SolidCAM Fixtures

This page provides a basic tutorial on loading and defining fixtures for the CNC machines in the machine shop. SolidCAM contains a collision recognition feature that will insure the cutting tool won't run into anything defined as a fixture. Pictures must be double clicked to be resized larger for a more detailed view.

WARNING: If the fixture parts and stock in real life are assembled differently than in the model, the machine may still run the tool into them. An adequate clearance can be selected in the program to account for slight variations.