... GEOMETRY COURSE CONTENT
STARTING MASTERCAM 3
OVERVIEW OF THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE 3
SETTING THE TOOLBAR STATE FOR MILL 4
SETTING THE GRID 5
NAVIGATE THROUGH MASTERCAM 6
THE RIGHT MOUSE CLICK ... MAPPING 56
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EXERCISE USING XFORM TRANSLATE
Resources Download the file from
www.emastercam.com/files/x4_ptg milllevel1.html
File
Open
Select Translate.mcx
Xform
Translate
Translate...
... Tutorial4_geometry.zip, can be downloaded from
www.emastercam.com/files
The finish part, Tutorial4_finish.zip including the toolpaths, is also provided on the same location
www.emastercam.com/files
Option 2 Create...
... through ]: Pick a point above the selected line.
Type the Distance 1.5 + 3.0 (Enter).
Remember that Mastercam performs
basic math functions.
Select Entity A
[ Select a line ]: Select Entity B.
[ Select ... Tutorials
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... be the lower left corner of each part. Mastercam will determine the actual
location of the two origins as drawn.
Keep in mind that the position of parts in Mastercam
does not necessarily reflect ... 67
Tool Library Selection
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20
Summary of Mastercam Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section 3
WORKING WITH MASTERCAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... offset numbers.
Default value of -1 can be considered something of an auto mode. In this case, Mastercam
will try to make an 'intelligent' choice. Of course this choice may not be your...
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Mill Level 1 Metric
5.2 Creating the 6 mm radius fillets at 3 corners of the right...
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Mastercam X³ Training Tutorials – Indexing (Tombstone & Chuck)- Mill Applications
Date: Oct,20 2008
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Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
Mastercam Verify is ... the view
coordinates.
Change the Work Offset # to 0
To set different work offset
for each Tplane, Mastercam
requires that you specify work
offsets in a generic format.
Offsets are identified starting
with...
... 3D Advanced Toolpath Refinement feature
is active for the Mastercam session.
Total tolerance = 0.002
Refine Toolpath is used to refine mastercam s surface and high speed toolpaths, reducing machining ... cut.
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... Area
High Speed Horizontal Area toolpaths are used to machine the flat areas of the surface model.
Mastercam analyzes the selected drive surfaces and automatically identifies the flat areas within...
... complete the task
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Tutorials published by ... manual makes reference to the Mastercam X³ Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials
throughout. We do not recommend trying to use this Guide without students having a
copy of the Mastercam X³ Mill Level 1...
... continue.
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Mastercam X4 Training Tutorials Mill Level 3 Applications
Date: June 15, 2009
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Software: Mill Mastercam X4
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Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, MS, and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation; Mastercam Verify is ... change the parameters to match the following screenshot.
Linking options allow you to configure how Mastercam links air moves when the tool is not in
contact with the part
Minimum vertical retract...
... toolpath
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TOOLPATH CREATION
16. ... Router X4
TOOLPATH CREATION
16. MACHINING THE NESTED PARTS
Resources – Download the file from www.emastercam.com/files/x4_pc router.html
File
Open
Select Frame Nested.mcx
Delete the text “Sheet #1 ... reduce the number of different views.
For example, if you have arcs on the bottom view and top view, Mastercam moves all arcs to top
view.
Properties
Tool Settings
Set the Program # 600
Enable Assign...
... only in the area
where the previous tool could not fit.
The Student will check the toolpath using Mastercam s Verify verification module by:
Running the Backplot function.
Defining a 3 dimensional ... 2
STEP 23: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE
Select the Save icon.
STEP 24: POST THE FILE
The final step in Mastercam is to generate the G codes that the CNC machine controller uses to cut
the part. The Post ... 22
TUTORIAL 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started A 1
Graphic User Interface A
Navigate Through Mastercam A
Setting the Toolbar States A
Setting the Grid A
1
2
4
5
Tutorials 1 1
Tutorial #1, 2D...
... commands. Each tutorial has
easy to follow procedures with screen shots and menus from Mastercam.
This material discusses Mastercam features such as Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, and Boolean
Remove & Add. ... X
4
NOTES:
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Mastercam X4 Training Tutorials Solids Applications
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4
TUTORIAL 3
Enable Toggle Verify Selection button.
The Toggle Verify...
... required.
There are no default 5-Axis post processors included with Mastercam due to the variation in multi-axis
machine configurations. Contact your Mastercam reseller to request post processor services such ... Tutorial4_geometry.zip, can be downloaded from
www.emastercam.com/files
The finish part, Tutorial4_finish.zip including the toolpaths, is also provided on the same location
www.emastercam.com/files
Option 2
-Create ... tutorial. For
instance :
You may be required to position your stock in machine space rather than at Mastercam& apos;s origin
You may be required to use the Misc Values box
Your post may also prompt...
... 2 5
Select the
Thread Point
WIRE X4
Select the red X box at the upper right corner to exit the Mastercam X Editor.
STEP 19: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE
File
Select the Save button to save the file ... shown.
Lead in and Lead out determine the moves the wire makes when it enters and exits the part.
Mastercam Wire generates the lead in and lead out for each pass around the wire path.
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... in Contour Parameter dialog box.
Editing the NCI file.
The Student will check the toolpath using Mastercam s Backplot and Verify verification.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started A 1
Tutorials
Tutorial...