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Mastercam X9 Mill Advanced Training Tutorial

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Software: Mastercam X9
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-77146-348-5
Date: May 15, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Surface Rough Pocket, Surface Finish Shallow & Surface Finish Contour ........................13
Tutorial #2 - Surface Rough Pocket, Surface Finish Parallel & Surface Finish Pencil...........................101
GETTING STARTED
Tutorial #3 - Stock Model, Surface HS Area Roughing - Rest Material & Radial &
Surface Finish Blend ............................................................................................................................183
Tutorial #4 - Surface HS Dynamic OptiRough, Surface HS OptiRough - Rest Material,
Surface HS Hybrid & Surface HS Scallop..............................................................................................307
Tutorial #5 - Surface HS Area Roughing, Scallop, Spiral & Waterline..................................................471
Tutorial #6 - Surface HS Dynamic OptiRough, Horizontal, Waterline, Raster & Pencil ...................... 645
Tutorial #7 - Surface HS Dynamic OptiRough, Area Roughing - Rest Material, Surface Finish Scallop,
Leftover & Project ...............................................................................................................................735
Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 867
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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

From Drawing to CAD Model:
The student should examine the drawing on the following page to understand what part is being created in this
tutorial.
From the drawing we can decide how to create the geometry in Mastercam.
Create the 3D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

The student will create the wireframe needed to create the surfaces.
Surface creation commands such as Draft Surface, Curve One Edge, Flat Boundary, and Fillet Surfaces will be
used.
Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

The student will set up the stock size and the clamping method to be used.
A Surface Rough Pocket toolpath will be created to rough out the part.
A Surface Finish Shallow toolpath will be created to machine the floors.
A Surface Finish Contour toolpath will be created to machine the boss walls.
Backplot and Verify the file:

The Backplot will be used to simulate a step-by-step process of the tools movements.
The Verify will be used to watch a tool machine the part out of a solid model.
Post Process the file to generate the G-code:

The student will then post process the file to obtain an NC file containing the necessary code for the machine.
This tutorial takes approximately two hours to complete.
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SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
GEOMETRY CREATION
STEP 1: SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Please refer to the Getting Started section to set up the graphical user interface.
STEP 2: CREATE RECTANGLES

In this step you will learn how to create rectangles given the width, the height, and the anchor position.
Step Preview:
2.1 Create the 5.0" by 5.0" rectangle

CREATE
Rectangle.
Enter the Width

and the Height
button if needed as shown.
and enable Anchor to center
and disable the Create surface
NOTE: A surface can be described as the skin on the top of a 3D wireframe. If the surface option is on, instead
of the four lines of the rectangle, you will see extra lines which represent the surface display while it is not
shaded. You do not need to create the surface at this time.
Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle.
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CREATE RECTANGLES
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[Select position of base point]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.
Figure: 2.1.1
Make sure that when selecting the origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.
Select the Apply button to stay in the same command.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
NOTE: While creating the geometry for this tutorial, if you make a mistake, you can undo the last step using
the Undo icon.
You can undo as many steps as needed. If you delete or undo a step by mistake, just use
the Redo icon.

keyboard.
To delete unwanted geometry, select the geometry first and then press Delete from the
2.2 Create the 4.0" by 4.0" rectangle

Enter the Width
and the Height
Make sure that Create surface
as shown.
button is not selected (not highlighted).
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CREATE RECTANGLES
[Select position of base point]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.
The drawing should look as shown below.
2.3 Create the 2.5" by 2.5"rectangle Z-.375

Make sure that in the Status Bar, located at the bottom of the graphics window, the construction mode is set to
3D as shown.
Enter the Width
and the Height
Enter the coordinates for the Rectangle as shown.
Select the OK button to exit the Rectangle command.

Change the Graphic view to Isometric.
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as shown.
CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES
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The geometry should appear as shown.
STEP 3: CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES

In this step you will learn how to create fillets to all corners of the inside rectangle using Fillet chain command.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Fillet.
Chains.
Change the graphic view to the Top.
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Make sure that in the Chaining dialog box, the Chain button is enabled as shown.
[Select chain 1]: Select the rectangle as shown.
Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.
NOTE: Mastercam will automatically insert fillets at all four corners with the radius to be the default value or
the last value used during this Mastercam session.
Change the Radius
to 1.0" (press Enter).
Select the Apply button to stay within the command.
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The geometry should look as shown.
[Select chain 2]: Select the rectangle as shown.

