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Mastercam X6 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial Metric

Copyright: 1998 - 2012 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved
Software: Mastercam X6
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-926955-27-8
Revision Date: February 27, 2012
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Mill Level 1 Training Metric Tutorial Contents

Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1
Tutorial #1 - Open Contour and Drill Toolpaths ....................................................................................15
Tutorial #2 - Facing, Pocket, Contour, Drilling and Contour-Chamfer Toolpaths .................................61
Tutorial #3 - Open Pocket, Contour Remachining, Circle Mill, Drill and Contour Toolpaths ..............137
Tutorial #4 - 2D HS Core Mill, 2D HS Dynamic Core Mill, Pocket Island Facing and Pocket
Remachining Toolpaths .......................................................................................................................231
Tutorial #5 - 2D HS Dynamic Area Mill, Drill, Circle Mill and Contour Chamfer Toolpaths ................ 311
Tutorial #6 - Working with Tool Planes, 2D HS Area Mill, 2D HS Rest Mill,

Drill and Slot Mill Toolpaths ............................................................................................................... 417
Tutorial #7 - 2D HS Dynamic Core Mill, 2D HS Core Mill, 2D HS Blend, 2D HS Peel Toolpaths ...........567
Tutorial #8 - Feature Based Drilling (FBD) Toolpath ........................................................................... 635
Tutorial #9 - Feature Based Milling Toolpath ..................................................................................... 687
Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial
Tutorial #10 - 2D HS Dynamic Area Mill, 2D HS Dynamic Rest Mill, 2D HS Dynamic Core Mill, 2D HS
Dynamic Contour and Machine Simulation ........................................................................................ 751
General Notes......................................................................................................... 821

Creating/Editing Tools ............................................................................................ 879
Quiz Answers ........................................................................................................... 887
TUTORIAL #2
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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 the tutorial.
From the drawing we can decide how to go about creating the
geometry in Mastercam.
Create the 2D CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

The student will only create the Top 2D geometry needed to create the
toolpaths.
Geometry creation commands such as create rectangle, line parallel,
mirror and circle center point 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.
An Open Contour toolpath will be created to remove the material on
the both steps.
A Drilling toolpath will be created to machine the through holes.
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 one hour and half 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 graphics user interface.
STEP 2: CREATE RECTANGLE

In this step you will learn how to create a rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor position.
Step Preview:
2.1 Create a rectangle 100.0mm x 75.0mm

Create
Rectangle.
Enter the Width
and Height
as shown.
Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle.
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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: During the geometry creation of 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 it first and then press Delete from the keyboard.
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CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES
STEP 3: CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

In this step you will learn how to create a parallel line knowing the distance.
Step Preview:
Create
Line.
Parallel.
[Select a line]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.
Figure: 3.0.1
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[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point below the selected line.
NOTE: The color of the geometry is cyan which means that the entity is "live" and you can still change the line
parameters if needed.
Enter the Distance
19.0mm (press Enter).
[Select a line]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 3.0.2.
Figure: 3.0.2
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point below the selected line.
Enter the Distance
[Select a line]: Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 3.0.3.
Figure: 3.0.3
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[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point to the right of the selected line.
Enter the Distance
[Select a line]: Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 3.0.4.
Figure: 3.0.4
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point to the right of the selected line.
Enter the Distance
NOTE: To continue using the same command you can either select the Apply button
the command you can either start a new command or select the OK button.
Select the OK button to exit the command.
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or press Enter. To exit
CREATE FILLETS
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The part will appear as shown.
STEP 4: CREATE FILLETS

In this step you will create the 4 fillets to create the pocket.
Step Preview:
Create
Fillet.
Entities.
Enter the Radius 10.0 in the Ribbon bar and ensure Trim is enabled.
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CREATE FILLETS
Select the two lines to create a fillet as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Figure: 4.0.1
Repeat this step 3 more times for the other corners.

Select the OK button to exit the command.
The part will appear as shown once complete.
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CREATE THE HOLES
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STEP 5: CREATE THE HOLES

In this step you will create the holes knowing the size and location.
Step Preview:
Create
Arc.
Circle Center Point.

