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 MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS

Icon Function Keyboard Icon Function Keyboard

Shortcut Shortcut

Analyze entities F4 Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V

AutoSave Alt+A Motion controller rotation point Alt+F12

C-Hook or user app Alt+C Pan Arrow keys

Configure Mastercam Alt+F8 Paste from clipboard Ctrl+V

Copy to clipboard Ctrl+C Redo an event that has been undone Ctrl+Y

Cut to clipboard Ctrl+X Repaint F3

Delete entities F5 Rotate Alt+Arrow keys

Drafting global options Alt+D Select all Ctrl+A

Exit Mastercam Alt+F4 Selection grid parameters Alt+G

Fit geometry to screen Alt+F1 Shading on/off Alt+S

Gview–Back Alt+3 Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane, Alt+F9

Tplane)

Gview–Bottom Alt+4 Show/hide coordinate axes F9

Gview–Front Alt+2 Show/hide displayed toolpaths Alt+T

Gview–Isometric Alt+7 Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

Gview–Left Alt+6 Undo the last creation or event Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

Previous Plane Alt+P Unzoom to 80% of original Alt+F2

Gview–Right Alt+5 Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

Gview–Top Alt+1 Zoom around target point Ctrl+F1

Help Alt+H Zoom with window selection F1

Hide entities Alt+E Zoom/unzoom by 5% Page Up/Page

Down

Level Manager Alt+Z

Main attributes, set from entity Alt+X

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Change Toolbar Layouts
 Choose Settings > Customize.
 Set the Workspace and then choose the Category.
 Select a Mastercam function and add it to the
Toolbar.

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 BEGINNER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Mill Tutorial Geometry Functions Toolpath Creation

#1 Create Rectangle. Facing Toolpath.
Create Chamfer. Circle Mill Toolpath.
Create Circle Center Point. Contour Toolpath.
Create Polar Arc. Spot Drill Toolpath.
Xform Mirror. Drill Toolpath.
Join Entities. 2D Contour (Chamfer Toolpath).

#2 Create Rectangle. Setup 1

Create two Polygon. Slot Mill Toolpath.
Create Fillets. 2D HS Dynamic Mill Toolpath.
Create Circle Center Point. Contour Toolpath.
Create Line Endpoint- Vertical 2D HS Dynamic Contour Toolpath.
Edit Trim Divide. Setup 2
Create Rectangular Shapes. Facing Toolpaths.

#3 Create Polar Arcs. 2D High Speed Area Mill Toolpath.

Create Circle Center Point. 2D High Speed Dynamic Mill.
Create Line Tangent. Pocket with Island Toolpath.
Create Fillet. Pocket Remachine Toolpath.
Xform Mirror.
Create Arc Tangent to Two Entities.
Edit Trim 3 Entities.
Create Ellipse.
Xform Offset.
Create Letters.
Create Boundig Box.
Xform Translate.
#4 Create Circle Center Points. Setup 1
Create Line Tangent. 2D High Speed Area Mill Toolpath.
Xform Mirror. 2D High Speed Dynamic Mill
Create Arc Tangent. Toolpath.
Create Arc Polar. Transform Toolpath.
Edit Trim. Pocket Toolpath.
Create Fillets. Drill Toolpath.
Xform Rotate. Circle Mill Toolpath.
Xform Translate. Contour (Chamfer Toolpath).
Solid Extrude. Setup 2
2D High Speed Dynamic Mill
Toolpath.

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Lathe Tutorial Geometry Functions Surface and Toolpath Creation

#1
Create Rectangle Face
Create Line Parallel Roughing
Create Chamfer Finish
Create Fillet
Edit Trim Entities

#2
Create Line Endpoints (Polar Line) Face
Create Line Parallel Roughing
Create Line Endpoints (Horizontal) Finish
Edit Trim Divide Groove- Multiple Chains
Edit Trim 2 Entities Drilling
Create Fillet

Solid Tutorial Geometry Functions

#1 Create Rectangle.
Chamfer Outside Profile.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Fillets.
Solid Extrude Create Body.
Solid Extrude Cut Body.
Constant Radius Fillet.
One Distance Chamfer.

#2 Create Rectangle.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Tangent Arcs.
Create Lines.
Translate Geometry.
Create Fillets.
Solid Revolve Create Body.
Solid Extrude Cut Body.