Change the Radius
to 0.500" (press Enter).
Select the OK button to exit the command.
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CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT
STEP 4: CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT

This step shows you how to create a circle given the diameter and the center point.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Arc.
Circle Center Point.
Enter the Diameter

0.500".
Enter the coordinatesX0, Y0, Z-0.25 as shown.
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CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT
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Enter the Diameter

1.000".
Enter the coordinatesX0, Y0, Z-0.5 as shown.
Select the OK button to exit the command.

Change the graphic view to Isometric to see the preview of the command result.
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CREATE THE DRAFT SURFACES
STEP 5: CREATE THE DRAFT SURFACES

A surface can be described as the skin on the top of a 3D Wireframe. This step shows you how to create the two draft
surfaces given the length and draft angle.
Draft surfaces are surfaces generated by extruding one or more contours along a line defined by an angle and a length. The
surface is used to create an angle surface, a tapered wall, or cones and cylinders.
Step Preview:
5.1 Create the Draft surface with a 10 degree angle

CREATE
Surface.
Draft.
[Select line, arc, or spline 1]: Leave the settings in the Chaining dialog box as they are and select the circle as
shown.
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In the Draft Surface dialog box, make sure that the Length is enabled and change it to 0.25" as shown in
Figure: 5.1.1.
In the same dialog box, change the Angle to 10.0 and press Enter.
Figure: 5.1.1
NOTE: Mastercam can display the surface in two modes: shaded and unshaded (wireframe display). You can
shade the surfaces by holding down the Alt key and enter S. Repeat the step if you would like to unshade the
surfaces. The preview of the surface in shaded mode should look as shown in Figure: 5.1.2
Figure: 5.1.2
NOTE: Use the Flip
buttons next to the length and to the angle if the surface does not look as shown in
Figure: 5.1.2.
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Press Alt + S to see the surface in the unshaded mode as shown in Figure: 5.1.3.
Figure: 5.1.3

[Select line, arc, or spline 2]: Leave the settings in the Chaining dialog box as they are and select the circle as
shown.
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In the Draft Surface dialog box, make sure that the Length is enabled and change it to 0.25" as shown in
Figure: 5.1.4.
Figure: 5.1.4
The preview of the surface should look as shown in Figure: 5.1.5.

Figure: 5.1.5
NOTE: Use the Flip
buttons next to the length and to the angle if the surface does not look as shown
in Figure: 5.1.5.
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5.2 Create the straight wall draft surface

[Select line, arc, or spline 1]: Leave the settings in the Chaining dialog box as they are and select the rectangle
as shown.

In the Draft Surface dialog box, make sure that the Length is enabled and change it to 0.375" as shown and
press Enter.
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Select the Flip

Figure: 5.2.1.
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buttons next to the length if needed to have the surface generated as shown in
Figure: 5.2.1
Select the Apply button to stay within the Draft Surface dialog box.
[Select line, arc, or spline 2]: Leave the settings in the Chaining dialog box as they are and select the rectangle
as shown.
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In the Draft Surface dialog box, make sure that the Length is enabled and change it to 0.375" as shown and
press Enter.
Select the Flip

Figure: 5.2.2.
buttons next to the length if needed to have the surface generated as shown in
Figure: 5.2.2
Select the OK button to exit the Draft Surface dialog box.
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CREATE A CURVE AT THE EDGE OF THE SURFACE
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STEP 6: CREATE A CURVE AT THE EDGE OF THE SURFACE

In this step you will learn how to create a curve at the open edge of a surface. You need to create curves at the edges of
sufaces to use them later to generate other surfaces. The edge of a surface can not be selected or used for any geometry
creation or toolpath creation.
Create Curve on One Edge command allows you to create a curve on a single surface edge.
Step Preview:
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6.1 Create the curve

CREATE
Curve.
Curve on One Edge.

