Lathing an Inventor part in MasterCam X

[Dennis Portis]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am trying to create a toolpath and machining operation on a part imported from Inventor. The machine I'm using to lathe the part is a 2 axis Techno Lathe CNC machine. I want to lathe a simple metal dogbone specimen to use for tensile testing. I don't know where to begin. Could some of you experts lend a helping hand? I'm desperate! I could send the inventor file to anyone who has time. It probably is simple, but I am new to this software. The tutorials do not help. Thanks.

[chowquoe^]

Dennis, First... Welcome to the forum....I think this would be a topic for the Mastercam Forum, not sure??? A few questions though.... If you goto the mastercam forum and read thads sticky it will help, What version are you running, and what add ons do you have IE.. mill lathe wire.... Perhaps if you placed the file on the FTP site we could all have a look and help you out. I would repost in the regular forum as well. Again welcome

[Reece L Gibson]

Dennis, send it to me.

I'll code it and send it back.

Let me know what material you are using

and a sketch or print or something for tolerances and finish requirements.

[Todd Tracey from Fastech]

Dennis,

The big thing to watch out for is where the part is located in space. Generally, you will probably need to move the part to the correct location for Turning (not lathing). Once there, make sure the machine setup for the lathe is correct as far as where the tool is coming from, etc. 2-Axis, lower turret, etc.

[Dennis Portis]

Thank you all for your quick responses! I attached the Inventor ipt. file in the FTP site under "Tensile Test Specimen". The drawing file is also attached. If any of you could give me directions on how to set up the axis, recognize the 3D geometry, create a toolpath to machine this part, and generate the NC code, I would be in heaven! The machine I’m using is that of a Techno CNC lathe. It is a 2 axis machine (z & x). Here are the specifications for the machine http://www.techno-isel.com/education1/Ed_MetalLathe.htm . The site will also be filed in the Tensile Test Specimen folder. I really appreciate you all taking the time to help. I'll look foward to your responses. God Bless.

 

Dennis

[chowquoe^]

Dennis,

I will take a look at it tommorow.