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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training TutorialsDate: June 8, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Mill Level 1

Authors: Mariana LendelISBN:978-1-926566-28-3

Notice

In-House Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual at any time and withoutnotice.

Disclaimer Of All Warranties And Liability

In-House Solutions Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual orwith respect to the software described in this manual, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitnessfor any particular purpose. In-House Solutions Inc. manual is sold or licensed "as is." The entire risk as toits quality and performance is with the buyer. Should the manual prove defective following its purchase,the buyer (and not In-House Solutions Inc., its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair of correction and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will In-House Solutions Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect inthe manual, even if In-House Solutions Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some

jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Copyrights

This manual is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States. All rights arereserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated orreduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from In-House Solutions Inc.

Trademarks

Mastercam is a registered trademark of CNC Software, Inc.Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;Mastercam; Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation.


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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X MillLevel 1.

Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Mill Level 1 TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.

This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorialsthroughout. We do not recommend trying to use this Guide without students having acopy of the Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials.

This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theTraining Exercises CD that comes with this book.

Legend:

Step to follow to complete the tutorial

Additional explanation for the current step

Callouts that give direction on how to complete the task

Bold text (usually) represents Mastercam terminology

To order Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,

Call 1-800-529-5517 orPlace an order through www.inhousesolutions.com


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TABLE OF CONTENT

Lesson #1: Introduction to Mastercam 1

Lesson #2: Introduction to Geometry Creation 13

Lesson #3: Geometry Creation (continued) 26





Lesson #8: Wireframe and Solid Geometry Creation 58

Lesson #9: Wireframe and Solid Geometry Creation (continued) 66

Lesson #10: Geometry Creation - Test 69

Lesson #11: Introduction to Chaining, Properties and basic 2D Toolpaths 71

Lesson #12: 2D Toolpaths 91

Lesson #13: 2D Toolpaths (continued) 97

Lesson #14: Introduction to 2D High Speed Toolpaths 100

Lesson #15: 2D Toolpaths using Transform Toolpaths 107

Lesson #16: 2D Toolpaths (continued) 111

Lesson #17: 2D Toolpaths (WCS) 121

Lesson #18: 2D High Speed Toolpaths (continued) 126

Lesson #19: FBM Mill & Drill Toolpaths 133

Lesson #20: Toolpaths - Test 142


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Mill Level 1 Lesson 2: Geometry Creation INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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LineHorizontal

Line Vertical

LineEndpoints

Line Polar

FileOpen

Select Create_Lines.mcx Create

LineEndpoint

Create a horizontal line:Enable Horizontal icon in the Ribbon Bar .Sketch the endpoints of the horizontal lineapproximately at the same location from X and Y axis as per left side drawing.Enter 1.5 as the Y coordinate.Press the Ente r key.

Select the Apply button to continue.

Create a vertical line:Enable Vertical icon in the Ribbon Bar .Sketch the endpoints of the vertical lineapproximately at the same location from X and Yaxis as per left side drawing.Enter 1.0 as the X coordinate.Press the Ente r key.

Select the Apply button to continue.Unselect the Vertical icon.

Create a line knowing the endpoints:Select the Fast Point icon .Type the coordinates values for the first point (-1.75, -.5) Enter

Select again the Fast Point icon .Type the coordinates values for the second point (-2.5, -1.75) Enter

Select the Apply button to continue.

Create a polar line:Enter the Length 3 and the Angle -25.0Select the Origin (the center of theGrid) as the first endpoint

Select the OK button to exit the command.


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CreateLine Parallel

CreateCircleCenter Point

Definition: Create Line Parallel command creates a line parallel to an existing line.You can create the parallel line knowing the distances between the lines orknowing a point to position the parallel line.

CreateLine

Parallel

Tips: Enter the Distance 0.50. Select the existing line and indicate the offsetdirection by clicking below the existing line.

Select the OK button to exit.

CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT & CREATE ARC

ENDPOINT COMMANDSDefinition : Create Circle Center Point command creates a circle knowing thecenter point location and the radius or the diameter of the circle.

FileOpen

Select Create_Arc.mcxCreate

Arc

Circle Center Point

Tips: Enter the Radius = 1.0 and select the point as the center location. Select

the Apply button to continue in the same command.Tips: Enter the Diameter = 1.0 and select the point as the center location. Select

the OK button to exit.

