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Mastercam X7 CAD Import & Mill Level 3 Toolpaths Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
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 X7 CAD Import & Mill Level 1 Toolpaths Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
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.
Throughout this book’s 10 tutorials and 10 practice exercises, 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 Core Mill, Area Mill, Rest Mill and Contour Mill) and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.
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Mastercam X7 Design Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning geometry creation within Mastercam. The 17 tutorials featured in the book now 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 17 practice exercises that further reinforce what has been learned. The Design Training Tutorial covers 2D Geometry and Solids Creation, with explanations given for the use of WCS in multiple fixture applications. The material also includes a General Notes chapter with useful tips, tools, shortcuts and descriptions of each option on the Solid menu.
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Mastercam X7 Beginner Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 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.
Six mill projects, two lathe projects, and three solid projects – the same found at the start of our newly revised Mill Level 1, Lathe and Solids Training Tutorials – are combined with 11 practice exercises and the Mastercam X7 Home Learning Edition DVD (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. In nearly 800 pages, 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, with further explanations given for the use of transforming toolpaths, as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings. The book also includes a General Notes chapter with useful tools and shortcuts that make the software even easier to use. You will also find a description of the 2D toolpath parameters of the Solid menu and Operations Manager.
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 X7 Wire Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Wire Training Tutorial provides users with an excellent resource for learning how to use Mastercam to program Wire EDM machines. The 6 new 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 X7 Art Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Art Training Tutorial offers 5 new inspiring projects covering Geometry Creation, Importing images from the art library and Importing files. The new layout lends to excellent illustration of Art Surface Creation, Tool settings, proper Stock Setup and Toolpath Creation for Art applications.
Note: This book requires the Mastercam Art add-on, which is not included in the Home Learning Edition software.
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Mastercam X7 Advanced Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
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 custom application toolpaths such as Projection, Swarf milling, 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 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 X7 Router Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Router Training Tutorial has been recreated to offer users a complete package of 8 new projects, presented in a new layout conducive to interactive learning. The tutorials provide 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 X7 Indexing Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 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 X7 Solids Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Solids Training Tutorial contains 8 brand new 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 X7 Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial is intended for the advanced Mastercam user wishing 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 is a new book that replaces the previous 4/5 Axis Training Tutorial. It covers the different applications that are available by configuring the Rotary Axis Control page including: Rotary axis positioning and Axis substitution. The book will also cover the Multiaxis Classic family toolpaths: Rotary, Curve, Swarf, Flow, and Msurf. A special tutorial is dedicated to teaching how to drill and 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. In total, there are over 500 pages dedicated to Multiaxis concepts.
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Mastercam X7 Mill-Turn Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
This tutorial covers Mastercam’s toolpath functionality in the Mill-Turn. 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 and 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.
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Mastercam X7 Lathe Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Lathe Training Tutorial consists of 9 brand new part-oriented tutorials, and 9 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. The tutorials introduce 2D, and later 3D 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.
More advanced C-Axis toolpaths such as Face Contour, Cross Contouring, C-Axis Contour, Face Drilling, Cross Drilling and C-Axis drill follow later in the book. 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. A General Notes chapter provides useful tools, shortcuts and toolpath parameter descriptions.
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Mastercam X7 Mill level 3 Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial gets a total refresh with 7 new projects and 7 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.
Over 900 pages of content cover 3D wireframe and surface geometry creation, Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths. An emphasis is put on the advanced Surface High Speed Toolpaths, including the new High Speed Toolpaths such as OptiRest, OptiArea and OptiCore, 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 also used to check for collisions between the part, the tool and any of the machine’s components. Finally, the General Notes chapter provides useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions.
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Mastercam X7 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Training Tutorials (Imperial)
The Mastercam X7 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial brings with it 10 tutorials and 10 exercises for X7. Now completely revamped, our refreshing new layout presents the material clearly, logically and more thoroughly than ever before!
The combination of new tutorials, practice exercises and quizzes found within the book deliver an excellent package of material covering 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. A General Notes chapter is included that outlines useful tools, shortcuts and 2D toolpath parameter descriptions.
Nearly 900 pages cover a multitude of topics including 2D geometry and solids creation, tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D High Speed Toolpaths (such as Dynamic Core Mill, Area Mill, Rest Mill and Contour Mill), how to import a solid and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.
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Mastercam X8 Shield Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format
Published by In-House Solutions
The shield is an intermediate projects that covers more advance 2D geometry and 2D toolpath creation.
You will also learn how to use levels and to merge a Mastercam file in the current geometry.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill
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Mastercam X8 Sea Horse Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format
Published by In-House Solutions
This is a great project to have students learn a variety of skills and knowledge. It incorporates Mastercam Art and can be used as an introduction to 3D modeling and design. It also can be used to make simple molds or forms out of wood, plastic, styrofoam or aluminum.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router and the Mastercam Art Add-On
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Mastercam X8 Adirondack Chair Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format
Published by In-House Solutions
The Adirondack chair is a complex project that requires advanced knowledge of Mastercam. Students will learn how to design each individual part of the chair and then how to nest them onto the sheet of wood. Contour toolpaths and drilling toolpaths will be used to machine the parts. Students also learn how to set up the Techno Servo Controlled CNC Router.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router
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Mastercam X8 Guitar Single Project
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This is an electronic only purchase downloadable in PDF format
Published by In-House Solutions
The guitar is a more advanced project that introduces solids geometry creation and machining. It teaches how to use an existing template and levels to create the guitar shape as a solid. 2D toolpaths are then used to machine the guitar.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router.
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Mastercam X8 Triangle Game Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
The Triangle Game project teaches more complex 2D geometry commands including mirror, translate, fillet chains and offset contour. Basic Mastercam toolpaths such as pocket, drilling as well as the more complex 2D high speed core mill toolpath are then applied to complete the part.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router
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Mastercam X8 Patio Stone Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This project teaches students how to create and machine a mold. Easy, step-by-step instructions are provided for creating the 2D geometry and the required toolpaths in Mastercam. Instructions for mixing and pouring the cement to create the final part are also included.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
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This project requires Mastercam Mill
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Mastercam X8 Mini Hockey Stick Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This simple but fun project is a great way to introduce students to Mastercam and CNC machining. After learning how to create the geometry, the students will learn drilling and contouring in Mastercam.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
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This project requires Mastercam Mill or Route
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Mastercam X8 Gear Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This project requires a full educational or industrial license of Mastercam (it does not work with the Home Learning Edition).
To create the spur gear, students will use the Gear.dll C-Hook, an add-in application that is specifically designed for creating spur or internal gears. The students will machine the gear using contour toolpath.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router
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Mastercam X8 Engraved Keychain Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
The Engraved Key Chain project teaches students how to import a graphic in Mastercam using Rast2vec. A variety of commands are used to resize the graphic and to place it at a desired location on the rest of the geometry. Contour toolpaths are used to engrave the graphic and to machine the outside profile.
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router and the Rast2vec C-Hook (Which is included in an educational or industrial license but not supported by the HLE)
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Mastercam X8 Desk Set Project (PDF)
By DanielGingras in Single Projects
This simple project is a great way to introduce students to Mastercam and CNC Milling. It is very inexpensive to make as it can be made with wood, plastic or a variety of metals. Students will learn drilling, pocketing and contouring in Mastercam. In addition, students will learn how to fixture the workpiece on a CNC Mill or CNC Router as well as learn how to set the work and tool offsets on a Techno
This is a Mastercam X8 Single Project. The Single Project series offers a wide variety of engaging projects that can be purchased à-la-carte in eBook (PDF) format. These projects range in difficulty but are generally targeting beginner-intermediate Mastercam students. Each of these projects can be machined.
Difficulty:
This project requires Mastercam Mill or Router
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