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Beginner Metric Training Tutorial

Mastercam X6 Beginner Training Tutorial Metric

Copyright: 1998 - 2012 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved

Software: Mastercam X6

Author: Mariana Lendel

ISBN: 978-1-926955-58-2

Revision Date: Febuary 28, 2012

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Beginner Training Tutorial Contents

Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 3

Mill TutorialsTutorial # 1 - 2D Geometry, Open Contour and Drilling .............................................................. 17

Tutorial #2 - 2D Geometry, Facing, Drilling, Pocket, Contour Ramp, Contour Chamfer ............. 65

Tutorial #3- 2D Geometry, Open Pocket, Contouring, Circle Mill, Tapping, Export Ops ........... 141

Tutorial #4 - 2D Geometry, Pocketing with Islands, Pocket Remachining .................................237

Tutorial #5 - 2D Geometry, Dynamic Pocket, Transform Rotate, Import Toolpaths ................. 317

Tutorial #6 - 2D Geometry, Create Solid, FBM Mill ................................................................... 425

Getting Started Lathe .............................................................................................. 491

Lathe TutorialsTutorial #7 - 2D Geometry, Face, Rough and Finish .................................................................. 505

Tutorial #8 - 2D Geometry, Face, Rough, Finish, Grooving and Drilling .................................... 543

Design Training Tutorial

Solid TutorialsTutorial #9 - 2D Geometr, Extrude Create Body, Extrude Cut Body, Chamfer and Fillet .......... 605

Tutorial #10 - 2D Geoemtry, Revolve, Extrude Cut Body........................................................... 641

Tutorial #11 - Extrude, Sweep Cut, Fillet using Face Selection, Create Shell/Cut Face ............. 683

General Notes ......................................................................................................... 735Default Key Assignments ....................................................................................................................... 736Customizing Toolbars ............................................................................................................................ 737Example: Add Analyze Position To The Utilities Toolbar ....................................................................... 738Customizing Drop Down Menus ............................................................................................................ 739Customize The Right Mouse Button Menu ........................................................................................... 740Example: Add The Zoom Target To The Right Mouse Menu ................................................................. 740Key Mapping ......................................................................................................................................... 743Example: Allocate Alt + L For Create Line Endpoint .............................................................................. 743Data Entry Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................. 7462d Toolpath Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 7472d High Speed Toolpath Specific Parameters ....................................................................................... 760Area Mill - Cut Parameters .................................................................................................................... 762Blend Mill - Cut Parameters .................................................................................................................. 762Core Mill - Cut Parameters .................................................................................................................... 764Dynamic Area Mill Parameters .............................................................................................................. 764Dynamic Contour Parameters ............................................................................................................... 768Dynamic Core Mill ................................................................................................................................. 768Dynamic Rest Mill .................................................................................................................................. 768Peel Mill - Cut Parameters .................................................................................................................... 769Rest Mill ................................................................................................................................................ 769Creating 3d Wireframe .......................................................................................................................... 770About The Tool Plane ............................................................................................................................ 772Define A New Construction Plane ......................................................................................................... 773About Construction Depth (Z Depth) .................................................................................................... 776Solids Menu Command ......................................................................................................................... 777Solid Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 779Chaining ................................................................................................................................................. 781How To Chain ........................................................................................................................................ 782Window Selection ................................................................................................................................. 784How To Select Geometry Inside Of A Window ...................................................................................... 784

Beginner Training Tutorial

Chaining And Window Options ............................................................................................................. 784Chaining Options ................................................................................................................................... 785Toolpath Manager ................................................................................................................................. 786Operation List Area ............................................................................................................................... 788About Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager List Area .................................................................... 789Properties .............................................................................................................................................. 791Tool Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 792Stock Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 793

Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 795Mill Level 1 Tutorial Quiz Answers ........................................................................................................ 796Lathe Tutorial Quiz Answers ................................................................................................................. 799Solids Tutorial Quiz Answers ................................................................................................................. 801

One disc is attached to the back of this book; its content is summarized below.

Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition DVD

The Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition is a demo that provides a fully functional* version of Mastercam that can be installed on your home PC. The software must be re-installed after 6 months and expires completely October 31st, 2012.

*All Mastercam modules are available; however, there are a few limitations such as no support for C-Hooks and limitations around post processing.


Mill Level 1 Metric Training Tutorial

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Objectives:

The Student will learn about the Graphical user interface.The Student will learn how to navigate through Mastercam.How to use the Status Bar to set the attributes.Set the Toolbar States.Setting the Grid.

Beginner Training Tutorial Page|3

GETTING STARTED

STEP 1: GUI - GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

Menu Allows you to select all the functions in Mastercam to create geometry and toolpaths.

Toolbars Can be used instead of the menu to create geometry and toolpaths.

Ribbon Bar Allows you to enter the values and settings that define the entities that you are currently creating or modifying.

Function prompt Prompts the user for info.

Status Bar Allows you to set the attributes (color, level, style, and width) and the View/Plane and Z depth currently used.

Toolpaths/Solid Manager

Lists the history of the toolpath operations and solids.

Origin Geometry origin from which the system measures the point coordinates in X,Y and Z axes in the current plane.

Graphic Area Workspace area in Mastercam where the geometry displays.

MRU Toolbar Lists the most recently used functions.

Quick Mask Toolbar Lets you select all entities of a specific type.

Scale Shows you a scale of the object on the screen.

View Port XYZ Axes Inform you which Graphics view, WCS and Toolplane/Construction plane you are working in.

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GETTING STARTED

STEP 2: NAVIGATE THROUGH MASTERCAM

In this step you will learn how to use the menu functions in Mastercam to create geometry.

2.1 Using the Menu to select the command Create Line Endpoint

Left click on Create.Move the cursor on the drop-down menu to the Line function. This will open a fly out menu with all the

commands related to create lines. Left click on the desired command Endpoint as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

Figure: 2.1.1

2.2 Using the Toolbars to select the command Create Line Endpoint

Left Click on the Create Line Endpoint command icon as shown in Figure: 2.2.1.

Figure: 2.2.1


GETTING STARTED

To see the commands which are found under Create Line, in the menu bar choose the drop down arrow to the right of the icon as shown in Figure: 2.2.2.

Figure: 2.2.2

2.3 Reorganizing the toolbars

To move a toolbar select the left vertical line in front of the toolbar and drag it to the desired location on the screen as shown in Figure: 2.3.1.

Figure: 2.3.1

NOTE: Mastercam is fully customizable meaning you can move the toolbars anywhere you desire allowing you to work more efficiently.

NOTE: To customize the toolbars please see the General Notes.


GETTING STARTED

2.4 Create Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar example

To create a line left click on the screen. Then enter the Distance and Angle if necessary.

To continue making lines choose the Apply button from the Ribbon bar or press Enter. To exit the

current command select the OK button or press the Esc button.

To undo the last command use the Undo button. The undo button can be used to go back to the beginning

of geometry creation or to the last point of the saved file. Mastercam also has a Redo button for your convenience.

2.5 Function Prompt

Prompts the user to execute a command. For example this prompt is used in the Create Line Endpoint command.

2.6 Status Bar

The Status bar is used to set the drawing attributes, view, plane, Z depth and construction mode as shown in Figure: 2.6.1.

Figure: 2.6.1

2D/3D Construction Toggles between 2D and 3D construction modes. In 2D mode all geometry is created parallel to the current Cplane at the current system Z depth. In 3D mode you can work freely in various Z depths, unconstrained by the current system Z depth and Cplane setting.

Gview Sets the graphics view which you will view your geometry from. You can choose a different standard Gview, an existing named view, create a new named view or set the Gview to the current Cplane.

Planes Sets the construction plane in which you create and manipulate your geometry. You can change the current plane by selecting a different standard plane, selecting an existing named view, creating a new named view and by setting the plane to equal the current Gview.


GETTING STARTED

2.7 Change the Current System Color

Left Click on System Color as shown.

Z Depth Sets the current construction depth. To set this click the drop down arrow and pick one from the most recently used list or click the Z: label and pick a point in the graphics window to use the Z depth values based on the selected entity.

Color Assigns the current color. To change the current color click in the color field and select a color from the color pallet.

Level Sets the main level you want to work with in the graphics window. To change the current working level type the level number in the box or select the level using one of the following methods.

Attributes Lets you change one or more drawing attributes.

Point Style Displays and sets the systems point style.

Line Style Shows and sets the system line style.

Line Width Displays and sets the current system line width.

Work Coordinate System (WCS)

Allows you to redefine the WCS. You can choose from a list of standard views, specify origin coordinates, access the view manager or use the named function to access the view selection dialog box.

Groups Defines a collection of entities or operations that can be manipulated as a single entity.


GETTING STARTED

Select the desired color from the dialog box as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the command and begin creating geometry in the color of your choice.

2.8 The Toolpath Manager

The Toolpath Manager displays all the operations for the current part as shown in Figure: 2.8.1. You can sort, edit, regenerate, verify and post any operations. For more information on the Toolpath Manager, please refer to General Notes. The Manager can be hidden to gain more space in the graphics area for creating geometry. Press Alt + O to hide

the manager and Alt + O to reopen the manager.

Figure: 2.8.1

NOTE: Any geometry on your screen will remain in the previous system colour. This change will only affect the geometry you create going forward.


GETTING STARTED

STEP 3: SETTING MASTERCAM TO METRIC

3.1 Setting Mastercam to metric for the current session only

Settings

Configuration. Select the drop down arrow beside Current as shown in Figure: 3.1.1.