PowerPointPresentation:Lesson 2.pp t

CD TrainingExercises CREATE_ARC.MCX


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CreateArcEndpoint

CreateFilletEntities

Definition : Create Arc Endpoint command creates an arc knowing the twoendpoint locations and the radius of the arc.Create

Arc

Arc Endpoints

Tips: Enter the Radius = 0.25. Select the first point, select the second point. Thesystem gives all possible results. Select the arc that you want to keep. Select the

Apply button to continue in the same command . Following the same steps

create the other arc. Select the OK button to exit.

CREATE FILLET ENTITIES & CREATE FILLET CHAINCOMMANDS

Definition : Create Fillet Entities command creates an arc of a defined radiustangent to two curves. You can trim to the fillet the original entities or leave themuntrimmed. You can select different fillet styles (normal, inverse, circle orclearance) before selecting the two entities.

FileOpen

Select Fillet.mcxCreate

Fillet

Entities

By default, the Trim icon is enabled and Mastercam trims the curves to

the fillet; however, you have the option to turn off trimming . Always selectthe curves on the side that you want to keep after filleting.

PowerPointPresentation:Lesson 2.ppt

CD TrainingExercises FILLET.MCX


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CreateFillet Chains

First rectangleEnter the Radius = 0.25

The upper left corner settings should be as follows:

Enable Normal and Trim .

Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.

The upper right corner settings should be as follows:

Enable Inverse and keep Trim .

Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.

The lower right corner settings should be as follows:

Enable Circle and Trim .Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.

The lower left corner settings should be as follows:

Enable Clearance and Trim .


Definition : Create Fillet Chains command lets you create fillets at sharp cornersalong selected chains of curves.

Create Fillet Chain

Second rectangleEnter the Radius : = 0.375

Enable Normal and Trim.Select one of the rectangle lines and then the OK button to exit Chaining

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EditTrim/Extend/Break

Trim 1entity

TRIM COMMAND

Definition : Trim/Extend/Break function has three commands incorporated inone. Based on what button you enable in the ribbon bar you can trim, break orextend the entities.

Definition: Trim command allows you to trim 1, 2 or 3 entities, trim to a selectedpoint or position. You can also divide entities based on the closest intersection.

FileOpen

Select Trim.mcx

Edit/Trim/Break

Trim/Break/Extend

Definition: Trim 1 entity trims or extends one curve to its intersection with asecond curve without modifying the second entity.

Enable Trim 1 entity button. Select the entity to trim on the side that youwant to keep after trimming.

PowerPoint

Presentation:Lesson 2.ppt

CD TrainingExercises TRIM.MCX


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Trim 2entities

Trim 3entities

Definition: Trim 2 entities trims or extends both curves to their intersection.

Enable Trim 2 entities button. Select the entities to trim on the side thatyou want to keep after trimming.

Definition: Trim 3 entities trims or extends all three curves. The first twocurves that you select are trimmed to the third selected curve, which acts as atrimming curve. The third curve is then trimmed to the first two curves.

Enable Trim 3 entities button . Select the entities to trim on the side thatyou want to keep after trimming.


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TrimDivide

Trim toPoint

Definition: Trim Divide trims a line or an arc into two disjointed segments byremoving the segment that lies between two dividing curves.

Enable Trim Divide button. Select the parts of the entity to beremoved.

Definition: Trim to Point trims or extends a curve to a point or any definedposition in the graphics window. If the point that you enter does not lie on theselected entity, Mastercam calculates the closest position on the entity and trimsthe entity to that point.

Enable Trim to Point button.Select the entity to trim/extend and then select the point. Select the OK button to

exit the command.


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XformMirror

XFORM MIRROR COMMAND

Definition : Xform Mirror command creates reverse images of geometric anddrafting entities with respect to a defined axis or two points. The axis can bedefined as X-axis, Y-axis, a point and an angle, an existing line or two points. Youhave the option to move or copy the original entities within the drawing.

FileOpen

Select Mirror.mcx Xform

Mirror

Tips for the upper shapeSelect the entities to mirror using window by enable WindowSelection and mirror twice :once about X-axis, then about Y-axis.

Tips for the middle shapeSelect both contours to mirror using chain by enble ChainSelection and enable the Select Line button in the Mirror

dialog box. Select the red color line.

Tips for the lower shapeSelect both contours to mirror using Chain Selection and enable Select 2

points button in the Mirror dialog box Select two of the open ends of the contours.

