Mastercam Workbook

Version 9

by Richard Cozzens

This purpose of this workbook is to give new users a basic introduction to Mastercam's functionality and features. Topics covered include creating models using Mastercam, importing geometry from other CAD packages, setting up a job, and creating facing, contouring, pocket, drill/surface, and lathe toolpaths. This book is not intended to be a reference guide.

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Lesson 1 Introduction to Mastercam
	Starting Mastercam Standard Menus and Toolbars Function Keys and Quick Keys Coordinate System Creating Simple Geometry
		Creating Circles, Lines, Rectangle; save new geometry; open existing file; customizing Mastercam; getting Help.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 2 Creating 2D Geometry
	Steps to Creating 2D Geometry
		Open a new file; create a Rectangle; use Screen-Zoom tool; delete geometry; create a round (fillet); create and trim the bottom notch; create a Point, Arc (Circle); create Point Patterns using the Bolt Circle and Grid options; Xform tools; add dimensions; analyze the part.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 3 Creating 3D Geometry
	Steps to Creating 3D Geometry
		Change perspective of the part; translate geometry in the Z direction; change the Cplane; create geometry in the side and top Cplanes; translate entities without linking; create Pocket geometry; create new Cplane; view new Cplane with Gview; create circle on new Cplane; translate circle in the Z direction; trim the circle; translate arc to complete angled slot; create 3D dimensions.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 4 Creating Surface Geometry
	Steps to Creating Surface Geometry
		Create Planar surface using existing wireframe geometry; trim Planar surface; remove existing boundaries; create a Lofted surface; create a surface using the Sweep tool; one last sweep.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises


Lesson 5 Importing Existing Geometry
	Steps to Importing Existing Geometry
		Pull IGES file off internet; open IGES file; translate the imported part to Mastercam Axis System; rotate part 90 degrees; shade surfaces.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 6 Creating a Job Setup
	Steps in Creating a Job Setup
		Know and understand all part requirements; review the part and plan the milling process; create the Raw Stock.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 7 Creating Facing Toolpaths
	Steps in Creating Facing Toolpaths
		Define the Facing Plane; define the Tooling Parameters; Tooling operations; Modify an existing Toolpath; verify the Facing Toolpath.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 8 Creating Contouring Toolpaths
	Steps to Creating the Contour Toolpath
		Check the Facing Toolpath; create the basic Contour Toolpath; modify the Contour Toolpath.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 9 Creating Pocket Toolpaths
	Steps to Creating Pocket Toolpaths
		Create the basic Pocket Toolpath; create the open Pocket Toolpath; create the Island Pocket Toolpath.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 10 Creating Drill/Surface Toolpaths
	Steps to Creating Drill Cycle Toolpaths
		Create the Bolt Circle Drill Toolpaths; create the Grid Drill Toolpath; create the Surface Toolpath; final toolpath - face off excess material; final analysis; post it; the Setup Sheet.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

Lesson 11 Introduction to Mastercam Lathe
	Creating Lathe Toolpaths Steps to Creating the Hammer Handle using Mastercam Lathe
		Start the Mastercam Lathe; download Hammer Handle.MC9 file; open the Hammer Handle.MC9 file; create Lathe Job Setup; first lathe operation - facing the part; create a Center Drill operation; modify the Job Setup; create a Quick Rough Toolpath; create the Finish Cut; next Roughing Toolpath; create Threads.
	Summary Review Questions Exercises

306 pages

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ISBN: 978-1-58503-089-7