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Mill Essentials Training Tutorial
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial 1

Getting Started Mill .................................................................................................... 1
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Facing, Contour, Circle Mill, Spot Drill, Drill & Chamfer Toolpaths...................................13
GETTING STARTED
Tutorial #2 - Slot Mill, 2D HS Dynamic Mill, 2D HS Dynamic Contour Toolpaths & 2 Setups ............. 101
Tutorial #3 - 2D HS Area Mill, Pocket & Pocket Remachining Toolpaths ............................................203
Tutorial #4 - Transform Toolpaths.......................................................................................................291

Lathe Training Tutorial ............................................................................................ 449

Getting Started Lathe .............................................................................................. 451
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Face, Roughing & Finish Lathe Toolpaths .......................................................................465
Tutorial #2 - Groove & Drill Lathe Toolpaths.......................................................................................511

Solids Training Tutorial ........................................................................................... 535

Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 573
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Solid Extrude Create & Cut Body, Chamfer & Fillet .......................................................585
Tutorial #2 - Solid Revolved & Extrude Cut .........................................................................................627
Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 679

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TUTORIAL #1

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 TUTORIAL #11 OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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 the
tutorial.
 From the drawing we can decide how to create the geometry in Mastercam.

Create the 2D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

 The student will create the Top 2D geometry needed to create the toolpaths.
 Geometry creation commands such as Create Rectangle, Chamfer, Arc Polar, Circle Center Point, Mirror, and
Join will be used.

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

 The student will set up the stock size to be used and the clamping method used.
 A Facing toolpath will be created to machine the top of the part.
 A Circle mill toolpath will remove the material inside of the large hole.
 A Contour toolpath will be created to remove the material outside the boss shape.
 A Drilling toolpath will be created to spot drill the four holes.
 A Drilling toolpath will be created to machine the through holes.
 A Contour toolpath with 2D chamfer option will be created to chamfer the top of the boss.

Backplot and Verify the file:

 The Backplot will be used to simulate a step-by-step process of the tool’s 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 an hour and a half to complete.

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 TUTORIAL #11 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 RECTANGLE

NOTE: The drawing is symmetric about both X and Y axes. You will create only a quarter of the geometry and
then use Mirror command to complete it.

In this step you will learn how to create a rectangle given the width, the height, and the anchor position.

Step Preview:

2.1 Create a 1.25" by 1.25" Rectangle

CREATE

 Rectangle.

 Enter the Width and Height as shown.

 Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle as shown.

NOTE: Make sure that neither the Anchor to center or the Create Surface icons are selected.
Anchor to center sets the base point of the rectangle to its center and draws the rectangle outward from the
center.
Create Surface creates a surface inside of the rectangle. Surface creation and Surface toolpath are covered in
Mill Level 3.

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 [Select position for first corner]: 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 OK button to exit the Rectangle command.

 Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.

NOTE: While creating 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. To delete unwanted geometry, select the geometry first and then press Delete from the
keyboard.

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 TUTORIAL #11 CREATE A CHAMFER

STEP 3: CREATE A CHAMFER

In this step you will create the 0.25 X 45 degrees chamfer.

Step Preview:

CREATE
 Chamfer.

 Entities.
 Enter the distance 0.25 in the ribbon bar and ensure the chamfer style is set to 1 Distance and Trim is enabled.

 Select the two lines to create the chamfer as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.

Figure: 3.0.1

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NOTE: A preview of the chamfer will appear when you select the second line as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the command.

STEP 4: CREATE THE CIRCLE

In this step you will create a circle given the diameter and location. To use Create Circle Center Point you need to know the
center point and the radius or the diameter of the circle. You need to know the Cartesian Coordinate System to
understand how to create geometry. A Cartesian Coordinate System is a coordinate system that specifies each point
uniquely in a plane by a pair of numerical coordinates, which are the signed distances from the point to two fixed
perpendicular directed lines, measured in the same unit of length as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1

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 TUTORIAL #11 CREATE THE CIRCLE

Step Preview:

CREATE
 Arc.

 Circle Center Point.

 Enter the Diameter 0.25 in the ribbon bar.

 [Enter the center point}: Enter the coordinates as shown.

 Press Enter for the circle to be positioned.

 Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.

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STEP 5: CREATE POLAR ARCS

In this step you will create two polar arcs given the radius, the center point, the start angle, and the end angle.

Step Preview:

CREATE
 Arc.

 Arc Polar.
 Enter the values in the Ribbon Bar as shown and press Enter after all values are entered.

 [Enter the center point]: Select the Origin.

 Select the Apply button to continue with the same command.