PowerPoint


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AssignmentTutorial 1 Exercise1

AssignmentTutorial 1 Exercise 2

Quiz

The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 1 Exercise1

Use the following commands:Create RectangleCreate Line Endpoint (Horizontal / Vertical)Create FilletTrim Divide

The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 1 Exercise 2

Use the following commands:Create RectangleCreate Line ParallelCreate Line EndpointTrim DivideCreate FilletTrim 2 entities

Answer the first 2 questions from the Tutorial 1 quiz

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LESSON #3: GEOMETRY CREATION (CONTINUED)

Lesson PlanGeometry Creation (continued)Lesson Objectives

Trim 1 entity to another existing entityBreak JoinOffsetCreate a filletCreate 45 degree chamfers

Time Teaching / Learning Strategies Resources30 min Have students follow Tutorial 2 from the book to create

2D Geometry; page 2-2 to page 2-12.Mastercam &Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial Book

Enhancing Phase10 min Download Exercises and Demonstrate

Break-JoinOffsetThis will help reinforce the commands used to create theprevious drawing and further aid the students with 2Dgeometry.

CD Training Exercises

CD PowerPoint : Lesson3.ppt

Assignments / Quiz40 min Have the students complete Tutorial 2 Exercise 1 and

Tutorial 2 Exercise 2 found at the end of Tutorial 2 fromthe book; page 2-48 & 2-49

Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial Book

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StudentscompleteTutorial 2geometry

Edit Break

Students complete Tutorial 2 geometry

The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:

Create Rectangle knowing the width and the height of the rectangle.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Trim 1 entity to another existing entity.Create Fillet knowing the radius of the arc.Create Chamfer knowing the width and the angle.Create Circle Center Point knowing the diameter and the center point.Xform Mirror existing geometry to complete the part.

BREAK COMMANDS

Definition : Break command gives you options for breaking curves into multiplesegments.

MastercamMill Level 1TrainingTutorial

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BreakTwo Pieces

Trim/Break/

Extendcommand

BreakMany Pieces

Break atIntersection

Edit Joinentities

FileOpen

Select Break-Join.mcx

Break Two PiecesEdit

Trim/Break

Break Two PiecesTip: Select the entity to break, select the Midpoint where you want to break theselected entity.

Break an entity at a given lengthEdit

Trim/BreakTrim/Break/Extend

Tip: Select the entity near the endpoint that you want to use to calculate length,and enter the Length in the Ribbon Bar .

Break Many PiecesEdit

Trim/Break

Break Many PiecesTips Select the line in the graphics window. To break the line into a defined

number of equal segments, enter the number # =5. Select the OK button to exitthe command.

Break at IntersectionEditTrim/Break

Break at IntersectionTips: Select the arc an the two lines in the graphics window. Select the End

Selection button. or press Enter .

JOIN COMMAND

Definition: Join command joins collinear lines, arcs that have the same center andradius or splines that were originally created as the same entity.


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TUTORIAL SERIES FOR

INSTRUCTOR GUIDE FORMASTERCAM X MILL LEVEL 3 TRAINING TUTORIALS


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This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X MillLevel 3.

Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Mill Level 3 TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.

This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training Tutorialsthroughout. We do not recommend using this guide without students having a copy of the Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial.

This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theInstructor CD that comes with this book.

Legend:





To order Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,

Call 1-800-529-5517 orPlace an order through www.inhousesolutions.com


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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training TutorialsDate: June 3, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Mill Level 3

Authors: Mariana LendelISBN: 978-1-926566-29-0

NoticeIn-House Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual at any time and withoutnotice.

Disclaimer Of All Warranties And LiabilityIn-House Solutions Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual orwith respect to the software described in this manual, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitnessfor any particular purpose. In-House Solutions Inc. manual is sold or licensed "as is." The entire risk as toits quality and performance is with the buyer. Should the manual prove defective following its purchase,the buyer (and not In-House Solutions Inc., its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair, of correction and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will In-House Solutions Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect inthe manual, even if In-House Solutions Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some


CopyrightsThis manual is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States. All rights arereserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated orreduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from In-House Solutions Inc.

