Leraning Series Mill Porjects & Applications Mastercam

Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................
1
Chapter 1 .Getting Started with Mastercam ............................
3
Chapter 2 .Jewel Box Lid Bottom .Contour .........................
25
Chapter 3 .Jewel Box Base .Pocket ......................................
39
Chapter 4 .Jewel Box Lid Top .Contour. Pocket ..................
53
Chapter 5 .Pen Holder .Contour, Pocket. Drill .....................
67
Chapter 6 .Cribbage Board .Contour. Pocket. Drill .............
87
Chapter 7 .Gravity Car .Surface Creation. Loft .................. 105
Chapter 8 .2D Drill and Contour ...........................................
129
Chapter 9 .2D Drill and Pocket ...........................................
147
Chapter 10 .2D Pocket Multiple Depths ...............................165
Chapter 11 .2D Pocket with lslands .....................................
181
Chapter 12 .2D Pocket Translated Geometry ......................205
Chapter 13 .3D Revolved Surface. Parallel .........................
219
Chapter 14 .3D Ruled Surface. Radial ................................. 233
Chapter 15 .3D Swept Surface Flowline ..............................
245
Chapter 16 .3D Coons Surface Flowline ..............................
259
Chapter 17 .3D Draft and Fillet Surface. Surface Contour .277
Chapter 18 .Enrichment Tutorial Drawings .........................291
Glossary ..................................................................................297
Shortcut Keys ........................................................................321
General Notes ........................................................................323
-: lntroduction
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About using and learning Mastercam

Welcome to Mastercam Version 8. Mastercam is a powerful CADICAM
application that lets you design parts and choose from 2- through 5-axis
milling, tuming, wire EDM, lasers, mold base development, surface, and
solid modeling.
To help you learn Mastercarn, extensive online help and this manual
accompany the product.
About this book

This guide teaches you the practical and efficient use of Mastercam Design
and Mill software. To get you started, the guide provides a short tutorial on
learning the product user interface and then launches into many practical
projects and tutorials for you to complete. The projects and tutorials are
designed to show you efficient ways to design and mil1 real-world parts.
Note: You must have Level 1 of Mastercam Mill Version 8 or a higher leve1
installed on your PC to complete Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 18
and Level 3 to complete Chaptei-S7, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Typographic conventions used

This guide uses several typographic conventions:
Bold type identifies any portion of the Mastercarn interface that you select,
including menu options, dialog box options, and buttons. (Example: the
MAIN MENU)
Brackets [ ] identify keys that you press on the keyboard, such as [Enter],
[Esc], etc.
Italic text identifies messages that display in the prompt area of the
Mastercam main screen where you enter values. (Example: Enter
coordinates)
Note: A point of infonnation related to thepreceding text.
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lntroduction
The [Esc] key is normally used throughout Mastercam to back up to the

previous leve1 of the menu structure. When the keyboard convention
does not apply, the use of the [Esc] key is explained in the text.
As shown in the following example, check boxes adjacent to buttons on
a dialog box activate or deactivate the button. If the check box is
selected, the button is active and can be chosen to edit the related
options. Lf the check box is not selected, the button cannot be chosen
and al1 features associated with the button are disabled.
ief point. 1P Misc vaiues... 1

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Online help
Online help contains the latest and most up-to-date information about
Mastercam. To access online help, press the Help button on a dialog
box or the toolbar, or press [Alt+H] at any menu while you are working
in Mastercam.
2 Mastercam V8 Learning Series

Getting Started with Mastercam
ng thce Mas erfacg
This exercise shows you how to navigate through Mastercam. You will:
+ Launch the application
+ Make selections from the menus and toolbar
+ Use program prompts for guidance
b Launch Mastercam
You must have Level 1 of Mastercam Mill Version 8 or a higher leve1
installed on your PC to complete Chapters 2,3,4,5,6, 8,9, 10, 11, 12 and
18 and Level 3 to complete Chapters 7,13, 14,15,16, and 17.
1. Choose
+
Windows Start menu
+
Programs, Mastercam, Mil1 8
Note: gyou cannot open Mastercam, refer to your installation instructions
included in a separate document.
2. The main Mastercam window appears, as shown below.
Main Menu
Menu
Operation -- Graphics Window
Buttons
Secondary Menu
Prompt Area - 1
Mill Projects and Applications