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 The part will appear as shown once complete.

NOTE: If the arc is not generated as shown, from the Ribbon bar, use the Flip button.

 Enter the values in the Ribbon Bar as shown and press Enter after all values are entered.

NOTE: When entering the values in the Ribbon Bar, first type the radius in the radius field. Then you can use
the Tab key on your keyboard to move to the next field. Note that the diameter will be automatically updated
once the radius is input.

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 [Enter the center point]: Select the Origin.

 Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.

 The geometry should look as shown.

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 TUTORIAL #11 DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINES

STEP 6: DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINES

In this step you will delete the center lines that are going through the origin.

Step Preview:

 Select the two lines as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.

Figure: 6.0.1

 Click on the Delete key from the keyboard.

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 MIRROR THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #11

STEP 7: MIRROR THE GEOMETRY

The Mirror command allows you to complete the geometry. You will mirror the geometry about both X and Y axis.

Step Preview:

XFORM

 Mirror.
 [Mirror: select entities to mirror]: From the General Selection toolbar, select the All button.

 Make sure that All Entities is enabled to select all entities as shown.

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 TUTORIAL #11 MIRROR THE GEOMETRY

 The selected geometry should look as shown.

NOTE: Selected geometry will be shown with hidden lines in black and yellow.

 Press Enter on your keyboard.

 In the Mirror dialog box, make sure that Copy is enabled, the radio button in front of the Y axis is enabled and
Fit is enabled as shown in Figure: 7.0.1.

Figure: 7.0.1

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 The preview of the mirror will look as shown.

 Select the Apply button to continue with the same command.

 [Mirror: select entities to mirror]: From the General Selection toolbar, select the All button.

 Make sure that All Entities is enabled to select all entities as shown.

 Select the OK button.

 Press Enter to finish the selection.

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 TUTORIAL #11 MIRROR THE GEOMETRY

 In the Mirror dialog box, make sure that Copy is enabled, the radio button in front of the X axis is enabled and
Fit is enabled as shown in Figure: 7.0.2.

Figure: 7.0.2

 The preview of the resulting geometry should look as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the command.

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NOTE: When performing a transform function (Xform), Mastercam creates a temporary group from the
original, highlighted in red, and a result from the transformed entities, highlighted in magenta. These two
colors will stay in effect until you use the Screen, Clear Colors function or perform another transform function.

SCREEN

 Clear Colors.
 The geometry should look as shown.

NOTE: The lines and the two big circles are broken in 2 and 4 segments due to the mirror command. To be able
to select the circle for the circle mill toolpath you will have to join the arcs.

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 TUTORIAL #11 JOIN THE ENTITIES

STEP 8: JOIN THE ENTITIES

Join function allows you to join collinear lines, arcs that have the same center and radius, or splines that were
originally created as the same entity.

EDIT

 Join entities.
 [Select entities to join]: Make a window around all entities as shown in Figure: 8.0.1.

Figure: 8.0.1

NOTE: To make a window, select a point to the upper left corner and drag the cursor to the opposite corner
and click. All the entities inside of the window should be selected (dashed lines in yellow and black).

 Press Enter to finish the selection.

NOTE: The entities are automatically joined.

STEP 9: SAVE THE FILE

FILE

 Save As.
 File name: "Your Name_1".

NOTE: It is highly recommended to save the file from time to time to when going through the tutorial.

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TOOLPATH CREATION

SUGGESTED FIXTURE:

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TUTORIAL #11 SETUP SHEET:

SETUP SHEET:

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 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK TUTORIAL #11

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’s capabilities and features. It acts like a template for setting up your machine. The machine definition ties
together three main components: the schematic model of your machines components, the control definition that models
your control capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Mill Level 1
exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Default mill machine.

 To display the Toolpaths Manager press Alt + O.

 Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.

MACHINE TYPE
 Mill.
 Default

 Select the plus sign (+) in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group
Properties.

 Select Tool settings to set the tool parameters.

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 TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

 Change the parameters to match the screen shot as shown in 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.

 Select the Stock Setup tab to define the stock.

 Select the All Entities button near the bottom of the Stock Setup page as shown.

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 In the Stock Setup, enter in the Z field 0.85 and the Z Stock Origin 0.1 . Make sure that the rest of the
parameters are as shown in Figure: 10.0.2.

Figure: 10.0.2

The X, Y, Z values in the graphic area

are the dimensions of the stock
model. They are always positive
values.

