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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training TutorialsDate: June 8, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Mill Level 1
Authors: Mariana LendelISBN:978-1-926566-28-3
Notice
In-House Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual at any time and withoutnotice.
Disclaimer Of All Warranties And Liability
In-House Solutions Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual orwith respect to the software described in this manual, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitnessfor any particular purpose. In-House Solutions Inc. manual is sold or licensed "as is." The entire risk as toits quality and performance is with the buyer. Should the manual prove defective following its purchase,the buyer (and not In-House Solutions Inc., its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair of correction and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will In-House Solutions Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect inthe manual, even if In-House Solutions Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Copyrights
This manual is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States. All rights arereserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated orreduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from In-House Solutions Inc.
Trademarks
Mastercam is a registered trademark of CNC Software, Inc.Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;Mastercam; Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X MillLevel 1.
Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Mill Level 1 TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.
This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorialsthroughout. We do not recommend trying to use this Guide without students having acopy of the Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials.
This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theTraining Exercises CD that comes with this book.
Legend:
Step to follow to complete the tutorial
Additional explanation for the current step
Callouts that give direction on how to complete the task
Bold text (usually) represents Mastercam terminology
To order Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,
Call 1-800-529-5517 orPlace an order through www.inhousesolutions.com
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Lesson #1: Introduction to Mastercam 1
Lesson #2: Introduction to Geometry Creation 13
Lesson #3: Geometry Creation (continued) 26
Lesson #4: Geometry Creation (continued) 32
Lesson #5: Geometry Creation (continued) 38
Lesson #6: Geometry Creation (continued) 44
Lesson #7: Geometry Creation (continued) 53
Lesson #8: Wireframe and Solid Geometry Creation 58
Lesson #9: Wireframe and Solid Geometry Creation (continued) 66
Lesson #10: Geometry Creation - Test 69
Lesson #11: Introduction to Chaining, Properties and basic 2D Toolpaths 71
Lesson #12: 2D Toolpaths 91
Lesson #13: 2D Toolpaths (continued) 97
Lesson #14: Introduction to 2D High Speed Toolpaths 100
Lesson #15: 2D Toolpaths using Transform Toolpaths 107
Lesson #16: 2D Toolpaths (continued) 111
Lesson #17: 2D Toolpaths (WCS) 121
Lesson #18: 2D High Speed Toolpaths (continued) 126
Lesson #19: FBM Mill & Drill Toolpaths 133
Lesson #20: Toolpaths - Test 142
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LineHorizontal
Line Vertical
LineEndpoints
Line Polar
FileOpen
Select Create_Lines.mcx Create
LineEndpoint
Create a horizontal line:Enable Horizontal icon in the Ribbon Bar .Sketch the endpoints of the horizontal lineapproximately at the same location from X and Y axis as per left side drawing.Enter 1.5 as the Y coordinate.Press the Ente r key.
Select the Apply button to continue.
Create a vertical line:Enable Vertical icon in the Ribbon Bar .Sketch the endpoints of the vertical lineapproximately at the same location from X and Yaxis as per left side drawing.Enter 1.0 as the X coordinate.Press the Ente r key.
Select the Apply button to continue.Unselect the Vertical icon.
Create a line knowing the endpoints:Select the Fast Point icon .Type the coordinates values for the first point (-1.75, -.5) Enter
Select again the Fast Point icon .Type the coordinates values for the second point (-2.5, -1.75) Enter
Select the Apply button to continue.
Create a polar line:Enter the Length 3 and the Angle -25.0Select the Origin (the center of theGrid) as the first endpoint
Select the OK button to exit the command.
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CreateLine Parallel
CreateCircleCenter Point
Definition: Create Line Parallel command creates a line parallel to an existing line.You can create the parallel line knowing the distances between the lines orknowing a point to position the parallel line.
CreateLine
Parallel
Tips: Enter the Distance 0.50. Select the existing line and indicate the offsetdirection by clicking below the existing line.
