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Training Tutorials (Imperial)
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Mastercam X8 Advanced Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)
Intended for the advanced Mastercam user, this book contains new projects demonstrating a variety of Advanced Multiaxis milling applications. The initial tutorials introduce Mastercam’s simplified multiaxis user interface featuring custom application toolpaths, and they later transition to the more advanced interface.
Topics include Tool Box toolpaths such as Projection, Impeler 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, Swarf milling and Parallel to surface.
Additionally, a special project is designed specifically to familiarize you with different Collision control strategies and how to verify the toolpaths using the new machine simulation module that combines toolpath backplot mode and material removal mode with collision detections.
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Mastercam X8 Art Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Art Training Tutorial offers inspiring projects covering Geometry Creation, importing images from the art library and importing graphics or photos.
The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions of Art Surface Creation, Tool settings, Stock Setup and Toolpath Creation for Art applications.
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Mastercam X8 CAD Import & Mill Level 1 Toolpaths Tutorial (PDF)
The CAD Import & Mill Level 1 Toolpaths Training Tutorial is intended for anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of Mastercam Mill Level 1 toolpaths, while learning the best practices for importing geometry from various CAD software packages. You will learn how to import AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Parasolid files and create the 2D toolpaths for them in Mastercam.
Each tutorial walks you through preparing the imported geometry using levels, shows you how to check for problems in the geometry and how to move the geometry to set the work zero. We also cover tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D High Speed Toolpaths (such as Dynamic Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill) and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.
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Mastercam X8 CAD Import & Mill level 3 Toolpaths Tutorial (PDF)
The CAD Import & Mill Level 3 Toolpaths Training Tutorial consists of 7 projects and 7 accompanying practice exercises. It is intended for intermediate to experienced Mastercam users who are primarily importing 3D geometry from another CAD software package. 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.
Each project explains how to prepare the imported geometry using levels, how to check for problems in the geometry and how to move the geometry to set the work zero.
All of the parts are designed with machinability in mind and include suggested fixtures and tool setups. Clearly laid out objectives and step previews make it easier than ever to follow along.
This book covers Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths with an emphasis put on the advanced Surface High Speed toolpaths, including the new High Speed toolpaths such as OptiRest, OptiArea and OptiCore. Other topics include STL Stock creation and its use in solid model verification and how to create and manage Stock models in the Toolpath Manager. Machine Simulation is used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components.
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Mastercam X8 Indexing Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 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.
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Mastercam X8 Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Multiaxis Training Tutorial is intended for the advanced Mastercam user looking 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 also covers the Multiaxis Classic family toolpaths: Rotary, Curve, Swarf, Flow, and Msurf. A special tutorial is dedicated to teaching how to drill 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.
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Mastercam X8 Lathe Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Lathe Training Tutorial consists of part-oriented tutorials, and 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. Step-by-step tutorials introduce 2D 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.
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.
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Mastercam X8 Mill level 1 Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial features concept-filled tutorials, challenging practice exercises and short quizzes following every tutorial providing a very comprehensive look a 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.
A multitude of topics are covered including 2D geometry, tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D High Speed Toolpaths (such as Dynamic Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill), how to import a solid and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.
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Mastercam X8 Mill level 3 Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial contains projects and 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.
The content covers 3D wireframe and surface geometry creation, Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths. An emphasis is put on the advanced Surface High Speed toolpaths, 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 used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components.
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Mastercam X8 Project Workbook (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Project Workbook is ideal for high school students and those who prefer project-based learning. The Workbook includes projects preceded by an overview of CAD/CAM and basic machining. You will learn how to use Mastercam to program 2D and 3D Milling / Router, lathe, Solids and Art.
For more advanced users, and back by popular demand, we have included a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Mastercam to machine a Formula 1 car.
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Mastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Router Training Tutorial provides detailed coverage 2D Geometry Creation, Drilling, Contouring, Pocketing, Nesting, Block Drilling and Importing graphics to machine.
Instructions on Tool settings, proper Stock setup and Custom profile tool creation are also included.
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Mastercam X8 Solids Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Solids Training Tutorial contains several tutorials that provide concise step-by-step instructions on creating 3D wireframe and solid geometry.
Illustrating a variety of useful Solids commands, users can expect detailed coverage to include Extrude, Loft, Revolve, Sweep, Boolean Add and Remove, Fillet, Chamfer, Shell, Trimming, Creating Solid patterns, Changing a Solids colors and creating solid geometry from surfaces.
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Mastercam X8 Wire Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Wire Training Tutorial provides users with an excellent resource for learning how to use Mastercam to program Wire EDM machines.
The tutorials focus on 2D & 3D Geometry creation and Wirepath creation such as Contour, 4-Axis and No Core. Open contours, Multiple contours, Dies and Taper angle projects are covered in detail. Each tutorial guides users from geometry creation through to G-Code generation. Additionally, each tutorial includes description of the parameters used in the different dialog boxes such as the Wire/Power, Cut Parameters, Compensation, Stops, Leads and Taper.