The Stock Origin values adjust the

positioning of the stock, ensuring
that you have equal amount of extra
stock around the finished part.
In the graphics, the plus sign (+)
shows you where the stock origin is.
The default position is the middle of
the stock.

Display options allow you to set the

stock as Wireframe and to fit the
stock to the screen. (Fit Screen)

NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or the
toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths.

 Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.

 Select the Isometric view from the graphics view toolbar to see the stock.

 Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.

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 TUTORIAL #11 SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

 The stock model will appear as shown.

NOTE: The stock is not geometry and can not be selected.

 Select the Top view from the view toolbar to see the part from the top.

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 FACE THE PART TUTORIAL #11

STEP 11: FACE THE PART

A Facing toolpath quickly removes material from the top of the part to create an even surface for future operations.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS

 Face.

 If a prompt appears to ask you to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.

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 TUTORIAL #11 FACE THE PART

 When the chaining dialog box appears choose the OK button to use the defined stock and exit the Chaining

dialog box.

NOTE: Mastercam will create the Facing toolpath defined from the stock setup.

For more information on the Chaining button and Options click on the Help button.

 In the Toolpath Type page, the Facing icon will be automatically selected.

NOTE: Mastercam updates the pages as you modify them and then marks them, in the Tree view list, with a
green check mark. Pages that are not enabled are marked with a red circle and slash.

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11.1 Select a 2.0" Face Mill from the library and set the Tool parameters

 Select Tool from the Tree view list.

 Click on the Select library tool button.

 To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.

 Select the 2" Face Mill as shown.

 Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.

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 TUTORIAL #11 FACE THE PART

 Input a comment and make all the necessary changes, as shown in Figure: 11.1.1.

Figure: 11.1.1

The Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate and Spindle speed are based on the tool definition as set in the Tool Settings.
You may change these values as per your part material and tools.

In the Comment field enter a comment to help identify the toolpath in the Toolpaths Manager such as the one shown

NOTE: If by mistake you click the OK button, the toolpath will be generated without all the parameters set
properly. To return to set the parameters, click on the Parameters in the Toolpaths Manager as shown above.

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 Select Cut Parameters and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 11.1.2.

Figure: 11.1.2

The Style (facing cutting method) Zigzag creates a back and forth cutting motion.

Move between cuts determines how the tool moves between each cut. This is only available if you select the zigzag
cutting method.

High speed loops to create 180 degrees arcs between each cut.

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 Select the Linking Parameters page and make necessary changes as shown in Figure: 11.1.3.

Figure: 11.1.3

Clearance sets the height at which the tool moves to and from the part.

Retract sets the height that the tool moves up to before the next tool pass.

Feed Plane sets the height that the tool rapids to before changing to the plunge rate to enter the part.

Top of stock sets the height of the material in the Z axis.

Depth determines the final machining depth that the tool descends into the stock.

NOTE: The Top of stock is set to 0.1" because the Stock Origin was set to 0.1" above the origin. The depth is
set to 0.0" because this is the finish depth. The majority of the values are set to absolute (measured from Z
zero which is set at the top of the finished part). Feed plane set to incremental is measured from the Top of the
stock.

 Select the OK button to exit the Facing Parameters.

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NOTE: If you exit the toolpath in the middle of setting the parameters, in the Toolpaths Manger you will have
a red X on the Face Toolpath as shown in Figure: 11.1.4 . This shows that you modified the toolpath and you
need to update it. You will have to select Regenerate all dirty operation icon each time you change something
in the toolpath parameters.

Figure: 11.1.4

STEP 12: CIRCLE MILL THE INSIDE HOLE

Circle Mill Toolpaths remove circular pockets based on a single point. You can select either point entities or center points
of arcs. Mastercam will then pocket out a circular area of the diameter and to the depth that you specify.

Toolpath Preview:

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 TUTORIAL #11 CIRCLE MILL THE INSIDE HOLE

12.1 Drill Point Selection

 Press Alt +T to remove the toolpath display.

TOOLPATHS
Circle Paths.

 Circmill.
 From the Drill Point Selection, click on Entities.

 Select the 1.5" diameter circle as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit Drill Point Selection.

 In the Toolpath Type page, the Circle Mill icon will be selected.

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12.2 Select a 1/2" Flat endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters

 Select Tool from the Tree view list.

 Click on Select library tool button.

 To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.

 Scroll down and select the 1/2" Flat Endmill as shown.

 Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.

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 Input a comment and make all the necessary changes, as shown in Figure: 12.2.1.

