What are machines in session?
Machines in session refers to the CNC machine configuration that is currently associated with your CAM project. In practice, it means the machine you have selected or loaded in your CAM software (e.g., a specific CNC mill model) will be the one CAM Assist uses for calculations. If a machine is set in your session, CAM Assist reads its properties (axis count, travel limits, post processor) and uses a matching machine profile.
Why do machines in session matter in CAM Assist?
Machines in session matter because it influences how toolpaths are generated. Different CNC machines have different capabilities (3-axis vs 5-axis), spindle speeds, and envelope sizes. When you use your session’s machine, CAM Assist tailors the strategy to what that machine can do. By using the “machine in session,” you ensure the output from CAM Assist is feasible on the actual equipment you’ll run.
Where can I find / adjust machines in session in CAM Assist?
Machines in session are found when you load CAM Assist 2.0 in the top navigation bar of the 'Prepare' phase. Also, you will find machines in session if you navigate to My Machine Shop and to My Machines.
What else are machines in session usually known as?
- Session machine
- Active machine setup
- Selected machine tool (in CAM software)
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- What machines is CAM Assist compatible with?
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- What machining Modes does CAM Assist support?