Enter the Diameter 12.0 in the Ribbon bar.
Select the circle icon as outlined above in the ribbon bar to lock the size of the arc.
Select the Fast point icon.
[Enter the co-ordinate]: 50,-10 and hit Enter.
Select the circle icon once more to unlock the diameter value.
Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.
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CREATE CHAMFERS
STEP 6: CREATE CHAMFERS

In this step you will create 4 chamfers on the corners knowing 1 distance.
Step Preview:
Create
Chamfer.
Entities.
Input the Distance 12.0 in the Chamfer Ribbon bar as shown.
Select the two lines as shown in Figure: 6.0.1 to create the chamfer.
Figure: 6.0.1
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SAVE THE FILE
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Repeat this step 3 more times for the other corners.

The part will appear as shown once complete.
Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.
STEP 7: SAVE THE FILE

File
Save As.
File name: "Your Name_2".
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SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
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SETUP SHEET:
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SETUP SHEET:
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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK
STEP 8: 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
machines 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 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.
Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.
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Change the parameters to match Figure: 8.0.1.

Figure: 8.0.1
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 the Bounding Box button as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.
Figure: 8.0.2
In the Expand dialog boxes enter 3.0 as shown. This will add 3.0mm of stock on each side of your model as
shown in Figure: 8.0.3.
Figure: 8.0.3
Select the OK button to exit the Bounding Box dialog box.
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Input the overall depth of your stock model as shown and set the Stock Origin Z value to 3.0 as shown in
Figure: 8.0.4.
Figure: 8.0.4
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 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. In the graphics, the plus shows you where the stock
origin is. The default position is the middle of the stock. Click on the corner of the part to set it as the stock
origin.
Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.
Select the Isometric view from the graphics view toolbar to see the stock.
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FACE THE PART
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.
STEP 9: FACE THE PART

Facing toolpaths quickly removes material from the top of the part to create an even surface for future operations.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Face.
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FACE THE PART
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If a prompt appears, Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.
When the chaining dialog box appears choose the OK button to exit the chaining dialog box.
NOTE: Mastercam will create the Facing toolpath defined from the stock setup.
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FACE THE PART
In the Toolpath Type page, the Facing icon will be 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 changed are marked with a red circle and slash.
9.1 Select a 50.0mm Face Mill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on the Select library tool button.
Pick the 50.0mm Face Mill (#270) as shown in Figure: 9.1.1.
Figure: 9.1.1
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
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FACE THE PART
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Make all the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 9.1.2.

Figure: 9.1.2
The Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate and Spindle speed are roughly based on the part material Aluminum and HSS
tooling. 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/Operations Manager such as the
one shown above.
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FACE THE PART
Select Cut Parameters and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 9.1.3.
Figure: 9.1.3
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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FACE THE PART
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Select Linking Parameters and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 9.1.4.
Figure: 9.1.4
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.
Select the OK button to exit the Facing Parameters.
NOTE: The top of stock is set to 3.0 because in our Stock Origin we have this set 3.0mm above the origin. The
depth is set to 0.0 because this is the depth we want the tool to go to.
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MACHINE THE POCKET
STEP 10: MACHINE THE POCKET

Pocket toolpaths remove the material from an enclosed boundary.
Toolpath Preview:
10.1 Chain selection

A chain of entities consists of one or more entities linked together in order and direction. The distance between the
endpoints of two consecutive entities of the chain has to be equal or less than the chaining tolerance (0.002mm). In an open
chain, the start point is placed at the end of the chain closest to the selection point and the chain direction points to the
opposite end of the chain. See the User Notes chapter for more information on chaining.
Press Alt +T to remove the toolpath display.

Toolpaths
Pocket.
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Enable the Chain button in the Chaining dialog box to be able to select just the pocket.
Select the chain, as shown in Figure: 10.1.1.

