3D Wireframes and Solids Learning Resources?

[ManWithNoName]

Man my head is swimming. I'm still very new and currently attending a company sponsored class BUT just getting my brain around how to create models that are "USEABLE" for tool paths is more daunting than I anticipated. There's so many ways to do one thing; by the time I think I've got one absorbed another method is presented and brain fade kicks in.

 

I've got X8HLE installed at home but, "if ya don't know how to get there from here"...it's difficult.... for me at least.

 

Any hot tips for tutorials and/or resources for just practicing Wire frames and Solids.

(I ordered eMastercam X8 Tutorial Bundle, but apparently they've been shipped on the back of a tortoise)

[Dave Allen]

I found that getting customer supplied models is the easiest and best way to make models and create edge curve all edges is the best way to create wireframe LOL.

 

Relax and good luck boeing welcome aboard.

[Jayson Kramer]

There are a lot of models on the FTP on this forum to play with.

[Thad]

A while back, I uploaded a bunch of practice prints to the FTP in the Drawings folder. They're called mill1, mill2, lathe1, lathe2, etc. They are dimensioned prints that you can create wireframe from. When you get comfortable with that, make solids from them. When you get comfortable with that, program them.

[ManWithNoName]

Thanks so much. I apologize for not scouring the resources before asking a probably "well answered" question. My brain was close to a melt down last night.

 

[DODGERFAN]

Thanks so much. I apologize for not scouring the resources before asking a probably "well answered" question. My brain was close to a melt down last night.

 

There is a ton of stuff you are going to learn along the way,   don't get discouraged.  If I can learn this and make a living at it,    anyone can.

[Guest]

There is a ton of stuff you are going to learn along the way,   don't get discouraged.  If I can learn this and make a living at it,    anyone can.

even a 6 yr old  

[DODGERFAN]

even a 6 yr old  

5½ in all fairness.  

[AMF]

I can't seem to find the FTP.   How would I navigate to it?

 

Thanks

[Guest]

Have you tried reading the "Important Topics" thread listed at the top of the Industrial Forum?  

[AMF]

My bad.  Thanks!