Trademarks



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson #1 Introduction to 3D Wireframes 1

Lesson #2 Introduction to Curves and Surface Creation: Revolved 9

Lesson #3 Surface Creation: Draft, Extruded, Primiteves, Ruled/Lofted 17

Lesson #4 Surface Creation: Net 29

Lesson #5 Surface Creation: Swept 37

Lesson #6 Surface Creation: Fillet 46

Lesson #7 Surface Creation: Trim and Offset 54

Lesson #8 Surface Creation: Blend and Fillet Blend 64

Lesson #9 Surface Creation (continued) 70

Lesson #10 3D Wireframe and Surfaces Creation - Test 72

Lesson #11 Introduction to 3D Toolpaths: Rough Pocket, Finish Parallel & Finish Contour 73

Lesson #12 3D Toolpaths: Rough Radial and Finish Scallop 80

Lesson #13 3D Toolpaths: Rough Restmill and Finish Blend 85

Lesson #14 3D Toolpaths: Rough Flowline, Rough Plunge, Finish Shallow and Blend 90

Lesson #15 Surface HS Core Roughing, Surface Pencil and Project Finish 96

Lesson #16 Surface HS Area Clearance and Surface Finish Contour, Leftover and Project 103

Lesson #17 Surface HS Core Rough, Horizontal Area, Waterline and Scallop Rest Passes 108

Lesson #18 Surface HS Core Rough, Horizontal Area, Scallop, Scallop Rest Passes and Pencil 114

Lesson #19 Surface Toolpaths - Test 121


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TUTORIAL SERIES FOR

LESSON #3 SURFACE CREATION: DRAFT, EXTRUDED, PRIMITIVES ANDRULED/LOFTED

Lesson PlanSurface Creation: Draft, Extruded, Primitives and Ruled/LoftedLesson Objectives

Create 3D wireframeCreate Ruled/Loft surfaceCreate a Flat Boundary surfaceCreate PrimitivesCreate Draft Surfaces


3D wireframe, Ruled & Flat boundary surface page 2-2 topage 2-13.

Mastercam &Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial Book

Enhancing Phase1 hour Download the Training Exercises and demonstrate:

Draft_ExtrudePrimitivesLOFT AND RULED SURFACE.MCX Ruled-SyncRul2


CD PowerPoint:Lesson 3

20 min Have the students create the wireframe from Tutorial 2 Exercise on page 2-31.


Assignments / Quiz5 min Have students complete the first 2 questions from

Tutorial 2 Quiz found in their books on page 2-33.Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial Book


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StudentscompleteTutorial 2

geometry

PrimitivesSurfaces


The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:

Create the 3D wireframe

Create Ruled SurfaceCreate Flat BoundaryCreate Rectangular Shapes with the surface option enabled.

EXERCISES USING PRIMITIVES

Definition: Primitives creation functions can make solid or surface shapes. Thesefunctions are found on the Sketcher toolbar. The following shapes can be createdusing the primitives commands: Cylinder , Cone , Block, Sphere and Torus .

FileOpenSelect PRIMITIVES.MCX

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Sphere

Torus

Cylinder

Create the sphere.Create

PrimitivesSphere

Tips: You can draw the sphere by clicking in the graphics window to set the basepoint, dragging outward to set the radius. While the sphere is live you canchange the base point, radius, and sweep angle.

Create the torus.Create

PrimitivesTorus

Tips: Use different color to create the torus. You can draw the torus (in Isometricview) by clicking in the graphics window to set the base point, dragging outwardto set the major radius. After setting the major radius, enter the minor radius.While the torus is live you can change the base point, major and minor radius,sweep angle and the axis.

Create the cylinder.Create

PrimitivesCylinder

Tips: Use different color to create the cylinder. You can draw the cylinder (inIsometric view) by clicking in the graphics window to set the base point, draggingoutward to set the radius, then dragging up or down to set the height. While thecylinder is live you can adjust the dimensions, extend the cylinder in twodirections, select a new base point, change the primary axis, or change the sweepto create a slice of a cylinder.


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DraftSurface

Create the draft surface in the upper right corner.

CreateSurfaceDraft

Tips: Make sure that the current Cplane is set to Top plane. Note that theextrusion is always perpendicular to the Cplane.

Select the chain and then enter the values in the dialog box to match the onesfrom the finish geometry in the right colummn. (Length = 1.0; Angle = 5 deg.)

Create the draft surface in the middle

CreateSurface

Draft

Tips: Make sure that the current Cplane is set to Front plane.

Select the chain and then enable Plane instead of Length in the dialog box.

Enter Angle = 5 deg. and select the Plane button.


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ExtrudeSurface

Define the plane by selecting Entities button and then the two lines thatintersect select from the graphic window.

Make sure that the resulting arrow points towards the original chain.

Definition : Extrude Surface command creates CAD surfaces over the closedchains.

