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Mastercam X9 Router Training Tutorial

Copyright: 1998 - 2014 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved

Software: Mastercam X9

Author: Mariana Lendel

ISBN: 978-1-77146-051-4

Revision date: July 7, 2015

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MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS

Icon Function KeyboardShortcut

Icon Function KeyboardShortcut

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

Gview–Back Alt+3 Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane,Tplane)

Alt+F9

Gview–Bottom Alt+4 Show/hide coordinate axes F9

Gview–Front Alt+2 Show/hide displayed toolpaths Alt+T

Gview–Isometric Alt+7 Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

Gview–Left Alt+6 Undo the last creation or event Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

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

Gview–Right Alt+5 Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

Gview–Top 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/PageDown

Level Manager Alt+Z

Main attributes, set from entity Alt+X


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CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM

WAYS TO GET THE MOST FROM MASTERCAM

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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.

Select a Mastercam function and under Press new

shortcut key enter the key combinations you want

to assign to it.

Change Toolbar Layouts

Choose Settings > Customize.

Set the Workspace and then choose the Category.

Select a Mastercam function and add it to theToolbar.


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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.


#3 Create Rectangle.


Create Circle Center Point.Xform Rectangular Array.

Trim Geometry.

Delete Construction Lines.


Create a Block Drilling Toolpath.


#4 Create Door.

Xform Translate.

Change Graphic View and

Construction Plane.


Create Rectangles.


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.


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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.


#6 Download the File.

Use RAST2VEC.DLL to Open The

File.

Create a Point.

Create Letters.



#7 Create Rectangle.

Create Line Parallel.

Create Fillets.

Create Rectangular Shapes.

Create a Custom Tool.Trim Entities.

Create Arc Endpoints.


Create a Slot Mill Toolpath.

Create Contour Toolpath Using

The Custom Tool Created.

#8 Download the File. Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.



Create a Contour (Ramp)Toolpath.

Create a Pocket Toolpath.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Getting Started ...........................................................................................................1

Tutorials:

Tutorial #1 - Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ........................................................................................13

Tutorial #2 - Contour Toolpath.............................................................................................................87

Tutorial #3 - Drilling, Block Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ................................................................125

Tutorial #4 - Using Tool Planes to Pocket, Engrave and Circle Mill the Door .................................... 189

Tutorial #5 - Geometry Nesting and Toolpath Nesting .......................................................................267

Tutorial #6 - Rast2Vec to Import a Graphic ........................................................................................353

Tutorial #7 - Custom Tool Creation and Slot Mill Toolpath ...............................................................407

Tutorial #8 - Circle Mill, Drilling, Engraving, Contour -Ramp and Pocket Toolpaths ...........................469

General Notes ......................................................................................................... 545

Quiz Answers.......................................................................................................... 601

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TUTORIAL #1


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Page |14 Router Training Tutorial

TUTORIAL #11 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.

Line, circle, trim and fillet commands will all be used to design the 2-dimensional drawing. The student will also

learn how to mirror and translate the geometry.

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 Drill toolpath will be used to drill an arc.

A Contour toolpath will be used to cut the outside shape of the part.

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.


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


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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 CONSTRUCTION LINES

In this step you will learn how to create a horizontal line knowing the starting position and the length of the line. As well

you will learn how to create a polar line knowing the angle and length of the line.

Step Preview:

2.1 Create a 5.0" horizontal line

CREATE

Line.

Endpoint.

Enable the Horizontal button in the Ribbon bar.


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CREATE CONSTRUCTION LINES TUTORIAL #11

[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

Figure: 2.1.1

[Specify the second endpoint]: Select a point to the right of the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.2.

Figure: 2.1.2

Input a Length of 5.0 in the ribbon bar.

Pick the Apply button to continue using the command.

NOTE: Ensure the autocursor changes to highlight the origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.

NOTE: If you can not see the whole line, pick one of the unzoom icons found in the View Manipulation toolbar

or select the Fit icon.


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2.2 Create a polar line

Disable the Horizontal line icon.

[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 2.2.1.

Figure: 2.2.1

[Specify the second endpoint]: Sketch a line on any angle and any length.