Use the Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the primary functions you use in Mastercam.
1. Choose
+
MAINMENU
+
Create
+
Point
+
Position
2. Notice that the prompt area at the bottom left of the screen displays the
message Createpoint: specify a point.
Use the prompt area
The prompt area displays a message to help you understand what action to
take. It is also the screen location where you enter values.
1. Without moving your mouse, type 0,O.
Note: Be sure to enter the nuinber zero and not the letier "O."
2. Notice that the values you type (the coordinates) appear in the prompt
area as you type.
Enter coordinates: 0,0

I
3. Press [Enter] to display the point atposition 0,O.
4. Press [F9] to display the construction ori,gin. The graphics window
should look like the following picture.
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Exercise 2 - Designing a rectangle
This exercise shows you how to design a simple rectangle with fillets. You
will:
4 Use the Create, Rectangle function
4 Use the Create, Fiiiet function
Create a rectangle
Jn this task, you will create a rectangle with the center at 0,O.
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Rectangle
4 1 Point
2. Enter the values shown on the dialog.
Point F
3. Choose OK.
4. Drag the cross-hairs cursor near to the point you created earlier until you
see a small white square appear over the point.
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Chapter 1
5. Click the mouse button to position the rectangle so that its center is at
the coordinates 0,O. Notice that the rectangle function is still active (in
case you want to create another rectangle).
6. Press [Esc] to exit the rectangle function.
Note: Ifyou accidentally create more than one rectangle, you can delete the
unwanted geometry by choosing MAlN M E W , Delete and selecting the
lines to delete.
Your part should look like the following picture.
b Create comer fillets

A fillet is an arc tangent to two entities. Create fillets to make rounded
comers on the rectangle with a 318 inch radius.
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Fillet
+ Radius
2. Enter thefillet radius in the prompt area: 0.375 and press [Enter].
1
3. Select the lines at positions 1 and 2.

4. Repeat Step 3 to create fillets at the ,y:
other three comers.
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Tip: When you move the airsorclose to
selection,t highfights in whiie.

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b Save the file

1. Check with your instructor on how and where to save your files.
2. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Pile
4 Save
Note: It is a good idea to save yourjlefi.equently as you work. Tis way, fyou
make an error, you can choose File, Get to open apraiously saved version of
thejle. Each time you successfullyjnish one exercise, save yourjle.
Mil1 Projects and Applications

Chapter 1
CADICAMICNC Overview

Definitions
CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) - Mechanical drafting performed on a computer
to create part geometry.
CAM (Computer Aided Machining) - Produces toolpaths from CAD geometry

and creates machine code for the CNC.
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) - CNC is a computer technology for

controlling machine tools, including milling machines. The CNC computer,
referred to as a controller, feeds numerical data to the motors. The motors
physically move the table to cut the stock. CNC technology is also used on lathes,
wire Electro-Discharge-Machines (EDM), sheet metal punches and brakes,
cutting torches, lasers and more.

Chapter 1
CAD
To start the process, a CAD drawing of the intended part is needed. Figure 1 is an
example of a part drawn in a CAD system. This is cornmonly referred to as
geometry.
Figure 1. CAD Geometry with Hidden Lines Removed
When narning the geometry, Mastercam automatically adds the file extension of
MC8. If the part were called "PARTI", it would be saved on the disk as
PARTI .MC8.
Notice in Figure 1, there are no dimensions. Dimensions are not necessary when
programming with CAM, as the geometry itself defines the part. After the
geometry is created, the next step is to te11 the computer which lines are used for
each machining process.

CAM
Lines are linked together to form a continuous boundary around the area to be
machined. This identifies which lines will be used for the toolpath. Linking the
lines together is refened to as chaining. Figure 2 shows the geometry . Only the
inner rectangle is chained. Al1 other lines are not used at this time. Only the lines
that are chained will be used to calculate the toolpath.
Figure 2. Part with Geometry Chained
Once the chaining is complete, the computer needs some information on the size
and shape of the cutter, how fast to cut, spindle speed, etc. Al1 of this data is
handled in the parameter screens. After this information is in the program, the
computer can generate a toolpath.
An example of the toolpath is seen in Figure 3.
The toolpath is a sequence of lines and arcs that describe the tool position.

