Mastercam X5

Mastercam X5 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-78-8
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X5 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial brings with it 10 brand new tutorials and 10 new exercises for X5. Now completely revamped, our refreshing new layout presents the material clearly, logically and more thoroughly than ever before!

The combination of new tutorials, practice exercises and quizzes found within the book as well as the accompanying Video Training CD and Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition DVD (Demo Software) deliver an excellent package of material covering virtually all aspects of 2D machining.

This book begins with the absolute basics by introducing the Mastercam user interface and it will have you creating geometry, drilling and creating contour toolpaths before you know it. Its gradual progression lends way to more advanced concepts such as multiple setup scenarios and 2D High Speed Toolpaths. All of the parts within the book are designed with machinability in mind.

Nearly 900 pages cover a multitude of topics including 2D geometry and solids creation, tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D High Speed Toolpaths, how to import a solid and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.

The included Mill Level 1 Video Training CD adds to the mix by offering narrated video training exercises that help beginners master fundamental 2D geometry creation concepts. Following that, viewers can proceed to watch step-by-step instruction on how to complete each of the main tutorials within the book. A General Notes chapter is included as a PDF on the disc that outlines useful tools, shortcuts and 2D toolpath parameter descriptions.

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Mastercam X5 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-79-5
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X5 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial gets a total refresh with 7 new projects and 7 accompanying practice exercises that span a wide degree of complexity. It is strongly recommended to have a good understanding of 2D machining (provided in the Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial, for example) before beginning this book.

All of the parts are designed with machinability in mind and include suggested fixtures and tool setups. Clearly laid out objectives and dimensioned step previews make it easier than ever to follow along.

Over 950 pages of content cover 3D wireframe and surface geometry creation, Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths. An emphasis is put on the advanced Surface High Speed toolpaths, including the new X5 High Speed toolpaths, STL Stock creation and its use in solid model verification. Machine Simulation is also used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components. This includes General Notes chapter provide useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions that can be found on the included Video Training CD.

The included Mill Level 3 Video Training CD compliments the book by offering narrated video training exercises that help beginners master fundamental 3D geometry creation concepts. After that, viewers can proceed to watch step-by-step instruction on how to complete each of the main tutorials within the book.

Rounding out the package is the Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition DVD (Demo Software). Together, the book, Video Training CD and software deliver an excellent package of 3D machining material.

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Mastercam X5 Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-86-3
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X5 Intro to Multiaxis is intended for the advanced Mastercam user. There are 10 projects (5 of which are brand new), plus a general notes section with containing tips and tricks.

Topics covered are Axis Substitution, Rotary Axis Positioning, Rolldie C-hook, Transform rotate, Rotary 4-Axis, Curve 5-Axis, 5 Axis Drilling, Swarf 5-Axis, Flow 5-Axis Msurf 5-Axis toolpaths.

Some of the tutorials also include information on the geometry creation specific for the toolpaths used. The general notes include detail description about Rotary axis control options, Multisurface Classic toolpaths and drill and Circle Mill toolpaths. The new Machine simulation is also covered to check for any collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components.

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Mastercam X5 Advanced Multiaxis Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-87-0
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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Intended for the advanced Mastercam user, this book contains projects demonstrating various Advanced Multiaxis milling applications. The first tutorials introduce the reader to Mastercam X5’s simplified user interface featuring custom application toolpaths and later transitions to the more advanced interface.

Topics covered include Custom application toolpaths such as Projection, Swarf milling, Impeller floor surface and Impeller blade swarf finish toolpaths. From the Wireframe toolpath family you will learn how to use Parallel to multiple curves and Morph between two curves. You will also generate rough and finish toolpaths from the Surface/Solid toolpath family such as Morph between two surfaces, Parallel cuts and Parallel to surface. A special project is dedicated to familiarize you with the different Collision control strategies.

Mastercam X5 Lathe Training Tutorial

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-80-1
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X5 Lathe Training Tutorial consists of 9 brand new part-oriented tutorials, and 9 practice exercises that provide users with an excellent foundation in Lathe. The material emphasizes the machinability of parts with suggested fixtures, setup sheets & more.