Figure: 3.1.1

Select mcamxm.config <Metric> as shown in Figure: 3.1.2.

Figure: 3.1.2

Select the OK button to exit the System Configuration.

NOTE: You may need to switch Mastercam to run in Metric mode.

NOTE: If you have a drawing on the screen it may ask you to scale the current part to metric. Choose Yes if you wish to do this.


GETTING STARTED

3.2 Setting Mastercam to metric as a default

Settings

Configuration. Select Start/Exit from the configuration topics. Select the drop down arrow below Configuration in the Startup settings area as shown in

Figure: 3.2.1. Select mcamxm.config <Metric> as shown in Figure: 3.2.1.

Figure: 3.2.1

Select the OK button to exit the System Configuration. Mastercam will then prompt you to save these settings to your current configuration file, select Yes as shown.

NOTE: If you wish to always work in Metric mode, follow these steps to save metric as your current configuration file.


GETTING STARTED

The next time you view the System Configuration the Current file will be displayed as <Metric> <Startup> as shown.

STEP 4: SETTING THE TOOLBAR STATES

Before starting the geometry creation we should customize the toolbars to see the toolbars required to create the geometry and machine a 2D part.

Settings

Toolbar States.

From the left column select 2D Toolpaths. Choose the Load button as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1

Select the OK button to accept the toolbar states.


GETTING STARTED

The 2D Toolpaths will be displayed to the left of the Operations Manager as shown in Figure: 4.0.2.

Figure: 4.0.2

STEP 5: SETTING THE GRID

Before beginning to create geometry you will enable the Grid. This will show you where the origin is.

Settings

Configuration.


GETTING STARTED

Select Screen from the configuration Topics as shown in Figure: 5.0.1. Select the plus sign (+) beside screen.

Figure: 5.0.1

Choose the OK button to exit. Select Yes to save the setting as shown.


GETTING STARTED

The grid will appear on your screen as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.

Figure: 5.0.2


GETTING STARTED


TUTORIAL # 1


OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

From Drawing to CAD Model:The student should examine the drawing on the following pageto understand what part is being created in the tutorial.From the drawing we can decide how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.

Create the 2D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:The student will only create the Top 2D geometry needed to create the toolpaths.Geometry creation commands such as create rectangle, line parallel, mirror and circle center point will be used.

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:The student will set up the stock size to be used and the clamping method used. An Open Contour toolpath will be created to remove the material on the both steps.A Drilling toolpath will be created to machine the through holes.

Backplot and Verify the file:The Backplot will be used to simulate a step by step process of the tool’s movements.The Verify will be used to watch a tool machine the part out of a solid model.

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:The Student will then post process the file to obtain an NC file containing the necessary code for the machine.

This tutorial takes approximately one hour to complete.


OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART: TUTORIAL #11


TUTORIAL #11 SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

GEOMETRY CREATION

STEP 1: SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Please refer to the Getting Started section to set up the graphics user interface.

STEP 2: CREATE A RECTANGLE

In this step you will learn how to create a rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor position.

Step Preview:

2.1 Create a 75.0mm x 50.0mm rectangle.

Create

Rectangle.

Enter the Width and Height as shown below.

Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle.


CREATE A RECTANGLE TUTORIAL #11

[Select position for first corner]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

Figure: 2.1.1

Make sure that when selecting the origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Rectangle command.

Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.

NOTE: During the geometry creation of this tutorial, if you make a mistake you can undo the last step using the

Undo icon. You can undo as many steps as needed. If you delete or undo a step by mistake, just use the

Redo icon. To delete unwanted geometry, select it first and then press Delete from the keyboard.


TUTORIAL #11 CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

STEP 3: CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

In this step you will learn how to create a parallel line knowing the distance.

Step Preview:

Create Line.

Parallel. [Select a line]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.

Figure: 3.0.1

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point below the selected line.

NOTE: The color of the geometry is cyan which means that the entity is "live" and you can still change the line parameters if needed.


DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINES TUTORIAL #11

Enter the Distance 25.0mm (press Enter).

Select the OK button to exit the command. The part will appear as shown.

STEP 4: DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINES

In this step you will delete two lines in preparation to mirror the geometry.

Step Preview:

NOTE: To continue using the same command you can either select the Apply button or press Enter. To exit

the command you can either start a new command or select the OK button.


TUTORIAL #11 DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINES

Edit Delete.

Delete Entities . Select the two lines as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1

Click on the End Selection button. or press Enter to delete the selcted lines.

Select the Repaint icon to refresh the screen.


MIRROR THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #11

STEP 5: MIRROR THE GEOMETRY

In this step you will mirror the geometry to create the shape of the part.

Step Preview:

5.1 Mirror about the X-Axis

Xform

Mirror.


TUTORIAL #11 MIRROR THE GEOMETRY

[Select the entities to mirror]: Click on the All button. Click on All Entities button as shown.

Select the OK button in the Select All dialog box.

Click on the End Selection button. or press Enter to Finish the selection.

NOTE: The entire geometry is highlighted yellow (selection color).



Set the parameters to match the following dialog box (ensure Copy is picked to keep the original entities). Choose the option to mirror about the X-Axis as shown in Figure: 5.1.1.

Figure: 5.1.1

Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.

NOTE: The Y next to the X-Axis can be confusing. The Y value allows you to specify a distance measured from the origin along Y -axis. This will mirror the geometry about a line parallel to X-Axis at the specified distance which is not our case.



Select the Fit icon to fit the geometry to the screen.

The part will appear as shown.



5.2 Mirror about the Y-Axis

[Select the entities to mirror]: Click on the All button.

Click on All Entities and select the OK button in the Select All dialog box.

Click on the End Selection button. Set the parameters to match the following dialog box (ensure Copy is picked to keep the original entities).

NOTE: The entire geometry is highlighted yellow (selection color).



Choose the option to mirror about the Y-Axis as shown in Figure: 5.2.1.

Figure: 5.2.1

Select the OK button to exit the Mirror dialog box.

Screen

Clear Colors.

Select the Fit icon to fit the geometry to the screen.


CREATE ARCS TUTORIAL #11


STEP 6: CREATE ARCS

In this step you will create points which will later be used to drill holes in the part.

Step Preview:

Create Arc.

Circle Center Point. Input a Diameter of 12.0 in the Ribbon bar and then select the icon to lock the value.

[Select the center point]: Select the Fast Point icon from the AutoCursor Ribbon Bar. Enter the dimensions -44.0, 0.0. Hit Enter on your keyboard to continue in the same command.


TUTORIAL #11 SAVE THE FILE

Select the Fast point icon again and enter the dimensions 44.0, 0.0. Hit Enter on your keyboard once again. From the AutoCursor Ribbon Bar, select the drop down arrow to view the AutoCursor’s Override options as

shown in Figure: 6.0.1.

Figure: 6.0.1

Select the Origin from the list. This will place a circle with the center at the origin.

Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.

STEP 7: SAVE THE FILE

File

Save As. File name: "Your Name_1".


SUGGESTED FIXTURE: TUTORIAL #11

TOOLPATH CREATION

SUGGESTED FIXTURE:

SETUP SHEET:


TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK.

STEP 8: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK.

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your machines capabilities and features. It acts like a template for setting up your machine. The machine definition ties together three main components: The schematic model of your machines components, the control definition that models your control capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Mill Level 1 exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.

To display the Operations Manager press Alt + O.


Machine typeMill. Default.

Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.

Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Default mill machine.


SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK. TUTORIAL #11

Change the parameters to match Figure: 8.0.1.

Figure: 8.0.1

Program # is used to enter a number if your machine tool requires a number for a program name.

Assign Tool Numbers Sequentially allows you to overwrite the tool number from the library with the next available tool number (First operation tool number 1; Second operation tool number 2, etc.).

Warn Of Duplicate Tool Numbers allows you to get a warning if you enter two tools with the same number.

Override Defaults With Modal Values enables the system to keep the values that you enter.

Feed Calculation Set From Tool uses feed rate, plunge rate, retract rate and spindle speed from the tool definition.


TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK.

Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock Shape (Rectangular) and enter the stock dimensions as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.

Figure: 8.0.2

Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.

Select the Isometric view from the graphics view toolbar to see the stock.


NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or the toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths. In the graphics, the plus shows you where the stock origin is. The default position is the middle of the stock. Click on the corner of the part to set it as the stock origin.

The Stock Origin values adjust the positioning of the stock, ensuring that you have equal amount of extra stock around the finished part.

Display options allow you to set the stock as Wireframe and to fit the stock to the screen (Fit Screen).


MACHINE THE TWO STEPS USING OPEN CONTOUR TOOLPATH TUTORIAL #11

The stock model will appear as shown.

Select the Top view from the View toolbar to see the part from the top.

STEP 9: MACHINE THE TWO STEPS USING OPEN CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Contour toolpaths remove the material along a path defined by a chain of curves. Contour toolpaths only follows a chain; they do not clean out an enclosed area.

Toolpath Preview:

NOTE: The stock is not geometry and can not be selected.


TUTORIAL #11 MACHINE THE TWO STEPS USING OPEN CONTOUR TOOLPATH

9.1 Chain selection

A chain of entities consists of one or more entities linked together in order and direction. The distance between the endpoints of two consecutive entities of the chain has to be equal or less than the chaining tolerance (0.002mm). In an open chain, the start point is placed at the end of the chain closest to the selection point and the chain direction points to the opposite end of the chain. See the User Notes chapter for more information on chaining.