Chapter 1
Figure 4 is the same toolpath with arrows showing the direction of each cut as it
makes its way around the part.
Figure 4. Contour Toolpath as a Continuous Line
Notice that the plunge lines and rapid line in Figure 4 are in the same location.
The tool starts above the part and plunges to the specified depth of the contour.
The endrnill then cuts around the chained geometry and moves up out of the part
at the same location that it plunged into the stock. The retraction out of the part is
called a rapid move. A rapid move is machine movement at the maximum speed.
In Mastercam, the toolpath file has an extension called NCI. The toolpath is
cornmonly called an NCI file. To follow with the previous example, the NCI file
would be PART1 .NCI.
It may be prohibitive to machine the entire part in one operation because it is too
deep to cut with one pass. To avoid darnage to the cutter or equipment, it may be
necessary to machine the shallow depths first and then return to the deepest areas.
The process of milling usually requires severa1 steps and tools. If another toolpath
were desired, such as machining the slot on the right side of the part, it could be
done next. This example, however, has only one toolpath.
Before the rnilling machine can use the toolpath information in the NCI file, it
must be converted to the same language as the CNC machine.
Ln Mastercam, this translation is referred to as post-processing, or posting. Post
processors are specific to the machine since there are many different CNC
languages. The progam has to match the language exactly.

Gefting Started with Mastercam
The post processor reads the infonnation stored in the NCI file and wntes a new
file with the completed CNC code. Post-processing does not change the NCI file.
The CNC code file extension is called NC. The file name in this example would
be PART1.NC.
The NCI file seen in Figures 3 and 4 was post processed for three different CNC
machines, DYNA, LIGHT MACHINES, and the industry standard, FANUC.
Notice the sirnilarities and differences between the following codes.
DYNA MECHTRONICS FANUC LIGHT MACHINES
001 START ih3 01 9% N001G90GOOM03
002FRXY= 10. NOOlG90G80G40G00 N002Z.6
003 SE?ZTP>ZCXYU N002M06Tl H1 NOO3GOX.85Y.375
004 SPmJLE ON S2000 KOO3MO3 N004GlZ-.1F5.
005 FR XYZ = 30. NOMGOX.85Y.375 N005Y2.125FlO. ,
006 GO X .85 N005G43Hl Z.6 NO06X1.475

007 GO Y .375 N006GlZ-. 1F5. N007Y.375
008 GO Z .6 N007Y2.125F10. N008X.85
009FRZ=5. N008X 1.475 N009GOZ.6
O10 GO Z -.l NOO9Y.375 S 0 10M05
O11 FRXY= 10. KOlOX.85 NO1 1XO.YO.
012 GO Y 2.125 NO1 IGOZ.6 N0 12M02
013 GO X 1.475 N012G28M05
014 GO Y ,375 NO13M30
O15 GO X .85 9
016 FR XYZ = 30.
017 GO Z .6
018 SPihJLE OFF
0 19 END ATWPART
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To review :
A geometry file uiith ******* .MC8
- A toolpath file with ******* .NCI
A CNC cede file with ******* .NC
have al1 been made in that order. The NC file is now ready to be sent to the
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milling machine controller.

CNC
The device that controls the CNC milling machine is called the controller. It
analyzes the machine code and converts that information into electrical signals
that coordinate the motors to drive each movement on the CNC machine.
Remember, the machine code contains statements telling the milling machine to
go from one position to another.
If the NC file had a statement that read Z . 5 , the controller would send electrical
signals to the motor on the Z axis until the cutter was one-half inch lower than
when it started.
As the machine performs each move, the finished part begins to take shape, until
the part is finally finished.
CNC Machining
This overview will help you understand CNC before using the machinery.
CNC stands for Computer Numencal Control. Automated machines use motors to
drive each axis. A computer controls the direction and length of time each motor
rotates.

Gettng Started with Mastercam
The computer that controls the milling machine is called the controller. The
controller also synchronizes the motors to produce arcs that would be extremely
difficult to produce by hand.
Program
Each shape in Mastercam is translated into XYZ moves, similar to plotting points
on a graph. Remember that X moves are horizontal and Y moves are vertical. The
coordinate moves for a simple
rectangle would look like the
following example:
From X0,YO go X2 inches
Go Y 1.5 inches
Go X-2 inches
Go Y-1.5 inches
The rectangle is complete.