Figure: 10.1.1
Select the OK button to exit Chaining.
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MACHINE THE POCKET
NOTE: The direction of the chain determines the cutter compensation side (Left or Right) to orient the tool on
the proper side of the geometry. For our example be sure to chain the contour in a CCW direction. Otherwise,
select the Reverse button.
In the Toolpath Type page, the Pocket icon will be 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 changed are marked with a red circle
and slash.
10.2 Select a 12.0mm Flat endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters
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 12.0mm Flat Endmill (#221) as shown in Figure: 10.2.1.
Figure: 10.2.1
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Figure: 10.2.2
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MACHINE THE POCKET
10.3 Cut Parameters

From the Tree view list, select Cut Parameters and ensure the settings appear similar as shown in
Figure: 10.3.1.
Figure: 10.3.1
Machining direction sets the machining direction for the toolpath.

Climb cuts with the tool rotating in the opposite direction of the tool motion.
Conventional cuts with the tool rotating in the same direction as the tool motion.
Pocket Type defines the type of pocket toolpath Mastercam creates.
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10.4 Roughing
From the Tree view list, select Roughing Parameters. Choose the option Parallel Spiral, Clean Corners and
change the necessary settings as shown in Figure: 10.4.1.
Figure: 10.4.1
Parallel Spiral, Clean corners roughs out the pocket in a similar method to parallel spiral but adds small clean out moves
in the corners of the pocket to remove more stock.
Spiral Inside To Outside applies to all spiral pocket toolpaths. The toolpaths spiral from the center to the wall of the
pocket.
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10.5 Entry Motion

Set the Entry Motion of the Roughing portion of the toolpath to Helix. Make any necessary changes as shown
in Figure: 10.5.1.
Figure: 10.5.1
Helix for pocket roughing will always try to use the maximum radius to use more of the side of the endmill and less
plunging. The direction of the helix usually matches the toolpath direction.
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10.6 Finish
From the Tree view list, select Finishing.
Once there ensure Finish is enabled. This will add a finish pass after roughing the pocket.
Enable Finish outer boundary, Start finish pass at closest entity, Keep tool down and Machine Finish passes
only at final depth. For an explanation of these parameters see Figure: 10.6.1.
Figure: 10.6.1
Finish, select this option to create a finish pass and to enable the finishing parameters. If this option is unselected only a
roughing operation will be created.
Finish Outer Boundary makes a finish pass on the pocket wall.
Start Finish Pass At Closest Entity finishes the pocket starting with the closest endpoint of the closest entity at the end
of the roughing toolpath.
Keep Tool Down determines whether or not to retract between finish passes.
Machine Finish passes only at final depth performs the finish passes at the final cutting depth only.
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10.7 Lead In/Out

From the Tree view list select Lead In/Out and ensure this option is enabled.
Enter an Overlap value, Length, Radius and Sweep angle. The Lead In/Out parameters will only be applied to
the finish parameters Figure: 10.7.1.
Figure: 10.7.1
Lead In/Out moves are a combination of lines and arcs at the beginning and end of a pocket toolpath finish pass.
Overlap sets how far the tool goes past the end of the toolpath before exiting for a cleaner finish.
Line Length sets the line length for entry or exit lines.
Arc Radius defines the entry or exit arcs radius. This arc is always tangent to the toolpath.
Sweep sets the sweep angle of the entry or exit arc.
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10.8 Depth Cuts

Choose Depth Cuts from the Tree view list. Input a Max rough step of 6.0 and enable Keep tool down. The
depth cuts will only be applied to the roughing portion of the toolpath.
Figure: 10.8.1
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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MACHINE THE POCKET
10.9 Linking Parameters

Select Linking Parameters from the Tree view list. Change the Top of stock to zero and set the depth to -25.0.
Ensure all the values are set to Absolute as shown in Figure: 10.9.1.
Figure: 10.9.1
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 2D Toolpaths - Pocket.
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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS
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STEP 11: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

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 the current X, Y, and Z coordinates in the lower left corner
of the screen.
Make sure that the toolpaths are selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon). If both
operations are not selected choose the Select all operations icon.
Select the Backplot selected operations button.
Make sure that you have the following buttons turned on (they will appear pushed down) to see the tool and
the rapid moves.
Select the Isometric view from the view toolbar to see the stock.
Select the Fit button.
You can adjust the speed of the backplot.
You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward or Step back buttons.
Select the Play button in the VCR bar.
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VERIFY THE TOOLPATH
The toolpath should look as shown.
Select the OK button to exit Backplot.
STEP 12: VERIFY THE TOOLPATH