Toolpaths

Contour.

If a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.

Enable the Chain button in the Chaining dialog box to be able to select just the outside contour.



Select the first chain as shown in Figure: 9.1.1.

Figure: 9.1.1

NOTE: The direction of the chain determines the cutter compensation side (Left or Right) to orient the tool on

the proper side of the geometry. For our example be sure to chain the contour in a CCW direction. Otherwise,

select the Reverse button.



To be able to machine both contours in one operation select the second chain as shown in Figure: 9.1.2.

Figure: 9.1.2

Select the OK button to exit Chaining. In the Toolpath Type page, the Contour icon will be selected.

9.2 Select a 19.0mm Flat Endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters

Select Tool from the Tree view list.

Click on the Select library tool button.

To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.

NOTE: Mastercam updates the pages as you modify them and then marks them, in the Tree view list, with a green check mark. Pages that are not changed are marked with a red circle and slash.



Scroll down and select the 19.0mm Flat Endmill (#228) as shown.

Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit. Make all the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 9.2.1.

Figure: 9.2.1

The Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate and Spindle speed are roughly based on the part material Aluminum and HSS tooling. You may change these values as per your part material and tools.

In the Comment field enter a comment to help identify the toolpath in the Toolpaths/Operations Manager such as the one shown above.



9.3 Set the Cut Parameters

From the Tree view list, select Cut Parameters and make the changes as shown in Figure: 9.3.1.

Figure: 9.3.1

Figure: 9.3.2

compensation Type set to Computer allows Mastercam to compensate the toolpath based on the tool diameter and does not output G41/G42 in the code.

Compensation Direction set to Right compensates the toolpath to the right of the chain based on the chaining direction. See the Figure: 9.3.2.

Roll Cutter Around Corners set to Sharp inserts arc moves around corners in the toolpath. The radius of the arc moves is equal with the radius of the tool.

Infinite Look Ahead prevents the toolpath from crossing itself (fish tail).



9.4 Set the Lead In/Out

From the Tree view list, select Lead in/out and change the parameters as shown.Make sure that you disable the Entry and the Exit options and enable Adjust start/end of contour as shown in

figure Figure: 9.4.1.

Figure: 9.4.1

Lead In/Out allows you to select a combination of a Line and an Arc at the beginning and/or end of the contour toolpath for a smooth entry/exit while cutting the part.

Adjust Start/End Of Contour moves the starting/ending position in open contours by adding (Extend) or removing (Shorten) the specified length.


TUTORIAL #11 BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

9.5 Set the Linking Parameters

From the Tree view list, select Linking Parameters and change the parameters as shown in Figure: 9.5.1.

Figure: 9.5.1

Select the OK button to exit the contour parameters.

STEP 10: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

Backplotting shows the path the tools take to cut the part. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you machine the part. As you backplot toolpaths, Mastercam displays the current X, Y, and Z coordinates in the lower left corner of the screen.

Make sure that the toolpath is selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon).


BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS TUTORIAL #11

Select the Backplot selected operations button.

Make sure that you have the following buttons turned on (they will appear pushed down) to see the tool and the rapid moves.

Select the Isometric view from the view toolbar to see the stock.

Select the Fit button.

You can adjust the speed of the backplot. You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward or Step back buttons. Select the Play button in the VCR bar.

The toolpath should look as shown.

Select the OK button to exit Backplot.


TUTORIAL #11 VERIFY THE TOOLPATH

STEP 11: VERIFY THE TOOLPATH

Verify allows you to use a solid model to simulate the machining of a part. The model created by verification represents the surface finish, and shows collisions, if any exist.

In the Operations Manager choose the contour operation.

Choose the Verify selected operations icon from the operations manager. Set the Verify speed by moving the slider bar in the speed control bar as shown in Figure: 11.0.1.

Figure: 11.0.1

Select the Play button to start simulation.


ADD MULTI PASSES TUTORIAL #11


Select the OK button to exit Verify.

STEP 12: ADD MULTI PASSES

Multi Passes lets you define multiple cutting passes. The tool approaches the part geometry at the cutting depth in steps instead of cutting right to the part geometry.

Toolpath Preview:


TUTORIAL #11 ADD MULTI PASSES

Select Parameters in the contour toolpath.


ADD MULTI PASSES TUTORIAL #11

From the Tree view list select Multi Passes and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 12.0.1.

Figure: 12.0.1

Once the changes have been made to the parameters select the OK button to exit the Contour parameters.

Select the Regenerate all dirty operations button to recalculate the changes made to the toolpath. Once the operation has been regenerated Backplot and Verify your toolpath page 44 to review these

procedures.

NOTE: We made a change to the Contour parameters, this toolpath is now marked as a dirty toolpath/operation. A dirty toolpath or operation occurs anytime you make changes to the toolpath parameters.

Rough Passes/Finish Passes allows you to enter the number of passes and amount of material you want to remove per pass.

Machine finish passes at performs the finish pass at the final depth. All depths performs the finish passes at all depths. This option only applies if depth cuts are enabled.


TUTORIAL #11 DRILL 3 HOLES


STEP 13: DRILL 3 HOLES

A Drill toolpath is used for cutting holes in material.

Toolpath Preview:

Toolpaths

Drill.


DRILL 3 HOLES TUTORIAL #11

The Drill Point Selection dialog box will appear prompting you to select the points as shown.

[Select points, hit Escape when finished]: Select the first circle point as shown.



Figure: 13.0.1

Select the center points of the other two circles.

Selected the OK button to exit the Drill Point Selection dialog box. In the Toolpath Type page, the Drill icon will be selected.

13.1 Select a 12.0mm drill from the library and set the Tool parameters

Select Tool from the Tree view list.

Click on the Select library tool button. To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.

NOTE: Ensure the Auto Cursor icon appears as shown Figure: 13.0.1 before selecting the arc center point.



Scroll down and select the 12.0mm Drill (#130) as shown in Figure: 13.1.1.

Figure: 13.1.1

Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button. Make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 13.1.2.

Figure: 13.1.2



Select the Cut Parameters page and change the Cycle to Peck Drill as shown in Figure: 13.1.3.

Figure: 13.1.3

Choose Linking parameters, enable Clearance and set the Depth to -25.0 as shown in Figure: 13.1.4.

Figure: 13.1.4

Peck Drill retracts fully out of the drill hole to remove material chips. Often used with chips that are hard to remove.



Choose the option Tip Comp, enable this option and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 13.1.5.

Figure: 13.1.5

Select the OK button to generate the toolpath. To Backplot and Verify the toolpath page 44 to review these procedures. To verify all operations, click on the Select all operations icon.

The finished part will appear as shown.


TUTORIAL #11 POST THE FILE

STEP 14: POST THE FILE

Posting refers to a process where the toolpaths in Mastercam are converted to a format that can be understood by the machines control, specifically the G-codes. In most cases every machine will require its own post processor; customized to produce code formatted to meet the machines exact requirements.

Ensure all operations are selected, if they are not use the button Select all operations in the Operations Manager.

Select the Post selected operations button from the Operations Manager. In the Post processing window make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 14.0.1.

Figure: 14.0.1

Select the OK button to continue.

NC File enabled allows you to keep the NC file and to assign the same name as the MCX file.

Edit enabled allows you to automatically launch the default editor.


POST THE FILE TUTORIAL #11

Accept the NC file name.

Save the NC file.


TUTORIAL #11 SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

A window with the NC program will appear as shown in Figure: 14.0.2.

Figure: 14.0.2

Select the red "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the editor.

STEP 15: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

Select the Save icon.


SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE TUTORIAL #11

REVIEW EXERCISE - STUDENT PRACTICE


TUTORIAL #11 CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Use these commands to create the geometry. Create 1/4 of the geometry. Create a rectangle. Create Line Parallel. Create Point Position (position using Fast Point). Delete Entities. Xform Mirror. Edit Join Entities.


CREATE THE TOOLPATHS FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE TUTORIAL #11

CREATE THE TOOLPATHS FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Create the Toolpaths for Tutorial #1 Exercise as per the instructions below.

Set the machine properties including the stock.Remove the material in the center of the part Contour (2D). Use a 22.0mm Flat Endmill. Based on your chaining direction ensure the Compensation

direction is set correct. No Depth Cuts. Lead In/Out ensure the arc radius is set to zero. No Break Through, Multi Passes. Set the depth according to the drawing.

Drill the holes through the part. Use a 8.0mm Drill. Choose the Drill/Counterbore cycle. Depth set according to the drawing. Enable Tip Comp and input a Breakthrough amount.


TUTORIAL #11 NOTES:

NOTES:


TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ TUTORIAL #11

TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ

What is a Contour Toolpath used for?

What does Backplot do?

When would you use Multi Passes?

When would you use the drill cycle Peck Drill?


TUTORIAL #11 TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ


Lathe Metric Training Tutorial


GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Objectives:

The Student will learn about the Graphical user interface.The Student will learn how to navigate through Mastercam.The Student will learn how to use the Status Bar to set the attributes.Set the Toolbar States.Setting the Grid.


GETTING STARTED

STEP 1: GUI - GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

Figure: 1.0.1

Menu Allows you to select all the functions in Mastercam to create geometry and toolpaths.

Toolbars Can be used instead of the menu to create geometry and toolpaths.

