📖 History of PowerMill
PowerMill was originally developed by Delcam, a UK-based software company known for its expertise in CAD/CAM solutions. In 2014, Autodesk acquired Delcam, integrating PowerMill into its advanced manufacturing solutions. Today, Autodesk PowerMill stands as one of the most powerful and preferred CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software used globally for complex and high-speed machining, especially in aerospace, automotive, and die/mold industries.
📌 Overview :
PowerMill is a high-speed machining software that allows CNC programmers to create complex toolpaths and optimize them for advanced manufacturing processes. This course is designed to provide hands-on training for professionals working on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines.
📚 What Will I Learn?
- Introduction to PowerMill Interface & Workflow
- Stock and Setup Creation
- Tool Creation and Management
- 2D and 3D Roughing Strategies
- Finishing Operations – Z Level, Raster, Spiral
- High-Speed Machining (HSM) Strategies
- Rest Machining
- Collision Detection & Toolpath Optimization
- Toolpath Verification & Simulation
- Post Processing and G-code Generation
- Project-based Work:
- Mold Core & Cavity Machining
- Aerospace Blade/Impeller Machining
- Automotive Component Machining
🎯 Target Audience
- Mechanical & Production Engineering Students
- CNC Programmers and Operators
- Tool & Die Makers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- CAM Professionals & Freelancers
- Industry Experts seeking software specialization
🧾 Materials Included
- PowerMill Training Projects
- Sample Parts (Mold, Die, Engine Block)
- Toolpath Templates
- Post Processors (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas)
- PDFs and Video Tutorials
- Certificate of Completion
🧰 Requirements / Instructions
- Basic knowledge of machining and CNC
- Prior exposure to CAD modeling (recommended)
- PowerMill software installed (Trial or Licensed)
- Understanding of G-code and CNC workflow
⏱️ Course Duration
Total Duration: 30–40 Days (2 hrs/day recommended)
Mode: Online / Offline / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Advanced
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