Verify allows you to use a solid model to simulate the machining of a part. The model created by verification represents the
surface finish, and shows collisions, if any exist.
In the Operations Manager both operations are selected. If both operations are not selected choose the Select
all operations icon.
Choose the Verify selected operations icon
from the Operations manager.
Set the Verify speed by moving the slider bar in the speed control bar as shown in Figure: 12.0.1.
Figure: 12.0.1
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Select the Play button to start simulation.
The part will appear as shown.
Select the OK button to exit Verify.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
STEP 13: CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Contour toolpath removes material along a path defined by a chain of curves. A Contour toolpath only follows a chain, it
does not clean out an enclosed area.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Contour.
Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box.
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Change the Graphic view to Top.

Select the chain and ensure the chaining direction is the same as shown in Figure: 13.0.1.
Figure: 13.0.1
Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

In the Toolpath Type page, the Contour toolpath will be selected.
13.1 Select a 16.0mm Flat Endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Click on Select library tool button.
To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
Scroll down and select the 16.0mm Flat Endmill (# 225) as shown in Figure: 13.1.1.
Figure: 13.1.1
Figure: 13.1.2
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13.2 Cut Parameters

Select the Cut Parameters and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 13.2.1.
Figure: 13.2.1
Roll cutter around corners inserts arc moves around corners in the toolpath.
None guarantees all sharp corners.
Sharp rolls the tool around sharp corners (135 degrees or less).
All rolls the tool around all corners and creates smooth tool movement.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
13.3 Depth Cuts

Select Depth cuts and enable it. Input a Max rough step of 10.0 and enable Keep tool down as shown in
Figure: 13.3.1.
Figure: 13.3.1
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13.4 Lead In/Out

Choose the option Lead In/Out and input an Overlap value. Make any other necessary changes as shown in
Figure: 13.4.1.
Figure: 13.4.1
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
13.5 Multi Passes

Select Multi Passes from the Tree view list and enable the option. Set the Number of Rough passes to 1 with
Spacing of 3 and Number of Finish passes to 1 with Spacing of 1. This will have the system make a rough pass
and then proceed with a 1.0mm finish pass.
Enable the option to Machine finish passes at the Final depth as shown in Figure: 13.5.1.
Figure: 13.5.1
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Select Linking Parameters from the Tree view list. Set the Top of stock to zero and the Depth to -31.0 as shown
in Figure: 13.6.1.
Figure: 13.6.1
Select the OK button to exit 2D Toolpaths - Contour.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
To Backplot and Verify the toolpaths page 97 and page 98 to review these procedures.
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SPOT DRILL THE HOLES
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STEP 14: SPOT DRILL THE HOLES

Spot Drilling the holes allows you to start the hole. In this operation we will use the spot drill to chamfer the hole before
drilling it.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Drill.
In the Drill Point Selection dialog box choose the option Mask on Arc.
Select one of the four arcs.

Left click in the upper left corner of the graphics window, holding the left button down drag a rectangle to the
lower right corner of the part.
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Release the left mouse button and click it again once you have created a window encompassing the entire part
as shown in Figure: 14.0.1.
Figure: 14.0.1
NOTE: Mask on Arc is a tool for selecting arcs whose diameters match the one that you select within the
specified tolerance.
Hit Enter once complete.
Select the OK button in the Drill Point Selection dialog box to accept the 4 drill points.
In the Toolpath Type page, the Drill toolpath will be selected.
14.1 Select a 20.0mm Spot Drill from the library and set the Tool parameters
To be able to see just the spot drill, select the Filter button.
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Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the Spot drill icon as shown in Figure: 14.1.1.
Figure: 14.1.1
Select the OK button to exit the Tool List Filter dialog box.
At this point you should only see Spot Drills.
From that list select the 20.0mm Spot Drill as shown in Figure: 14.1.2.
Figure: 14.1.2
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Make the necessary changes to the Tool page as shown in Figure: 14.1.3.
Figure: 14.1.3
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14.2 Set the Cut Parameters

Select Cut Parameters and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 14.2.1.
Figure: 14.2.1
Drill/Counterbore is recommended for drilling holes with depths of less than three times the tools diameter.
Dwell sets the amount of time in seconds that the tool remains at the bottom of a drilled hole.