Ribbon Bar Allows you to enter the values and settings that define the entities that you are currently creating or modifying.

Function prompt Prompts the user for info.

Status Bar Allows you to set the attributes (color, level, style, and width) and the View/Plane and Z depth currently used.

Toolpaths/Solid Manager

Lists the history of the toolpath operations and solids.

Origin Geometry origin from which the system measures the point coordinates in X, Y and Z axes in the current plane.

Graphic Area Workspace area in Mastercam where the geometry displays.

MRU Toolbar Lists the most recently used functions.

Quick Mask Toolbar Lets you select all entities of a specific type.

Scale Shows you a scale of the object on the screen.


GETTING STARTED

View Port XYZ Axes Informs you which Graphics view, WCS and Toolplane/Construction plane you are working in.


GETTING STARTED

STEP 2: NAVIGATE THROUGH MASTERCAM

In this step you will learn how to use the menu functions in Mastercam to create geometry.

2.1 Using the Menu to select the command Create Line Endpoint

Left click on Create.Move the cursor on the drop-down menu to the Line function. This will open a fly out menu with all the

commands related to create lines. Left-click on the desired command Endpoint as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

Figure: 2.1.1

2.2 Using the Toolbars to select the command Create Line Endpoint

Left Click on the Create Line Endpoint command icon.


GETTING STARTED

To see the command which are found under Create Line, in the menu bar choose the drop down arrow to the right of the icon as shown in Figure: 2.2.1.

Figure: 2.2.1

2.3 Reorganizing the toolbars

To move a toolbar select the left vertical line in front of the toolbar and drag it to the desired location on the screen.

Figure: 2.3.1

NOTE: Mastecam is fully customizable meaning you can move the toolbars anywhere you desire allowing you to work more efficiently.

NOTE: To customize the toolbars please see the General Notes.


GETTING STARTED

2.4 Create Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar example

Figure: 2.4.1

To create a line left click on the screen. Then enter the distance and angle if necessary.

To continue making lines choose the Apply button from the ribbon bar or press enter. To exit the current

command select the OK button or press the Esc button.

To undo the last command use the Undo button. The undo button can be used to go back to the beginning

of geometry creation or to the last point of the saved file. Mastercam also has a Redo button for your convenience.

2.5 Function Prompt

Prompts the user to execute a command. For example, the prompt shown in Figure: 2.5.1 is used in the Create Line Endpoint command.

Figure: 2.5.1


GETTING STARTED

2.6 Status Bar

The Status bar, shown in Figure: 2.6.1, is used to set the drawing attributes, view, plane, Z depth and construction mode.

Figure: 2.6.1

2D / 3D Construction Toggles between 2D and 3D construction modes. In 2D mode all geometry is created parallel to the current Cplane at the current system Z depth. In 3D mode you can work freely in various Z depths, unconstrained by the current system Z depth and Cplane setting.

Gview Sets the graphics view which you will view your geometry from. You can choose a different standard Gview, an existing named view, create a new named view or set the Gview to the current Cplane.

Planes Sets the construction plane in which you create and manipulate your geometry. You can change the current plane by selecting a different standard plane, selecting an existing named view, creating a new named view and by setting the plane to equal the current Gview.

Z Depth Sets the current construction depth. To set this click the drop down arrow and pick one from the most recently used list or click the Z: label and pick a point in the graphics window to use the Z depth values based on the selected entity.

Color Assigns the current color. To change the current color click in the color field and select a color from the color pallet.

Level Sets the main level you want to work with in the graphics window. To change the current working level, type the level number in the box or select the level using one of the following methods.

Attributes Lets you change one or more drawing attributes.

Point Style Displays and sets the systems point style.

Line Style Shows and sets the system line style.

Line Width Displays and sets the current system line width.

Work Coordinate System (WCS)

Allows you to redefine the WCS. You can choose from a list of standard views, specify origin coordinates, access the view manager or use the named function to access the view selection dialog box.

Groups Defines a collection of entities or operations that can be manipulated as a single entity.


GETTING STARTED

2.7 Change the Current System Color

Left Click on System Color as shown in Figure: 2.7.1.

Figure: 2.7.1

Select the desired color from the dialog box as shown in Figure: 2.7.2.

Figure: 2.7.2

Select the Ok button to exit the command and begin creating geometry in the color of your choice.

NOTE: Any geometry on your screen will remain in the previous system color. This change will only affect the geometry you create going forward.


GETTING STARTED

2.8 The Toolpath Manager

The Toolpath Manager, as shown in Figure: 2.8.1, displays all the operations for the current part. You can sort, edit, regenerate, verify and post any operations. For more information on the Toolpath Manager, please refer to General Notes. The Manager can be hidden to gain more space in the graphics area for creating geometry. Press Alt + O to hide

the manager.

Figure: 2.8.1


SETTING THE TOOLBAR STATES GETTING STARTED

STEP 3:

SETTING THE TOOLBAR STATES

Before starting the geometry creation we should customize the toolbars to see the toolbars required to create the geometry and machine a part.

Settings

Toolbar States. From the left column select Lathe. Choose the Load button as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.

Figure: 3.0.1

Select the Ok button to accept the toolbar states.



The Lathe Toolbars will be displayed to the left of the Operations Manager as shown in Figure: 3.0.2.

Figure: 3.0.2



STEP 4: SETTING THE GRID

Before beginning to create geometry you will enable the Grid. This will show you where the origin is.

Settings

Configuration. Select Screen from the configuration topics. Select the plus sign (+) beside screen. In Grid Settings enable Visible Grid and change the Spacing to X = 5.0 and Y = 5.0. Set the Size to 5.0 as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1

Choose the Ok button to exit. Select Yes to save the settings as shown.



The grid will appear on your screen as shown in Figure: 4.0.2.

Figure: 4.0.2

STEP 5: SETTING THE CONSTRUCTION AND TOOL PLANE TO +D+Z

The Plane settings +D+Z apply to construction methods for geometry requiring two axes of motion, the Z-axis and a diameter value (the D value represents the diameter of X.) Set the Cplane to +D+Z and Mastercam interprets X axis values as diameter values, as opposed to radius values. The absolute zero or origin of the part is normally at the front face and centerline of the part. The centerline

forms the Z-axis as shown in the following example.

Select Planes in the Status Bar Hover over Lathe Diameter. Select +D +Z (WCS) as shown.


TUTORIAL #7


TUTORIAL #7 OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:


From drawing to CAD model:The student should examine the drawing on the following page to understand what part is being created in the tutorial.From the drawing we can gain an idea as to how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.

Create the 2D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:The student will only create the upper profile of the part. Only half of the geometry is needed to create the toolpaths necessary to machine the part.Geometry creation commands such as create line endpoint, line parallel, create rectangle, fillet and trim will be used.

Create the necessary toolpaths to machine the part:The student will set up the stock size to be used and the clamping method used.A Facing toolpath will be created to remove material from the face of the part.A Roughing toolpath will be created to remove the bulk of material in preparation for a finish toolpath.A Finish toolpath will be created to machine the leftover material from the roughing operation.

Backplot and Verify the file:The Backplot will be used to simulate a step by step process of the tool’s movements.The Verify will be used to watch a tool machine the part out of a solid model.

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:The Student will then post process the file to obtain an NC file containing the necessary code for the machine.

This tutorial takes approximately twenty minutes to complete.



GEOMETRY CREATION


Please refer to the Getting Started section to set up the graphics user interface accordingly.

STEP 2: CREATE A RECTANGLE

In this step you will learn how to create a rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor position.

Step Preview:

2.1 Create the 45.0 mm by 11.0 mm rectangle

Create

Rectangle.

Enter the Width and the Height and make sure that Anchor to center and Create surface buttons are not selected (highlighted) as shown below.

Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle. [Select position for first corner]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

Figure: 2.1.1

Make sure that when selecting the origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.


CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES TUTORIAL #7

Select the OK button to exit the Rectangle command.


STEP 3: CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

In this step you will learn how to create parallel lines to existing lines knowing the distance between the lines.

Step Preview:

Create Line.

Parallel. [Select a line]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 3.0.1

Figure: 3.0.1.

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point to the left of the selected line.




NOTE: The color of the geometry is cyan which means that the entity is "live" and you can still change the line parameters if needed.


TUTORIAL #7 CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

Enter the Distance 4.0 mm (press Enter).

Select the Apply button to continue. [Select a line]: Select Entity A again as shown in Figure: 3.0.2

Figure: 3.0.2.

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point to the left of the selected line.

Type the Distance 20.0 mm (Enter).

Select the Apply button to continue. [Select a line]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 3.0.3

Figure: 3.0.3

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point above the selected line.


Select the Apply button to continue.

NOTE: To continue using the same command you can either select the Apply button or press Enter. To

exit the command you can either start a new command or select the OK button.


CREATE THE CHAMFER TUTORIAL #7

[Select a line]: Select Entity B again as shown in Figure: 3.0.4

Figure: 3.0.4


Select the OK button to exit the command. The drawing should look as shown in Figure: 3.0.5.

Figure: 3.0.5

STEP 4: CREATE THE CHAMFER

In this step you will use the line endpoint command to create a line connected to the intersection point of two construction lines.

Step Preview:

Create Line.

Endpoint.