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Mastercam X8 Beginner Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Beginner Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning the basics of three Mastercam modules: Mill Level 1 (2D), Lathe and Solids. It is a great choice for an individual looking to get a broader overview of the software or an instructor looking to provide the same for his/her students.
Three mill projects, two lathe projects, and two solids projects – the same found at the start of our newly revised Mill Level 1, Lathe and Solids Training Tutorials – are combined with practice exercises and the Mastercam X8 Home Learning Edition (Demo Software) to round out this compilation book.
Each tutorial systematically walks through all the procedures from Geometry Creation to Toolpath instructions, Verification and G Code Generation. A wide range of topics are covered including 2D Geometry and Solids Creation, Drilling, Tapping, Contouring, Pocketing, Circle Milling and Slot Milling. It also contains 2D High Speed Toolpaths, as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings.
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.
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Mastercam X8 Design Training Tutorial (PDF)
The Mastercam X8 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning geometry creation within Mastercam.
The tutorials featured in the book provide step previews, allowing the user to systematically follow each step with ease. Additionally, each tutorial walks through all the procedures required for each part's geometry creation. The material also includes practice exercises that further reinforce what has been learned. The Design Training Tutorial covers 2D Geometry and 3D Surface Creation.
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Mastercam X8 Lathe C & Y Toolpaths Tutorial (PDF)
This book consists of part-oriented tutorials intended for the advanced lathe user that wants to learn how to program lathe parts that include milling operations. You must have the Mastercam Lathe and Mill Software in order to use this tutorial.
You will learn how to create the more complex 3D geometry and Advanced C-Axis toolpaths. The tutorial also covers toolpaths that support the Y-axis rotation and examples on how to use the Mill toolpaths on a Lathe with Live Tooling.
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Mastercam X8 for SolidWorks
The Mastercam X8 for SolidWorks Programming Exercises book provides a comprehensive “hands on” method of learning Mastercam for SolidWorks.
You will learn how to program a variety of different parts that require most of the toolpath types available in Mastercam for SolidWorks. Extensive emphasis is put on making parametric changes and toolpath updates to match the SolidWorks model changes. The primary focus is on toolpath creation on SolidWorks models.
This book assumes you are already familiar with the basics of using SolidWorks. Extensive modeling skills are NOT required and SolidWorks topics beyond the basics are detailed in the instructions.
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Contains 13 lessons with illustrated step-by-step instructions Mastercam’s time-tested machining strategies including contour, pocketing and drilling Innovative High Speed machining strategies Feature Based Machining for automatic programming of drill and 2D toolpaths 3D machining of irregular shaped SolidWorks models Focus on toolpath changes matching SolidWorks model updates and complete part swaps in assemblies Includes FREE Workflow Reference Guide and Mastercam for SolidWorks Quick Reference Guide Tutorial and lab files included as downloads with the purchase FREE Mastercam for SolidWorks Home Learning Edition software - (Coming soon, not yet available) Note: Software requires a seat SolidWorks to run and will not work on its own.0 comments
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Mastercam X8 Mill-Turn Training Tutorial (PDF)
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format. The print version is available here.
Published by: In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-77146-143-6
This tutorial covers Mastercam’s toolpath functionality in the Mill-Turn add-on. You must have the Mastercam Mill –Turn add-on in order to use this tutorial, it does not work with the Mastercam Home Learning Edition.
To apply these toolpaths you need a multi-tasking machine tool, in our case Mazak Integrex 100-IV ST and a customize post processor. This machine configuration features second turning spindle and lower turret. Similar configuration machines such as Doosan Puma MX 2100/2600 ST can be used, keeping in mind that some machine specifics could be different.
The tutorials cover turning toolpath and milling toolpaths including multiaxis and specific toolpaths such as pinch turning. The parts are machined in both spindles, stock transfer and part handling routine are also described. Specific functions and options such as Job Setup, Axis combination and tool setup, automatic tool plane creation, synchronization and tokens are also covered.
Note: The X8 HLE requires 64bit versions of Windows 7 or newer. More about system requirements can be found here.
Note: This book requires Mill-Turn, which is not included with the Home Learning Edition/Demo Software.
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Mastercam X8 Port Expert Tutorial (PDF)
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format.
Published by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-77146-059-0
Port Expert is an add-on product for Mastercam designed specifically for engine porting applications. You must have the Mastercam Port add-on in order to use this tutorial, it does not work with the Mastercam Home Learning Edition.
The Mastercam X8 Port Expert Tutorial is a single tutorial that introduces Port Expert, walks you through a practical example of how to precisely machine a head port from both sides using a tapered lollipop tool. The Port Expert toolpath uses 3-Axis machining as far into the port as possible, then switches to 5-Axis motion, leaving no fishtails, reverse moves or uneven transitions where the toolpaths meet. Within the software, collision checks are in place for the entire tool (shank, arbor and holder).
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