Chapter 1
Add tool down and tool up movements to show when the tool is above the stock
(Z positive) or in the stock (Z negative). The coordinates would look like this:
Post processing
Post processing converts the coordinates
to the CNC machine language. The
program could look like the exarnple at
right with codes necessary for the
controller to carry out the program.
This is Fanuc-based CNC language for the

rectangle. Notice the sirnilarities between
the last two examples: the first has the
same information as this one, with severa1
additions:
Percent signs are needed to transfer the program into and out of the controller.
Line numbers are added to each line to make it easy to find specific locations, as
demonstrated in the following items:
Line N001 has "G" codes that set the controller to incremental moves, no cutter
compensation and move at rapid travel.
Line N002 is a tool change for tool number 1 with offset length number equal to
1.
Line N003 is spindle on.
Line N004 moves cutter to program reference zero (PRZ).
Line N005 has a slow plunge rate of SU/min.and lowers the tool into the stock.
Line N006 has a slow feed rate of l0"lmin.
Line NO10 retracts the tool at the rapid feed rate out of the stock.
Line N01 1 is the end of the program.

Getting Started with Mastercarn
Relating these movements to the milling machine, the axes are in the orientation
shown in the graphic at right. X positive is to the right, Y positive is towards the
back, and Z positive is up.
Note: Do not conjkse the tool nzovenzent with the table movement. For the tool
to ilzove X 2 inches, the table has to move to the le@2 incks.
In other words, for the tool to move to the right on the part, the table has to go
left.
Regardless of the type of machine, a successful program involves certain steps.
One of them is setting the Program Reference Zero (PRZ).
Setting the PRZ

After the program is loaded into the mill, the mil1 must be jogged to the PRZ and
then set.
The PRZ must be in the same location as the origin in the CAM software. Usually
the PRZ is in the lower left-hand comer of the part at the top of the stock.
The following picture is a part with the origin in the lower left comer. The
following graphics are setting the PRZ on the mil1 at the top of the stock.

There are advantages to having the PRZ in this location.
It allows al1 geometry creation to be made in the positive X, positive Y quadrant
on a CADICAM system.
The comer of the stock is relatively easy to find.
Z depth values are somewhat easier to calculate. Al1 negative values are below the
surface of the stock.
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Endmills
Endmills come in different shapes and sizes, each with its own purpose.
Flat endmills, like the one shown in the preceding picture, are good for facing the
top of the stock. It makes the top of the stock flat because the bottom of the cutter
is flat.
Some flat endmills are made to cut on the side of the cutter only. This means the
tool cannot plunge straight down into the stock as a dril1 bit. Flat endmills may
have to ramp down into the stock at an angle to reach the proper depth.
A ball endmill has a hemispherical (round) bottom, shown in the following
graphic. Ball endmills produce shaped surfaces.

Cutter diameter is the distance from one side of the endmill to the other.
The comer radius is the radius between the side of the cutter and the bottom of the
cutter, looking at it from the side.
The preceding graphic shows three endmills from the side view. The comer radius
can be seen from this view.
A flat endrnill has a corner radius of 0.0". There is no radius between the flat
bottom and the side.
A ball endmill has a corner radius equal to half the cutter diameter. A 0.250 inch
cutter has a comer radius of 0.125".
If a cutter has a corner radius less than the radius of the cutter, it is said to be a
bu11 nose. A close-up example of this can be seen in the following graphic.
Bu11 nose cutters are flat on the bottom but have a comer radius, combining the
benefits of flat and ball endmills.
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Cutter control
Controlling the cutter means choosing a toolpath for the cutter in relation to the
geometry. Two aspects of cutter control discussed in this section are cutter
compensation and climb vs. conventional rnilling.
The first exarnple shows no cutter compensation. In Mastercam, this is called
cutter comp-off. The first shows a cutter with no compensation and a contour
from the top view.
With the cutter comp

off, the endmill cuts
directly on top of the
line. Half of the
diameter is on each
side of the line.
Cutter comp-left: The

cutter travels along the
line with the cutter on
the left side of the line
or geometry. The
entire diameter of the
cutter is on the left
side of the line, as
shown at right.
Cutter comp-right: In
the example at right,
the cutter is on the
right side of the line
with the edge touching
the line .