TUTORIAL #7 CREATE THE CHAMFER

[Enter the first endpoint]: Move the cursor to the intersection between the two lines at Point A. [Enter the first endpoint]: Move the cursor to the intersection between the two lines at Point B as shown

in Figure: 4.0.1

Figure: 4.0.1.

Select the OK button to exit the command.

STEP 5: CREATE THE FILLET

In this step, we will use the create fillet command to simultaneously create a fillet and trim two entities.

Step Preview:

Create Fillet.

Entities.

Enter the Radius 4.0 mm and make sure that the rest of the buttons in the Ribbon Bar are set as shown.


TRIM THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #7

[Select an entity]: Select Entity A. [Select another entity]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.

Figure: 5.0.1


STEP 6: TRIM THE GEOMETRY

This step shows you how to delete lines and trim one entity using the trim command. To trim one entity to it’s intersection,

enable the trim 1 entity button and single click on the first entity that you want to extend and double click the entity you want to trim or extend to.

Step Preview:

6.1 Use the Trim One Entity command

Edit Trim/Break.

Trim/Break/Extend.

Enable the Trim 1 entity button.


TUTORIAL #7 TRIM THE GEOMETRY

[Select the entity to trim/extend]: Click on Entity A. [Select the entity to trim/extend to]: Click on Entity B as shown in Figure: 6.1.1 [Select the entity to trim/extend]: Click on Entity C.

[Select the entity to trim/extend to]: Click on Entity D as shown in Figure: 6.1.1. [Select the entity to trim/extend]: Click on Entity E. [Select the entity to trim/extend to]: Click on Entity F as shown in Figure: 6.1.1.

Figure: 6.1.1


6.2 Delete the 2 leftover construction lines

Edit Delete.

Delete Entities. [Select entities] Select Entity A and Entity B as shown in Figure: 6.2.1

Figure: 6.2.1.

Select the End Selection button.

NOTE: Mastercam's auto-preview feature displays the results of the selected function as you move the mouse over the final entity selection. A solid line represents what will be created. A dashed line represents what will be removed.


SAVE THE FILE TUTORIAL #7

The drawing should look as shown in Figure: 6.2.2.

Figure: 6.2.2


File

Save As. File name: "Your Name_7".


TUTORIAL #7 PART SETUP:

TOOLPATH CREATION

PART SETUP:

SETUP SHEET:


SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #7

STEP 8: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your machine tool's capabilities and features and acts like a template for setting up machining jobs. The machine definition ties together three main components: the schematic model of your machine tool’s components, the control definition that models your control unit’s capabilities and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Lathe exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.

To display the Operations Manager press Alt + O.


Machine type Lathe. Default.

Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties as shown.

Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters as shown.

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Default lathe machine.


TUTORIAL #7 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

Change the parameters to match the screenshot in Figure: 8.0.1.

Figure: 8.0.1

Select the Stock setup tab as shown.

Choose the Properties button to set up the stock for the Left Spindle as shown.

Program # is used to enter a number if your machine tool requires a number for a program name.

Assign tool numbers sequentially allows you to overwrite the tool number from the library with the next available tool number.

Warn of duplicate tool numbers allows you to get a warning if you enter two tools with the same number.

Override defaults with modal values enables the system to keep the values that you enter.

Feed Calculation set From tool uses feed rate, plunge rate, retract rate and spindle speed from the tool definition.


SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #7

Define the stock by setting the stock geometry (Cylinder) and entering the stock dimensions. Ensure you enable Use Margins and enter in the values as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.

Figure: 8.0.2

Select the Ok button to exit the Stock Setup page. Ensure that Left spindle is selected and then select the Properties button in the Chuck Jaws area as shown

below.

NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or the toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths. You can create stock on the left or right spindle.


TUTORIAL #7 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

Make the necessary changes to define the Chuck Size, the Clamping Method and the Stock Position. Ensure that you choose the clamping method OD#1 as shown in Figure: 8.0.3

Figure: 8.0.3

Select the OK button to exit the Chuck Jaws dialog box. Enable Fit screen to boundaries in the Display Options area as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Machine Group Properties.

Select the Top view from the view toolbar to see the stock as shown.



FACE THE PART TUTORIAL #7

The stock should look as shown in Figure: 8.0.4.

Figure: 8.0.4

STEP 9: FACE THE PART

Face toolpaths allows the user to quickly clean the stock from one end of the part, and create an even surface for future operations. Note that we do not have to chain any geometry to create the toolpath because of the extra material we specified on the right face in the stock setup. You can also select points to dictate where Mastercam will create the facing operation.

Toolpath Preview:

Toolpaths

Face.

Select the Ok Button to accept the NC name as shown.

NOTE: The stock is not geometry and can not be selected.


TUTORIAL #7 FACE THE PART

Select the OD Rough Right -80 Degree Tool and enter in the comment as shown in Figure: 9.0.1

Figure: 9.0.1.

NOTE: The Feed Rate and the Spindle Speeds are based on the Mastercam Tool Definitions. They can be changed at any time, based on the material that you are going to machine.


FACE THE PART TUTORIAL #7

Select the Face Parameters tab and make all of the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 9.0.2

Figure: 9.0.2.

Once the you have entered in all of the information select the Ok button to exit the Face Properties.

Entry Amount sets the height at which the tool rapids to or from the part.

Rough Stepover sets the roughing pass value.

Finish Stepover sets the finish pass value.

Overcut Amount determines how far past the center of the part the tool will cut.

Retract Amount determines the distance the tool moves away from the face of the part before it moves to the start of the next cut.

Stock to Leave sets the remaining stock after the tool completes all passes.

Cut away from the center line sets the tool to start cutting closest to the center line and cut away from the center line at each pass.


TUTORIAL #7 ROUGH THE PART

The toolpath should appear as shown in Figure: 9.0.3.

Figure: 9.0.3

STEP 10: ROUGH THE PART

Rough Toolpaths quickly remove large amounts of stock in preparation for a finish pass. Roughing passes are typically straight cuts parallel to the Z-Axis.

Toolpath Preview:

Toolpaths

Rough.

NOTE: The chaining mode is Partial by default. You will have to select the first entity and the last entity of the contour.


ROUGH THE PART TUTORIAL #7

Select Entity A.

Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.

Figure: 10.0.1

Select the Ok button to exit the Chaining dialog box. In the Toolpath Parameters tab, select the same tool that we used in the facing operation and make all of the

necessary changes as shown in Figure: 10.0.2

Figure: 10.0.2

NOTE: Make sure that the chaining direction is CCW, otherwise select the Reverse button in the Chaining

dialog box.



Select the Rough Parameters tab and make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 10.0.3.

Figure: 10.0.3

Depth of cut sets the amount of material to be removed during each pass.

Equal Steps sets the Depth of Cut value to the maximum amount of material that the tool can remove at each pass to ensure equal passes.

Minimum cut depth sets the minimum cut that can be taken per pass.

Stock to leave in X sets the remaining stock in the X axis after the tool completes all passes.

Stock to leave in Y sets the remaining stock in the Y axis after the tool completes all passes.

Entry Amount sets the height at which the tool rapids too or from the part.


ROUGH THE PART TUTORIAL #7

Select the Overlap button to establish how much the tool overlaps the previous cut and specify an Overlap amount of 1.0 as shown in Figure: 10.0.4.

Figure: 10.0.4

Select the Ok button to exit the Rough Overlap Parameter

dialog box. Select the Lead In/Out button and choose the Lead Out tab to extend the end of the contour as

shownin Figure: 10.0.5.

Figure: 10.0.5

Rough Overlap Parameters lets you select options to determine how much the tool overlaps the previous cut before making the next cut.

Overlap Amount sets the overlap amount as a distance.

Minimum Overlap Angle sets the angle at which Mastercam will start overlapping cuts.

Adjust Contour allows you to extend or shorten the contour by an amount or by adding a line.

Feed Rate allows you to specify a custom feed rate for the Lead In/Out.

Exit Vector allows you to create a tangent arc move or perpendicular move to start the toolpath. You can also manually define an entry/exit vector or let the system automatically calculate a vector for you.



Select the Ok button to exit the Lead In/Out parameters. In the Rough Parameters tab, change the Stock Recognition to Use stock for outer boundary.

When you enable Use stock for outer boundary, in the Rough Parameters tab, you will have the option available to Adjust Stock. When you click on the button these options will appear.

Select the Ok button to exit the Adjust Stock dialog box.

Select the Ok button to exit the Roughing Toolpath Parameters.

Adjust Stock is used to tell Mastercam how to integrate the contour that you’ve chained for the toolpath with the stock boundary.

Select end to adjust allows you to adjust the start of the chained contour.

Undo stock boundary modifications resets the lines used to extend the chained contour back to the state they were in prior to selecting the Adjust Contour button.

Recompute default stock boundary re-computes the lines used to extend the chained contour to the stock boundary using the system boundary and the default system settings, then re-computes the area of remaining stock.

Extend stock boundary perpendicular to cut direction choose to make the line from the start or end of the chained contour perpendicular to the cut direction for the operation.

Extend stock boundary parallel to cut direction choose to make the line from the start or end of the chained contour parallel to the cut direction for the operation.

Extend stock boundary parallel to end of chain choose to make the line from the start or end of the chained contour tangent to the first or last entity in the chained contour.


FINISH THE PART TUTORIAL #7

STEP 11: FINISH THE PART

Finish Toolpath follows the contour of the chained geometry. Typically a finish toolpath follows a roughing toolpath.