Input a line Length of 12.75 and an Angle of 60.0 as shown.

Select the Fit icon.

Choose the OK button to exit the command.

NOTE: The entity is live until you choose either the Apply button or the OK button .A live entity can be modified.

Mastercam calculates positive angles in a CCW direction. Zero degrees starting at 3 o’clock.

NOTE: If you wish to preview your geometry creation press enter once you have entered the values.


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CREATE CONSTRUCTION LINES TUTORIAL #11

The geometry should look as shown in Figure: 2.2.2.

Figure: 2.2.2

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TUTORIAL #11 CREATE A PERPENDICULAR LINE

STEP 3: CREATE A PERPENDICULAR LINE

In this step you will create a perpendicular line.

Step Preview:

CREATE

Line.

Perpendicular.

In the Ribbon bar, enter the line Length of 0.5.


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[Select line, arc or spline]: Select the polar line as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.

[Sketch a point]: Pick the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.

Figure: 3.0.1

[Select which line to keep]: Choose the line to keep as shown in Figure: 3.0.2.

Figure: 3.0.2

Select the OK button to exit the command.


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TUTORIAL #11 CREATE PARALLEL LINES


Figure: 3.0.3

STEP 4: CREATE PARALLEL LINES

In this step you will learn how to create parallel lines.

Step Preview:

CREATE

Line.

Parallel.

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[Select a line]: Pick the horizontal line.

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Click somewhere below the line.

In the Ribbon bar, enter a Distance of 1.0.

Select the Apply button to stay within the command.

Select the Fit icon.


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[Select a line]: Pick the polar line.

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Select a point to the right of it.

In the Ribbon bar enter a Distance of 0.5.

Select the Apply button to stay within the command.

[Select a line]: Choose the original polar line again.

[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Select a point to the right of it.

Input a Distance of 1.0.

Select the Apply button again to stay within the command.


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[Select a line]: Pick the perpendicular line as shown.

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

Input a Distance of 6.0.

Choose the OK button once the parallel lines have been created.


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TUTORIAL #11 CREATE A POLAR LINE


Figure: 4.0.1

STEP 5: CREATE A POLAR LINE

In this step you will create another polar line knowing the first endpoint and angle.

Step Preview:

CREATE

Line.

Endpoint.

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CREATE A POLAR LINE TUTORIAL #11

[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.

Figure: 5.0.1

[Specify the second endpoint]: Sketch the line at any length and any angle.

In the Ribbon bar, enter the Length of 1.0 and the Angle of 240 + 45.



Figure: 5.0.2

NOTE: Mastercam performs basic math operations in the fields in which you can enter values.

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TUTORIAL #11 TRIM THE ENTITIES

STEP 6: TRIM THE ENTITIES

In this step you will use the trim two entities command. This will trim the entities to their intersections.

Step Preview:

EDIT

Trim/Break.

Trim/Break/Extend.

Enable the Trim 2 Entities button in the Ribbon bar.

Choose the Zoom Window button.

[Specify zoom window]: Create a rectangle to zoom into the area as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.

Figure: 6.0.1

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TRIM THE ENTITIES TUTORIAL #11

[Select the entity to trim/extend]: Pick the first entity as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.

[Select the entity to trim/extend to]: Pick the second entity as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.

Figure: 6.0.2



Figure: 6.0.3

Choose the Fit button to view the geometry.

NOTE: The dotted line represents the entity that will be trimmed and removed.


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TUTORIAL #11 CREATE A LINE KNOWING THE ENDPOINTS



Figure: 6.0.4

Once complete pick the OK button to exit the command.

STEP 7: CREATE A LINE KNOWING THE ENDPOINTS

Create a line knowing the two line endpoints.

Step Preview:


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CREATE A LINE KNOWING THE ENDPOINTS TUTORIAL #11

CREATE

Line.

Endpoint.

[Specify the first endpoint]: Pick Endpoint 1 as shown in Figure: 7.0.1.

[Specify the second endpoint]: Pick Endpoint 2 as shown in Figure: 7.0.1.

