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Router Metric Training Tutorial

Mastercam X8 Router Metric Training TutorialCopyright: 1998 - 2014 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved

Software: Mastercam X8

Author: Mariana Lendel

ISBN: 978-1-77146-071-2

Revision date: November 13, 2014

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Icon Function Keyboard Shortcut

Icon Function Keyboard Shortcut

Analyze entities F4 Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V

AutoSave Alt+A Motion controller rotation point Alt+F12

C-Hook or user app Alt+C Pan Arrow keys

Configure Mastercam Alt+F8 Paste from clipboard Ctrl+V

Copy to clipboard Ctrl+C Redo an event that has been undone Ctrl+Y

Cut to clipboard Ctrl+X Repaint F3

Delete entities F5 Rotate Alt+Arrow keys

Drafting global options Alt+D Select all Ctrl+A

Exit Mastercam Alt+F4 Selection grid parameters Alt+G

Fit geometry to screen Alt+F1 Shading on/off Alt+S

GviewBack Alt+3 Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane, Tplane)

Alt+F9

GviewBottom Alt+4 Show/hide coordinate axes F9

GviewFront Alt+2 Show/hide displayed toolpaths Alt+T

GviewIsometric Alt+7 Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

GviewLeft Alt+6 Undo the last creation or event Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

Previous Plane Alt+P Unzoom to 80% of original Alt+F2

GviewRight Alt+5 Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

GviewTop Alt+1 Zoom around target point Ctrl+F1

Help Alt+H Zoom with window selection F1

Hide entities Alt+E Zoom/unzoom by 5% Page Up/Page Down

Level Manager Alt+Z

Main attributes, set from entity Alt+X

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Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts Choose Load Workspace to hide or display toolbars.

Choose Settings >Customize>Key Mapping. Customize the right-click menu Select the Category. Choose Settings > Customize > Context Menu tab

Select the Category and then the function that you want to add.

Once you click on the Add button the function will be added to the Right mouse button menu.

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Change Toolbar Layouts

Choose Settings > Customize. Set the Workspace and then choose the Category. Select a Mastercam function and add it to the

Toolbar.

Router Training Tutorial

ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial Geometry Functions Surface and Toolpath Creation

#1 Create Polar Line.Create Perpendicular Line.Create Parallel Lines.Trim Entities.Create Fillets.Xform Mirror.Xform Translate.Create Circle Center Point.Create Rectangle.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.Create a Contour Toolpath.

#2 Create Lines.Create Fillets.Create Arcs.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

#3 Create Rectangle.Create Parallel Lines.Create Circle Center Point.Xform Rectangular Array.Trim Geometry.Delete Construction Lines.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.Create a Block Drilling Toolpath.Create a Contour Toolpath.

#4 Create Door.Xform Translate.Change Graphic View and Construction Plane.Create Parallel Lines.Create Rectangles.Delete Construction Lines.Create Circle Center Point.Create Rectangular Shapes.

Create a Pocket Toolpath.Create a Engraving Toolpath.Create Toolpaths on Left and Right Plane.Create Drilling Toolpaths.Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.


ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial Geometry Functions

#5 Open Tutorial #1.Merge Tutorial #2.Xform Geometry Nesting.Option #2(True Shape Nesting).Option #3(Rectangular Nesting The Toolpaths).

Create Drill Toolpath.Create a Contour Toolpath.

#6 Download the File.Use RAST2VEC.DLL to Open The File.Create a Point.Create Letters.

Create a Contour Toolpath.Create a Engraving Toolpath.

#7 Create Rectangle.Create Line Parallel.Create Fillets.Create Rectangular Shapes.Create a Custom Tool.Trim Entities.Create Arc Endpoints.Delete Construction Lines.

Create a Slot Mill Toolpath.Create Contour Toolpath Using The Custom Tool Created.