Toolpath Preview:

Select the Toolpaths tab in the Operations Manager as shown.

Click on Select all Operations. Select Toggle Toolpath Display on selected operations to turn the toolpath display off as shown.

Toolpaths

Finish.

NOTE: You can also use ALT + T to toggle toolpath display on or off.


TUTORIAL #7 FINISH THE PART

Select the Last button in the Chaining dialog box as shown.

Select the Ok button to exit the Chaining Dialog box. Select the OD 55 Degree Right tool from the tool list and enter in the comment as shown in Figure: 11.0.1.

Figure: 11.0.1

NOTE: The Feed Rate and Spindle Speed are based on the Mastercam Tool Definition.


FINISH THE PART TUTORIAL #7

Select the Finish Parameters tab and make all of the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 11.0.2.

Figure: 11.0.2

Select the Lead In/Out button and choose the Lead Out tab, and extend the end of the contour with the value shown in Figure: 11.0.3.

Figure: 11.0.3


TUTORIAL #7 BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

Select the Ok Button twice to exit the Finish Parameters.

STEP 12: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

Backplotting shows the path the tools take to cut the part. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you machine the part. As you backplot toolpaths, Mastercam displays the current X, Y, and Z coordinates in the lower left corner of the screen.

Make sure that you Select all operations (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon).

Select the Backplot selected operations button as shown.

Make sure that you have the following buttons turned on (they will appear pushed down) to see the tool and the rapid moves.

Select the Isometric view from the view toolbar to see the stock.

Select the Fit button.

You can adjust the speed of the backplot. You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward or Step back buttons. Select the Play button in the VCR bar.


TOOLPATH VERIFICATION TUTORIAL #7

Select the OK button to exit Backplot.

STEP 13: TOOLPATH VERIFICATION

Toolpath Verification allows you to use solid models to simulate the machining of a part. The model created by the verification represents surface finish, and shows collisions if any exist.

Select the Verify all operations button as shown.

Update after each operation updates the stock after each operation.

Stop on Collision pauses the verification when the tool touches the part with a rapid move.

Stop on tool change pauses the verification when another tool change occurs.

Stop after each operation pauses the verification after each toolpath.


TUTORIAL #7 TOOLPATH VERIFICATION

Select the Configure button and make the necessary changes to the following screen shot as shown in Figure: 13.0.1.

Figure: 13.0.1

Select the Ok button to exit the Verify Options.

Use the Fit icon to fit the solid to the screen. Set the Verify Speed by moving the slider bar in the speed control bar.

Select the Machine button to start the simulation.

Initial stock size source should be set to Stock Setup to use the stock information from the stock setup.

Use True Solid allows you after verifying the part, to rotate and magnify the part to more closely check features, surface finish or scallops.

Cutter comp in control allows verify to use the information regarding tool diameter and to simulate the cutter compensation.

Change Tool Color to change the color of the cut stock to indicate tool changes in the toolpath.


RUN THE POST PROCESSOR TO OBTAIN THE G-CODE FILE TUTORIAL #7

The Finished part should appear as shown in the following picture.

STEP 14: RUN THE POST PROCESSOR TO OBTAIN THE G-CODE FILE

Post Processing refers to the process by which the toolpaths in your Mastercam part files are converted to a format that can be understood by your machine tool’s control. A special program reads your Mastercam file and writes the appropriate NC code.

Make sure that all operations are selected, otherwise.

Select all operations. Select the Post selected operations button from the Toolpath Manager. In the Post Processing window, make all of the necessary changes as shown

below.

NC File enabled, allows you to keep the NC file and to assign the same name as the MCX file.

Edit enabled allows you to automatically launch the default editor.


TUTORIAL #7 SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

Select the Ok button to continue. Save the NC File A window with the NC program will appear.

Select the Red "X" Box in the upper right corner to exit the editor.

STEP 15: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

Select the Save icon.


SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE TUTORIAL #7



TUTORIAL #7 CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Use these commands to create the geometry. Create the top half of the geometry. Create a rectangle. Create Line Parallel. Fillet Entities. Chamfer Entities. Trim/Break/Extend. Delete Entities.


CREATE THE TOOLPATHS FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE TUTORIAL #7

CREATE THE TOOLPATHS FOR TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Create the Toolpaths for Tutorial #1 Exercise as per the instructions below.

Set the machine properties including the stock.Remove the material on the face of the part. Use the stock setup to define the face operation. Use the OD Rough Right Tool. Enable Rough Stepover. Also add a finish cut.

Rough and finish the OD of the part. Chain the outside profile CCW. Use the OD Rough Right Tool. Use Lead In/Out and extend the contour so that the tool does not hit

the chuck. Use stock for outer boundary.

Finish the OD of the part. Use the last command in the chaining dialog box. Use the OD Finish Right Tool. Use Lead In/Out and extend the contour so that the tool does not hit

the chuck.


TUTORIAL #7 NOTES:

NOTES:


TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ TUTORIAL #7

TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ

Why should you create a facing operation?

What is a roughing toolpath used for?

What does back plotting your toolpath allow you to see?

What does toolpath verification represent?

What does a post processor do?

Solids Metric Training Tutorial


TUTORIAL #9


TUTORIAL #9 OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:


From drawing to CAD model:The student should examine the drawing on the following page to understand what part is being created in the tutorial.From the drawing we can gain an idea as to how to go about creating the geometry and solid model in Mastercam.

Create the Wireframe used to create the solid model from:The student will only create only "flat" geometry from the Top View. Geometry with a Z-Depth of 0 will be created and used to "extrude" the solid later on.Geometry creation commands such as create rectangle, create circle center point, fillet, and chamfer will be used.

Create the solid model:The student will create another level to separate the wireframe from the solid model to organize the file better.The Extrude command will be used to create the main solid body of the part.The Extrude command will be used to "cut" the holes through the part and the pocket to a certain depth.The solid will be filleted and chamfered using the fillet and chamfer 1-distance commands.

Additional tutorial information:The student will learn how to resize an arc using the circle center point command.Because the chained geometry (Circle) is associative to the solid model, after re-generating the solid the solid hole size will change to reflect the new circle size.

This tutorial takes approximately twenty minutes to complete.



GEOMETRY CREATION


Please refer to the Getting Started section to set up the graphics user interface accordingly.

STEP 2: SET THE CONSTRUCTION PLANE AND CHANGE CURRENT COLOR

Select the Top (WCS) icon from the toolbars.

Left Click on the System Color button in the status bar as shown.

Select the color Green #10 by either entering in the number in the current color area or selecting it from the pallet as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the dialog box.

NOTE: You may skip this step if your color is already set to Green 10.


CREATE RECTANGLES KNOWING THE SIZE AND ANCHOR POINT TUTORIAL #9

STEP 3: CREATE RECTANGLES KNOWING THE SIZE AND ANCHOR POINT

In this step you will learn how to create two rectangles knowing the width, the height and the anchor position.

Step Preview:

3.1 Create the 102mm X 76mm Rectangle

Create

Rectangle. Enter the Width and the Height and make sure that Anchor to Center is enabled as shown.

Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle. [Select position of base point] Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 3.1.1.

Figure: 3.1.1

Make sure that when selecting the Origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.

Select the Apply button to stay within the command.


TUTORIAL #9 CREATE RECTANGLES KNOWING THE SIZE AND ANCHOR POINT

3.2 Create the 64mm X 38mm Rectangle

Enter the Width and the Height and make sure that Anchor to Center is enabled as shown.

[Select position of base point] Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 3.2.1.

Figure: 3.2.1



The part should appear as shown in Figure: 3.2.2.

Figure: 3.2.2





CREATE THE FOUR CIRCLES TUTORIAL #9

STEP 4: CREATE THE FOUR CIRCLES

In this step, you will learn how to create circles, knowing the radius or diameter, and the center point location of the circle.

Step Preview:

Create Arc.

Circle Center Point. Enter in the Radius and select the icon in front of it to lock in the value as shown.

[Enter the center point] Select the Fast Point command as shown.

[Enter the center point] Enter in the coordinates 0, 28 as shown.

Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Select the Apply button to stay within the command. The part should appear as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1


TUTORIAL #9 CREATE THE FOUR CIRCLES


[Enter the center point] Enter in the coordinates 41, 0 as shown.



Figure: 4.0.2


[Enter the center point] Enter in the coordinates 0, -28 as shown.



Figure: 4.0.3


CREATE THE FOUR CIRCLES TUTORIAL #9


[Enter the center point] Enter in the coordinates -41, 0 as shown.


Select the OK button to exit the command. The part should appear as shown in Figure: 4.0.4.

Figure: 4.0.4


TUTORIAL #9 CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE

STEP 5: CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE

In this step we will use the Chamfer Entities command to apply chamfers to the corners of the outside profile.

Step Preview:

Create Chamfer.

Entities. Change Distance 1 and enable Trim in the ribbon bar as shown.

[Select line or arc] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 5.0.1. [Select line or arc] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.

Figure: 5.0.1



CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE TUTORIAL #9

[Select line or arc] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 5.0.2. [Select line or arc] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.

Figure: 5.0.2

Select the Apply button to stay within the command. [Select line or arc] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 5.0.3. [Select line or arc] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 5.0.3.

Figure: 5.0.3



TUTORIAL #9 CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE

[Select line or arc] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 5.0.4. [Select line or arc] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 5.0.4.

