Handbooks

Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 1 (PDF)

This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format. A print version is available here.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-90-0
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
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The Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 1 is an excellent resource that teaches the theory of Mastercam Mill and Solids. The material intertwines conceptual subject matter with practical applications suitable for beginners and intermediates alike. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do.

The book begins by teaching the basics of 2D CAD modeling and machining. Basic 2D toolpaths such as Contour, Pocket and Drill are covered, along with more advanced toolpaths such as 2D High speed and Feature Based Machining (FBM). New additions to this book include an in-depth description of the new 2D Dynamic High speed toolpaths.

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Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 2 (PDF)

This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format. A print version is available here.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-91-7
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
Here's a free 75 page excerpt!

The Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 2 provides an academic approach to teaching Mastercam 3D modeling and machining. The material intertwines conceptual subject matter with practical applications most suitable for intermediates or individuals that have completed Volume 1.

The book teaches more advanced CAD modeling techniques, and explains surface creation. Detailed descriptions covering toolpaths, and parameter definition within the toolpaths, facilitate comprehending 3D machining. New additions to this book include an in-depth description of the new High Speed Toolpaths OptiRough and Hybrid.

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Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 3 (PDF)

ISBN: 978-1-926566-92-4
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format. A print version is available here.
Here's a free 46 page excerpt!

The Mastercam X5 Handbook Volume 3 is an excellent resource that teaches the theory of multiaxis machining with Mastercam. The material intertwines conceptual subject matter with practical applications suitable for intermediates and those that have completed Volume 1 and 2.

This book covers the classic family of multiaxis toolpaths including Drill 5-axis, Curve 5-axis, Swarf 5-axis, Multiaxis Flowline and Multiaxis Multi-surfaces as well as the Drill & Circle Mill family. More advanced toolpaths are then outlined starting with the custom application toolpaths and selections from the wireframe, surface and solids families. The book touches on the usefulness of Machine Simulation; used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components.

Student files referenced within the book and the Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition are available as downloads.

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