Figure: 7.0.1



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TUTORIAL #11 CREATE A 1/4" FILLET

STEP 8: CREATE A 1/4" FILLET

In this step you will create a fillet. A fillet is used to break a corner and create a smooth round corner.

Step Preview:

CREATE

Fillet.

Entities.

Input a fillet Radius of 0.25. Ensure the fillet style is set to Normal and Trim is enabled.

[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 8.0.1. [Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 8.0.1.

Figure: 8.0.1


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CREATE A 1/4" FILLET TUTORIAL #11

[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.

[Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.

Figure: 8.0.2



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TUTORIAL #11 SETUP SHEET:

TOOLPATH CREATION

SETUP SHEET:


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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #11

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

machine’s 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 machine’s components, the control definition that models

your control 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.

17.1 Display the Toolpaths Manager if needed

VIEW

Toggle Toolpaths Manager.

17.2 Select the machine type

MACHINE TYPE

Router.

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.

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TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

Change the parameters to match the Figure: 17.2.1

Figure: 17.2.1

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 thelibrary 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.

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #11

Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock shape (Rectangular), enable Display, Fit screen and

enter the stock dimensions as shown in Figure: 17.2.2.

Figure: 17.2.2

Click on the corner of the stock to set it as the stock origin as shown in Figure: 17.2.2.

Select the OK button to exit the Machine Group Properties.

NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or thetoolpaths, 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.

The Stock Origin values adjust thepositioning 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).

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TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

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

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

The stock model will appear as shown in Figure: 17.2.3.

Figure: 17.2.3

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.

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DRILL TOOLPATH TUTORIAL #11

STEP 18: DRILL TOOLPATH

Drill Toolpath allows you to create a hole, typically using a drill bit.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS

Drill.

Select the OK button to accept the NC name.


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TUTORIAL #11 DRILL TOOLPATH

When the Drill Point Selection dialog box appears select Entities as shown in Figure: 18.0.1.

Figure: 18.0.1

[Select entities]: Select the 1/2" circle as shown in Figure: 18.0.2.

Figure: 18.0.2

Select the OK button to exit the Drill Point Selection.



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On the Toolpath Type page ensure Drill is selected.

18.1 Select a 1/2" 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: 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 enabled are marked with a red circle and slash.

If by mistake you click the OK button the toolpath will be generated without all the parameters set

properly. To go back in the parameters area, in the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Parameters as shown.


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Scroll down and select the 1/2" Drill (no 51) as shown in Figure: 18.1.1.

Figure: 18.1.1

Select the OK button.

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Make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.1.2.

Figure: 18.1.2

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18.2 Set the Cut Parameters

Select the Cut Parameters page and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.2.1.

Figure: 18.2.1

Drill/Counterbore recommended for drilling holes with depths of less than three times the tool diameter.

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18.3 Set the Linking Parameters

Choose Linking parameters, enable Clearance and set the Depth as shown in Figure: 18.3.1.

Figure: 18.3.1

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18.4 Set the Tip Comp

From the Tree View area, select Tip Comp. Enable the option and input a Break Through amount of 0.05 as

shown in Figure: 18.4.1.

Figure: 18.4.1

Once the parameters have been set choose theOK button to exit the 2D Toolpaths - Drill Parameters and

generate the toolpath.

Tip Comp ensures the toolpath drills past the final depth to break through the stock.

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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS TUTORIAL #11

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 toolpaths are selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon). If the

operation is not selected choose the Select all operations icon.

Select the Backplot selected operations button.

Select the Backplot tab and have the following settings enabled as shown.

Select the Home tab and make sure that you have the following settings on as shown.

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TUTORIAL #11 BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

To see the part in an Isometric view, right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric as shown.

To fit the workpiece to the screen, right mouse click again in the graphics window and selectFit as shown.

You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward or Step back buttons.

You can adjust the speed of the Backplot.

Select the Play (R) button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.

Observe the part in the Isometric orientation. The toolpath should look as shown.


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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY TUTORIAL #11

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 (R) button in the VCR bar to run Verify.

The part should look as shown in Figure: 20.0.2.

Figure: 20.0.2

NOTE: To rotate the part, move the cursor to the center of the part and click and hold the mouse wheel andslowly move it in one direction.