Select the OK button to exit.
CREATE CIRCLE CENTER POINT & CREATE ARC
ENDPOINT COMMANDSDefinition : Create Circle Center Point command creates a circle knowing thecenter point location and the radius or the diameter of the circle.
FileOpen
Select Create_Arc.mcxCreate
Arc
Circle Center Point
Tips: Enter the Radius = 1.0 and select the point as the center location. Select
the Apply button to continue in the same command.Tips: Enter the Diameter = 1.0 and select the point as the center location. Select
the OK button to exit.
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CreateArcEndpoint
CreateFilletEntities
Definition : Create Arc Endpoint command creates an arc knowing the twoendpoint locations and the radius of the arc.Create
Arc
Arc Endpoints
Tips: Enter the Radius = 0.25. Select the first point, select the second point. Thesystem gives all possible results. Select the arc that you want to keep. Select the
Apply button to continue in the same command . Following the same steps
create the other arc. Select the OK button to exit.
CREATE FILLET ENTITIES & CREATE FILLET CHAINCOMMANDS
Definition : Create Fillet Entities command creates an arc of a defined radiustangent to two curves. You can trim to the fillet the original entities or leave themuntrimmed. You can select different fillet styles (normal, inverse, circle orclearance) before selecting the two entities.
FileOpen
Select Fillet.mcxCreate
Fillet
Entities
By default, the Trim icon is enabled and Mastercam trims the curves to
the fillet; however, you have the option to turn off trimming . Always selectthe curves on the side that you want to keep after filleting.
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CreateFillet Chains
First rectangleEnter the Radius = 0.25
The upper left corner settings should be as follows:
Enable Normal and Trim .
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.
The upper right corner settings should be as follows:
Enable Inverse and keep Trim .
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.
The lower right corner settings should be as follows:
Enable Circle and Trim .Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.
The lower left corner settings should be as follows:
Enable Clearance and Trim .
Select the OK button to exit the command.
Definition : Create Fillet Chains command lets you create fillets at sharp cornersalong selected chains of curves.
Create Fillet Chain
Second rectangleEnter the Radius : = 0.375
Enable Normal and Trim.Select one of the rectangle lines and then the OK button to exit Chaining
dialog box.
Select the OK button to exit the command.
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EditTrim/Extend/Break
Trim 1entity
TRIM COMMAND
Definition : Trim/Extend/Break function has three commands incorporated inone. Based on what button you enable in the ribbon bar you can trim, break orextend the entities.
Definition: Trim command allows you to trim 1, 2 or 3 entities, trim to a selectedpoint or position. You can also divide entities based on the closest intersection.
FileOpen
Select Trim.mcx
Edit/Trim/Break
Trim/Break/Extend
Definition: Trim 1 entity trims or extends one curve to its intersection with asecond curve without modifying the second entity.
Enable Trim 1 entity button. Select the entity to trim on the side that youwant to keep after trimming.
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Trim 2entities
Trim 3entities
Definition: Trim 2 entities trims or extends both curves to their intersection.
Enable Trim 2 entities button. Select the entities to trim on the side thatyou want to keep after trimming.
Definition: Trim 3 entities trims or extends all three curves. The first twocurves that you select are trimmed to the third selected curve, which acts as atrimming curve. The third curve is then trimmed to the first two curves.
Enable Trim 3 entities button . Select the entities to trim on the side thatyou want to keep after trimming.
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TrimDivide
Trim toPoint
Definition: Trim Divide trims a line or an arc into two disjointed segments byremoving the segment that lies between two dividing curves.
Enable Trim Divide button. Select the parts of the entity to beremoved.
Definition: Trim to Point trims or extends a curve to a point or any definedposition in the graphics window. If the point that you enter does not lie on theselected entity, Mastercam calculates the closest position on the entity and trimsthe entity to that point.