Choose Linking Parameters, ensure Clearance is enabled, set the Top of stock and Depth to zero and Absolute.
To input the depth select the Calculator icon.
Input the following equation in the Finish diameter area: 12+1 and hit Enter to calculate the Depth as shown in
Figure: 14.3.1.
Figure: 14.3.1
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Select the OK button to exit the Depth Calculator.

You will now see the depth we calculated for the spot drilling operation set in the Depth field as shown in
Figure: 14.3.2.
Figure: 14.3.2
Select the OK button to exit the Drill/Counterbore parameters.

To Backplot and Verify your toolpaths page 97 and page 98 to review these procedures.
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STEP 15: DRILL THE HOLES

In this example we will drill the holes to a specified depth.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Drill.
In the Drill Point Selection dialog box choose the option Last.
This option will automatically select the 4 holes for you based off the selection from the previous drill
operation.
Select the OK button in the Drill Point Selection dialog box to accept the 4 drill points.
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DRILL THE HOLES
In the Toolpath Type page, the Drill toolpath will be selected.
15.1 Select a 12.0mm Drill from the library and set the Tool parameters
To be able to see just the drill select the Filter button.
Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the Drill Icon. Under Tool Diameter select Equal and
input a value of 12.0 as shown in Figure: 15.1.1.
Figure: 15.1.1
Select OK button to exit the Tool List Filter dialog box.

At this point you should only see a 12.0mm Drill.
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DRILL THE HOLES
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From that list select the 12.0mm Drill as shown.
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then choose the OK button to exit.
Make the necessary changes to the Tool page a shown in Figure: 15.1.2.
Figure: 15.1.2
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DRILL THE HOLES
15.2 Cut Parameters

Select Cut Parameters, change the drill Cycle to Chip Break and input a Peck value of 5.0 as shown in
Figure: 15.2.1.
Figure: 15.2.1
Chip Break drills holes with depths of more than three times the tool diameter. The drill retracts partially out of the
drilled hole to break material chips.
1st peck sets the depth for the first peck move which plunges in and out of the material to clear and break chips.
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DRILL THE HOLES
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Choose Linking Parameters, and set the Top of stock to zero. Input a Depth value of -25.0 as shown in
Figure: 15.3.1.
Figure: 15.3.1
Select the OK button to exit the 2D Toolpaths - Drill/Circles Simple drill parameters.
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CHAMFER THE PART
STEP 16: CHAMFER THE PART

A Chamfer Toolpath automatically cuts a chamfer around a contour using a chamfer mill.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Contour.
Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box as shown.
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CHAMFER THE PART
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Select the chains and ensure the chaining direction is the same a shown in Figure: 16.0.1.
Figure: 16.0.1
NOTE: It does not matter which contour you select first. However the first contour you select will be the first
contour cut.
Select the OK button to exit Chaining dialog box.
In the Toolpath Type page, the Contour toolpath will be selected.
16.1 Select a 10.0mm Chamfer Mill from the library and set the Tool parameters
To be able to see just the chamfer mill select the Filter button.
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CHAMFER THE PART
Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the Chamfer Mill icon as shown in Figure: 16.1.1.
Figure: 16.1.1
Select the OK button to exit the Tool List Filter dialog box.
At this point you should only see a list of chamfer mills.
From the Tool Selection list select the 10/45mm Chamfer Mill.
In the Tool Selection page choose the OK button to exit.
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CHAMFER THE PART
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A warning that the tools settings are not conforming with the Machine Def/ Control Def appears.
Enable Turn off warning for session and select the OK button to continue.
NOTE: The warning appears when some of the feed rates or the spindle speed that where use to define the
tool are not in the tolerances set up in the Machine definition/ Control definition. The values will appear in
italics. Change them as needed.
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CHAMFER THE PART

Figure: 16.1.2
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CHAMFER THE PART
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16.2 Cut Parameters

Select the Cut Parameters page and change the Contour type to 2D chamfer.
Input a Width of 1.0 and a Tip offset of 0.5 as shown in Figure: 16.2.1.
Figure: 16.2.1
2D Chamfer cuts chamfers around a contour.