#8 Download the File. Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.Create a Drilling Toolpath.Create a Engraving Toolpath.Create a Contour (Ramp) Toolpath.Create a Pocket Toolpath.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTEDGetting Started ........................................................................................................... 1

Tutorials:Tutorial #1 - Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ........................................................................................15

Tutorial #2 - Contour Toolpath.............................................................................................................89

Tutorial #3 - Drilling, Block Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ................................................................127

Tutorial #4 - Using Tool Planes to Pocket, Engrave and Circle Mill the Door .................................... 191

Tutorial #5 - Geometry Nesting and Toolpath Nesting .......................................................................269

Tutorial #6 - Rast2Vec to Import a Graphic ........................................................................................355

Tutorial #7 - Custom Tool Creation and Slot Mill Toolpath ...............................................................409

Tutorial #8 - Circle Mill, Drilling, Engraving, Contour -Ramp and Pocket Toolpaths ...........................471

General Notes ......................................................................................................... 547

Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 603

Table of Contents

Router Training Tutorial Page|409

TUTORIAL #7

Page |410 Router Training Tutorial

TUTORIAL #71 OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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 decide how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.

Create the CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from: The student will create the wireframe needed to create the surfaces. Commands such as rectangle, parallel lines, fillets and rectangular shapes will be used. A custom tool will also be created to cut the desk.

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part: Use a Slot Mill toolpath to cut the three slots. Use the custom tool and create a Contour toolpath to cut the outside profile of the desk.

Backplot and Verify the file: The Backplot will be used to simulate a step by step process of the tools 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.


SETUP SHEET TUTORIAL #71

TOOLPATH CREATION

SETUP SHEET


TUTORIAL #71 OPEN THE DESK GEOMETRY

STEP 16: OPEN THE DESK GEOMETRY

In this step you will open the desk to continue machining the stock.

FILE

Open. Locate the desk (Your Name_7.MCX-8) and select the Open button.

STEP 17: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP 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 controls capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Router exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.

VIEW

Toggle Toolpaths Manager.

MACHINE TYPE Router. ROUTER DEFAULT MM.RMD-8.

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

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Router Default MM.

NOTE: See Tutorial #1 to learn how to add the machine in the short list.


SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #71

Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.

Change the parameters to match Figure: 17.0.1.

Figure: 17.0.1

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 #71 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock Shape (Rectangular), enable Display, Fit screen. To get the X and Y stock size select Bounding Box. Expand the stock in the X and Y direction by 12.5 as shown

in Figure: 17.0.2. This will expand the stock by 12.5mm on each side of the part.

Figure: 17.0.2

Select the OK button to exit the Bounding Box dialog box.


SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #71

Then, input a Z value of 25 as shown in Figure: 17.0.3.

Figure: 17.0.3

Select the OK button to exit the Machine Group Properties. Select the Isometric view from the Graphics View toolbar to see the stock.

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

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).


TUTORIAL #71 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

The Stock model will appear as shown in Figure: 17.0.4.

Figure: 17.0.4

Select the Top view to view the part in the orientation we will be machining it in.

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


SLOT MILL TUTORIAL #71

STEP 18: SLOT MILL

In this step you will create a slot mill toolpath. This toolpath is designed to efficiently machine obround slots.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS Circle Paths. Slot Mill. When a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.


TUTORIAL #71 SLOT MILL

The Chaining dialog box will now appear. Leave the default settings.



Pick the 3 slots. Ensure that all chains are in a CW direction and start at the beginning of the lines as shown in Figure: 18.0.1.

Figure: 18.0.1

Once the 3 slots have been selected, pick the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box. On the Toolpath Type page ensure Slot Mill is selected.

NOTE: Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out as needed.

Use the Reverse button to flip the chaining direction if needed.



18.1 Select a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parameters

Select Tool from the Tree view list.

Click on the Select library tool button.

Then pick the Filter button. Select the None button and then under Tool Types choose the Endmill1 Flat icon as shown in Figure: 18.1.1. Under Tool Diameter pick Equal and input a value of 9.

Figure: 18.1.1

Select the OK button to exit the Tool List Filter. In the Tool Selection dialog box you should only see a 9mm Straight Bit.

Select the 9mm Straight Bit in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.



Select the OK button to accept the Tool Settings Modified dialog box.

Make all the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.1.2.

Figure: 18.1.2



18.2 Set the cut parameters

Set the Entry/exit arc sweep to 90.0 as shown in Figure: 18.2.1.

Figure: 18.2.1



18.3 Set Rough/Finish parameters

Ensure the Rough/Finish parameters appear the same as shown in Figure: 18.3.1.

