The first official announcement regarding our Mastercam X5 Training Solutions.

This form is required to be completed in order to request a general post processor from In-House Solutions. Once the form has been filled out, its contents can be submitted via email from within the form using the "Submit by email" button.

A document explaining how to properly update your post processor.

A document explaining how to update pst and psb files for X5 when running Windows 7.

This installation guide provides the information you need to install and start the latest Mastercam release. The topics covered in this guide are:
 
System Requirements
Installation Requirements
Previous Mastercam Versions
Installing Mastercam
Starting Mastercam
Mastercam Support and Services
 
Note: The Mastercam X5 Administrator Guide, accessible from the installer window, covers more advanced installation tasks, including installing Mastercam on a network and managing HASP codes and drivers. After installing Mastercam, you can find the guide in the Documentation folder of your Mastercam installation.

This guide is designed to help Mastercam users re-create their Mastercam work environment – and their current jobs and parts – as quickly as possible after installing a new Mastercam release. It provides the information you need to update your work to Mastercam X5 from any previous Mastercam X version.

Mastercam X3 Post Processor Files for commonly used Educational market machine tools.

Post Processors are provided "As Is", with no guarantee of functionality. Direct feedback - but not post requests - to our Post Department.
 
Click "Download File" below to download the following files:
A Microsoft Word document detailing how to install and set up your post for Mastercam X3. A Mastercam X3 Techno Machine Post Processor

Mastercam X4 Post Processor Files for commonly used Educational market machine tools.
Post Processors are provided "As Is", with no guarantee of functionality. Direct feedback - but not post requests - to our Post Department.
 
Click "Download File" below to download the following files:
A Microsoft Word document detailing how to install and set up your post for Mastercam X4. A Mastercam X4 Techno Machine Post Processor

Mastercam V8 or V9 in combination with a newer V8 or V9 post has imbedded subprogram support for depth cuts, and toolpath transformations.
 
This post is however specifically used to efficiently program multiple identical parts using subprograms and incrementing Work Coordinate System values (G54, G55, G56, etc.). Click here to view sample output.
 
Program a part once, and specify the number of required repetitions under Misc Values.
 
The Z2G file extension indicates a Zip2Go file created by Mastercam. You can associate these files with WinZip. Ensure that you preserve the directory structure when extracting. This file contains the post, the Control Definition, and a generic Machine Definition.
 
Click "Download File" below for the following options:
 

Mastercam Work Offset Post for Version X Mastercam Work Offset Post for Version 9 Mastercam Work Offset Post for Version 8 Sample Output
 
 

The purpose of this document is to provide a checklist for the customer to verify that their machines standard features are working as desired after receiving a new or updated post. To help expedite the trouble shooting process, please supply any additional information such as sample files, marked up code, manual illustrations, etc. along with a description of the issues below.

The purpose of this document is to provide a checklist for the customer to verify that their machines standard features are working as desired after receiving a new or updated post. To help expedite the trouble shooting process, please supply any additional information such as sample files, marked up code, manual illustrations, etc. along with a description of the issues below.

The purpose of this document is to provide a checklist for the customer to verify that their machines standard features are working as desired after receiving a new or updated post. To help expedite the trouble shooting process, please supply any additional information such as sample files, marked up code, manual illustrations, etc. along with a description of the issues below.

Based on CNC Software's master lathe post - Mplfan - this post has additional features. eMastercam.com is operated by In-House Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor. Please do not email post requests or support questions. For post requests or support contact your local reseller.
Click "download file" below to download Mplmaster for X2. It's our master configurable lathe post. The download also contains 2 sample part transfers and related notes.

Email feedback to our Post Department.
 