Figure: 12.2.1

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12.3 Cut Parameters

 From the Tree view list, select Cut Parameters and ensure the settings appear as shown in Figure: 12.3.1.

Figure: 12.3.1

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12.4 Roughing

 From the Tree view list, select Roughing and enable. Set the Stepover to 50% and enable Helical Entry, and
specify the other parameters as shown in Figure: 12.4.1.

Figure: 12.4.1

Stepover set the distance between cutting passes in the X and Y axes as a percentage of the tool diameter.

Helical entry creates a helix at the center of the circle to begin the roughing motion.If this option if turned off, the tool
plunges to start the toolpath.

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12.5 Depth Cuts

 From the Tree view list, select Depth Cuts. On the Depth Cuts page, enable Depth Cuts and set the Max rough
step to 0.5 and enable Keep tool down.
 Make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 12.5.1.

Figure: 12.5.1

Depth Cuts, Mastercam will take the total depth and divide it into separate depth cuts. Mastercam never performs
unequal depth cuts.

Max rough step sets the maximum amount of material removed in the Z axis with each rough cut. Mastercam will
calculate equal rough cuts no larger than the maximum rough step until it reaches the final Z depth.

Keep tool down determines whether or not to retract the tool between depth cuts.

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12.6 Set the Break Through

 From the Tree view list, select Break Through and set the parameters to completely cut through the material
by an amount that you specify as shown in Figure: 12.6.1.

Figure: 12.6.1

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12.7 Linking Parameters

 Select Linking Parameters from the Tree view list.

 Change the top of stock to 0.0 and set the depth to -0.75. Ensure all the values are set the same as shown in
Figure: 12.7.1. Note that all values are to Absolute.

Figure: 12.7.1

Absolute values are always measured from the origin 0,0,0.

Incremental values are relative to other parameters or chained geometry.

 Select the OK button to exit the Facing Parameters.

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Numerics D
1 Point ...................................................550, 555 Depth ..............................................42, 146, 192
2 Points ......................................................... 550 Depth Cuts ...................................................... 49
2D / 3D Construction ........................7, 457, 577 Depth Of Cut ................................................. 494
2D Chamfer ...............................................83, 91 Direction for 1st Pass .................................... 554
2D High Speed Core Mill ............................... 242 Divide ............................................................ 643
2D High Speed Dynamic Area Mill 362, 373, 426, 434 Drill Toolpath ................................................ 557
3 Lines ........................................................... 550 Drill/Counterbore ........................................... 69
A Dwell ............................................................... 69
Adjust Contour .............................................. 495 E
Analyze Entity Properties ............................. 618 Edit ................................................................ 503
Arc Polar ....................................................... 307 Ellipse ............................................................ 224
Arc Tangent .................................................. 636 Entry Amount .......................................486, 494
Arc Tangent 3 Entities ...........................217, 306 Entry Feed Rate ............................................ 250
Attributes ..........................................7, 457, 577 Entry Method ................................................ 250
B Equal Steps ................................................... 494
Back Feedrate ............................................... 260 Exit Vector .................................................... 495
Bounding Box. ............................................... 231 Extrude ......................................................... 662
Break Through .............................................. 145 Extrude Cut ................................................... 667
Extrusion Operation ..............................323, 603
C
Chamfer Entities ........................................... 593
F
Chamfer Toolpath .....................................78, 86 Face Toolpath ............................................... 484
Change Current Color ...........................588, 630 Facing Toolpath ......................................37, 187
Change The Color ..................................320, 599 Feed Plane ......................................42, 146, 192
Change The Main Level .................320, 600, 659 Fillet .............................................................. 649
Circle Center Point ................................115, 591 Fillet Entities ................................................. 596
Circle Mill ...................................................... 406 Filleting Wireframe Geometry ..............474, 526
Clearance ................................................42, 192 Finish Stepover ............................................. 486
Color .................................................7, 457, 577 Finish Toolpath ............................................. 498
Comment ................................................40, 190 First Pass Lead In .......................................... 555
Constant Overlap Spiral ................................ 270 Function Prompt ...............................4, 454, 574
Constant Radius ............................................ 616 G
Contour Remachining ................................... 161 Graphic Area .....................................4, 454, 574
Corner Rounding ........................................... 248 Grid .................................................11, 461, 582
Create An Arc Tangent To Two Entities ........ 217 Groove Finish Parameters ............................ 554
Create Fillet .................................................. 126 Groove Shape Parameters ............................ 552
Create Fillet Entities ...................................... 213 Groove The Part Using The Tool Width ........ 549
Create Letters ............................................... 227 Groups ......................................................7 , 578
Create Line Endpoind ................................... 210 GUI - Graphical User Interface ..........4, 454, 574
Create Polar Lines ......................................... 522 Gview ................................................7, 457, 577
Create Rectangle .......................................... 589 H
Create the Ellipse .......................................... 224 High Speed Loops ...................................41, 191
Create The Obround Shape .......................... 129
K
Create Two Polar Arcs .................................. 206
Creating And Renaming Toolpath Groups .... 181 Keep Tool Down Within ................................ 248
Cut Away From The Center Line ................... 486 L
Level ..................................................7, 457, 577