Figure: 5.0.4


Figure: 5.0.5


FILLET THE POCKET TUTORIAL #9

STEP 6: FILLET THE POCKET

In this step we will use the Fillet Entities command to apply fillets to the corners of the inside pocket to finish the part.

Step Preview:

Create Fillet.

Entities. Enter in the Radius and ensure Trim is enabled as shown.

[Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 6.0.1. [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.

Figure: 6.0.1



TUTORIAL #9 FILLET THE POCKET

[Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 6.0.2. [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.

Figure: 6.0.2

Select the Apply button to stay within the command. [Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 6.0.3. [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 6.0.3.

Figure: 6.0.3




[Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 6.0.4. [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 6.0.4.

Figure: 6.0.4


Figure: 6.0.5


File

Save As. Enter in the File name: "Wireframe_9".


TUTORIAL #9 SOLID CREATION

SOLID CREATION

A Solid is a geometric entity that occupies a region of space and consists of one or more faces, which define the closed boundary of the solid.

STEP 8: CHANGE THE COLOR TO RED #12 AND THE VIEW TO ISOMETRIC

Select Color from the Status Bar as shown.

Select the color Red #12 as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Colors dialog box. Select the Isometric view from the toolbars. Note the construction plane does not affect the way in which the

solid is generated.

STEP 9: CHANGE THE MAIN LEVEL TO 2

In this step we will change the main level to 2, to put the solid on level 2 when we create it.

Left click in the number area to the right of the Level button as shown.


CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY EXTRUDING A CLOSED CHAIN TUTORIAL #9

Change the level number to 2 as shown.


STEP 10: CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY EXTRUDING A CLOSED CHAIN

Solid Extrude: Performs an operation that results in the creation of one or more new solids. Mastercam extrudes entities by driving the shapes of the entity along a linear path using a specified direction, distance and other parameters that further define the results.

Step Preview:

Solids

Extrude.

Leave the default settings in the Chaining Dialog box and select Entity A to create the chain as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Chaining Dialog box.


TUTORIAL #9 CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY EXTRUDING A CLOSED CHAIN

The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear and an arrow will appear on the geometry. This arrow will indicate the direction of the extrusion operation. If the arrow appears to be pointing upwards, click on the point as indicated in the graphic to change the direction.

Change any parameters as shown to indicate the Extrusion Operation and Extrusion Distance as shown.

Select the OK button to Extrude the chain.

Extrusion Operation is used to either create a solid body, cut a solid body or add a boss to another solid.

Draft allows you to tilt the walls of the extruded solid by the defined angle.

Extrusion Distance/Direction allows you to control the length of extrusion, by specifying a distance, extending through all, extending to a point, specifying a vector, or trimming to selected faces.

Reverse Direction extrudes the solid in the opposite direction from the arrow on the chain indicating the extrusion direction.

Both Directions allows you to extrude in both directions from the chain.


CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY EXTRUDING A CLOSED CHAIN TUTORIAL #9

The drawing should appear as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.

Figure: 10.0.1

NOTE: To view the part shaded or un shaded at any time, you can press ALT + S on the keyboard, or select the

Wireframe or Shaded icons from the toolbars.


TUTORIAL #9 CUT THE 4 HOLES THROUGH THE SOLID

STEP 11: CUT THE 4 HOLES THROUGH THE SOLID

In this step we will cut the holes through the entire body of the solid.

Step Preview:

Solids

Extrude. Leave the default settings in the Chaining Dialog box and chain the 4 circles as shown to create the chain.

Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

NOTE: The chaining direction doesn’t matter because the direction of extrusion can be changed afterwards.


CUT THE 4 HOLES THROUGH THE SOLID TUTORIAL #9

The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear, change the Extrusion Operation to Cut Body and enable Extend through all as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Extrude Chain dialog box. The part should appear as shown in Figure: 11.0.1.

Figure: 11.0.1

NOTE: Because we selected Extend Through All, the direction of extrusion on all holes as indicated on the graphics user interface does not matter, because the extrusion will cut through everything.


TUTORIAL #9 EXTRUDE CUT THE POCKET

STEP 12: EXTRUDE CUT THE POCKET

In this step, we will create another extrusion operation to cut the pocket from the solid body to a specific depth.

Step Preview:

Solids

Extrude. Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box and select Entity A to create the chain as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.


EXTRUDE CUT THE POCKET TUTORIAL #9

The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear, change the Extrusion Operation to Cut Body and enable Extend by specified distance with the specified amount as shown. Ensure the direction is pointing down to identify the extrusion direction.

Select the OK button to exit the Extrude Chain dialog box. The part should appear as shown in Figure: 12.0.1.

Figure: 12.0.1


TUTORIAL #9 CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE OF THE SOLID

STEP 13: CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE OF THE SOLID

In this step we will apply a 2mm X 45°chamfer to the outside profile of the part.

Step Preview:

Left click on Level in the status bar, make Level 2 the main level, and make Level 1 invisible by clicking on the X in front of level 1 as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Level Manager.

Solids Chamfer.

One-Distance Chamfer. In the solid selection toolbar enable only the Edge button.


CHAMFER THE OUTSIDE PROFILE OF THE SOLID TUTORIAL #9

[Select entities to chamfer] Select all of the outside edges as shown, the cursor cue should change to edge, and select them one by one. The edges should turn blue to signify they are selected.

Click on the End Selection button once complete. The Chamfer Parameters dialog box will appear, change the Distance as shown.


Distance sets the distance of the chamfer from the selected edge on the adjacent faces.

Mitered Corners Mastercam will extend each chamfer to the extent of the edge. Use this feature where three or more chamfered edges meet at a vertex. With this option disabled, a smooth face at the vertex where the chamfers meet will be created.

Propagate Along Tangencies extends the chamfer along all tangent edges until a non-tangent edge is reached.


TUTORIAL #9 FILLET THE TOP OF THE INSIDE POCKET


Figure: 13.0.1

STEP 14: FILLET THE TOP OF THE INSIDE POCKET

In this step we will apply a R 2mm fillet on the top of the inside pocket of the part.

Step Preview:

Solids Fillet.

Fillet.


FILLET THE TOP OF THE INSIDE POCKET TUTORIAL #9

[Select entities to fillet] Select all of the inside edges as shown, the cursor cue should change to edge, and select them one by one. The edges should turn blue to signify they are selected.

Click on the End Selection button once complete. The Fillet Parameters dialog box will appear, change the Radius as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the command and create the fillet.

Constant Radius fillets the solid edges using a constant radius value.

Variable Radius fillets the solid edges using variable radius values.

Radius sets the radius of the fillet.

Overflow determines the overflow method to use in cases where a fillet extends beyond the two faces that are adjacent to the filleted edge onto a third edge face or set of faces.

Mitered Corners Mastercam extends each fillet to the extent of the edge.

Propagate Along Tangencies extends the chamfer along all tangent edges until a non-tangent edge is reached.


TUTORIAL #9 MODIFY A HOLE DIAMETER TO 12MM

The finished part should appear as shown in Figure: 14.0.1.

Figure: 14.0.1

STEP 15: MODIFY A HOLE DIAMETER TO 12MM

In this step we will resize a 10mm diameter hole to a 12mm diameter hole.

Step Preview:

Left click on Level in the status bar and make Level 1 visible as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Level Manager.

Analyze

Entity Properties.


MODIFY A HOLE DIAMETER TO 12MM TUTORIAL #9

[Select entities to analyze] Select one of the 10mm circles on the part as shown.

The Arc Properties dialog box will appear, change the diameter field as shown.

Press Enter on the keyboard to see a preview of the arc on the graphics user interface.


NOTE: The radius will update after you enter in the diameter.


TUTORIAL #9 UPDATE THE SOLID GEOMETRY USING THE SOLIDS MANAGER


Figure: 15.0.1

STEP 16: UPDATE THE SOLID GEOMETRY USING THE SOLIDS MANAGER

The Solids Manager is used to view, manage and edit solids and solid operations. Take note that after you create a solid, or solid operation you cannot use the Undo button to reverse a change you make to a solid, you must modify the solid in the Solids Manager.

Step Preview:

Select the Solids tab in the Operations Manager as shown.

Select the Regen All button in the Solids Manager as shown.

NOTE: The red X sign in front of the solid. This signifies that the geometry used to generate the solid is changed and you have to regenerate the solid.



Select the minus/plus icon in front of the solid to contract or expand the tree structure, respectively.

The final part should appear as shown in Figure: 16.0.1.

Figure: 16.0.1


File

Save As. Enter in the file name "Solid_9".

NOTE: The Solids Manager dialog box lists each solid in the current file. You can expand the tree structure of a solid to view the history of the solid, which is a list of the operations that were performed to construct the solid.


TUTORIAL #9 SAVE THE FILE



CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE TUTORIAL #9

STEP 18: CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Use these commands to create the geometry. Create Circle Center Point. Create Rectangle. Create Line Endpoints. Fillet Entities.


TUTORIAL #9 CREATE THE SOLID FOR THE TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

CREATE THE SOLID FOR THE TUTORIAL #1 EXERCISE

Create the solid for the Tutorial #1 Exercise as per the instructions below.

Extrude the outside profile to create the main body. Change the main color to differentiate between geometry and the

solid. Chain the outside profile to extrude. Create the body in the -Z direction.

Extrude cut the 38mm diameter circle. Use the extrude command. Cut the body in the -Z direction. Use the appropriate depth.