Figure: 18.3.1



18.4 Set the Depth Cuts parameters

Enable Depth Cuts and set the Max rough step to 6.0 as shown in Figure: 18.4.1.

Figure: 18.4.1



18.5 Set Break Through

Enable Break through and set the Breakthrough amount to 2.0 as shown in Figure: 18.5.1.

Figure: 18.5.1



18.6 Set the Linking Parameters

Ensure the settings appear as shown in Figure: 18.6.1.

Figure: 18.6.1

Select the OK button to generate the toolpath.


BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS TUTORIAL #71

STEP 19: 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 additional information such as the X, Y, and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions between the workpiece and the tool.

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

Right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric. Right mouse click again in the graphics window and select Fit.

Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Backplot. The toolpath should look as shown.

NOTE: Mastercam launches a new window that allows you to check the part using Backplot or Verify.For more information on Backplot settings see Tutorial 1 page 67.


TUTORIAL #71 SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

STEP 20: SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

Verify Mode shows the path the tools take to cut the part with material removal. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you machine the part. As you verify toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y, and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions between the workpiece and the tool.

From Mastercam Backplot Home tab, switch to Verify and leave the settings for the Visibility and Focus as shown in Figure: 20.0.1.

Figure: 20.0.1

Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Verify. The part should look as shown in Figure: 20.0.2.

Figure: 20.0.2

To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

NOTE: To rotate the part, move the cursor to the center of the part and click and hold the mouse wheel and slowly move it in one direction.To Zoom In or Out hold down the mouse wheel and scroll up or down as needed.


CUT THE DESK PROFILE TUTORIAL #71

STEP 21: CUT THE DESK PROFILE

In this step you will use a Contour toolpath and the custom tool to cut the contour of the part.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS

Contour. Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box and select the contour as shown in Figure: 21.0.1.

Figure: 21.0.1

Choose the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.


TUTORIAL #71 CUT THE DESK PROFILE

In the Toolpath Type page ensure Contour is selected.

21.1 Select the custom tool and set the tool parameters

Choose Tool from the Tree view list. Right click in the white area and select Create new tool to select the custom tool we created as shown

in Figure: 21.1.1.

Figure: 21.1.1

The Tool Wizard window is launched.



Pick the Custom Tool button for the Tool Type as shown in Figure: 21.1.2.

Figure: 21.1.2

Select the Next button.



Select the Import custom geometry from a file as shown in Figure: 21.1.3.

Figure: 21.1.3

Find the Tool folder where you save the tool geometry.

NOTE: If your operating system is Windows 7 the folder is under C:/Users/Public/Public Documents/shared mcamX8/Router/Tools.



Find the "Tutorial 7 Tool".

Select it and choose the Open button to open the tool.



Input a Cutting Diameter of 19.298 and a Cutting length of 25 as shown in Figure: 21.1.4. This is necessary so the backplot matches the cutter compensation so the tool will appear to be offset to the

correct side.

Figure: 21.1.4

Select the Next button.



Change the Tool number and click on the calculator icon to determine the Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate and the Spindle speed as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.

Enter the Name "19.298 Custom Tool" as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.

Figure: 21.1.5

Select the Finish button to exit the Tool Wizard.



Make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.1.6.

Figure: 21.1.6



21.2 Set the Cut Parameters

Make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.2.1.

Figure: 21.2.1

Ensure Depth Cuts, and Break Through are disabled. We do not want to take depth cuts with the profile bit and we do not want to break through with the bit either. Leave the default settings in the Lead In/Out page.



21.3 Set the Multi Passes parameters

Enable Multi Passes and set the Rough number to 1 with a Spacing of 5.0. Set the Finish number to 1 with a Spacing of 1.0 as shown in Figure: 21.3.1.

Figure: 21.3.1



21.4 Set the Linking Parameters

Make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.4.1. Set the Depth of the cutter to -29 to ensure the center of the profile is located in the center of the wood.

Figure: 21.4.1

Select the OK button to exit the toolpath parameters and create the toolpath.



21.5 Backplot the toolpath

Select the Backplot selected operations icon as shown.