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TUTORIAL #11 SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

Right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric and then right mouse click again and select Fit to

see the part in the original position if needed.

To check the part step by step, click first on the Start icon.

Click on the Step Forward (S) to see the tool moving one step at a time.

Click on the Step Forward (S) until the toolpath is completed.

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

Press Alt + T to remove the toolpath display.


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CONTOUR TOOLPATH TUTORIAL #11

STEP 21: CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Contour toolpaths remove the material along a path defined by a chain of curves. Contour toolpaths only follow a chain;

they do not clean out an enclosed area.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS

Contour.

NOTE: A chain of entities consists of one or more entities linked together in order and direction. The distance betweenthe endpoints of two consecutive entities of the chain has to be equal or less than the chaining tolerance (0.0001"). 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 General Notes chapter for more information on chaining.


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TUTORIAL #11 CONTOUR TOOLPATH

When the Chaining dialog box appears leave the default settings as shown.


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CONTOUR TOOLPATH TUTORIAL #11

Select the chain. Ensure the chaining direction is ClockWise (CW) as shown in Figure: 21.0.1.

Figure: 21.0.1

Once the entities have been chained choose the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

In the toolpath type page ensure Contour is selected.

21.1 Select a 1/4" Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parameters

From the Tree view area select Tool as shown.

Click on the Select library tool button.


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TUTORIAL #11 CONTOUR TOOLPATH

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

Click on the # to ensure that the tool list is displayed in order, starting with tool number 1 as shown.

Scroll down the list, find and select the 1/4"Straight Bit (number 145) as shown in Figure: 21.1.1.

Figure: 21.1.1

Select the OK button to exit the Tool Selection.

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INDEX

Symbols# FINISH CUTS ............................................... 520

Numerics

2D / 3D Construction

........................................ 7AA .................................................................... 556

About Construction Depth (Z Depth) ............ 580

About The Tool Plane ................................... 575

Absolute ........................................................ 495

ACCURACY .................................................... 280

ADD PART LABELS ......................................... 317

ADJUST PARAMS ........................................... 362

ALL DEPTHS ................................................... 486

ANGLE ........................................................... 487

AREA ............................................................. 498

Attributes .......................................................... 7

AUTOMATIC (TAB POSITION) ........................ 306

CCHAIN ........................................................... 362

Chaining Options .......................................... 590

Circle Center Point .......................................... 41

Clear Color ...................................................... 38

Color ................................................................. 7

CONTOUR TOOLPATHS ................................... 69

C-PLANE ........................................................ 498

Cplane ........................................................... 574

Create a polar line .......................................... 18CREATE CENTER LINES .................................. 361

CREATE LETTERS ........................................... 367

CREATE OUTLINES ......................................... 361

CUSTOM TOOL .............................................. 421

Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 550

Customizing Toolbars ................................... 547

DD ................................................................... 556

Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 556

DELETE ENTITIES ............................................. 46

DELETE ORIGINAL CHAINS ............................ 280

DEPTH CUTS .................................................. 520

DOOR GEOMETRY ......................................... 192

DRILL TOOLPATH ............................................ 57

EEdit .......................................................... 82, 120

ENGRAVING .................................................. 223

ENTRY/EXIT ARC SWEEP ............................... 487

Example On How To Use A Shortcut ............. 556

FFEED RATE (OVERRIDE) ................................. 486

FILL DIRECTION

..................................... 275,

313FILLER QUANTITY .......................................... 317

Fillet Entities ................................................... 32

FINAL DEPTH ................................................. 486

FINISHING ..................................................... 486

Function Prompt ............................................... 4

GGRAIN DIRECTION ......................................... 275

Graphic Area ..................................................... 4

Grid ................................................................. 11

Groups .............................................................. 7

GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4

Gview ................................................................ 7

HHELICAL ENTRY ............................................. 485

HELIX ............................................................. 528

HIGH SPEED ENTRY ....................................... 487

How To Chain ................................................ 587

IIncremental .................................................. 495

INSIDE TO OUTSIDE NESTED CHAINS ............ 300

KKEEP TOOL DOWN ........................................ 486

Key Mapping ................................................. 553

LL .................................................................... 556

Level .................................................................. 7

LINE STYLE ..................................................... 431

Line Style ........................................................... 7

Line Width ........................................................ 7

LOAD DEFAULT SHEET .................................. 280

lt + 2 .............................................................. 546

MMACHINE DEFINITION .................................... 53

Machine Group Properties ........................... 598MANUALLY TRACE BITMAP IMAGE .............. 361