Extrude cut the 62mm diameter circle. Use the extrude command. Cut the body in the -Z direction. Use the appropriate depth.

Extrude cut the rectangular pocket. Use the extrude command. Cut the body in the -Z direction. Use the appropriate depth.


NOTES: TUTORIAL #9

NOTES:



TUTORIAL #1 QUIZ

How does a solid extrude operation work?

What is a solids extrude cut body used for?

What is a solid chamfer?

What is a solid fillet?


INDEX

SymbolsExtrusion Distance/Direction ........................ 622Numerics1 Point ........................................................... 5782 Points ......................................................... 5782D / 3D Construction .................................... 4972D Chamfer ................................................... 1292D High Speed Core Mill ............................... 2682D High Speed Dynamic Area Mill 351, 360, 4062D High Speed Dynamic Core Mill ................ 2822D/3D Construction .......................................... 73 Lines ........................................................... 578AAdding Bosses ............................................... 710Adjust Contour .............................................. 527Adjust Start/End Of Contour ........................... 43Analyze Entity Properties .............................. 632Arc Endpoints ................................................ 249Arc Polar ....................................... 144, 331, 430Arc Radius ....................................................... 98Arc Tangent ................................................... 649Arc Tangent 3 Entities ........................... 248, 330Assign Tool Numbers Sequentially .......... 35, 518Attributes .................................................. 8, 497BBack Feedrate ............................................... 286Backplot .................................................. 44, 506Bounding Box ................................................ 258Break Through .............................................. 176CChamfer Entities ........................................... 614Chamfer Toolpath ......................................... 124Chamfers ......................................................... 76Change Attributes ......................................... 444Change Current Color ................................... 608Change The Color .......................................... 620Change The Main Level ......................... 620, 667Change Tool Color ......................................... 534Chip Break ............................................. 122, 205Circle Center Point .................. 31, 245, 320, 611Circle Mill ...................................................... 188Clear Colors ..................................................... 30Clearance ........................................................ 89Climb ............................................................... 94Color .......................................................... 8, 497Comment ........................................................ 87Compensation Direction ................................. 42

Compensation Type ........................................ 42Constant Overlap Spiral ................................ 297Constant Radius ............................................ 631Contour Remachining ................................... 180Contour Toolpath ............................................ 37Conventional ................................................... 94Create A New Toolpath Group ...................... 403Create Letters ............................................... 255Create Polar Lines ......................................... 555Create Rectangle ........................................... 609Cut Away From The Center Line ................... 523Cut Tolerance ................................................ 278DDelete ........................................................... 156Delete Entities ................................. 23, 561, 653Depth .............................................................. 89Depth Cuts ...................................................... 99Depth Of Cut ................................................. 526Design Change .............................................. 723Direction for 1st Pass .................................... 581Divide .................................................... 332, 654Drill Toolpath .......................................... 50, 589Drill/Counterbore ......................................... 117Dwell ............................................................. 117EEdit .................................................................. 56Ellipse ............................................................ 242Entry Amount ........................................ 523, 526Entry Feed Rate ............................................. 276Entry Method ................................................ 276Equal Steps .................................................... 526Exit Vector ..................................................... 527Extrude .................................................. 446, 670Extrude Cut ........................................... 624, 674Extrusion Operation ...................................... 622FFace Toolpath ............................................... 521Facing Toolpath .............................................. 84FBM Mill ........................................................ 462Feed Calculation ............................................. 35Feed Plane ...................................................... 89Fillet .............................................................. 660Fillet Chains ................................................... 698Fillet Entities ................................................. 617Filleting Wireframe Geometry ...................... 512Fillets ............................................................... 73Filter Ratio And Total Tolerance ................... 278


INDEX

Filter Tolerance ............................................. 278Finish Outer Boundary .................................... 97Finish Stepover ............................................. 523Finish Toolpath ............................................. 529First Pass Lead In ........................................... 582From Tool ................................................ 35, 564Front Plane .................................................... 700Function Prompt ....................................... 4, 492GGeometry Origin ........................................... 492Graphic Area ............................................. 4, 492Grid ......................................................... 13, 502Groove Finish Parameters ............................ 581Groove Rough Parameters ............................ 586Groove Shape Parameters ............................ 579Groove The Part Using The Single Chain Method 583Groove The Part Using The Tool Width ........ 577Groups .............................................................. 8GUI - Graphical User Interface .................. 4, 492Gview ........................................................ 7, 497HHelix ................................................................ 96High Speed Loops ............................................ 88IInfinite Look Ahead ......................................... 42JJoin Entities ........................................... 159, 442KKeep Tool Down ........................................ 97, 99Keep Tool Down Within ................................ 274LLead In/Out ..................................................... 43Level .......................................................... 8, 497Line Endpoint ................................................ 511Line Length ...................................................... 98Line Style ........................................................... 8Line Width ......................................................... 8MMachine Group Properties ............................. 34Manual Point Selection ................................. 578Max Radius .................................................... 274Max Rough Step .............................................. 99Micro Lift Distance ........................................ 286Minimum Overlap Angle ............................... 527Mirror .............................................................. 25Mitered Corners .................................... 629, 631Modify A Hole ............................................... 632

Move Between Cuts ........................................ 88MRU Toolbar ............................................. 4, 492Multi Passes .................................................... 47Multiple Chains ............................................. 578NNC File ............................................................. 56OOffset Tolerance ........................................... 274One-Distance Chamfer .................................. 628Open Pocket ................................................. 167Open Pocket Cutting Method ....................... 172Optimize Cut Order ....................................... 286Origin ........................................................ 4, 492Output 3D Arc Moves ................................... 276Output Arc Moves ......................................... 192Overcut Amount ........................................... 523Overflow ....................................................... 631Overlap ........................................................... 98Overlap Amount ........................................... 527Override Defaults With Modal Values .... 35, 518PParallel Lines ................................... 22, 509, 646Peck Drill ......................................................... 54Planes ........................................................ 7, 497Plunge Angle ................................................. 276Pocket Remachining ..................................... 303Pocket Toolpath .............................................. 90Pocket Type .................................................... 94Point Style ......................................................... 8Post A File ....................................................... 56Post Processing ............................................. 535Preferred Profile Length ............................... 276Profile Tolerance ........................................... 274Program # ............................................... 35, 518Propagate Along Tangencies ................ 629, 631QQuick Mask Toolbar .................................. 4, 492Quiz Answers ................................................ 795RRectangle ........................................ 20, 508, 645Rectangular Array ......................................... 690Redo ........................................................ 21, 509Regen All ....................................................... 634Renaming The NC File ................................... 215Reorganizing The Toolbars ........................ 6, 495Retract ............................................................ 89Retract Amount ............................................ 523


INDEX

Reverse ......................................................... 702Ribbon Bar ................................................ 4, 492Roll Cutter Around Corners ............................. 42Rotate ........................................................... 337Rough Overlap Parameters ........................... 527Rough Passes/Finish Passes ............................ 49Rough Stepover ............................................ 523Rough Toolpath ............................................ 524SSave A File ....................................................... 32Save The File ......................................... 515, 619Scale .......................................................... 4, 492Second Pass Lead In ...................................... 582Select A Machine .................................... 34, 517Setting Mastercam To Metric ......................... 10Setup The Stock ............................................ 519Shaded .......................................................... 623Skip Pockets Smaller Than ............................ 276Smoothing ..................................................... 274Solid Extrude ................................................. 621Solid Fillet .............................................. 630, 713Solid Revolve ................................................. 668Solid Shell ...................................................... 726Solids Manager ............................................. 634Spiral Inside To Outside .................................. 95Spot Drilling .................................................. 113Start Angle .................................................... 191Start Finish Pass At Closest Entity ................... 97Status Bar .................................................. 4, 492Stepover Percentage/Stepover Distance ...... 173Stock Origin ..................................................... 36Stock Setup ..................................................... 36Stock To Leave .............................................. 523Stock To Leave In X ............................... 526, 581Stock To Leave In Y ....................................... 526Stock To Leave In Z ........................................ 581Sweep ............................................................. 98Sweep Cut ..................................................... 719System Configuration ................................... 671TTangent Lines ................................................ 323

Tapping ......................................................... 207Tip Comp ......................................................... 55Tip Offset ...................................................... 129Tool Inspection/Change ................................ 273Toolbar States ......................................... 12, 500Toolbars ............................................................ 4Toolpath Manager .................................... 9, 499Toolpath Verification .................................... 533Toolpaths/Solid Manager ......................... 4, 492Top Of Stock .................................................... 89Total Tolerance ............................................. 278Translate ............................................... 259, 341Translucency ................................................. 670Trim 1 Entity ................................................. 513Trim 2 Entities ............................................... 150Trim 3 Entities ............................................... 332Trim Divide ............................................ 557, 658Trim To Point ................................................ 151UUndo ....................................................... 21, 509Use Stock For Outer Boundary ..................... 528Use True Solid ............................................... 534VVariable Radius ............................................. 631Verify ............................................................... 46View Port XYZ Axes ................................... 4, 493WWall Backoff % .............................................. 581Warn Of Duplicate Tool Numbers ........... 35, 518What A Menu Does ....................................... 492Window Point Selection ............................... 578Wireframe ..................................................... 623Work Coordinate System (WCS) ............... 8, 497XXform Translate ............................................ 656XY Stepover ........................................... 274, 468ZZ Clearance ................................................... 276Z Depth ..................................................... 8, 497


INDEX

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