Width sets the chamfer width. Mastercam measures the width from the chained geometry adjusted by the cut depths
defined on the linking parameters page.
Tip Offset is an amount to ensure that the tip of the tool clears the bottom of the chamfer.
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CHAMFER THE PART
16.3 Depth Cuts

Select Depth Cuts and disable it as shown in Figure: 16.3.1.
Figure: 16.3.1
16.4 Lead In/Out

Choose the option Lead In/Out and input an Overlap value of 1.0. Make any other necessary changes as shown
in Figure: 16.4.1.
Figure: 16.4.1
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CHAMFER THE PART
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16.5 Multi Passes

Select Multi Passes, disable this option as shown in Figure: 16.5.1.
Figure: 16.5.1

Select the Linking Parameters from the Tree view list. Set the Top of stock to zero and the Depth to zero as
shown in Figure: 16.6.1.
Figure: 16.6.1
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CHAMFER THE PART
NOTE: The depth of the chamfer is based on the width and tip offset set in the Cut Parameters page. This is
why we set the depth here to zero.
Your part will appear as shown.
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POST THE FILE
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STEP 17: POST THE FILE

Ensure all operations are selected, if they are not use the button Select all operations in the Operations
Manager.
Select the Post selected operations button from the Operations Manager.
In the Post processing window make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 17.0.1.
Figure: 17.0.1
NC File enabled allows you to keep the NC file and to assign the same
name as the MCX file.
Edit enabled allows you to automatically launch the default editor.
Select the OK button to continue.
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SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE
Save the NC file.

A window with the NC program will appear as shown in Figure: 17.0.2.
Figure: 17.0.2
Select the red "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the editor.
STEP 18: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE
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SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE
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REVIEW EXERCISE - STUDENT PRACTICE
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CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE
CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE

Use these commands to create the geometry.
Create Rectangle.
Create Fillets.
Create Lines.
Create Line Parallel.
Create Circle Center Points.
Fast Point to position the Circles.
Trim.
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CREATE THE TOOLPATHS FOR TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE
TUTORIAL #22

Create the Toolpaths for Tutorial #2 Exercise as per the instructions below.
Set the machine properties including the stock.

Remove the material on the outside of the part Contour (2D).
Use a 12.0mm Flat Endmill.
Based on your chaining direction ensure the Compensation direction is set
correctly.
Enable Depth Cuts and set the Max rough step to 6.0mm.
Lead In/Out set Length and radius to 60.0% with a 90.0 degree sweep.
No Break Through, Multi Passes.
Set the depth according to the drawing.
Spot drill the holes.

Use a 20.0mm Spot Drill.
Set the Cycle to Drill/Counterbore and set a Dwell to 1.0 second.
Use the depth calculator to set a 1.0mm chamfer on the hole.
Drill the holes.

Use a 12.0mm Drill.
Set the Cycle to Peck Drill and set your peck values.
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Remove the Material in the center of the part (Pocket Standard).