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Line Endpoint ................................................ 473 Ribbon Bar ........................................4, 454, 574

Line Style ...................................................7, 577 Rotate ........................................................... 314
Line Width ................................................7, 578 Rough Overlap Parameters ........................... 495
M Rough Stepover ............................................ 486
Manual Point Selection ................................. 550 Rough Toolpath ............................................ 491
Menu ........................................................4 , 574 S
Micro Lift Distance ........................................ 260 Save The File ................................................. 599
Minimum Overlap Angle ............................... 495 Saving The File .............................................. 477
Mirror ...................................................214, 221 Scale ..................................................4, 454, 575
Mirror The Geometry ................................... 214 Second Pass Lead In ...................................... 555
Mitered Corners ...........................344, 613, 616 Set Up The Stock ........................................... 529
Modify A Hole ............................................... 617 Shaded ..................................................324, 604
Move Between Cuts ...............................41, 191 Solid Extrude .........................................321, 600
MRU Toolbar .....................................4, 454, 574 Solid Revolve ................................................ 660
Multiple Chains ............................................. 550 Solids Manager ............................................. 619
N Spot Drilling ............................................65, 394
NC File ........................................................... 503 Start Angle .................................................... 174
Status Bar ..........................................4, 454, 574
O
Stepover Percentage/Stepover Distance ...... 143
Offset Command .......................................... 225 Stock To Leave .............................................. 486
Offset Tolerance ........................................... 248 Stock To Leave In X ...............................494, 554
One-Distance Chamfer .........................341, 611 Stock To Leave In Y ....................................... 494
Optimize Cut Order ....................................... 260 Stock To Leave In Z ....................................... 554
Origin ................................................4, 454, 574
Output 3d Arc Moves ................................... 250
T
Overcut Amount ........................................... 486 Tip Offset ........................................................ 83
Overlap Amount ........................................... 495 Tool Inspection/Change ................................ 247
Overlap Between Passes ............................... 554 Toolbar States ............................................... 460
Toolbars ....................................................4, 574
P Toolpath Manager ........................................ 459
Parallel Lines .........................................469, 633 Toolpaths/Solid Manager .................4, 454, 574
Planes ...............................................7, 457, 577 Top Of Stock ...................................42, 146, 192
Pocket Remachining ..................................... 277 Translate ...............................................233, 317
Point Style .................................................7, 577 Translucency ................................................. 662
Posting A File ................................................ 503 Trim 1 Entity ................................................. 475
Profile Tolerance ........................................... 248 Trim 2 Entities ............................................... 220
Propagate Along Tangencies ........344, 613, 616 Trim 3 Entities .......................................219, 308
Q Trim Divide ...........................................523, 647
Quick Mask Toolbar ..........................4, 454, 575 U
Quiz Answers ................................................ 679 Undo .....................................................105, 469
R Use Stock For Outer Boundary ..................... 496
Rectangle ......................................104, 468, 631 Using the Menu ........................................5, 575
Redo ......................................................105, 469 Using the Toolbars ....................................5, 575
Renaming The NC File ................................... 194 V
Reorganizing The Toolbars ........................... 456 Variable Radius ............................................. 616
Reorganizing Toolbars ..............................6, 576 View Port XYZ Axes ...........................4, 454, 575
Retract ............................................42, 146, 192
Retract Amount ............................................ 486
W
Wall Backoff % .............................................. 554

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Window Point Selection ............................... 550 XY Stepover ................................................... 248

Wireframe ............................................324, 604 Z
Work Coordinate System (WCS) .......7, 457, 578 Z Clearance ................................................... 250
Work coordinate system (WCS) .................... 423 Z Depth .............................................7, 457, 577
X
Xform Translate ............................................ 644

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