Applications : the surface is used to create an angled surface, a tapered wall, orcones and cylinders.

Note that the difference between the draft surface command and the extrudesurface command is that the last creates an extra surface at the top and bottomof the shape.

Create the extrude surface in the lower right corner.

CreateSurfaceExtrude

Select the chain and then enter the values in the dialog box to match the onesfrom the finished geometry in the right colummn. (Length = 1.0; Angle = 5deg.)

Note that changes that you make using the Extruded Surface dialog box affectthe surface model only, not the curves from which it was created.


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RuledSurfaces

LoftSurfaces

RULED / LOFTED SURFACES

Definition: Ruled Surface is a surface generated by connecting straight linesbetween two or more open or closed contours. When creating a ruled surfacewith three or more curves defining the boundary, Mastercam creates separatesurfaces between each pair of curves rather than one surface with sharp cornersand ridges.

Applications: any time a surface must be fit between two or more open or closedcontours.Example:

Definition: Loft Surface is a surface generated by blending together more than 3open or closed contours. As a result the surface has rounded edges at the

intermediate contours.

Applications: any time a surface must be parabolically blended through more thantwo curves.Note that the system will automatically create a ruled surface through two chainsof entities.

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Ruled/LoftedSurfaceRibbon barbuttons

To generate a proper ruled or lofted surface you need to:Select the contours in the order from left to right or top to bottomAligned the starting locations

Select all contours in the same direction.

Chain allows you to return to the graphics window toselect new chains.

Ruled creates Ruled surfaces using linear blending of aminimum two curves or chains of curves.

Loft creates Lofted surfaces using a smooth blendingof a minimum two curves or chains of curves.

FileOpenSelect LOFT AND RULED SURFACE.MCX

Create a Ruled Surface in the upper right corner Create

SurfaceRuled/Loft

Tips: Select the contours in the order, from the same starting locations, and in thesame direction.

Enable the Ruled button.

TrainingExercisesLOFT ANDRULEDSURFACE.MCX


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Synchroni-zation

Create ruled surfaces with Synchronization.

In order to better match the curves or chains of curves, you may want to selectyour curves using the Sync chaining method (Chaining Options dialog box), whichlets you match curves manually or by entity, branch, node, or point. Synch bybranch match the curves at the branches.

Tips: In the Chaining dialog box select the Options button and enable Maskon Color. The color mask excludes all entities from chaining except those whosecolors match any of the color(s) you select. Note that the chains are green color,while the branches are blue.

CREATE RULED/LOFT SURFACES USING WINDOW SELECTION.

FileOpenSelect Rul2.MCX

TrainingExercisesRul2.MCX


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Windowselection

CreateSurfacesRuled/Loft

Tips: Select Options button in the Chaining dialog box. Make sure that you disable Mask on Colorand turn Sync mode to None. In the Chaining dialog boxenabled the Window button.

Make a window around thewirefame and select as thesearch point one of theendpoints of the first contouras shown.

Enabled Loft icon.


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AssignmentsTutorial 2 Exercise

Quiz

The student creates the 3D wireframe and surfaces of Tutorial 2 Exercise

Use the following commands:Create Ruled/Lofted Surface.Create Flat Boundary Surface.Create Rectangular Shape with surface option on.

Answer the first question from the Tutorial 2 quiz




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This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X Lathe.

Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Lathe TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.

This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials throughout.We do not recommend trying to use this Guide without students having a copy of theMastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials.

This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theTraining Exercises CD that comes with this book.

Legend:





To order Mastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,

Call 1-800-529-5517 or

Place an order through www.inhousesolutions.com


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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Lathe Training TutorialsDate: July 7, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Lathe

Authors: Mariana LendelISBN: 978-1-926566-35-1

Notice

In-House Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual at any time and withoutnotice.

Disclaimer Of All Warranties And Liability

In-House Solutions Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual orwith respect to the software described in this manual, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitnessfor any particular purpose. In-House Solutions Inc. manual is sold or licensed "as is." The entire risk as toits quality and performance is with the buyer. Should the manual prove defective following its purchase,the buyer (and not In-House Solutions Inc., its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the entire cost of all

necessary servicing, repair of correction and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will In-House Solutions Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect inthe manual, even if In-House Solutions Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some


Copyrights

This manual is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States. All rights arereserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated orreduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from In-House Solutions Inc.

