A setup defines a number of general properties for a set of machining operations - including the Work Coordinate System (WCS), the stock geometry, fixtures, and the machining surfaces. Normally a machining operation, like pocketing, is started by creating a Setup. The following example illustrates a 2D Pocket strategy which is used to remove the interior cavity of a part. For a description of the individual machining strategies, please refer to the Inventor HSM Help topics: About 2D Machining Strategies and About 3D Machining Strategies. The type of toolpath required naturally depends on the geometry of your part.

To create your first machining operation, simply select any of the toolpath strategies from the CAM toolbar. The CAM Browser lets you view and modify all machining-related data in the current part or assembly. Once a part or assembly file is loaded and a strategy selected from the CAM ribbon, the CAM Browser becomes active replacing the familiar Inventor Model Browser. In addition to standard machining strategies for 2.5D, 3D and 3+2, 5-axis milling and 2-axis turning applications, HSM offers advanced toolpath strategies for high-efficiency machining, integrated simulation and verification tools, and post-processor system to help achieve higher productivity, increased profits and shorter time-to-market.The Inventor HSM Professional command ribbon This enables shops to get up to speed and become productive within minutes, by using familiar tools and workflows. Autodesk HSMWorks (SolidWorks) and Autodesk Inventor HSM (Inventor) provide truly integrated design-to-manufacturing solutions for manufacturers and Job Shops using SOLIDWORKS or Inventor.

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