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2. Prerequisites

• PowerMill 2020 installed.
• A roughing toolpath already calculated (e.g., Ø20mm end mill).
• Stock model available or “Rest material” enabled.

Part 3: Structured Learning Plan Using Your PDF

To gain real skill from the tutorial, follow this 2‑week hands-on schedule:

Week 1 – Foundational (4 hours/day)

• Day 1-2: Interface, project setup, stock & fixture definition (PDF chapters 1-2)
• Day 3-4: Roughing strategies – area clearance, model rest roughing (PDF chapter 3)
• Day 5-6: Finishing – 3D offset, pencil milling, corner finishing (PDF chapter 4)
• Day 7: Simulate, verify, and edit toolpath – use the PDF’s checklist

Week 2 – Advanced (4 hours/day)

• Day 8-9: 5-axis strategies – swarf, drilling, automatic collision avoidance (PDF chapter 5)
• Day 10: Toolpath transformation – rotate, mirror, array (PDF chapter 6)
• Day 11: Macros & automation – record and edit a macro to reduce repetitive work (PDF chapter 7)
• Day 12: Post-processing – match PDF’s sample G-code to your machine
• Day 13-14: Final project – machine a sample part (provided in PDF datasets) and validate in PowerMill’s ViewMill

5. Rest Machining Mastery

• How to use the "Previous Toolpath" option effectively.
• Detecting "chatter zones" before cutting.