To Backplot the toolpath; see page 67 to review these procedures. Right mouse click in the graphics window and select the Front and check the location of the tool while cutting

into the part as shown.

The tool should look as shown in Figure: 21.5.1.

Figure: 21.5.1

To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all operations icon to verify the part.

NOTE: To zoom in, hover the cursor close to the center of the zoom area and scroll up the mouse wheel.



21.6 Run Verify and remove the chips from the verified part

From the Toolpaths Manager, select Verify selected operations icon.

Right mouse click and select the Isometric view.

Select the Play Simulation button to start verify the part. The part should look as shown.

Click on the Verify tab and enable Keep Chips icon as shown.



Select the area you want to keep as shown in Figure: 21.6.1.

Figure: 21.6.1

The part should look as shown.

To exit Verify click on the Close icon.


POST THE FILE TUTORIAL #71

STEP 22: 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 Toolpaths Manager.

Select the Post selected operations button from the Toolpaths Manager.

In the Post processing window make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 22.0.1.

Figure: 22.0.1

Select the OK button to continue. Save the NC file.

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 #71 SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

A window with Mastercam Code Expert will be launched and the NC program will appear as shown inFigure: 22.0.2.

Figure: 22.0.2

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

STEP 23: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE


INDEX

Numerics2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7AA .................................................................... 558About Construction Depth (Z Depth) ............ 582About Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager List Area....................................................................... 597About The Tool Plane ................................... 577ABSOLUTE ....................................................... 81ADJUST PARAMS ........................................... 364AFTER ALL CONTOUR CHAINS ....................... 309AREA ............................................................. 500ASSIGN TOOL NUMBERS SEQUENTIALLY ........ 56Attributes .......................................................... 7BBREAK THROUGH ............................................ 78CCHAIN ........................................................... 364Chaining Options .......................................... 592Circle Center Point .......................................... 43Clear Color ...................................................... 40CLEARANCE ..................................................... 81Color ................................................................. 7COMPENSATION DIRECTION .......................... 76COMPENSATION TYPE .................................... 76COMPUTER ..................................................... 76CONTOUR TOOLPATHS ................................... 71C-PLANE ........................................................ 500Cplane ........................................................... 576Create a polar line .......................................... 20CREATE LETTERS ........................................... 369CUSTOM TOOL .............................................. 423Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 552Customizing Toolbars ................................... 549CUTOFF OPERATION ..................................... 309DD ................................................................... 558Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 558DELETE ENTITIES ............................................. 48DEPTH ............................................................. 81DISPLAY ........................................................... 57DOOR GEOMETRY ......................................... 194DRILL TOOLPATH ............................................ 59DRILL/COUNTERBORE ..................................... 64

EEdit ..........................................................84, 122ENGRAVING .................................................. 225Example On How To Use A Shortcut ............. 558FFEED CALCULATION ........................................ 56FEED PLANE .................................................... 81Fillet Entities ................................................... 34Function Prompt ............................................... 4GGraphic Area ..................................................... 4Grid ................................................................. 13Groups .............................................................. 7GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4Gview ................................................................ 7HHow To Chain ................................................ 589IINFINITE LOOK AHEAD .................................... 76INSIDE TO OUTSIDE NESTED CHAINS ............ 302KKey Mapping ................................................. 555LL .................................................................... 558LEAD IN/OUT .................................................. 77LEFT ................................................................. 76Level .................................................................. 7LINE STYLE ..................................................... 433Line Style ........................................................... 7Line Width ........................................................ 7lt + 2 .............................................................. 548MMACHINE DEFINITION .................................... 55Machine Group Properties ........................... 600Menu ................................................................ 4MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4NNC File .....................................................84, 122NEST IN HOLES BEFORE NESTING ON SHEET 315NEST SMALLER PARTS IN HOLES OF LARGER 315NOISE FILTER ................................................. 364OOPEN POCKET TOOLPATH ............................. 232Operation List Area ....................................... 596