MAX ROUGH STEP ........................................ 520

MAXIMUM RADIUS ....................................... 485

Menu ................................................................ 4

MINIMUM QUANTITY NESTING .................... 278

MINIMUM RADIUS ....................................... 485

MORPH SPIRAL ............................................. 518

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MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4

NNC File ..................................................... 82, 120

NEST IN HOLES BEFORE NESTING ON SHEET

312NEST SMALLER PARTS IN HOLES OF LARGER 312

NOISE FILTER ................................................. 362

NUMBER ....................................................... 486

OOPEN POCKET TOOLPATH ............................. 230

Operation List Area ....................................... 594

OPTIMIZED PAIRS ......................................... 317

Origin ................................................................ 4

OUTPUT ARC MOVES .................................... 485

OUTPUT GEOMETRY TYPE ............................ 362

OVERLAP ....................................................... 487

PParallel Lines ................................................... 22

PARALLEL SPIRAL CLEAN CORNERS ............... 527

PARTIAL TAB MOTION .................................. 306

PART-PART DISTANCE ................................... 278

PERPENDICULAR ENTRY ................................ 487

Perpendicular Line .......................................... 20

Planes ............................................................... 7

PLUNGE ANGLE ............................................. 485

POCKET TOOLPATH ....................................... 213

Point Style ......................................................... 7

Posting A File

.......................................... 81,

120PRIORITY ....................................................... 278

Q Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4

Quiz Answers ................................................ 601

RR .................................................................... 556

RAST2VEC ..................................................... 358

RECTANGULAR NESTING ............................... 280

RECTANGULAR SHAPES ................................ 200

Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6

RESOLUTION DPI ........................................... 361

REVERSE INNER CHAINS ............................... 300

Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4

Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager .....595

ROUGHING .................................................... 485

SS .................................................................... 556

SAVE SHEET SCRAP ....................................... 280

Scale .................................................................. 4

SEGMENT ...................................................... 362

SLOT MILL TOOLPATH ................................... 439

SMOOTH ....................................................... 362

SMOOTH ALL ................................................ 362SMOOTH FILTER ............................................ 362

Solids Menu Commands ............................... 581

SPACING ........................................................ 486

SPINDLE SPPED (OVERRIDE) ......................... 486

SPIRAL INSIDE TO OUTSIDE ........................... 518

SPLINE CORNER BREAK ................................. 362

SPLINE PARAMETERS .................................... 361

SPLINE TOLERANCE ....................................... 362

START AT CENTER ......................................... 487

Status Bar .......................................................... 4

STEP ANGLE .................................................. 278

STEPOVER ..................................................... 485

STOCK SETUP .................................................. 55

Stock Setup ................................................... 600

TTAB ALL ......................................................... 306

TABS ................................................................ 77

TOOL SETTINGS ............................... 53, 101, 144

Tool Settings ................................................. 599

Toolbars ............................................................ 4

Toolpath Manager ........................................ 591

Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4

Trim 2 Entities ................................................. 28TRIM DIVIDE ................................................. 430

TRUESHAPE NESTING .................................... 311

UUsing the Menu ................................................ 5

Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5

VVERTICAL MOVES .......................................... 306

View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4

WWindow Selection ......................................... 589

Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7

XX .................................................................... 556

XFORM GEOMETRY NESTING ....................... 275

Xform Mirror ................................................... 34

XFORM MOVE TO ORIGIN ............................... 49

Xform Translate .............................................. 39

XY CLEARANCE .............................................. 485

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YY .................................................................... 556

ZZ .................................................................... 556

Z CLEARANCE ................................................ 485

Z Depth

..................................................... 7,

580

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