Press Alt + S to unshade the surfaces as shown in Figure: 6.1.1.
[Select a surface]: Select the draft surface (with the 10 degree angle) as shown in Figure: 6.1.1.
[Move arrow to Desired Edge of Surface]: Move the arrow to the lower edge of the surface as shown in
Figure: 6.1.1 and click to select it.
Figure: 6.1.1
NOTE: The curves are not easy to see as they are created on the top of the surface flowlines, which are the
graphical representation of the surfaces. Try clicking on the Repaint
better see the curves.
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button to refresh the screen and
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Hold down the Alt key and click on the down arrow five times to rotate the part as shown in Figure: 6.1.2.
[Select a surface]: Select the draft surface as shown in Figure: 6.1.2.
[Move arrow to Desired Edge of Surface]: Drag the arrow to the bottom and click to create the edge curve on
the bottom as shown in Figure: 6.1.2.
Figure: 6.1.2
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SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
TOOLPATH CREATION
SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
SETUP SHEET:
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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK
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STEP 10: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your
machine tool's capabilities and features and acts like a template for setting up machining jobs. The machine definition ties
together three main components: the schematic model of your machine tools components, the control definition that
models your control units capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For
a Mill Advanced exercise (3D toolpaths) you need only a basic machine definition.
Step Preview:
NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Mill Default.MMD machine.
To display the Operations Manager press Alt + O.
MACHINE TYPE
Mill.
Default.
Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.
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Select Tool settings to set the tool parameters.
Change the parameters to match the Figure: 10.0.1.

Figure: 10.0.1
Program # is used to enter a number if

your machine tool requires a number for
a program name.
Assign tool numbers sequentially
allows you to overwrite the tool number
from the library with the next available
tool number. (First operation tool
number 1; Second operation tool
number 2, etc.)
Warn of duplicate tool numbers allows
you to get a warning if you enter two
tools with the same number.
Override defaults with modal values
enables the system to keep the values
that you enter.
Feed Calculation set From tool uses
feed rate, plunge rate, retract rate and
spindle speed from the tool definition.
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Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock.

Select All Entities button to allow Mastercam to establish the necessary stock based on the existing geometry
as shown.
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Round the values if needed and change the Z value for the stock to 1.5" as shown in Figure: 10.0.2.
Figure: 10.0.2
The Stock Origin values adjust the

positioning of the stock, ensuring that
you have equal amount of extra stock
around the finished part.
Display options allow you to set the
stock as Wireframe and to fit the stock
to the screen. (Fit Screen)
NOTE: The extra 0.5 added to the stock thickness is for fixture purposes.
Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.
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ROUGH OUT THE PART USING SURFACE ROUGH POCKET
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The stock should look as shown.
NOTE: Remember that the stock is not geometry and thus can not be selected.
This tutorial utilizes a set of legacy surface toolpaths to machine the part. We begin by showing you legacy
toolpaths as they still have some value in certain situations and the parameters for these toolpaths are easier
to understand for someone just getting started with 3D machining.
That being said, there are more efficient toolpaths that can be used to machine the same part. If you will
actually machine this part, we suggest you use the Surface High Speed OptiArea toolpath as your roughing
toolpath of choice. Finally, to finish the part, you can use the Surface High Speed Hybrid toolpath which we will
describe in Tutorial 4.
STEP 11: ROUGH OUT THE PART USING SURFACE ROUGH POCKET
Surface Rough Pocket toolpath is used to remove a lot of stock quickly by creating a series of planar cuts (constant Z). It is
used to machine both bosses or cavities on surfaces or solid models.
Toolpath Preview:
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11.1 Surfaces and Containment selections

TOOLPATHS
Surface Rough.
Pocket.
If the New 3D Advanced Toolpath Refinement Feature! appears, enable Ive tried this feature and want to
keep it to use. Do not show me this dialog again.
Select the OK button to continue.
If a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default as shown.
[Select Drive Surfaces]: From the Quick Mask toolbar select QM Surfaces icon.
Press Enter to finish the selection.
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To limit the tool motion inside of boundary, in the Toolpath/surface selection dialog box, click on the Select
button to select a Containment as shown.
Press Alt + S if needed and leave the default parameters in the Chaining dialog box and select the chain as
shown.
Select the OK button to exit from the Chaining dialog box.