INDEX

Origin ................................................................ 4OUTPUT GEOMETRY TYPE ............................ 364OVERRIDE DEFAULTS WITH MODAL VALUES . 56PParallel Lines ................................................... 24Perpendicular Line .......................................... 22Planes ............................................................... 7POCKET TOOLPATH ....................................... 215Point Style ......................................................... 7Posting A File ..........................................83, 122PROGRAM # .................................................... 56QQuick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4Quiz Answers ................................................ 603RR .................................................................... 558RAST2VEC ..................................................... 360RECTANGULAR SHAPES ................................ 202Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6RETRACT ......................................................... 81REVERSE INNER CHAINS ............................... 302Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4ROLL CUTTER AROUND CORNERS .................. 76ROUGHING .................................................... 261SS .................................................................... 558Scale .................................................................. 4SEGMENT ...................................................... 364Setting Mastercam To Metric ......................... 10SHARP ............................................................. 76SLOT MILL TOOLPATH ................................... 441SMOOTH ....................................................... 364SMOOTH ALL ................................................. 364SMOOTH FILTER ............................................ 364Solids Menu Commands ............................... 583SPLINE CORNER BREAK ................................. 364SPLINE TOLERANCE ....................................... 364

Status Bar .......................................................... 4STOCK ORIGIN ................................................. 57STOCK SETUP .................................................. 57Stock Setup ................................................... 602TTABS ................................................................ 79TIP COMP ........................................................ 66TOOL SETTINGS ...............................55, 103, 146Tool Settings ................................................. 601Toolbars ............................................................ 4Toolpath Manager ........................................ 593Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4TOP OF STOCK ................................................ 81Trim 2 Entities ................................................. 30TRIM DIVIDE ................................................. 432TRUESHAPE NESTING .................................... 314UUsing the Menu ................................................ 5Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5VView Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4WWARN OF DUPLICATE TOOL NUMBERS .......... 56Window Selection ......................................... 591Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7XX .................................................................... 558XFORM GEOMETRY NESTING ....................... 277Xform Mirror ................................................... 36XFORM MOVE TO ORIGIN ............................... 51Xform Translate .............................................. 41YY .................................................................... 558ZZ .................................................................... 558Z Depth .....................................................7, 582

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MastercamX8_Router_MetricTutorialMastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial (Metric)Mastercam ShortcutsCustomize MastercamWays to Get the most from MastercamTable of ContentsGetting StartedEnable the Unified Backplot/Verify SystemStart Mastercam X8Using the Menu to select the command Create Line EndpointUsing the Toolbars to select the command Create Line EndpointReorganizing the ToolbarsCreate Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar exampleFunction PromptStatus BarChange the Current Wireframe ColorThe Toolpath ManagerSetting Mastercam to metric for the current session only4.2 Setting Mastercam to metric as a default

Tutorial #1Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceCreate Construction LinesCreate a 127mm horizontal lineCreate a polar lineCreate A Perpendicular LineCreate Parallel LinesCreate A Polar LineTrim The EntitiesCreate A Line Knowing The EndpointsCreate A 6mm FilletXform MirrorTranslate - Move A LineCreate The 13mm CircleCreate Two FilletsDelete The Construction LineCreate A RectangleMove The OriginSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup Sheet:Select The Machine And Setup The StockDisplay the Toolpaths Manager if neededSelect the machine typeDrill ToolpathSelect a 13mm Drill from the library and set the Tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Linking ParametersSet the Tip CompBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyContour ToolpathSelect a 6mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Lead In/OutSet Break ThroughSet TabsSet the Linking ParametersBackplot the toolpathVerify the toolpathsPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #1 Quiz

Tutorial #2Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceCreate The LinesCreate the 152mm long horizontal lineCreate the 127mm long horizontal lineCreate the 127mm long vertical lineCreate the 152.0mm long vertical lineCreate A FilletCreate Two Arcs Knowing The EndpointsFillet The Sharp CornersSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup Sheet:Select The Machine And Setup The StockContour ToolpathSelect a 3mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Lead In/OutSet Break ThroughSet Multi PassesSet the Linking ParametersBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyMove The Lead In/outBackplot the toolpath11.2 Verify the toolpathsPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #2 Quiz