Updated April 22, 2008

Special Features

X coolant support X comment support Compatible with machine def changes for machine configurations Y-axis C-axis and required output type [*]File header tool table [*]Sets work offset style in post, not in Misc Values[*]G12.1, G07.1 output format[*]G12.1 paths don't need to start at C0, approach with X and C then z[*]Cross mill from top or front plane[*]Part transfer with spindle synch[*]Spindle synch roughed in[*]Indexing mode setup[*]Lathe and Mill drill cycles setup, longhand output for drill and peck (No G81/G82)[*]Enhanced tapping [*]Type 1 and Type 2 G71 roughing support[*]Feed G code at toolchange[*]End Constant Surface Speed paths with RPM output[*]Mill/Drill feed in Unit/Rev support[*]Canned threading options
thdang = rad2deg$ * thdangle{:content:}nbsp; #lead-in angle thdang = rad2deg$ * thda1{:content:}nbsp; #half of the thread angle thdang = rad2deg$ * thda2{:content:}nbsp; #thread angle (full included angle) [*]Forced R output for arcs in G07.1 [*]Clamp and Brake code output with overrides [*]G28/G30 home select[*]Addressed - cross cutting operation with rotary axis turned on, post output matches backplot[*]Addressed - full arc moves on face with rotary axis turned on

Based on CNC Software's master mill post - Mpfan - this post has additional features. eMastercam.com is operated by In-House Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor. Please do not email post requests or support questions. For post requests or support contact your local reseller.
 
Click "download file" below to download Mpmaster for X MR1/SP2 and above. It's our master configurable 4-Axis G-Code post which is a full X version with Machine Def / Control Def integration. Rotary settings are still configured in the post, not in the machine definition.
 
The Z2G file extension indicates a Zip2Go file created by X. You can associate these files with WinZip. Ensure that you preserve the directory structure when extracting. This file contains the post, the Control Definition, and a generic Machine Definition.
Email feedback to our Post Department.
 
Updated August 23, 2006

Special Features

X Coolant support X comment support Compatible with Machine Def changes for vertical/horizontal 4-Axis table machine configurations File header tool table - configurable for Predator Virtual CNC and MetaCut View tool definition and stock comments Enhanced header entries Single rotary axis prefix setting No output of "A" for 3-Axis programs Sets WCS style in post, not in Misc Values Min/Max Z depth comments Stock left comments Coolant off with last Z move Optional support for Acramatic 2100 style helical moves Lock on first WCS for use for 4-Axis rotary toolpaths

Based on CNC Software's master mill post - Mpfan - this post has additional features. eMastercam.com is operated by In-House Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor. Please do not email post requests or support questions. For post requests or support contact your local reseller.
Click "download file" below to download your choice of the following:

Mpmaster for X2 - our master configurable 4-axis G-code post. Rotary settings are configured in the Machine Definition. Mpmaster for X2 MR2 - the exact same post as the X2 post above except the coolant codes are controlled by the post rather than the Machine Definition. The High Speed Machining Information document. It outlines the high speed machining options that have been added to our Mpmaster post for X2.
The Z2G file extension indicates a Zip2Go file created by X2. You can associate these files with WinZip. Ensure that you preserve the directory structure when extracting. This file contains the post, the Control Definition, and a generic Machine Definition.
Email feedback to our Post Department.
 
Updated April 30, 2008
 
Special Features

X Coolant support X comment support Compatible with Machine Def changes for vertical/horizontal 4-Axis table machine configurations File header tool table - configurable for Predator Virtual CNC and MetaCut View tool definition and stock comments Enhanced header entries Single rotary axis prefix setting No output of "A" for 3-Axis programs Sets WCS style in post, not in Misc Values Min/Max Z depth comments Stock left comments Coolant off with last Z move Optional support for Acramatic 2100 style helical moves Lock on first WCS for use for 4-Axis rotary toolpaths

Based on CNC Software's master mill post - Mpfan - this post has additional features. eMastercam.com is operated by In-House Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor. Please do not email post requests or support questions. For post requests or support contact your local reseller.
 
Click "download file" below to download Mpmaster for V9.1 SP2 - our master configurable 4-Axis G-Code post.
 