Chapter 1
Different finishes can be

produced on the part
k
depending on the direction
the cutter travels around Toa l path
the part. The type of E~ornetry
milling is determined by Cutter
the cutter compensation
and direction of the tool.
Convent i ona l Spindle
At right is an example of i\ii 1 1 h g CRotat ion
i se
l ock~i
conventional milling. At
the point where the cutting surface of the tool contacts the part, the edge of the
cutter is traveling in the same direction as the tool.
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The next graphic is an l oo l path
example of climb milling.
The contact surface of the Spindle Geometry
cutter is traveling in the Rotat i on
opposite direction of the C l ockw i se
cutter. The cutter tends to
climb along the part in the CI imb
direction of cutter travel. Cutter M i l l ing
Conventional milling is useful for hogging material; climb milling is useful for
producing smooth finish passes. Hogging refers to gross milling where a great
deal of material is scooped out of the part.

Getting Started wirh Mastercam
Feed rates and spindle speeds
Each material varies in characteristics: some soft (wax), some harder

(aluminum), and others harder yet (stainless steel).
Because characteristics vary, it is important to select the appropriate cutter,
spindle speed and feed rate for each material. Failure to do so can overheat and
dull an endmill, or even break it. This can damage the stock, and possibly the
CNC machine.
Diameter of the cutter, number of teeth, chip load, and surface feet per minute al1
play an important part in determining which cutter to use and what feed rate /
spindle speed to use for a particular material.
For comparison, the following chart has data for milling stainless steel and
aluminum using a 114" cutter with 2 flutes:
Material Cutter Dia. / Teeth / Surface speed / Chip load / RPM 1 Feed rate
Aluminum .25" 2 300 fpm .O05 4584 45.0 ipm
Stainless .25" 2 35 fpm .O03 535 3.2 ipm
Notice that aluminum has a much larger surface speed than stainless steel and a
slightly larger chip load per tooth. Both of these values result in a higher spindle
speed and feed rate.
Refer to the Machinery 'S Handbook to find the specific feeds and speeds for a
particular material and cutter. Non-machinists can also find a wealth of
information in this book.

Important tips
Safety
+ Never operate any equipment without proper permission.
+ Always wear safety glasses.
+ Pay attention to the mil1 at aU times during operation. While this may seem
obvious, it sometimes helps to be reminded. This includes watching and listening
for problems.
+ Keep a hand near the emergency shut-off button. While it may be embarrassing to
shut the machine off, it will be worse if something break.
Feeds and speeds

+ Start with non-ferrous materials such as wax, wood, or plastic. They are much
more forgiving to improper feeds and speeds. Endrnills could last much longer
using these soft materials.
+ Never plunge more than 50% of the diameter of the endrnill into the stock. For
exarnple, a .5 inch endmill should not cut deeper than .25 inches per Z depth pass.
+ Each pass of the cutter should not move over more than 50% of the cutter diarneter
when pocketing (removing material from an area). Doing this may not produce the
most efficient toolpath but wili save cutters until a feel for the material is acquired.
6 Set the plunge rate at half of the feed rate. The highest stress on the cutter is in the
plunge mode, so reducing the feed rate while plun,@ng will save many cutters.

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Jewel Box Lid Bottom -

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Objectives
+ Navigate the Mastercam menus.

+ Create lines and arcs.
+ Translate and offset lines.
+ Enter coordinates.
+ Constmct 3D geometry.
+ Chain the geometry.
+ Create a contour toolpath.
+ Enter parameters for a contour toolpath.
+ Perform solid model verification of the toolpath.

