. 00:00 Intro 00:16 Alter G98/99 to decrease cycle time 01:46 Adding the two reamed holes 03:06 Correcting the drill depth 03:36 Adding the 1/8 NPT holesSpot Drill Tip AdjustmentFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I explain two methods to compensate for the fact that spot drills do not come to a true point, but have a flat at the tip. This example deals with 90 degree included angle spot drills and how to compensate in the code or at the machine controller.G84 Right Hand Tapping CycleFredumacation2021-02-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to program a tap using the G84 right handed tapping cycle and show a 1/2-13 hole being tapped in a mild steel plate.Wild Turkey and BabiesFredumacation2021-01-31 | In 2018 after a wind storm a large pine came down in my small bush, and a turkey decided to nest under a dead small pine that came with it. This is a bit of the trail camera footage of her on the nest. The day before she leaves you can hear her talking a lot, I guess to the eggs about to hatch. Then her and the three young leave. She laid six eggs.CardinalsFredumacation2021-01-31 | I placed some corn where a wild turkey was nesting and many animals and birds enjoyed it. This bit shows two cardinals sharing the corn.CoyotesFredumacation2021-01-31 | Just some still images of three coyotes enjoying a road kill deer I dragged out back.Backplot to DXF FileFredumacation2021-01-29 | Some CNC machines require a DXF file to work from and sometimes these machines cannot work with spline geometry. In such cases the spline must be converted to lines and arcs and the convertors do not always work. When this is the case Mastercam's Backplot simulator can be used to save the toolpath as lines and arc, which in turn can be saved as a DXF file using the "Same Some" option.Mirror G/M Code at the Machine ControllerFredumacation2021-01-29 | In this video I demonstrate how to mirror the G/M code through the X axis, Y axis and both the X and Y axis to create four unique parts from one program. To do this and use the same set up for all parts, the original part zero should be the center of the part in the X and Y axis.