Use a 12.0mm Flat Endmill.
Choose to leave no stock on the walls.
Set the Cutting method to Constant Overlap Spiral.
The Entry Motion will be Helix.
Enable Finish and set the parameters.
Lead In/Out set Length and radius to 60.0% with a 90.0 degree sweep.
Enable Depth Cuts and set the Max rough step to 6.0mm.
Disable Break Through.
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NOTES:
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NOTES:
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TUTORIAL #2 QUIZ
TUTORIAL #2 QUIZ
What is a Facing Toolpath used for?
What does a Pocket Toolpath allow you to do?
What is the difference between Climb and Conventional cutting?
What does verify allow you to do?
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INDEX
Numerics
2D Chamfer ................................................... 124
2D High Speed Area Mill ............................... 452
2D High Speed Blend Mill ............................. 611
2D High Speed Core Mill ............................... 262
2D High Speed Dynamic Area Mill 345, 354, 399
2D High Speed Dynamic Contour .................. 795
2D High Speed Dynamic Core Mill ................ 276
2D High Speed Dynamic Mill ......................... 591
2D High Speed Peel Mill ........................ 618, 623
2D High Speed Rest Mill ................................ 475
2D/3D Construction .......................................... 5
A
Adjust Start/End Of Contour ........................... 40
Arc Endpoints ........................................ 243, 430
Arc Polar ....................................... 140, 325, 692
Arc Radius ....................................................... 93
Arc Tangent 3 Entities ........................... 242, 324
Assign Tool Numbers Sequentially .................. 32
Attributes .......................................................... 6
B
Back Feedrate ............................................... 280
Backplot .......................................................... 41
Bounding Box ................................................ 252
Break Through .............................................. 172
Break Two Pieces .......................................... 592
C
Chamfer Toolpath ......................................... 119
Chamfers ......................................................... 72
Change At Point ............................................ 516
Change Attributes ......................................... 706
Chip Break ............................................. 117, 201
Circle Center Point .......................... 28, 239, 314
Circle Mill ...................................................... 184
Clear Colors ..................................................... 27
Clearance ........................................................ 84
Climb ............................................................... 89
Color .................................................................. 6
Comment ........................................................ 82
Compensation Direction ................................. 39
Compensation Type ........................................ 39
Constant Overlap Spiral ................................ 291
Construction Depth ....................................... 423
Construction Mode ....................................... 423
Contour Remachining ................................... 176
Contour Toolpath ............................................ 34
Conventional ................................................... 89
Corner Rounding ........................................... 458
Counterbore ................................................. 536

