V25 Getting Started - BobCAD-CAM

BobCAD‐CAM Version 25 Getting Started Guide
Material Library Feeds & Speeds
Feeds and speeds are calculated based on the material type selected; BobCAD‐CAM comes with hundreds of preconfigured
materials that are accurately set up based on the Machinist Toolbox. The feeds and speed references
within BobCAD‐CAM have been calculated based on the Machinist Handbook and the book Mathematics at Work.
NOTE: The feeds and speeds that are suggested are a starting point only, many variables need to be taken into account
for when properly calculating feeds and speeds such as, tooling, material, and machine rigidity and tool‐path technique.
Adding & Editing Materials
You may need to add or modify materials within the database, to do so follow the instructions below.
To access the Stock Material Library, in the CAM tree tab, under Milling Stock, right‐click Stock Material (such
as Wrought Alum), and click Edit. The Stock Material Library dialog box appears.
To create a Material Group, in the Material Group, click Add Group. The Add New Material Group dialog box appears.
To name the group, in the Material Group Name box, type My Materials, and click OK.
To add a new stock material to the group, in the Material Group, click My Materials. In the Material List area, click Add
Material. The Stock Material Feeds and Speeds dialog box appears
Note: Full documentation on all of the Stock Material Feeds and Speeds dialogue can be found within the built in help
system. To locate this information launch the help system by clicking on Help then Help Topics from within BobCAD.
Search for the term “stock material”.
Selecting material
The material being used within the CAM tree will set the feeds and speeds used by BobCAD‐CAM.
To select the stock to be used follow the instructions below.
To access the Material Selection dialog box, in the CAM Tree, under Turning Stock, right‐click Stock Material
and click Edit.
You can now choose the material to be cut.
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