Select the OK button to exit from the Toolpath/surface selection.
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11.2 Setting the Toolpath parameters page

The Toolpath parameters page allows you to select a tool, set the feeds and speeds, enter a comment about the
operation, and set other general toolpath parameters.
To select the tool, click on Select library tool button as shown.
Disable Filter Active and scroll down and select the 3/8"Bull Endmill with corner radius of 0.0625" as shown.
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Select the OK button to exit from the Tool Selection dialog box.
will appear.
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The Surface Rough Pocket dialog box
NOTE: The feeds and spindle speed are based on the tool definition. You can overwrite them with the feeds
and speed that you want to use. You can also let Mastercam calculate the feeds and speed using the Feed
speed calculator as shown next.
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Right mouse click in the tool display window, and select Feed and speed calculator as shown.
Make sure the parameters match the screenshot below.
Select the OK button to accept the default settings.

Add a comment in the Comment area to identify the toopath in the Toolpath Manager and also in the NC file.
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The Toolpath Parameters page should look as shown in Figure: 11.2.1.

Figure: 11.2.1
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11.3 Set the parameters in the Surface parameters page

In this page you can set the Clearance, the Retract and the Feed plane heights. You can reselect the drive surfaces and
boundaries required by the toolpath. You can also leave stock on drive surfaces and for some toolpaths leave stock on
check surfaces too. The Surface parameters page is the same for all surface toolpaths.
Select the Surface parameters tab and change the parameters as shown in Figure: 11.3.1.
Figure: 11.3.1
Clearance sets the height at which the tool moves to and from the part.
Retract sets the height at which the tool moves up to before the next pass.
Feed plane sets the height the tool rapids before changing to the plunge rate.
Drive surfaces are surfaces that are currently machined.
Stock to leave on drive sets the amount of stock left on the drive surface that will be machined by a finish
toolpath.
Check surfaces are surfaces protected of any tool motion.
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11.4 Set the Rough parameters page

The Rough parameters page allows you to set the tolerance for machining, the Z stepdown, Z cut depths, the Gap settings,
and the Entry options. The total tolerance is set to a higher values as this is a roughing operation.
Select the Rough parameters page and change the parameters as shown in Figure: 11.4.1.
Figure: 11.4.1
Total tolerance is the sum of the arc filter tolerance and cut tolerance. The cut tolerance determines the
accuracy of the surface toolpath using chordal deviation.
Maximum step-down value sets maximum distance (along the z-axis) between adjacent cuts in the surface.
toolpath.
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Enable Entry - Helix button and set the parameters for helical entry into the part as shown in Figure: 11.4.2.
Figure: 11.4.2
Minimum/Maximum radius value sets the minimum/maximum radius of the helix as a percentage of the tool
diameter or as an absolute value.
Z clearance value sets the distance in the Z-axis above the top of the stock where the helix entry begins.
XY clearance sets the minimum distance in the XY axis between the helix and the pocket walls.
Plunge angle sets the helix angle.
Output arc moves instructs the system to output circular movements instead of linear movements.
Select the OK button to exit Entry-Helix.
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11.5 Set the Pocket parameters page

Pocket parameters page sets up roughing and finishing passes for a surface rough pocket toolpath. It allows you to set the
cutting method, the stepover and finish passes that can be performed with this roughing operation.
Select the Pocket parameters page and change the parameters as shown in Figure: 11.5.1.
Figure: 11.5.1
True spiral creates roughing passes of all tangent arcs. The result provides a smooth motion for the tool, a
short NC program, and good clean out.
Stepover percentage sets the distance between cutting passes in the X and Y axes as a percentage of the tool
diameter or the tool flat.
Finish option allows you to create finish passes at each z-depth cuts.
Finish containment boundary enables the tool to machine contours at each Z depth increment around the
closed boundary selected.
Select the OK button to exit the Surface Rough Pocket parameters.
If the warning message appears saying that "With containment boundary disabled, tool may engage a large
amount of material in lower pockets", select the OK button to ignore.
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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATH
STEP 12: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATH

Backplotting shows the path the tools take to cut the part. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you
machine the part. As you backplot toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y, and Z
coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions
between the workpiece and the tool.
Make sure that the toolpath is selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon).
Select the Backplot selected operations button.
NOTE: A new window is lunched in which you can choose to check the toopath using either Backplot or Verify.
To go back to Mastercam you can either close this window or use the Taskbar and select the Mastercam
window.
Select the Backplot tab and have the following settings enabled as shown.
Select the Home tab and make sure that you have the following settings on as shown.
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To see the part from an Isometric view right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric as shown.
To fit the workpiece to the screen, right mouse click in the graphics window again and select Fit.
You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward
or Step back
buttons.
You can adjust the speed of the backplot.

Select the Play button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
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The toolpath should look as shown Figure: 12.0.1.

Figure: 12.0.1
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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY
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STEP 13: SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

Material Mode shows the path the tools take to cut the part with material removal. This display lets you spot errors in the
program before you machine the part. As you verify toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y,
and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any
collisions between the workpiece and the tool.
From Mastercam Backplot Home tab, switch to Verify and leave the settings for the Visibility and Focus as
shown in Figure: 13.0.1.
Figure: 13.0.1
Select the Play button in the VCR bar to run Verify.

The part should look as shown in Figure: 13.0.2.
Figure: 13.0.2
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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY
NOTE: To rotate the part, move the cursor to the center of the part, click and hold the mouse wheel and slowly
move it in one direction.
To Zoom In or Out hold down the mouse wheel and scroll up or down as needed.
Right mouse click in the Simulator window and select Isometric if needed.
To see the entire part, right mouse click again and select Fit.
To check the part step by step, click first on the Reset simulation icon.
Click on the Step Forward to see the tool moving one step at a time.
The part should look as shown after several steps.
Click on the Step Forward until the toolpath is completed.
NOTE: There are a lot of air movements at the beginning of the toolpath. To remove these extra movements
we will have to change the settings of the Cut Depths parameters.
To go back to Mastercam you can either close this window or use the Taskbar and select Mastercam window.
Minimize Mastercam Simulator window to go back to Mastercam window.
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INDEX
Numerics
2D / 3D Construction Modes ............................ 7

3 Fillet Blend Surface .................................... 559
Fillet Surface ................................................... 42

Finish parallel parameters ............................ 163
Finish pencil parameters .............................. 171
Flat boundary surfaces ................................... 35
Function Prompt ............................................... 4
A
Analyze A Spline ........................................... 505
Arc Tangent .................................................. 342
Attributes .......................................................... 7
B
Backplot The Toolpath .................................... 70
Backplotting .................................................... 70
Boolean Remove ...................................377, 389
Bounding Box .................................................. 57
Break the fillet at the midpoint .................... 529
Break Two Pieces .......................................... 529
G
Graphic Area ..................................................... 4
Groups .............................................................. 8
Gview ................................................................ 7
L
Level .................................................................. 7
Line Style ........................................................... 7
Line Width ........................................................ 7
Color ................................................................. 7
Constant Radius ............................................ 402
Control Definition ........................................... 55
Create A Curve At The Edge Of The Surface ... 31
Create A Flat Boundary Surface ...................... 35
Create A Net Surface .................................... 134
Create Arc Endpoints .................................... 349
Create Circle Center Point .............................. 22
Create Circle Center point .............................. 22
Create Curve At Intersection ........................ 534
Create Curve One Edge ................................... 31
Create Fillets ................................................... 19
Create Fillets For The Two Rectangles ............ 19
Create Parallel Lines ..................................... 106
Create Polar Lines ......................................... 110
Create Rectangles ........................................... 16
Create Revolved Surfaces ............................. 121
Create Silhouette Boundary ......................... 407
Create The Draft Surfaces ............................... 24
Create The Fillet Surface ............................... 518
Create The Fillet Surfaces ............................... 42
Create The obround rectangular shape ........ 120
Create The Parallel Lines .............................. 106
Create The Pocket Floor Surface .................. 513
Create The Revolved Surface ........................ 121
Machine Definition ......................................... 55

