First off I'm using a CNC Router so my part has tabs, we havent installed SW2020 yet, high school robotics mentor for team 6722. Would like to learn how to cut out parts with our CNC Router and have made great strides but cannot figure out how to get the part out of the stock. I have created the G-code and have cut out the pocket and the 6 holes but cannot figure out what i need to do to get solidcam for me to allow to cutout the part and leave the tabs... Matter of fact I cannot remove the stock no matter what I do (i.e 2.5 Mill Operation, pocket, then face mill, contour mill, etc) aNY GUIDANCE WOULD BE GREAT
William,
Please see the video in the link below. I would recommend using avoid areas to define the tabs vs. modeling them into your design. This is how I have done it before SOLIDWORKS CAM 2020 for lasers and waterjets. The same would apply to a router.
SOLIDWORKS CAM 2018 & 2019 Tab cutting - YouTube
Mike