Tutorial #3Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceCreate A RectangleCreate a 1830mm by 280mm rectangleCreate Parallel LinesCreate horizontal parallel linesCreate vertical parallel linesCreate 6mm Holes For The Fixed ShelvesCreate The Holes For The Moving ShelfTranslate The HolesTrim the Lines For The Knock OutDelete The Construction LinesSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup Sheet:Select The Machine And Setup The StockDrill The Through HolesSelect a 6mm Drill from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Linking ParametersSet Tip CompBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyBlock Drill The Holes For The Moving ShelfSet the Linking ParametersCut The Knock OutSelect a 12mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the cut parametersSet the Depth cutsSet the Lead In/OutSetup Break ThroughSet the Linking ParametersCut The Relief For The BackboardSelect a 2mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersDisable Depth cutsDisable Break Through16.5 Set the Linking ParametersPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #3 Quiz

Tutorial #4Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceCreate A DoorTranslate The GeometryChange The Graphic View And Construction PlaneCreate Parallel LinesCreate Two RectanglesDelete The Construction LinesCreate Arcs For The HingesCreate The StrikerCreate The Striker HolesSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup sheetSelect The Machine And Setup The StockPocket The Inside ProfilesSelect a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Roughing ParametersSet the Entry MotionSet the Finishing ParametersSet the Linking ParametersBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyChamfer The Pocket WallsSet the Engraving parametersSet the Roughing/Finishing parametersChange The Plane To The LeftMachine The Two Hinge MortisesSelect the existing 9mm Straight BitSet the Cut ParametersSet the Entry Motion parametersSet the Finishing parametersSet the Linking ParametersDrill The Hinge HolesSelect a 2mm Drill from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Linking ParametersChange The Plane To The Right SideMachine The Striker MortiseSelect a 6mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Linking ParametersDrill The Striker HolesSelect the existing 2mm DrillSet the Cut ParametersSet the Linking ParametersSet the Tip CompCircle Mill The Striker HoleSelect the existing 6mm Straight BitSet the Cut ParametersSet the Roughing Parameters23.4 Set the Linking ParametersPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #4 Quiz

Tutorial #5Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceOpen Tutorial #1 GeometryMerge Tutorial #2 GeometryChange The Wireframe ColorOption #1Rectangular Nesting To Arrange 20 Tutorial #1 Parts And 24 Tutorial #2 Parts On A Rectangular SheetSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup SheetSelect The Machine And Setup The StockDrill The 13mm HolesSelect a 13mm Drill from the library and set the tool parametersSet the cut parametersSet the Linking ParametersSet the Tip CompBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyChange The Color Of The 13mm ArcsContour The PartsSelect a 6mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersDisable Depth CutsDisable Lead In/Out settingsSet Break ThroughSet the TabsSet the Linking ParametersPost The FileSave The Updated MCX FileOption #2Trueshape NestingSave The FileOption #3 Rectangular Nesting The ToolpathsTranslate The GeometryContour The First PartSet the Cut ParametersSet the Lead In/Out settingsSet Break ThroughSet the Tabs19.5 Set the Linking ParametersContour The Second PartRectangular Nesting The ToolpathsPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #5 Quiz

Tutorial #6Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceDownload The FileDownload the fileUse Rast2vec To Open The FileCreate A PointCreate TextCreate More TextRemove The PointCreate a rectangle around the graphicsMove the origin

Toolpath CreationSetup SheetSelect The Machine And Setup The StockMachine The Helmet Using Contour ToolpathSelect a 6mm Engrave Tool from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersDisable Lead In/OutSet the Linking ParametersBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyEngrave The LettersSelect a 12mm Engrave Tool from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Engraving parametersSet the Roughing/Finishing parametersPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #6 Quiz

Tutorial #7Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceCreate A RectangleCreate Parallel LinesCreate FilletsCreate The Slots In The DeskSave The FileCreate A Custom ToolCreate A RectangleCreate Parallel LinesTrim EntitiesCreate An ArcDelete The Construction LinesTrim DivideChange The Line StyleSave The Tool Geometry

Toolpath CreationSetup SheetOpen The Desk GeometrySelect The Machine And Setup The StockSlot MillSelect a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the cut parametersSet Rough/Finish parametersSet the Depth Cuts parametersSet Break ThroughSet the Linking ParametersBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyCut The Desk ProfileSelect the custom tool and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Multi Passes parametersSet the Linking ParametersBackplot the toolpath21.6 Run Verify and remove the chips from the verified partPost The FileSave The Updated Mcx FileNotes:Tutorial #7 Quiz

