3D Machining

Pocketing3D machining is availible in SharpCam 3D edition. Import 3D models in the form of STEP, IGES or STL and perform 3D machining operations.

Solid Verification

  • 3D Roughing
    • This strategy is used to clear large volumes of excess material very quickly and leave a small amount of stock material for semi-finishing and finishing strategies. Features include:
    • Offset and Parallel type.
    • Containment boundary(s).
    • Height range control.
    • Angle range control.
    • Link control.
  • Parallel 3D Finishing
    • Solid Verification
    • This strategy allows the machining of 3D components with toolpath passes that are parallel to each other, relative to the XY plane. Any desired angle in the XY plane can be set using the Angle value. This strategy is generally used to semi-finish or finish a component. It is best suited to machining shallow areas. Features include:
    • Zig zag or One way direction Type.
    • Containment boundary(s).
    • Height range control.
    • Angle range control.
    • Link control.
  • Z Level 3D Finishing
    • Solid Verification
    • This strategy allows the machining of 3D components with toolpath passes that are parallel to the XY plane. Imagine a component being sliced from top to bottom. This strategy is generally used to semi-finish or finish a component. It is best suited to machining steep areas. Features include:
    • Zig zag or One way direction type.
    • Containment boundary(s).
    • Height range control.
    • Angle range control.
    • Link control.