FreeCAD CAM Parametric Toolpath – CNC Milling for Fully Parametric Table
Learn how to create a fully parametric CNC toolpath in FreeCAD for a parametric table design. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to link your CAM operations to a parametric 3D model, allowing any design change to automatically update the CNC milling toolpath.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How to set up a CNC milling job in FreeCAD’s CAM (Path) Workbench
Creating parametric toolpaths that adapt to changes in your table design
Verifying toolpaths before machining
This tutorial is ideal for makers, hobbyists, and anyone seeking to integrate parametric design with CNC machining in FreeCAD.
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00:00 Introduction – Parametric Toolpaths in FreeCAD for the Fully Parametric Table
00:34 Creating a New CNC Job for Table Legs and First Positioning in FreeCAD
01:53 Parametric Stock and Model Adjustments – Correct Leg Placement at Origin
04:05 Helix Operation Setup and Parametric Testing in FreeCAD CAM
05:29 Creating a Second Job for Non-Square Legs with Correct Parametric Positioning
08:01 Defining a Helix Operation with Optimized CNC Settings
08:32 How Many Jobs and Positionings Are Needed for Rails
08:46 Creating a New CNC Job for Rails in FreeCAD
09:09 First Rail Positioning – Rotate and Set Origin for Parametric Toolpaths
10:07 Creating a Helix Operation for Rails with Proper CAM Settings
10:54 Adjusting Stock and Model Placement with Parametric Values
11:29 Testing the Parametric Toolpath for Accuracy
12:55 Creating a New Job for Rails – Second Positioning and Parametric Setup
13:41 Parametric Stock and Model Adjustments for Correct Rail Origin Placement
15:20 Creating a Second Helix Operation for Rails in FreeCAD
16:05 Creating a New Job for Rails – Third Positioning at the Origin
16:58 Parametric Adjustments for Stock and Model Placement in FreeCAD CAM
17:56 Creating a Pocket Operation for Rails with CAM Settings
18:59 Creating a New Job for Rails – Fourth Positioning and Origin Setup
19:29 Parametric Stock and Model Adjustments for Final Rail Position
19:59 Creating the Final Pocket Operation for Rails in FreeCAD CAM
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