Material Mode .............................................. 267
Mirror ........................................................... 323
Mirror about a line ....................................... 525
Mirror the profile about the Y axis ............... 496
Mitered Corners ........................................... 402
MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4
Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4
Delete Entities .............................................. 348

Divide ............................................................ 285
Draft Surfaces ................................................. 24
E
Extrusion Operation ...................................... 365
N
Net Surface ................................................... 134
O
Offset Contour .............................................. 338
Offset Surface ............................................... 764
Origin ................................................................ 4
P
Planes ............................................................... 7
Pocket parameters page ................................. 69
Point Style ......................................................... 7
Post Process The File ...................................... 92
Post Processing ............................................... 92
Post Processor ................................................ 55
Program # ....................................................... 56
Project .......................................................... 124
Propagate Along Tangencies ........................ 402
Q
R
Rest Material ................................................ 261
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4
Rotate - Copy The Surfaces ........................... 562
Rough parameters page ................................. 67
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INDEX
S
Scale .................................................................. 4
Select The Machine And Set Up The Stock ..... 55
Setup the stock model .................................. 244
Shaded .......................................................... 214
Simulate the toolpath in Verify ...................... 73
Solid Revolve ................................................ 366
Status Bar .......................................................... 4
Steep/shallow ............................................... 263
Stock Models ................................................ 244
Stock Origin .................................................... 58
Surface Finish Blend ..................................... 282
Surface Finish Leftover ................................. 833
Surface Finish Parallel ................................... 159
Surface Finish Pencil ..................................... 167
Surface Finish Scallop ................................... 824
Surface Finish Shallow .................................... 76
Surface High Speed Scallop .......................... 591
Surface High Speed Core Roughing ......250, 573
Surface High Speed Finish Horizontal ........... 695
Surface High Speed Finish Spiral ................... 608
Surface High Speed Hybrid ........................... 445
Surface High Speed OptiArea ...............415, 802
Surface High Speed OptiCore ....................... 679
Surface High Speed Pencil ............................ 718
Surface High Speed Radial ............................ 271
Surface High Speed Raster ............................ 710
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Surface High Speed Rest Roughing ............... 813

Surface High Speed Restmill ......................... 429
Surface High Speed Waterline ...................... 622
Surface Rough Pocket .............................59, 145
Surface Rough Pocket Toolpath .................... 145
Surface Rough Project .................................. 846
Swept Surface .......................................201, 352
T
Toolbars ............................................................ 4
Toolpath parameters page ............................. 62
Toolpaths/Solids Operations Manager ............. 4
Transform Toolpaths .................................... 293
Transitions .................................................... 262
Trim 1 Entity ................................................. 345
Trim 2 Entities .......................................112, 117
Trim the draft surfacesto the curve .............. 536
Trim The Geometry ...................................... 112
Trim The Surfaces ......................................... 534
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Variable Radius ............................................. 402
View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 5
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Wireframe .................................................... 214
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 8
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Z Depth ............................................................. 7
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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

Create the 3D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

Backplot and Verify the file:

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:

This tutorial takes approximately two hours to complete.

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

STEP 1: SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

STEP 2: CREATE RECTANGLES

2.1 Create the 5.0" by 5.0" rectangle

Enter the Width

and enable Anchor to center

and disable the Create surface

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the Redo icon.

2.2 Create the 4.0" by 4.0" rectangle

and the Height

Make sure that Create surface

and enable Anchor to center

button is not selected (not highlighted).

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Select the Apply button to stay in the same command.

2.3 Create the 2.5" by 2.5"rectangle Z-.375

Enter the Width

and the Height

and enable Anchor to center

Enter the coordinates for the Rectangle as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Rectangle command.

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CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES

The geometry should appear as shown.

STEP 3: CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES

Change the graphic view to the Top.

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CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES

[Select chain 1]: Select the rectangle as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

to 1.0" (press Enter).

Select the Apply button to stay within the command.

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CREATE FILLETS FOR THE TWO RECTANGLES

The geometry should look as shown.

[Select chain 2]: Select the rectangle as shown.

Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

to 0.500" (press Enter).

Select the OK button to exit the command.

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CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT

The geometry should look as shown.

STEP 4: CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT

Circle Center Point.

Enter the Diameter