Chapter 2
~eometrycreation
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2 points
2. Enter the coordinates. X0,YO
Note: Be sure tu enter the number zero and not the letter "O".
3. Press [Enter].
4. Enter the coordinates. X4, Y4
5. Press [Enter].
6. Choose Fit on the toolbar to center the geometry.
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Jewel Box Lid - Bottom
bcreate the inside entities

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ Offset r usem
N.A. r$ <
2. Enter the values as shown in the
Offset dista
dialog box at right, being sure to -Splinn-
select Copy.
depth vaiiance:
3. Choose OK.
Break
4. Select a line to offset. Select any one
of the lines of the rectangle by
clicking on it with your mouse.
5. Indicate the offset position by clicking
anywhere inside the rectangle.
6. Repeat the same process for the three
remaining lines. The drawing should
now look like the drawing at right.
b~ i l l ethe
t corners
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Fillet
+ Radius
2. Enter thefillet radius. 0.25
3. Select an entity. Click on one of the
two new lines as shown in the
diagram at right.
4. Select another entity. Click on the
other new line as shown.
5. Repeat the above step for the
remaining three comers.

b~ a k the
e drawing 30
1. Choose
6 MAINMENU
4 Xform
6 Translate
2. Select entities to translate by clicking on the four outside lines of the
rectangle.
3. Choose
4 Done
6 Rectang
4. Enter the translation vector.
2-.75
5. Enter the values shown on the
dialog box at right.
v.
1
6. Choose OK.
. .
7. Choose the Gview (isometric) button fkom the toolbar to change the
graphics view.
+
8. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar to fit the geometry in the
graphics window.
The part should look like the following picture.

bsave the drawing

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+File
+Save
2. Save by typing the
first 6 letters of your
last name, followed
by 2 (eg: johnso2) in
the file name space as
shown at right.
Mastercam will add
the extension
automatically.
3. Choose Save.
Toolpath creation
b~ e f i n ethe rough stock
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Job Setup
2. Enter values shown on the following dialog box.

Mpfan...
- Stock Origin -
X p -
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B n u m g bar
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urrser Rqsters-
F Ouiput oper&n m m & s to NU Lengbh Diamete; 1
F Gmrate toolpaih ~mmediateiy
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6 Add
r From tod
r F - -
F7 Cave toolpath m MC9 lile i -
1
F Assign to~A numbers seqmlial!v Feed GIcuation-
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r Use toors:S@. p&, cmlant

r Seach tod libuiy when entarinp tool nwr
-Material
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3. Move the red arrow by moving the mouse to the left corner of the stock
and click the left mouse button. The arrow will move automatically.
4. Choose OK.
bChain the contour to be machined
1. Choose
+ MAJNMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Contour C I I C ~here
2. Choose Chain.
3. Select a position on the line just
above the bottom left radius as
shown in the diagam to the
right. /
4. Choose Done.

bset the parameters

1. Right-click in the tool display area. A nght-click menu displays.
2. Choose Get tool from library.
3. Choose the 114" flat end mill.
4. Choose OK.
5. Enter the values as shown on the following dialog box.
1
Tool parame(ets Coraour pararmters 1
Lett 'dick' on tool lo s e M nght 'cfick' to d i t or define m-tool
m Tool display area
Tool dia 1025 Comer radnis 100

Head tl I .
1 Feedrate (?00
Dia. offset -1 Pkcge rate 1100 Seq. start Codnt
Lsn. offset Relrct rte Seq. inc.

Change NCI... 1
6. Select the Contour pararneters tab at the top of the parameters dialog
box.

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7. Enter the values as shown on the following dialog box.
~mpiane
F Abdute C
P Raptd relract
F Absolute
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.. crjttei,m,s
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8. Choose the Multi Passes check

box at the bottom center of the - Roughrng passes-
Contour pararneters dialog box, Nurnbr
and choose the Multi Passes
button. It will take two passes
to remove all the material fiom i g passes-
the comers.
9. Enter the values as shown in the i Spa&
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dialog box at right. - Machwle finishpasses at-
4 depth
10. Choose
+ OK :p tod down
+ OK
11. A toolpath should appear in the graphics window and look like the
following picture.

bchecking the program by backplotthg

Backplotting displays the path the tool takes to cut the part and lets you catch
errors in the progam before you machine the part.
1. Choose
+MAINMEN
+Toolpaths
2. Choose Operations to open the Operations Manager.
3. Choose Backplot.
4. Select options as shown at right. Click on
Show path several times. As you do, you
will see the letter to the right change from Y Display
-
(for yes) to N (for no). Toggle (click) it so Show gatl
that the Y appears. Show Iool
5. Choose Step. Stiow bol1
6. Continue to press Step until the backplot is
complete.
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Chapter 2
Note: The prompt nrea at the bottom of your screen displays the machining
timefor the part. Try checking the toolpnth in a number of difSerent views or
angles, using iconsfrom the toolbar.
7. Press [Esc] to exit the Backplot menu. Your drawing should look like
the following picture.
bVerify the program

1. Choose the Verify button.
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70] 2. Choose the Configure button from the toolbar.

