PICKING IT UP

[NEWBEE]

HOW EASY IS IT TO LEARN MASTER CAM WITH NO MACHINE BACK GROUND

[robk]

First you need to learn how to take notes, follow directions, listen well, etc...

Which brings me to say that you should read the Forum FAQ's before going any further.

BTW, Welcome to the forum

[robk]

Seriously though... IMO, you need machine backgroundor @ least some knowledge of it in order to operate a CAM system. If using mastercam for CAD it wouldn't be important (IMO), but there is CAM @ the end of Mastercam for a reason.

[NEWBEE]

I HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEGDE. I HAVE USED CAD BEFORE SO I UNDERSTAND IT A LITTLE BIT.

[robk]

OK Newbee... Lesson #1. Unlock your caps. It is considered yelling.

[Slixmix]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

[NEWBEE]

sorry im am work and thats how we type sory about that.

[NEWBEE]

ok whats lesson 2

[robk]

You should take some kind of a course at your local community college or technical school to give you some basic understanding of machining practices. There really is a lot to learn. How much knowledge do you really have? For example, do you know the difference between climb & conventional milling?

[Slixmix]

Just curious what line of work you are in? Are you in a machine shop and want to learn how to program?

[NEWBEE]

no i dont know the differents between climb or conventional milling.

[chris m]

Yikes

[NEWBEE]

Mexitaljew, I am a finance manager for an rv dealership. i have a backgroung in computers and mechical. I am thinking a buying a hurco VM1 cnc machine for my garge for a part time business and i am looking for a program to use. thats all

[gcode]

You should probably check out the local community colleges for classes. A lot of them have some pretty good programs. Starting a machining business with no machining or programming experience could be a pretty rough road.

[NEWBEE]

thanks gcode, i know i will have to take a class or 2 or 3 of them just to get started.

[Keith @ Solid Code Solutions]

A course or two is in order.

[c-hook]

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HOW EASY IS IT TO LEARN MASTER CAM WITH NO MACHINE BACK GROUND

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I agree that some kind machining knowledge is necessary to fully understand the capabilities of mastercam or any other cam for that matter. Just being able to draw in Mastercam is one thing, but to apply a practial machining scenerio to the matter definitley requires knowlege of at least basic machining practices. I would say that not having a machining background would make learning Mastercam somewhat difficult, even with books to read, just keep in mind that machining is a highly hands on skill to learn, a book will not teach you everything. But through trial and error, one can usually achieve good results.

[bellyup]

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Yikes

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couldn't agree more.

good night and good luck!

[NEWBEE]

thanks for the info guys. everyone has to start somewhere. i think everybody in here was a beginner at one time. i am glad to see that there is a place to go for help. i will continue to stop by mybe you guys can help me out in future. when i get stuck or need help if thats ok

 

thanks the newbee

[Fred @ Slate Industries]

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I am thinking a buying a hurco VM1 cnc machine for my garge for a part time business and I am looking for a program to use. thats all

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Put a Smoke Detector in your Garage!

Right Jer? !

 

Hurco will train you and have excellent manuals.

The common sense stuff like how much metal to remove and with what is what you are missing.

[NEWBEE]

let me ask you guys this. is the hurco VM1 a good starter machine for making harley parts fishing reels end plates stuff like that...

[j.nguyen]

Newbee-

 

Mastercam Is Very User Friendly. I Worked With Very Intelligent Individuals, That Have Never Worked Hands On In A Machine Shop That Have Made A Sucessfull Career Out Of Programming. I Have Also Seen Many That Have Worked Years In A Machine Shop And Can't Find The File/Open Icon. You Seem Some What Resourcefull, And I Think You Will Do Just Find. Books, A Class Etc.

 

Good Luck!

[kinglouie V]

California NTMA apprenticeship program is excellant! Give them a call for availibility for at least the 18 week class.

[NEWBEE]

cool i have a back ground in web design so using the software i dont see a problems. just making it do what i want it to do, that will take time. i understand that.

[NEWBEE]

king what is NTMA