Enable Trim to Point button.Select the entity to trim/extend and then select the point. Select the OK button to
exit the command.
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XformMirror
XFORM MIRROR COMMAND
Definition : Xform Mirror command creates reverse images of geometric anddrafting entities with respect to a defined axis or two points. The axis can bedefined as X-axis, Y-axis, a point and an angle, an existing line or two points. Youhave the option to move or copy the original entities within the drawing.
FileOpen
Select Mirror.mcx Xform
Mirror
Tips for the upper shapeSelect the entities to mirror using window by enable WindowSelection and mirror twice :once about X-axis, then about Y-axis.
Tips for the middle shapeSelect both contours to mirror using chain by enble ChainSelection and enable the Select Line button in the Mirror
dialog box. Select the red color line.
Tips for the lower shapeSelect both contours to mirror using Chain Selection and enable Select 2
points button in the Mirror dialog box Select two of the open ends of the contours.
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AssignmentTutorial 1 Exercise1
AssignmentTutorial 1 Exercise 2
Quiz
The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 1 Exercise1
Use the following commands:Create RectangleCreate Line Endpoint (Horizontal / Vertical)Create FilletTrim Divide
The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 1 Exercise 2
Use the following commands:Create RectangleCreate Line ParallelCreate Line EndpointTrim DivideCreate FilletTrim 2 entities
Answer the first 2 questions from the Tutorial 1 quiz
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LESSON #3: GEOMETRY CREATION (CONTINUED)
Lesson PlanGeometry Creation (continued)Lesson Objectives
Trim 1 entity to another existing entityBreak JoinOffsetCreate a filletCreate 45 degree chamfers
Time Teaching / Learning Strategies Resources30 min Have students follow Tutorial 2 from the book to create
2D Geometry; page 2-2 to page 2-12.Mastercam &Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial Book
Enhancing Phase10 min Download Exercises and Demonstrate
Break-JoinOffsetThis will help reinforce the commands used to create theprevious drawing and further aid the students with 2Dgeometry.
CD Training Exercises
CD PowerPoint : Lesson3.ppt
Assignments / Quiz40 min Have the students complete Tutorial 2 Exercise 1 and
Tutorial 2 Exercise 2 found at the end of Tutorial 2 fromthe book; page 2-48 & 2-49
Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial Book
Have students complete the first question from Tutorial2 Quiz found in their books on Page 2-51.
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StudentscompleteTutorial 2geometry
Edit Break
Students complete Tutorial 2 geometry
The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:
Create Rectangle knowing the width and the height of the rectangle.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Trim 1 entity to another existing entity.Create Fillet knowing the radius of the arc.Create Chamfer knowing the width and the angle.Create Circle Center Point knowing the diameter and the center point.Xform Mirror existing geometry to complete the part.
BREAK COMMANDS
Definition : Break command gives you options for breaking curves into multiplesegments.
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BreakTwo Pieces
Trim/Break/
Extendcommand
BreakMany Pieces
Break atIntersection
Edit Joinentities
FileOpen
Select Break-Join.mcx
Break Two PiecesEdit
Trim/Break
Break Two PiecesTip: Select the entity to break, select the Midpoint where you want to break theselected entity.
Break an entity at a given lengthEdit
Trim/BreakTrim/Break/Extend
Tip: Select the entity near the endpoint that you want to use to calculate length,and enter the Length in the Ribbon Bar .
Break Many PiecesEdit
Trim/Break
Break Many PiecesTips Select the line in the graphics window. To break the line into a defined
number of equal segments, enter the number # =5. Select the OK button to exitthe command.
Break at IntersectionEditTrim/Break
Break at IntersectionTips: Select the arc an the two lines in the graphics window. Select the End
Selection button. or press Enter .
JOIN COMMAND
Definition: Join command joins collinear lines, arcs that have the same center andradius or splines that were originally created as the same entity.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X MillLevel 3.
Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Mill Level 3 TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.