3. The Verify Confipration dialog box opens. Choose the Use Job Setup
values button. Enter the values shown in the dialog box below.
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4. Choose OK.
5. Choose the Machine button from the Verify toolbar.
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Note: It muy tnke up to n minute to draw the screen. The veriJiedpart sho~lld
look like thefollowing pichire.

Chapter 2
If your part looks like the one in the graphic below, the cutter compensation is
reversed. The cutter has cut to the inside of the line. To correct this problem,
change to cutter compensation in the computer using the following steps.
1. Close the Verification toolbar by selecting the X in the upper right
comer of the Verification toolbar.
- . -.
2. The Operations Manager opens. Select the Parameters icon under the
contour toolpath.
3. Once in the Parameters screen, select the Contour Parameters tab.
4. Change compensation in computer option in the upper right. If it set to
Left, change it Right. If it is set to Right or Off, change it to Left.
5. Choose OK. There is now a red X in the toolpath icon telling us it was
changed.
6. Choose the Regen Path button in the Operations Manager. This
updates the changes to your prograrn.
7. Retum to the be,.inning of the previous section on Verification and
\proceed with the verification process, checking for the changes.

Jewel Box Lid - Boftom
bpost the NC Code

Note: Before continuing, ask your instnrctor if the correct post processor is set
up in Mastercnm. Ifit is not, skip to the lmt step and save the MC8file again.
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Post
2. Enter the values shown in the following dialog box.
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I
1 IJ Save l4Ct file
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-
3. Choose
+ OK
+ Save
Save
4. The NC file will be displayed in a white editor window. Close the editor
screen by selecting the X in the upper right comer.
5. Choose OK to close the Operations Manager.

cave the MC8 file again
l. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
+ Save
+ Yes

Je wel Box Base
Jewel Box Base - Pocket
Objectives

+ Construct 3D geometry.
+ Use chaining methods.
+ Create a pocket toolpath.
+ Enter parameters for a pocket toolpath.

Geometry creation
bC ~ a t the
e base of a jewel box
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2 points
2. Enter the coordinntes. XO, YO
Note: Be sure to erzter the nunzber zero, not the letter "O".
3. Enter the coordinates. X4, Y4
,0+ 4. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geometry.

Je wel Box Base
bcreate the inside entltles mj a a*
- Opemtion-
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
+
Xform -
+ Offset r use conshuc

2. Enter the values shown in the dialog box
offset
at right.
3. Choose OK.
4. Select the lines to ~#ser. Select any one Break angle:
of the lines of the rectangle. -
5. Indicate the offset position by clicking oK- 1

anywhere inside the rectangle.
6. Repeat the sarne process for the three remaining lines.
b~ i l l ethe
t corners
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+ Create
+F'iilet
+Radius
2. Enter the$llet radius. 0.26 -- --
3. Select one of the two new lines .. - - . -- - - .. --

. .-
- . .. . .- -
- ,
.- -
.,
that touch each other as shown in , -, -
- -
-
~-
-- ----- -.- -
- --
-.-
..
.-
,., . - ..-
the diagam at right. . ..
4. Select another new line that

intersects with the first line.
5. Repeat the above steps for the
remaining three corners. -
. -

b~ a k the
e drawing 30
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ Translate
2. Select entities to translate by clicking on the four outside lines of the
first rectangle.
3. Choose
+ Done
+ Rectang
4. Enter the translation \lector. Z-1.5
5. Enter the values shown at right.
6. Choose OK.
r Use conttruction attribute

Number of steps
-Cancel
l.
I' I
m
>s.P
7. Choose the Gview (isometric)button from the toolbar to change the
graphics view to Isometric.
+I$*
8. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar to fit the geometry in the graphics
window.

Je wel Box Base
bcave the drawing

1. Choose Same 3 S;:.!
aal&lEg
+MAINMENU _i :c.r:e;
J.
+File
+Save J PRlL7lCE 2MCR
name here.
2. Save by typing the
first 6 letters of your
last name, followed
by 3 (eg:johnso3) in
the file name space as
shown at right.
~ a s t e r c a mwill add
the extension
automatically.
3. Choose Save.
~oolpathcreation
1. Press [Alt+J].
2. Enter values shown on the following dialog box.