Tutorial #8Overview Of Steps Taken To Create The Final Part:Geometry CreationSetting Up The Graphic User InterfaceDownload The FileDownload the fileOpen The FileSave The File

Toolpath CreationSetup SheetSelect The Machine And Setup The StockCircle Mill The Center PocketSelect a 19mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Roughing parametersSet the Finishing parametersSet the TransitionsSet the Linking ParametersBackplot The ToolpathsSimulate the toolpath in VerifyDrill The HoleSelect a 9mm Drill from the library and set the tool parametersSet the cut parametersSet the linking parametersSet tip compEngrave The NumbersSelect a 12mm Engraving tool from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Lead In/Out parametersSet the Linking ParametersContour Ramp The SlotsSelect a 15mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Break ThroughSet the Linking ParametersPocket ToolpathSet the Cut ParametersSet the Roughing parametersSet the Entry MotionSet the Depth CutsSet the Linking ParametersCut The Through PocketsSelect a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parametersSet the Cut ParametersSet the Roughing parametersSet the Entry MotionSet the Depth CutsSet the Break Through parametersSet the Linking ParametersContour The Outside Of The ClockSet the Cut ParametersSet the Break Through parametersSet the Linking ParametersRun Verify and remove the chips from the verified partPost The FileSave The Updated MCX FileNotes:Tutorial #8 Quiz

General NotesDefault Key AssignmentsCustomizing ToolbarsExample: Add Analyze Position To The Utilities ToolbarCustomizing Context Menu (Right mouse button Menu)Example: Add The Analyze Position To The Right Mouse MenuKey MappingExample: Allocate Alt + L For Create Line EndpointData Entry ShortcutsExample On How To Use A Shortcut2d Toolpath ParametersTabs parametersNesting ParametersAbout ViewsAbout The Tool PlaneDefine A New Construction PlaneAbout Construction PLANE Depth (Z Depth)Solids Menu CommandsModel Prep CommandsSolids Manager DescriptionChainingHow To ChainWindow SelectionHow To Select Geometry Inside Of A WindowChaining And Window OptionsChaining OptionsToolpath ManagerOperation List AreaAbout Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager List AreaMachine Group PropertiesTool SettingsStock Setup

Quiz AnswersIndexMastercamX8_Router_MetricTutorial.pdfMastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial (Metric)Mastercam ShortcutsCustomize MastercamWays to Get the most from MastercamTable of ContentsGetting StartedEnable the Unified Backplot/Verify SystemStart Mastercam X8Using the Menu to select the command Create Line EndpointUsing the Toolbars to select the command Create Line EndpointReorganizing the ToolbarsCreate Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar exampleFunction PromptStatus BarChange the Current Wireframe ColorThe Toolpath ManagerSetting Mastercam to metric for the current session only4.2 Setting Mastercam to metric as a default


















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MastercamX8_Router_MetricTutorial.pdfMastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial (Metric)Mastercam ShortcutsCustomize MastercamWays to Get the most from MastercamTable of ContentsGetting StartedEnable the Unified Backplot/Verify SystemStart Mastercam X8Using the Menu to select the command Create Line EndpointUsing the Toolbars to select the command Create Line EndpointReorganizing the ToolbarsCreate Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar exampleFunction PromptStatus BarChange the Current Wireframe ColorThe Toolpath ManagerSetting Mastercam to metric for the current session only4.2 Setting Mastercam to metric as a default


















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MastercamX8_Router_MetricTutorial.pdfMastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial (Metric)Mastercam ShortcutsCustomize MastercamWays to Get the most from MastercamTable of ContentsGetting StartedEnable the Unified Backplot/Verify SystemStart Mastercam X8Using the Menu to select the command Create Line EndpointUsing the Toolbars to select the command Create Line EndpointReorganizing the ToolbarsCreate Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar exampleFunction PromptStatus BarChange the Current Wireframe ColorThe Toolpath ManagerSetting Mastercam to metric for the current session only4.2 Setting Mastercam to metric as a default


















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