This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training Tutorialsthroughout. We do not recommend using this guide without students having a copy of the Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial.
This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theInstructor CD that comes with this book.
Legend:
Step to follow to complete the tutorial
Additional explanation for the current step
Callouts that give direction on how to complete the task
Bold text (usually) represents Mastercam terminology
To order Mastercam X Mill Level 1 Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,
Call 1-800-529-5517 orPlace an order through www.inhousesolutions.com
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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Mill Level 3 Training TutorialsDate: June 3, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Mill Level 3
Authors: Mariana LendelISBN: 978-1-926566-29-0
NoticeIn-House Solutions Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual at any time and withoutnotice.
Disclaimer Of All Warranties And LiabilityIn-House Solutions Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual orwith respect to the software described in this manual, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitnessfor any particular purpose. In-House Solutions Inc. manual is sold or licensed "as is." The entire risk as toits quality and performance is with the buyer. Should the manual prove defective following its purchase,the buyer (and not In-House Solutions Inc., its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair, of correction and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will In-House Solutions Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect inthe manual, even if In-House Solutions Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
CopyrightsThis manual is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States. All rights arereserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated orreduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from In-House Solutions Inc.
Trademarks
Mastercam is a registered trademark of CNC Software, Inc.Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;Mastercam; Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lesson #1 Introduction to 3D Wireframes 1
Lesson #2 Introduction to Curves and Surface Creation: Revolved 9
Lesson #3 Surface Creation: Draft, Extruded, Primiteves, Ruled/Lofted 17
Lesson #4 Surface Creation: Net 29
Lesson #5 Surface Creation: Swept 37
Lesson #6 Surface Creation: Fillet 46
Lesson #7 Surface Creation: Trim and Offset 54
Lesson #8 Surface Creation: Blend and Fillet Blend 64
Lesson #9 Surface Creation (continued) 70
Lesson #10 3D Wireframe and Surfaces Creation - Test 72
Lesson #11 Introduction to 3D Toolpaths: Rough Pocket, Finish Parallel & Finish Contour 73
Lesson #12 3D Toolpaths: Rough Radial and Finish Scallop 80
Lesson #13 3D Toolpaths: Rough Restmill and Finish Blend 85
Lesson #14 3D Toolpaths: Rough Flowline, Rough Plunge, Finish Shallow and Blend 90
Lesson #15 Surface HS Core Roughing, Surface Pencil and Project Finish 96
Lesson #16 Surface HS Area Clearance and Surface Finish Contour, Leftover and Project 103
Lesson #17 Surface HS Core Rough, Horizontal Area, Waterline and Scallop Rest Passes 108
Lesson #18 Surface HS Core Rough, Horizontal Area, Scallop, Scallop Rest Passes and Pencil 114
Lesson #19 Surface Toolpaths - Test 121
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LESSON #3 SURFACE CREATION: DRAFT, EXTRUDED, PRIMITIVES ANDRULED/LOFTED
Lesson PlanSurface Creation: Draft, Extruded, Primitives and Ruled/LoftedLesson Objectives
Create 3D wireframeCreate Ruled/Loft surfaceCreate a Flat Boundary surfaceCreate PrimitivesCreate Draft Surfaces
Time Teaching / Learning Strategies Resources15 min Have students follow Tutorial 2 from the book to create
3D wireframe, Ruled & Flat boundary surface page 2-2 topage 2-13.
Mastercam &Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial Book
Enhancing Phase1 hour Download the Training Exercises and demonstrate:
Draft_ExtrudePrimitivesLOFT AND RULED SURFACE.MCX Ruled-SyncRul2
CD Training Exercises
CD PowerPoint:Lesson 3
20 min Have the students create the wireframe from Tutorial 2 Exercise on page 2-31.
Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial Book
Assignments / Quiz5 min Have students complete the first 2 questions from
Tutorial 2 Quiz found in their books on page 2-33.Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial Book
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StudentscompleteTutorial 2
geometry
PrimitivesSurfaces
Students complete Tutorial 2 geometry
The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:
Create the 3D wireframe
Create Ruled SurfaceCreate Flat BoundaryCreate Rectangular Shapes with the surface option enabled.
EXERCISES USING PRIMITIVES
Definition: Primitives creation functions can make solid or surface shapes. Thesefunctions are found on the Sketcher toolbar. The following shapes can be createdusing the primitives commands: Cylinder , Cone , Block, Sphere and Torus .
FileOpenSelect PRIMITIVES.MCX
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Sphere
Torus
Cylinder
Create the sphere.Create
PrimitivesSphere
Tips: You can draw the sphere by clicking in the graphics window to set the basepoint, dragging outward to set the radius. While the sphere is live you canchange the base point, radius, and sweep angle.
Create the torus.Create
PrimitivesTorus
Tips: Use different color to create the torus. You can draw the torus (in Isometricview) by clicking in the graphics window to set the base point, dragging outwardto set the major radius. After setting the major radius, enter the minor radius.While the torus is live you can change the base point, major and minor radius,sweep angle and the axis.
Create the cylinder.Create
PrimitivesCylinder
Tips: Use different color to create the cylinder. You can draw the cylinder (inIsometric view) by clicking in the graphics window to set the base point, draggingoutward to set the radius, then dragging up or down to set the height. While thecylinder is live you can adjust the dimensions, extend the cylinder in twodirections, select a new base point, change the primary axis, or change the sweepto create a slice of a cylinder.
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DraftSurface
Create the draft surface in the upper right corner.
CreateSurfaceDraft
Tips: Make sure that the current Cplane is set to Top plane. Note that theextrusion is always perpendicular to the Cplane.
Select the chain and then enter the values in the dialog box to match the onesfrom the finish geometry in the right colummn. (Length = 1.0; Angle = 5 deg.)
Create the draft surface in the middle
CreateSurface
Draft
Tips: Make sure that the current Cplane is set to Front plane.
Select the chain and then enable Plane instead of Length in the dialog box.
Enter Angle = 5 deg. and select the Plane button.
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ExtrudeSurface
Define the plane by selecting Entities button and then the two lines thatintersect select from the graphic window.
Make sure that the resulting arrow points towards the original chain.
Definition : Extrude Surface command creates CAD surfaces over the closedchains.
Applications : the surface is used to create an angled surface, a tapered wall, orcones and cylinders.
Note that the difference between the draft surface command and the extrudesurface command is that the last creates an extra surface at the top and bottomof the shape.
Create the extrude surface in the lower right corner.
CreateSurfaceExtrude
Select the chain and then enter the values in the dialog box to match the onesfrom the finished geometry in the right colummn. (Length = 1.0; Angle = 5deg.)
Note that changes that you make using the Extruded Surface dialog box affectthe surface model only, not the curves from which it was created.
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RuledSurfaces
LoftSurfaces
RULED / LOFTED SURFACES
Definition: Ruled Surface is a surface generated by connecting straight linesbetween two or more open or closed contours. When creating a ruled surfacewith three or more curves defining the boundary, Mastercam creates separatesurfaces between each pair of curves rather than one surface with sharp cornersand ridges.
Applications: any time a surface must be fit between two or more open or closedcontours.Example:
Definition: Loft Surface is a surface generated by blending together more than 3open or closed contours. As a result the surface has rounded edges at the
intermediate contours.
Applications: any time a surface must be parabolically blended through more thantwo curves.Note that the system will automatically create a ruled surface through two chainsof entities.
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Ruled/LoftedSurfaceRibbon barbuttons
To generate a proper ruled or lofted surface you need to:Select the contours in the order from left to right or top to bottomAligned the starting locations
Select all contours in the same direction.
Chain allows you to return to the graphics window toselect new chains.
Ruled creates Ruled surfaces using linear blending of aminimum two curves or chains of curves.
