WORKNC Essential Training

This step-by-step course introduces you to the essentials of WorkNC—from software setup to workzone creation and model orientation. Build a solid foundation for toolpath programming at your own pace with 12 months of unlimited access.

$395.00

Description

Chapter 1 – Getting Started 

  • Open WorkNC 
  • Create a Workzone 
  • Set Translators, Tolerance, and Comments 
  • Adjust Surface Orientation 
  • Navigate the Interface: Shade, Rotate, Zoom, Pan ● Use the Mouse Tracker 
  • Position the Part 
  • Create and Align UCS 
  • Apply Machine Axis 

Chapter 2 – Stock Setup 

  • Create a Stock Model 
  • Use Different Geometrical Shapes 
  • Import Stock from CAD or Previous Jobs 

Chapter 3 – Introduction to Toolpaths Menu Text: 

  • Understand Toolpath Organization 
  • Overview of Toolpath Styles 

Chapter 4 – Roughing Toolpaths 

  • Navigate the Roughing Menu 
  • Update and Manage the Stock Model 
  • Simulate in Wireframe or Solid Mode 
  • Re-Rough Using the Same Strategy 
  • Automatic Stock Detection

Chapter 5 – Post Processing 

  • Select Post Processor 
  • Generate Code for Single or Merged Toolpaths 

Chapter 6 – Finishing and Rest Machining Menu Text: 

  • Flat Surface Finishing 
  • Global Finish 
  • Rest Material Model 

Chapter 7 – Re-machining 

  • Machining Corners and Tight Areas 
  • Remove Remaining Material 
  • View and Manage Leftover Stock 

Chapter 8 – Tool Holders 

  • Calculate Minimum Tool Length 
  • Edit Toolpaths Automatically 
  • Optimize for Rigidity 

Chapter 9 – Curves 

  • Create Boundary Curves 
  • Apply Limit Conditions 

Chapter 10 – Surface Selection Menu Text: 

  • Select Surfaces to Limit Toolpaths ● Apply Alternate Stock Allowances ● Protect or Avoid Machining Areas 

Chapter 11 – Toolpath Management Menu Text: 

  • Remove or Reorder Toolpaths ● Automatic Safety Move Adjustments