SolidCAM 3D High Speed Milling

Learn machining strategies for 3D high speed toolpaths

SolidCAM 3D High Speed Milling Overview

This course teaches the fundamental skill required to perform 3D High Speed Milling in SolidCAM.

SolidCAM High-Speed Machining (HSM) offers unique machining and linking strategies for 3D high-speed toolpaths. It smooths the paths of both cutting moves and retracts, wherever possible, to maintain a continuous machine tool motion – an essential requirement for maintaining higher feed rates and eliminating dwelling.

Course Duration

2 Days (7 hours/day)

Skill Level

Essential Level

Course Type

Hands-on Practical Training

SolidCAM 3D High Speed Milling Course Requirements & Benefits

Understand the course requirements and the skills you will acquire after completing the SolidCAM training

Requirements

Basic Windows Knowledge

Mechanical Design Experience

Completed the SolidCAM 2.5D CNC Milling training

Features Targeted

SOLIDWORKS Configurations

Boundary Definitions

Tool Types & Tables

Acquired Skills

Strategies for 3D Roughing & Finishing

Rest Material Strategies

Lead-in / lead-out & Linking Strategies

SolidCAM 3D High Speed Milling Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

  1. 3D Rough and Finish strategies
  2. Geometry definitions
  3. SOLIDWORKS configurations (if used) Rest material options
  4. Tool types and tool tables
  5. HSM strategies for Roughing and Finishing
  6. Boundary definitions
  7. Dedicated Rest material strategies
  8. Associativity – 3D model/toolpath
  9. Lead-in / lead-out & Linking strategies

Training Methods

Choose the training method right for you

Training Promotion

Group/Public Training

Receive training as a group (limited amount per class) from certified instructors using vendor approved training content and methodologies.

Training is delivered either live online or in a traditional classroom environment.

Advantages
  • Cost effective training method.
  • More effective than video based training, with videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
  • Learn more through group questions and feedback.
3DEXPERIENCE Onsite Training

Private Training

This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Training is available live online, in-person classroom or onsite at your location.

Advantages
  • Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
  • Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Upcoming Training Courses

Choose a scheduled SolidCAM 3D High Speed Milling course

Date & Time
  • February 3, 2025 - February 4, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Live Online
Language
English
Date & Time
  • March 31, 2025 - April 1, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Auburn, NH, United States
Language
English
Date & Time
  • June 2, 2025 - June 3, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Live Online
Language
English
Date & Time
  • July 28, 2025 - July 29, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Auburn, NH, United States
Language
English
Date & Time
  • October 6, 2025 - October 7, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Live Online
Language
English
Date & Time
  • December 1, 2025 - December 2, 2025
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Auburn, NH, United States
Language
English

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