Trademarks



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TABLE OF CONTENT

Lesson #1: Introduction to Mastercam 1

Lesson #2: Introduction to Geometry Creation 14




Lesson #6: Introduction to Chaining, Properties and basic 2D Toolpaths 53

Lesson #7: Lathe Face, Rough and Finish Toolpaths 68

Lesson #8: Groove and Drill Toolpaths 79

Lesson #9: Quick Rough, Quick Finish and Cutoff Toolpaths 86

Lesson #10: Rough and Finish Canned Toolpaths and Groove - Chain 92

Lesson #11: Thread Toolpath, Stock Flip, Stock Advance, Create Tailstock 97

Lesson #12: Test 106


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LESSON #3: GEOMETRY CREATION (CONTINUED)

Lesson PlanGeometry Creation (continued)Lesson Objectives

Trim 3 entitiesCreate Chamfer


2D Geometry; page 2-2 to page 2-13.Mastercam &Lathe Training Tutorial Book

Enhancing Phase15 min Download Exercises and Demonstrate

ChamferOffsetThis will help reinforce the commands used to create theprevious drawing and further aid the students with 2Dgeometry.


CD PowerPoint : Lesson3.ppt

Assignments60 min Have students follow Tutorial 3 from the book to create

2D Geometry; page 3-2 to page 3-14.Have the students complete Tutorial 2 Exercise found atthe end of Tutorial 2 from the book; page 2-42Tutorial 3 Exercise found at the end of Tutorial 3 fromthe book; page 3-42

Lathe Training Tutorial Book


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StudentscompleteTutorial 2

geometry

ChamferEntities


The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:Create Line Endpoint knowing one endpoint, the length and the angle.Create Line Endpoint knowing the two endpoints.Trim 2 entities up to their intersection point.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Trim 3 entities up to their intersection points.

CHAMFER COMMANDS

Definition : Chamfer command allows you to chamfer entities that have sharpcorners.

MastercamLatheTraining

Tutorialpage 2-2 topage 2-13

PowerPoint


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1 Distance

2 Distances

Distance/Angle

Width

FileOpen

Select Chamfer.mcx

CreateChamfer

Entities

By default, Trim icon is enabled and Mastercam trims the curves to the

chamfer; although you have the option to turn off trimming . Always selectthe curves on the side that you want to keep after chamfering.

Tips: For the far right corner

Enter the Distance = 0.25Enable 1 Distance and Trim .Select the two lines.

Select the Apply button to continue in the same command .

The settings for the second corner from the right side should be as follows

Enable 2 Distances and keep Trim .Enter the 1st Distance = 0.25; 2nd Distance = 0.125.Select first the horizontal line and then the vertical line.


The settings for the third corner from the right side should be as follows

Enable Distance/Angle and Trim .Enter the 1st Distance = 0.375; Angle = 30; Select first the horizontal line andthen the vertical line.

The settings for the last corner should be as follows:

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ChamferChains

XformOffset

Tips : For Bottom Profile

CreateChamfer

Chains

Select the chain.Enter the Distance = 0.125

Enable 1 Distance and Trim .

Select the Apply button to continue in the same command

OFFSET COMMANDS

Definition: Offset (a single entity) command moves or copies the entity at adefined distance and direction. The direction is perpendicular to the curve atevery point along the curve relative to the current construction plane.

FileOpen

Select Offset.mcx


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Xform OffsetTips: Select Copy as the type of operation to perform; number of steps # 3; enterthe value for Offset distance = 0.25 ; select the entity in the graphics window.

Click on one side of the selected entity to indicate the offset direction. Select the

Apply button to continue. . Change the Offset settings and select the arc andthe side to indicate the offset direction. Select the OK to close the dialog box.

Definition: Offset Contour command allows you to select a chain of curves andthen displaces them by a defined distance, direction and optional depth. Theoffset is perpendicular to the chain of curves at every position along the curvesrelative to the current construction plane.

XformXform Offset Contour

Tips Select the contour and and then the OK button to exit Chaining .

Enable Copy; enter the Distance = 0.225 and select the OK button.

In the graphic window the resulting contour will be displayed in magenta color. Makesure that it is below the original contour (in red). Otherwise, select the Reverse

button . Select the OK button to exit Offset Contour dialog box.


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AssignmentsTutorial 3-Exercise

The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 3 Exercise

The following commands should be used:Create Rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor location.Create Line Endpoint knowing one endpoint, the length and the angle.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Create Fillet knowing the radiusCreate Chamfer knowing the distance and the angleXform Mirror about D-axis

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