Updated June 29, 2005
 
Special Features
File header tool table - configurable for Predator Virtual CNC and MetaCut View tool definition and stock comments Enhanced header entries Single rotary axis prefix setting No output of "A" for 3-Axis programs Sets WCS style in post, not in Misc Values Manual Entry 1005 for G-Codes, 1006 for comments Min/Max Z depth comments Stock left comments Coolant off with last Z move Optional support for Acramatic 2100 style helical moves Lock on first WCS for use for 4-Axis rotary toolpaths Sample Settings
 
Use this list of switches at the top of the post to influence the output code, and to enable or disable special features.
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # General Output Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- spaces : 1 #No. of spaces to add between fields omitseq : no #Omit sequence no. seqmax : 9999 #Max. sequence no. arcoutput : 0 #0 = IJK, 1 = R no sign, 2 = R signed neg. over 180 arctype : 2 #Arc center 1=abs, 2=St-Ctr, 3=Ctr-St, 4=unsigned inc. breakarcs : no #Break arcs into quadrants? hel_2100 : no #Acramatic 2100 style helical moves, 0=no, 1=yes usecanned : yes #Use canned drilling cycles? Set to no for long output. wcstype : 2 #0 = G92 at start, 1 = G92 at toolchanges, 2 = G54, 3 = Off force_wcs : yes #Force WCS output at every toolchange? stagetool : 0 #0 = Do not pre-stage tools, 1 = Stage tools tool_table : 1 #Tool table, 0=no, 1=yes, 2=Predator VCNC, 3=Metacut View output_z : yes #Output Z Min and Z Max values (yes or no) cool_zmove : yes #Coolant off with last move maxfeedpm : 500 #Limit for feed in inch/min maxfeedpm_m : 10000 #Limit for feed in mm/min use_gear : 0 #Output gear selection code, 0=no, 1=yes max_speed : 10000 #Maximum spindle speed min_speed : 50 #Minimum spindle speed sextnc NC #NC extension override Typical Vertical 4-Axis Settings

# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Rotary Axis Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- srotary "A" #Rotary axis prefix vmc : 1 #0 = Horizontal Machine, 1 = Vertical Mill rot_on_x : 1 #Default Rotary Axis Orientation, See ques. 164. #0 = Off, 1 = About X, 2 = About Y, 3 = About Z
 
Typical Horizontal 4-Axis Settings

# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Rotary Axis Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- srotary "B" #Rotary axis prefix vmc : 0 #0 = Horizontal Machine, 1 = Vertical Mill rot_on_x : 2 #Default Rotary Axis Orientation, See ques. 164. #0 = Off, 1 = About X, 2 = About Y, 3 = About Z

Based on CNC Software's master mill post - Mpfan - this post has additional features.eMastercam.com is operated by In-House Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor. Please do not email post requests or support questions. For post requests or support contact your local reseller.
 
Click "download file" below to download Mpmaster for V8 - our master configurable 4-Axis G-Code post. This includes Mastercam's Mp Mill Post Processor Executable V8.21.
 
Updated May 2, 2002
 
Special Features

File header tool table - configurable for Predator Virtual CNC and MetaCut View tool definition and stock comments Enhanced header entries Single rotary axis prefix setting No output of "A" for 3-Axis programs Sets WCS style in post, not in Misc Values Manual Entry 1005 for G-Codes, 1006 for comments Min/Max Z depth comments Stock left comments Coolant off with last Z move Optional support for Acramatic 2100 style helical moves Lock on first WCS for use for 4-Axis rotary toolpaths
Sample Settings
 
