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Mastercam X4 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-22-1
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X4 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial puts a greater emphasis on the machinability of parts by offering suggested fixtures, setup sheets, recommended tool setups and grouping for multiple setup scenarios. Clearly laid out objectives and dimensioned step previews make it easier than ever to complete the 10 included tutorials. Additionally, 17 practice exercises and a General Notes chapter provide useful tools, shortcuts and 2D toolpath parameter descriptions that round out this 700+ page book.

Topics covered include dynamic plane and dynamic mill toolpaths, 2D geometry and solids creation, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D high speed toolpaths, stock setup, tool settings and WCS in multiple fixture applications.

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Mastercam X5 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-78-8
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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 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.

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.

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Mastercam X6 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926955-26-1
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X6 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial brings with it 10 brand new tutorials and 10 new exercises for X6. 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 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. A General Notes chapter is included that outlines useful tools, shortcuts and 2D toolpath parameter descriptions.

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 (such as Dynamic Core Mill, Area Mill, Rest Mill and Contour Mill), how to import a solid and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.

Customers who purchase this title will be able to download the Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition/Demo Software.

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Mastercam X4 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-23-8
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X4 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial now puts more emphasis on the machinability of example parts by offering suggested fixtures, tool setups and grouping for multiple setup scenarios. Clearly laid out objectives and dimensioned step previews make it easier than ever to complete the 8 included tutorials. Additionally, 8 practice exercises and a General Notes chapter provide useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions that round out this 550+ page book.

Topics covered include 3D wireframe and surface geometry creation, Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths, advanced Surface High Speed toolpaths, advanced Toolpath Refinement, C-Hooks, STL Stock creation and its use in solid model verification.

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Mastercam X5 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-79-5
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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. Finally, the General Notes chapter provides useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions.

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Mastercam X6 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926955-32-2
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X6 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 900 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 X6 High Speed Toolpaths such as OptiRest, OptiArea and OptiCore, STL Stock creation and its use in solid model verification. Also covered is how to create and manage Stock models in the Toolpath Manager. Machine Simulation is also used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components. Finally, the General Notes chapter provides useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions.

Customers who purchase this title will be able to download the Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition/Demo Software.

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Mastercam X4 4/5 Axis Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-41-2
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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These training tutorials are intended for the advanced Mastercam user. There are 10 sample projects, plus general notes on 4/5 Axis Milling. Topics covered are 3D Geometry Creation, Axis Substitution, Rotary Axis Positioning, 5 Axis Drilling, Rotary 4-Axis, Swarf 5-Axis, Flow 5-Axis Toolpaths, Curve 5-Axis, Msurf 5-Axis and Port 5-Axis. These comprehensive notes also include information on Rolldie C-Hooks.

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Mastercam X5 Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-86-3
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The Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Training Tutorial is intended for the advanced Mastercam user wishing to learn Mastercam Multiaxis programming. A firm grasp on both 2D and 3D machining is required and can be attained by completing the Mill Level 1 and Mill Level 3 Training Tutorials.

The Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial covers the different applications that are available by configuring the Rotary Axis Control page including: Rotary axis positioning and Axis substitution. The book will also cover the Multiaxis Classic family toolpaths: Rotary, Curve, Swarf, Flow, Msurf, and Port. A special tutorial is dedicated to teaching how to drill and and circle mill holes using Multiaxis toolpaths. Specific parameters such as Cut patterns, Tool Axis Control, Limits, Collision Control, Linking and more are described in detail. The contents also describe how to verify the toolpaths using the new Machine Simulation module that combines toolpath backplot mode and material removal mode with collision detections. In total, there are over 500 pages dedicated to Multiaxis concepts.

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Mastercam X6 Lathe Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926955-24-7
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.

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The Mastercam X6 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. A General Notes chapter provides useful tools, shortcuts and toolpath parameter descriptions.

Customers who purchase this title will be able to download the Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition/Demo Software.

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Mastercam X4 Advanced Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)

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ISBN: 978-1-926566-42-9
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 the simplified user interface featuring application derived toolpaths and later transitions to the more advanced interface. Topics covered include Projection and Port machining applications, Advanced Multiaxis Swarf & Pencil toolpaths, Advanced Multiaxis Surface Roughing & Finishing toolpaths and several Gouge Check Strategies.

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