Create A New Toolpath Group ...................... 396
Create Letters ............................................... 249
Creating A New Tool ..................................... 822
Creating And Renaming Toolpath Groups .... 545
Creating/Editing Tools .................................. 821
Cut Tolerance ................................................ 272
D
Delete ........................................................... 152
Delete Entities ................................................. 21
Depth .............................................................. 84
Depth Cuts ...................................................... 94
Divide .................................................... 326, 576
Drill Toolpath .................................................. 47
Drill/Counterbore ......................................... 112
Dwell ............................................................. 112
Dynamic Rest Mill ......................................... 772
E
Edit .................................................................. 53
Editing An Existing Tool ................................. 826
Ellipse ............................................................ 236
Entry Feed Rate ............................................. 270
Entry Method ................................................ 270
Extrude .......................................................... 708
F
Facing Toolpath .............................................. 79
FBM Drill ....................................................... 653
FBM Mill ........................................................ 724
Feed Calculation ............................................. 32
Feed Plane ...................................................... 84
Fillets ............................................................... 69
Filter Ratio And Total Tolerance ................... 272
Filter Tolerance ............................................. 272
Finish Outer Boundary .................................... 92
From Tool ........................................................ 32
Function Prompt ............................................... 2
G
Graphic Area ..................................................... 2
Grid ................................................................. 11
Groups .............................................................. 6
GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 2
Gview ................................................................ 5
H
Helix ................................................................ 91
High Speed Loops ............................................ 83
Hole Mapping ............................................... 666
I
Infinite Look Ahead ......................................... 39
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INDEX
Insert Arrow .................................................. 465
J
Join Entities ........................................... 155, 704
K
Keep Tool Down ........................................ 92, 94
Keep Tool Down Within ................................ 268
L
Lead In/Out ..................................................... 40
Level .................................................................. 6
Line Length ...................................................... 93
Line Style ........................................................... 6
Line Width ......................................................... 6
M
Machine Group Properties ............................. 31
Machine Simulation ...................................... 808
Max Radius .................................................... 268
Max Rough Step .............................................. 94
Micro Lift Distance ........................................ 280
Mirror .............................................................. 22
Move Between Cuts ........................................ 83
MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 2
Multi Passes .................................................... 44
N
NC File ............................................................. 53
O
Offset Tolerance ........................................... 268
Open A SolidWorks File ................................. 637
Open Pocket ................................................. 163
Open Pocket Cutting Method ....................... 168
Optimize Cut Order ....................................... 280
Origin ................................................................ 2
Output 3D Arc Moves ................................... 270
Output Arc Moves ......................................... 188
Overlap ........................................................... 93
Override Defaults With Modal Values ............ 32
P
Parallel Lines ........................................... 20, 424
Peck Drill ......................................................... 51
Planes ................................................................ 5
Plunge Angle ................................................. 270
Pocket Remachining ..................................... 297
Pocket Toolpath .............................................. 85
Pocket Type .................................................... 89
Point Style ......................................................... 6
Polar Lines ..................................................... 580
Post A File ....................................................... 53
Preferred Profile Length ............................... 270
Profile Tolerance ........................................... 268
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Program # ....................................................... 32
Q
Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 2
Quiz Answers ................................................ 829
R
Re-Chain ........................................................ 466
Rectangle ........................................................ 18
Rectangular Shapes ...................................... 420
Redo ................................................................ 19
Renaming The NC File ................................... 210
Reorganizing The Toolbars ................................ 4
Rest Material ................................................ 779
Retract ............................................................ 84
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 2
Roll Cutter Around Corners ............................ 39
Rotate ........................................................... 331
Rough Passes/Finish Passes ............................ 46
S
Save A File ....................................................... 29
Scale .................................................................. 2
Select A Machine ............................................ 31
Setting Mastercam To Metric ........................... 8
Skip Pockets Smaller Than ............................ 270
Slot Mill ......................................................... 548
Smoothing ..................................................... 268
Sorting ........................................................... 484
Spiral Inside To Outside .................................. 90
Spot Drilling .................................................. 108
Start Angle .................................................... 187
Start Finish Pass At Closest Entity ................... 92
Status Bar .......................................................... 2
Stepover Percentage/Stepover Distance ...... 169
Stock Origin ..................................................... 33
Stock Setup ..................................................... 33
Sweep ............................................................. 93
T
Tangent 1 Entity ............................................ 426
Tangent Lines ................................................ 317
Tangent To Point ........................................... 573
Tapping ......................................................... 203
Tip Comp ......................................................... 52
Tip Offset ...................................................... 124
Tool Inspection/Change ................................ 267
Toolbar States ................................................. 10
Toolbars ............................................................ 2
Toolpath Manager ............................................ 7
Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 2
Top Of Stock .................................................... 84
INDEX
Total Tolerance ............................................. 272
Translate ....................................... 253, 335, 436
Trim 1 Entity .......................................... 575, 584
Trim 2 Entities ....................................... 146, 585
Trim 3 Entities ....................................... 326, 432
Trim To Point ................................................ 147
U
Undo ............................................................... 19
V
Verify ............................................................... 43
View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 2
View The Solids history ................................. 640
W
Warn Of Duplicate Tool Numbers ................... 32
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 6
X
XY Stepover ........................................... 268, 730
Z
Z Clearance ................................................... 270
Z Depth ............................................................. 6
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INDEX
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Tutorial #2 - Facing, Pocket, Contour, Drilling and Contour-Chamfer Toolpaths .................................61

Tutorial #6 - Working with Tool Planes, 2D HS Area Mill, 2D HS Rest Mill,

Tutorial #8 - Feature Based Drilling (FBD) Toolpath ........................................................................... 635

Tutorial #9 - Feature Based Milling Toolpath ..................................................................................... 687

Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial

General Notes......................................................................................................... 821

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

Create the 2D 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 one hour and half 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 RECTANGLE

2.1 Create a rectangle 100.0mm x 75.0mm

Enter the Width

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Select the OK button to exit the Rectangle command.

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CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

STEP 3: CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

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CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

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CREATE THE PARALLEL LINES

63.0mm (press Enter).

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or press Enter. To exit

The part will appear as shown.

STEP 4: CREATE FILLETS

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Select the two lines to create a fillet as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.

Repeat this step 3 more times for the other corners.

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CREATE THE HOLES

STEP 5: CREATE THE HOLES

Circle Center Point.

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STEP 6: CREATE CHAMFERS

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SAVE THE FILE

Repeat this step 3 more times for the other corners.

Once complete choose the OK button to exit the command.

STEP 7: SAVE THE FILE

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

STEP 8: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK