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The Mastercam 2017 Mill Essentials Training Tutorial features concept-filled tutorials, challenging practice exercises and short quizzes following every tutorial providing a very comprehensive look a 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. All of the parts within the book are designed with machinability in mind. A multitude of topics are covered including 2D geometry, solid geometry, tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling and slot milling. You will learn the 2D High Speed Toolpaths such as Dynamic Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill, how to import a solid and machine it and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Lathe Training Tutorial consists of part-oriented tutorials, and 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. Step-by-step tutorials introduce 2D 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. Details on Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock Advance and tailstock toolpaths, in addition to instruction on importing a SolidWorks file and using the Turn Profile command to create Geometry and a VTL tutorial are also found within.From $39.99 -
The tutorial consists of part-oriented tutorials intended for the advanced lathe user that wants to learn how to program lathe parts that include milling operations. You must have the Mastercam Lathe and Mill Software in order to use this tutorial. You will learn how to create the more complex 3D geometry and Advanced C-Axis toolpaths. The tutorial also covers toolpaths that support the Y-axis rotation and examples on how to use the Mill toolpaths on a Lathe with Live Tooling.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning geometry creation within Mastercam. The tutorials featured in the book 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 practice exercises that further reinforce what has been learned. The Design Training Tutorial covers 2D Geometry, Solids and 3D Surface Creation.From $39.99 -
The CAD Import & Mill Essentials Toolpaths Training Tutorial (METRIC) is intended for anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of Mastercam Mill Essentials toolpaths, while learning the best practices for importing geometry from various CAD software packages. 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 Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill) and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.From $39.99 -
The CAD Import & Mill Advanced Toolpaths Training Tutorial (METRIC) consists of projects and 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 Essentials 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. 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.From $39.99 -
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The Mastercam 2017 Beginner Training Tutorial (Metric) provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning the basics of three Mastercam modules: Mill Essentials (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. Three mill projects, two lathe projects, and two solids projects – the same found at the start of our newly revised Mill Essentials, Lathe and Solids Training Tutorials – are combined with practice exercises and the Mastercam 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. 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, as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings.From $39.99 -
The CAD Import & Mill Advanced Toolpaths Training Tutorial consists of projects and 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 Essentials 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. 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.From $39.99 -
This tutorial includes a variety of projects that are using Nesting options in Mastercam to fit parts onto a sheet of material for best yield. You will learn how Nesting operates on geometry and how you can create and use tabs to assist in holding down the nested parts. You will also learn how Nesting operates on toolpaths and how you can use WCS (Work Coordinate System) to set the parts of an assembly in the proper view for machining.From $35 -
The Mastercam 2017 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning geometry creation within Mastercam. The tutorials featured in the book 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 practice exercises that further reinforce what has been learned. The Design Training Tutorial covers 2D Geometry, Solids and 3D Surface Creation.From $39.99 -
This step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to create a tool database in Mastercam 2017's Tool Manager. We begin by creating and editing a new cutting tool and holder. From there, we show you how to correctly assemble them and make further edits. Other topics include how to import one tool or an entire Mastercam library into the new database. As well you will learn how to import a .dxf tool file (we use examples from Iscar and Sandvik) and then make any geometry modifications necessary to match Mastercam requirements.From $35 -
The Mastercam 2017 Project Workbook is ideal for high school students and those who prefer project-based learning. The Workbook includes projects preceded by an overview of CAD/CAM and basic machining. You will learn how to use Mastercam to program 2D and 3D Milling / Router, Lathe, Solids and Art.From $39.99 -
This tutorial covers Mastercam’s toolpath functionality in the Mill-Turn add-on. You must have the Mastercam Mill –Turn add-on in order to use this tutorial, it does not work with the Mastercam Home Learning Edition. 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, 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. Note: This book requires the Mill-Turn add-on, which must be acquired from your local Mastercam Reseller.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Horizontal Machining with Indexing Training Tutorial includes a project that describes the use of the Plane 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 explains the using of the WCS for horizontal machining and how to complete a Tombstone project with multiple fixtures on each face.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Router Training Tutorial provides 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.From $39.99 -
The CAD Import & Mill Essentials Toolpaths Training Tutorial is intended for anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of Mastercam Mill Essentials toolpaths, while learning the best practices for importing geometry from various CAD software packages. 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 Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill) and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Wire Training Tutorial provides users with an excellent resource for learning how to use Mastercam to program Wire EDM machines. The 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.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Beginner Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning the basics of three Mastercam modules: Mill Essentials (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. Three mill projects, two lathe projects, and two solids projects – the same found at the start of our newly revised Mill Essentials, Lathe and Solids Training Tutorials – are combined with practice exercises and the Mastercam 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. 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, as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings.From $39.99 -
The Mastercam 2017 Solids Training Tutorial contains several 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. You will also learn how to manipulate a solid by using commands from the Model Prep menu such as Push-Pull, Move and Split Solid Face.From $39.99 -
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The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do. The Mastercam Handbook Volume 3 covers all multiaxis machining functions, including Drilling 5-axis, Curve 5-axis, Swarf 5-axis, Multiaxis Flowline and Multiaxis Multisurfaces. The book also covers useful information about Advanced Multiaxis Toolpaths and the Multiaxis Post processor.From $39.99 -
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The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do. Volume 2 illustrates surface and solid modeling and advanced machining techniques and includes; 2D and 3D splines, 3D wireframe construction, Surface creation, Blending splines and surfaces, Solid modeling, Multisurface roughing & finishing, Toolpath projections, High-speed machining and Post processing.From $39.99 -
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The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do. The Mastercam X4 Handbook Volume 1 teaches the basics of 2D modeling and machining; computer fundamentals, basic and advanced CAD drawing, working with CAD data, basic solid modeling, basic 2D Toolpaths such as Mill Contour, pocket and Drill, along with 2D High Speed Toolpaths, Feature Based Machining, Toolpath modification, Toolpath verification and Post Processing.From $39.99 -
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This book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step “hands-on” method of learning Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks, which is the CAM application that combines the world’s leading modeling software with the most widely used CAM software. The student will learn how to program a variety of different parts requiring most of the toolpath types available with Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks, including extensive emphasis on making parametric changes and update of toolpaths to match the solid model changes. This book contains 14 lessons with full colour illustrations that cover: -The manual time-tested 2D machining strategies including Contour, Pocket and Drilling. - Innovative new 2D High Speed Machining techniques. - Feature Based Machining for automatic programming of Drill and 2D Mill toolpaths. - 3D Machining of irregular shaped solid models. - Specialty techniques used in machining different configurations of SolidWorks models. - Focus on toolpath changes matching model updates and complete part swaps. - Also includes FREE Workflow Reference guide and Mastercam for SolidWorks Quick Reference Guide. The book assumes the student is already familiar with the basics of using SolidWorks. Extensive modeling skills are not required and anything beyond the basics are detailed in the lesson instructions. The primary focus of this book is to quickly teach how to program solid models using Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks.From $39.99 -
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Mastercam Router Professional Courseware offers an in-depth look at Mastercam 2D geometry and 2D toolpaths for router applications. Training exercises and drawings covering 2D geometry functionality are provided for the trainee to learn and practice. Additional Mastercam files are also provided along with guidelines for creating the toolpaths to machine each part. Advanced features such as nesting, block drilling, and machining with aggregates are also covered.From $39.99 -
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The Professional Courseware line offers a detailed look at Mastercam functionality ideal for industrial training settings. They take an exercise based approach to teaching where concepts learned are then put to practice with part drawings and toolpath creation guidelines. Mastercam Lathe Professional Courseware offers an in-depth look at Mastercam lathe geometry and toolpath creation. Training exercises and drawings covering the 2D geometry functionality are provided to promote learning through practice. Additional Mastercam files are also provided along with guidelines for creating the toolpaths to machine each part. Advanced toolpaths such as stock flip, stock advanced and stock transfer are also covered in this book.From $35
