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.