Use this list of switches at the top of the post to influence the output code, and to enable or disable special features.
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # General Output Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- spaces : 1 #No. of spaces to add between fields omitseq : no #Omit sequence no. seqmax : 9999 #Max. sequence no. arcoutput : 0 #0 = IJK, 1 = R no sign, 2 = R signed neg. over 180 arctype : 2 #Arc center 1=abs, 2=St-Ctr, 3=Ctr-St, 4=unsigned inc. breakarcs : no #Break arcs into quadrants? hel_2100 : no #Acramatic 2100 style helical moves, 0=no, 1=yes usecanned : yes #Use canned drilling cycles? Set to no for long output. wcstype : 2 #0 = G92 at start, 1 = G92 at toolchanges, 2 = G54, 3 = Off force_wcs : yes #Force WCS output at every toolchange? stagetool : 0 #0 = Do not pre-stage tools, 1 = Stage tools tool_table : 1 #Tool table, 0=no, 1=yes, 2=Predator VCNC, 3=Metacut View output_z : yes #Output Z Min and Z Max values (yes or no) cool_zmove : yes #Coolant off with last move maxfeedpm : 500 #Limit for feed in inch/min maxfeedpm_m : 10000 #Limit for feed in mm/min use_gear : 0 #Output gear selection code, 0=no, 1=yes max_speed : 10000 #Maximum spindle speed min_speed : 50 #Minimum spindle speed sextnc NC #NC extension override Typical Vertical 4-Axis Settings

# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Rotary Axis Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- srotary "A" #Rotary axis prefix vmc : 1 #0 = Horizontal Machine, 1 = Vertical Mill rot_on_x : 1 #Default Rotary Axis Orientation, See ques. 164. #0 = Off, 1 = About X, 2 = About Y, 3 = About Z
 
 
Typical Horizontal 4-Axis Settings

# -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Rotary Axis Settings # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- srotary "B" #Rotary axis prefix vmc : 0 #0 = Horizontal Machine, 1 = Vertical Mill rot_on_x : 2 #Default Rotary Axis Orientation, See ques. 164. #0 = Off, 1 = About X, 2 = About Y, 3 = About Z

Included files for the Mastercam X3 MPMaster Quick Reference Guide:

ARC COMP.MCX
DEBUGGER EXERCISE.MCX
FEED LIMIT.MCX
MISC ERROR MESSAGE.MCX
PRE STAGE TOOL.MCX
ROTARY HOME RETRACT.MCX
ROTARY LIMITS.MCX
ROTARY RESET.MCX
ROTARY_DIRECTION.MCX
ROTARY_FEED.MCX
SEQUENCE NUMBER.MCX
TOOL TABLE.MCX
VARIABLE FORMATTING.MCX
WCS.MCX

Included files for the Mastercam X2 Instructor Guide for Mill, Lathe & Solids:
Training_Exercise_x2

ANALYZE .MCX
ANALYZE CHAIN.MCX
ATTRIBUTES.MCX
BREAK-JOIN.MCX
CHAIN1.MCX
CHANGE ATTRIBUTES.MCX
CREATE_ARC.MCX
CREATE_ARC_POLAR.MCX
CREATE_ARC_TANG.MCX
CREATE_LINE_TANGENT.MCX
CREATE_LINES.MCX
CREATE_POINT_POS.MCX
CREATE_RECTANGLE.MCX
FILLET.MCX
LEVELS.MCX
MIRROR.MCX
OFFSET.MCX
POLYGON.MCX
ROTATE.MCX
TRANSLATE.MCX
TRIM.MCX

Surface_Training_Exercises_x2

CPLANE-NORMAL.MCX
CPLANES ENTITY - ROTATE.MCX
CUBE.MCX
CURVES.MCX
NET SURFACE.MCX
NET.MCX
NET-SWEPT.MCX
RULED-SYNC.MCX
SURFACING_4.MCX
SURFACING_7.MCX
TUTORIAL15_WIREFRAME.MCX
TUTORIAL15_WIREFRAME-EXERCISE.MCX

Solids_Training_Exercises_x2

CPLANE-NORMAL.MCX
CPLANES ENTITY - ROTATE.MCX
CUBE.MCX

Lathe_Training_Exercise_x2

ANALYZE CHAIN.MCX
ANALYZE.MCX
BREAK-JOIN.MCX
CHAIN.MCX
CHAMFER.MCX
CHANGE ATTRIBUTES.MCX
CREATE_LINES.MCX
CREATE_POINT_POS.MCX
FILLET.MCX
MIRROR.MCX
OFFSET.MCX
TRIM.MCX