First, the mold programming foundation

Mold programming is the process of processing molds with CNC machine tools. Programmers need to know the structure, characteristics, materials and processing requirements of the mold, and write programs to control the movement and processing parameters of the machine tool according to this information, so as to complete the processing of the mold.

Second, Powermill software foundation

Powermill is a high-end NC programming software, which can be used to process complex surfaces such as molds and parts. It has a friendly user interface and powerful functions, which can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of mold programming. When learning Powermill software, you need to master the following contents:

1, software installation and configuration

2. User interface and operation flow

3. The use of toolbars, menus and shortcut keys

4. Model import and processing

3. Understand and analyze the mold drawings

Before programming, it is necessary to deeply understand and analyze the mold drawings. Need to master the following contents:

1, various symbols and labels in the drawings.

2, the structure and characteristics of each part of the mold

3, processing requirements and matters needing attention

Fourth, the mold structure and characteristics

The structure and characteristics of the mold are the key to programming. Need to know the following:

1, mold type and structure

2, the characteristics of the mold and use requirements

3. Mold materials and heat treatment methods

The application of verb (verb's abbreviation) Powermill in mold processing.

Powermill, as a high-end NC programming software, is widely used in mold processing. Need to master the following contents:

Advantages of 1 and Powermill in mold processing

2. The process and steps of 2.Powermill in mold processing.

3. Common problems and solutions of 3.Powermill in mold processing.

Six, the basic knowledge of numerical control programming

NC programming is the key to NC machine tool processing. Need to master the following contents:

1 Basic principles and steps of numerical control programming

2. Type and format of 2.NC instruction

3. Establishment and transformation of machining coordinate system

4. Tool compensation and cutting parameter setting

Seven, CNC machine tool operation and processing

1, types and characteristics of CNC machine tools

2, the operation panel and control mode of CNC machine tools

3. Establishment and maintenance of machine tool coordinate system

4. Tool clamping and adjustment of cutting parameters