Loft creates Lofted surfaces using a smooth blendingof a minimum two curves or chains of curves.
FileOpenSelect LOFT AND RULED SURFACE.MCX
Create a Ruled Surface in the upper right corner Create
SurfaceRuled/Loft
Tips: Select the contours in the order, from the same starting locations, and in thesame direction.
Enable the Ruled button.
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Synchroni-zation
Create ruled surfaces with Synchronization.
In order to better match the curves or chains of curves, you may want to selectyour curves using the Sync chaining method (Chaining Options dialog box), whichlets you match curves manually or by entity, branch, node, or point. Synch bybranch match the curves at the branches.
Tips: In the Chaining dialog box select the Options button and enable Maskon Color. The color mask excludes all entities from chaining except those whosecolors match any of the color(s) you select. Note that the chains are green color,while the branches are blue.
CREATE RULED/LOFT SURFACES USING WINDOW SELECTION.
FileOpenSelect Rul2.MCX
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Windowselection
CreateSurfacesRuled/Loft
Tips: Select Options button in the Chaining dialog box. Make sure that you disable Mask on Colorand turn Sync mode to None. In the Chaining dialog boxenabled the Window button.
Make a window around thewirefame and select as thesearch point one of theendpoints of the first contouras shown.
Enabled Loft icon.
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AssignmentsTutorial 2 Exercise
Quiz
The student creates the 3D wireframe and surfaces of Tutorial 2 Exercise
Use the following commands:Create Ruled/Lofted Surface.Create Flat Boundary Surface.Create Rectangular Shape with surface option on.
Answer the first question from the Tutorial 2 quiz
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide for instructors and trainers teaching Mastercam X Lathe.
Note: It is intended to be used in conjunction with Mastercam X Lathe TrainingTutorials published by In-House Solutions.
This manual makes reference to the Mastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials throughout.We do not recommend trying to use this Guide without students having a copy of theMastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials.
This manual also makes use of Mastercam files, which can be downloaded from theTraining Exercises CD that comes with this book.
Legend:
Step to follow to complete the tutorial
Additional explanation for the current step
Callouts that give direction on how to complete the task
Bold text (usually) represents Mastercam terminology
To order Mastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials books: Contact your Mastercam Dealer,
Call 1-800-529-5517 or
Place an order through www.inhousesolutions.com
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Mastercam Instructor Guide for Mastercam X Lathe Training TutorialsDate: July 7, 2009Copyright 1984 - 2009 In-House Solutions Inc. - All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam X Lathe
Authors: Mariana LendelISBN: 978-1-926566-35-1
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Lesson #1: Introduction to Mastercam 1
Lesson #2: Introduction to Geometry Creation 14
Lesson #3: Geometry Creation (continued) 28
Lesson #4: Geometry Creation (continued) 35
Lesson #5: Geometry Creation (continued) 42
Lesson #6: Introduction to Chaining, Properties and basic 2D Toolpaths 53
Lesson #7: Lathe Face, Rough and Finish Toolpaths 68
Lesson #8: Groove and Drill Toolpaths 79
Lesson #9: Quick Rough, Quick Finish and Cutoff Toolpaths 86
Lesson #10: Rough and Finish Canned Toolpaths and Groove - Chain 92
Lesson #11: Thread Toolpath, Stock Flip, Stock Advance, Create Tailstock 97
Lesson #12: Test 106
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LESSON #3: GEOMETRY CREATION (CONTINUED)
Lesson PlanGeometry Creation (continued)Lesson Objectives
Trim 3 entitiesCreate Chamfer
Time Teaching / Learning Strategies Resources20 min Have students follow Tutorial 2 from the book to create
2D Geometry; page 2-2 to page 2-13.Mastercam &Lathe Training Tutorial Book
Enhancing Phase15 min Download Exercises and Demonstrate
ChamferOffsetThis will help reinforce the commands used to create theprevious drawing and further aid the students with 2Dgeometry.
