A variety of formats besides STL are accepted including STEP, IGES, and Parasolid files.It should work, but it doesn't, otherwise I would not post this issue. NOTE: The same process can be used to import modeled stock solids (e.g. Simulate the second setup to visualize the final stock removal. Add the required 2D and 3D milling toolpaths to finish the machining program. Return to the model browser and right-click on the mesh body. Typically this will mean the Z-axis will be specified as the vertical milling direction.ġ4. On the “Setup” tab – select a new Stock WCS point and orientation for the milling setup. It should highlight the surface in yellow.ġ3. Click on the black STL body as the Stock solid. On the “Stock” tab, change the Mode to “Stock Solid” using the drop-down menu.ġ2. From the CAM tab on the Job panel select “Setup.” to create a new stock setup for the remaining vertical milling operations.ġ1.

In the model browser you’ll see it labeled as a “MeshFeature.”ġ0. It will appear as a black triangulated geometry. The STL body should automatically be imported and located in the same orientation as the model body. Select “Open” to import the stock solid to the part file.ĩ. If this step isn’t taken – the body will be about 25 times too big.Ĩ. IMPORTANT! Before selecting “Open” – click on “Options.” Set the Import Units value to “millimeter.” This assures that the. Navigate to the folder where the stock file was saved and select it.ħ. From the “Manage” tab – click on “Import.”Ħ. The file type will default to Stereolithography (.stl) format.ĥ. Give the file a unique name that represents the first set of operations. Choose a folder location to save the stock body. Right-click anywhere in the graphics window and select Stock > Save Stock.ģ. Run the toolpath simulation until it’s finished.Ģ. To export the remaining stock for the milling setup, follow these steps:ġ. This will leave the subsequent milling, chamfer, and drilling operations to be done with a vertical mill. The initial roughing and internal boring is done by turning down the part on a 2-Axis lathe. But what if your part has been pre-machined for tooling, cast, or has a complex shape? Inventor CAM equips users with the ability to save the stock body at any stage in the machining process and then use it in secondary setups!

Creating a stock setup with Inventor CAM is simple if you’re starting from stock that’s cylindrical, box, or tube shaped.

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