CAM AGENT User Manual

Milling Automation for General Parts | Version 1.0

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1. Installation and Getting Started

Get started in 4 simple steps:

1. Download the .exe installer (Trial) from the website homepage
2. Important: Please close Autodesk Fusion 360 before installation
3. Double-click the installer and follow the steps by clicking Next
4. Open Fusion 360, go to the "Manufacture" Workspace, click the Utilities tab and run CAM AGENT

You will find the TOOLS tab (next to Utilities). CAM AGENT will be there.

Activation (First Time):

For Trial version, the system will automatically enable 25 uses when you run the command for the first time. No registration or account creation required.

2. UI Overview

The main CAM AGENT window consists of:

• Run Mode: Select run mode (Auto / Custom)
• Cutting Mode: Select cutting style (Standard / HEM)
• Material: Select workpiece material
• Tool Library: Select tool library
• Run / Cancel: Start or cancel buttons

3. Run Mode

CAM AGENT has 2 run modes:

Auto Mode

Fully automatic mode - CAM AGENT analyzes the workpiece and creates all Operations automatically. Suitable for general work requiring speed.

Custom Mode

Custom mode - Users can select which Agents to use as needed and adjust various Parameters in detail.

Custom Mode Demo Video:

4. Cutting Mode

Choose the cutting style that suits your work:

Standard Mode:

Standard mode, suitable for general work. Uses standard cutting values and feed rates.

HEM Mode (High Efficiency Milling):

High efficiency milling mode - Uses small Stepover but large Stepdown. Suitable for work requiring speed and reduced tool wear.

5. Smart Context

In Custom Mode, CAM AGENT analyzes the workpiece and displays only Operations that are suitable for your workpiece. It doesn't show irrelevant Operations.

For example:

• If workpiece has Pocket → Pocket Agent will be shown
• If workpiece has holes → Drill Agent will be shown
• If workpiece has threaded holes → Thread options will be shown

6. Hole Searcher (Free!)

A tool to scan your workpiece and quickly view all hole information - Free to use, doesn't count against your quota!

1. Make sure you have the Setup you want to work with activated
2. Click the Hole Searcher button
3. Read the summary report of holes found

7. Remover (Chain Drill)

Chain drilling to remove large material areas.

1. Select Material and Tool Library
2. Select edges for Chain Drill
3. Define offset direction
   
4. Select drill size - Offset distance from edge is calculated automatically
5. Offset Margin - Additional offset distance
6. Pitch - Hole spacing (measured from center to center)
7. Drill Depth - Drilling depth (measured from chain)
   
8. Example result

8. Manage Materials

Customize Feeds & Speeds values for your machine.

• Vc (Surface Speed): Cutting speed (m/min)
• Fz / Fn: Feed per tooth or per revolution

9. Machine Settings

Configure Clearance/Retract Heights and Machine Limits.

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)