Post Process Toolpath Data in Inventor CAM Models – Part 4

Once you have successfully created and verified your toolpaths, you are ready to post process your files. This step is the final step and provides the output that is required by your CNC machine in order to machine the model. 

As a reminder, this series is based on my AU class and has been broken into four learning objectives (watch intro video), which conveniently align with the four key skills that a new user will need to learn: defining your setup, adding toolpaths, checking your toolpaths with simulations, and generating the CNC code to manufacture your model.

The final two videos (along with the previous links) are now available below and will teach you how to post process your Inventor CAM data.

1. Create the first setup for the operation in the Inventor CAM environment.
   - Instructional Discussion
   - Software Demonstration

2. Define toolpaths for the model.
   - Instructional Discussion
   - Software Demonstration

3. Preview the toolpath using the Simulation tools.
   - Instructional Discussion
   - Software Demonstration

4. Post process the toolpath data file to generate the CNC code.
   - Instructional Discussion
   - Software Demonstration

This series is approximately 60 minutes’ worth of content, whereas the ASCENT guide on which it is based is approximately 2 days of content. If you are interested in more in-depth instructional content, datasets, and exercises that allow you to try all my demonstration models, I recommend checking out our Autodesk Inventor CAM 2021: Milling Fundamentals learning guide.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

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Manager – Learning Content Development<br><br>Trained in Instructional Design, Jennifer uses her skills to develop instructor-led and web-based training products as well as knowledge profiling tools. Jennifer has achieved the Autodesk Certified Professional certification for Inventor and is also recognized as an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI). She enjoys teaching the training courses that she authors and is also very skilled in providing technical support to end-users. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

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