CD Training Exercises
CD PowerPoint : Lesson3.ppt
Assignments60 min Have students follow Tutorial 3 from the book to create
2D Geometry; page 3-2 to page 3-14.Have the students complete Tutorial 2 Exercise found atthe end of Tutorial 2 from the book; page 2-42Tutorial 3 Exercise found at the end of Tutorial 3 fromthe book; page 3-42
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StudentscompleteTutorial 2
geometry
ChamferEntities
Students complete Tutorial 2 geometry
The following commands are shown in Tutorial 2:Create Line Endpoint knowing one endpoint, the length and the angle.Create Line Endpoint knowing the two endpoints.Trim 2 entities up to their intersection point.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Trim 3 entities up to their intersection points.
CHAMFER COMMANDS
Definition : Chamfer command allows you to chamfer entities that have sharpcorners.
MastercamLatheTraining
Tutorialpage 2-2 topage 2-13
PowerPoint
Presentation:Lesson 3.ppt
TrainingExercisesCHAMFER.MCX
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1 Distance
2 Distances
Distance/Angle
Width
FileOpen
Select Chamfer.mcx
CreateChamfer
Entities
By default, Trim icon is enabled and Mastercam trims the curves to the
chamfer; although you have the option to turn off trimming . Always selectthe curves on the side that you want to keep after chamfering.
Tips: For the far right corner
Enter the Distance = 0.25Enable 1 Distance and Trim .Select the two lines.
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command .
The settings for the second corner from the right side should be as follows
Enable 2 Distances and keep Trim .Enter the 1st Distance = 0.25; 2nd Distance = 0.125.Select first the horizontal line and then the vertical line.
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command .
The settings for the third corner from the right side should be as follows
Enable Distance/Angle and Trim .Enter the 1st Distance = 0.375; Angle = 30; Select first the horizontal line andthen the vertical line.
The settings for the last corner should be as follows:
Enable width and Trim .
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command .
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ChamferChains
XformOffset
Tips : For Bottom Profile
CreateChamfer
Chains
Select the chain.Enter the Distance = 0.125
Enable 1 Distance and Trim .
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command
OFFSET COMMANDS
Definition: Offset (a single entity) command moves or copies the entity at adefined distance and direction. The direction is perpendicular to the curve atevery point along the curve relative to the current construction plane.
FileOpen
Select Offset.mcx
PowerPointPresentation:Lesson 3.ppt
TrainingExercisesOFFSET.MCX
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XformOffsetContour
Xform
Xform OffsetTips: Select Copy as the type of operation to perform; number of steps # 3; enterthe value for Offset distance = 0.25 ; select the entity in the graphics window.
Click on one side of the selected entity to indicate the offset direction. Select the
Apply button to continue. . Change the Offset settings and select the arc andthe side to indicate the offset direction. Select the OK to close the dialog box.
Definition: Offset Contour command allows you to select a chain of curves andthen displaces them by a defined distance, direction and optional depth. Theoffset is perpendicular to the chain of curves at every position along the curvesrelative to the current construction plane.
XformXform Offset Contour
Tips Select the contour and and then the OK button to exit Chaining .
Enable Copy; enter the Distance = 0.225 and select the OK button.
In the graphic window the resulting contour will be displayed in magenta color. Makesure that it is below the original contour (in red). Otherwise, select the Reverse
button . Select the OK button to exit Offset Contour dialog box.
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LatheLesson 3:Geometry Creation INSTRUCTOR GUIDE
AssignmentsTutorial 3-Exercise
The student creates the 2D geometry from Tutorial 3 Exercise
The following commands should be used:Create Rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor location.Create Line Endpoint knowing one endpoint, the length and the angle.Create Line Parallel by defining the offset direction and distance.Create Fillet knowing the radiusCreate Chamfer knowing the distance and the angleXform Mirror about D-axis
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