The Lathe Training Tutorial is ideal for beginners and current Mastercam users alike. The tutorials introduce 2D, and later 3D geometry creation along with detailed coverage of 2D toolpaths such as Face, Rough, Finish, Drilling, Grooving, Grooving on an angle, Inside Boring, Cutoff, Threading and Canned Cycles for Rough and Finish.

More advanced C-Axis toolpaths such as Face Contour, Cross Contouring, C-Axis Contour, Face Drilling, Cross Drilling and C-Axis drill follow later in the book. Details on Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock Advance and tailstock toolpaths, in addition to instruction on importing a SolidWorks file and using the new Turn Profile command to create Geometry and a VTL tutorial are also found within.

Now shipping with each Training Tutorial is the Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition DVD (Demo Software). To further add to the mix, we have included the Lathe Video Training CD that offers narrated video training exercises to help beginners master fundamental lathe geometry creation concepts. After that, viewers can proceed to watch step-by-step instruction on how to complete each of the main tutorials within the book. Also found on the CD is a General Notes chapter (PDF) that provides useful tools, shortcuts and toolpath parameter descriptions.

Together, the nearly 700 page book, Video Training CD and software deliver a value-packed package of Lathe machining material.

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Mastercam X5 Solids Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-81-8
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X5 Solids Training Tutorial offers concise, step-by-step instructions on creating 3D wireframe and solid geometry. Eight new tutorials illustrate a variety of useful solid commands. Topics covered include:
Extrude, Loft, Revolve, Sweep, Boolean Add and Remove, Fillet, Chamfer, Shell, Trimming, Creating Solid patterns, Changing a Solids colors, creating solid geometry from surfaces

Mastercam X5 Beginner Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-82-5
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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This book provides a comprehensive step by step approach to learning Mastercam. It contains pages of projects and helpful hints. The book covers six mill part projects, two lathe projects, three solid projects and an additional 11 exercises. Each tutorial walks you through all the procedures from Geometry Creation to Toolpath instructions, Verification and G Code Generation.
The material covered includes 2D Geometry and Solids Creation, Drilling, Tapping, Contouring, Pocketing, Circle Milling and Slot Milling. It also contains 2D High Speed Toolpaths. Explanations are given for the use of transforming toolpaths as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings.

The Beginner Training Tutorials also include a General Notes chapter with useful tools and shortcuts that make the software easier to use. A description of the 2D toolpath parameters of the Solid menu and Operations Manager are also covered in the General Notes.

For users looking to explore Mastercam more deeply, it is suggested to look at our titles dedicated to each topic; Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial, Lathe Training Tutorial and Solids Training Tutorial. For example, the Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial would better follow the Mill Level 1 text for example, as it contains an extra 4 mill-related tutorials beyond what is found in the Beginner Training Tutorial.

Mastercam X5 Design Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-85-6
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X5 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning Mastercam Design. The book's 17 tutorials now feature completely new parts and a clean new layout, making it easier than ever to follow. Each tutorial walks through all the procedures required for each part's geometry creation. Additionally, 17 practice exercises are provided.

Mastercam X5 Indexing Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-89-4
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X5 Indexing Training Tutorial includes a variety of topical projects that describe the use of the View Manager for working with Tool planes and Work offsets. The material provides users with valuable information for defining and working with different standard and non-standard planes, and takes a look at using Mastercam’s Transform Toolpaths in a multiple fixture environment. The book also contains projects that explain horizontal machining using the WCS, chuck indexing using a vertical machine with a rotary table and how to complete a Tombstone project with multiple fixtures on each face.

The Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition DVD is included.

Mastercam X5 Wire Training Tutorial

ISBN: 978-1-926566-89-4
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X5 Wire Training Tutorial provides users with an excellent resource for learning Mastercam Wire. This practical set of tutorials focuses on 2D & 3D geometry, Wirepath creation such as Contour Wirepath (open contour, multiple contours, die and taper angle), 4-Axis Wirepath and No Core Wirepath. Each tutorial guides users from geometry creation right through to G-Code generation.

Additionally, the Wire Tutorial includes 6 mechanical part projects providing step-by-step instruction for Mastercam Wire, with each section containing screen shots and windows/menus for Wire/Power, Cut Parameters, Compensation, Stops, Leads, Taper, and more.