PowerMill Essentials Training

This PowerMill basics training course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to apply principles of machining using PowerMill specific techniques. You will achieve an overview of the fundamentals needed to build confidence using PowerMill.

Course content for Autodesk PowerMill Essentials

  • Learn how to set up and create workplanes and stock 
  • Learn 3D Area Clearance & Finishing techniques and strategies  
  • Create, modify and understand Toolpath Z Limits 
  • Apply and modify Leads & Links 
  • Learn to apply user-defined boundaries 
  • Transform Toolpaths to perform gouge checks 
  • Create and apply collision safe checking 
  • Utilise Patterns to control strategies 
  • An introduction to the Curve Editor 
  • Create 2.5D Machining Features  
  • Create, apply and view single and multiple NC Programs 
  • Explore Specialist Finishing strategies 
  • Discover the use of Component Thickness options and controls 
  • Create basic 3+2 Machining operations  
  • Build 4 Axis Rotary Finishing toolpaths using styles 

Benefits of Autodesk PowerMill Essentials

Learn to create new files in Autodesk PowerMill
Discover the steps taken to setup your part for machining
Build confidence with critical finishing techniques
Gain a basic knowledge of 3+2 machining in PowerMill

Expected outcome

As a result of attending this course, you will have a basic understanding of the workflow used to prepare your parts for machining using Autodesk PowerMill.

After completing the course, you can log in to your personal student account and download a personal certificate. 

Expected outcome

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