Hect or!gn...
1- Cdect wrne
3unf~aii.m-
unanefits Lo NCI
m a t e toolpath immediately
r Frmtool
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r Scarch tocl librar? i Maximum
r ~dwslfeed on arc move

M i n i m ai- 1 - 1 1 F
3. Move the red arrow by moving the mouse to the left comer of the stock
and clicking the left mouse button. The arrow will move automatically.
4. Choose OK.
bchain the contoor for machining
1. Choose
+ MAINMEN
+ Toolpaths
+ Pocket
2. Select a position on the
inside linejust above the
bottom left radius as
shown in the diagram to
the right.
3. Choose Done. A dialog
box displays.

Jewel Box Base
bset the parameters

1. Right-click in the tool display area.
3. Choose the Vi'' flat end mill.
4. Choose OK.
5. Enter the values as shown in the following dialog box.
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Chapter 3
6. Select the Pocketing parameters tab. Enter the values shown in the
following dialog box.
lg parameters / R,
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F Rapid retracl
loprtodi.. 1 100
G Absohtte r l~raernenlal
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7. Select the RoughinglFinishingparameters tab.
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9. Choose OK.

Jewel Box Base
bcheck the program by backploffiing

Backplotting displays the path the tool takes to cut the part and lets you
catch errors in the program before you machine the part.
Step
-
1. Choose -
Run
+MAINMENLJ -
Display
+Toolpaths Showeath Y
+Operations Showjool Y
+Backplot Stiow hold N
2. Set the options as shown at right.
3. Choose Run.
Note: T p checking tlze toolpath in a nu~nberof dzferent views or angles.

Notice that the prompt aren at the bottoin of your screen displays the
machining timefor the part.
The toolpath should look like the following picture.
4. Press [Esc] to exit the Backplot menu. The Operations Manager dialog
box displays.
Mil1 Projects and Applcatons 47

Chapter 3
Verity the program

1. Choose the Verify button. The Verify toolbar opens.
4 2. Choose the Configure bunon on the toolbar.
3. The Ver@ Corfipration dialog box opens. Choose the Use Job Setup
values button.
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play h W e r
5. Choose OK.
) 1 6. Choose the Machine bunon fiom the Verify toolbar.

Jewel Box Base
The verified part should look like the following picture.
7. Close the Verify toolbar by clicking on the X in the upper-right comer.

bchanse the toolpath
Note: The toolpnth you created machines the pocket with one depth cut. This
rnay not be suitnblefor the CNC mnchine or the tooling available in your
clmsroom. This section shows jou how to m k e a c h n g e in the toolpath,from
one depth cut to three depth cuts.
1. Select the Parameters icon in the Operations Manager.
2. Select the Pocketing parameters tab.
3. Select the Depth cuts button.
Max rmgh step - F - Deplh cut nrder---

A Rypccket r B
tt Finish cuts li
MI down r Tapered

5. Choose OK.
6. Choose OK in the Pocket Parameters dialog box. The Operations
Manager displays.
Note: The toolpath icon hns a red X through it. This tells us the toolpath has
been modij?ed and needs to be regenerated to activate the changes
7. Choose Regen Path.
8. Choose the Verify button. The Verify toolbar opens.
4 9. Choose the Machine button from the Venfy toolbar.

Note: Watchfor multiple depth passes during the ven3cation process.
10. Close the Venfy toolbar.
bpost the code

Note: Before continuing, ask
you instructor ifthe correctpost Active post
processor is ser up in ~C:WCBM%BG\M~LL\POST

Mastercam. If it is not, skip to
the next step and save thefile. j P Cave NCl file -j "'2$
.--.....
/ c ov~wtae
1. Choose Post. 1 6 Ask
2. Enter the values shown
in the dialog box at right. F Savel
3. Choose r Ove
+ OK 1 6 Ask
+ Save
+ Save
4. The NC file will be displayed a larger editor dialog box. Close the box
by clicking on the X in the upper-right comer.
5. Choose OK to close the Operations Manager.

Jewel Box Base
,cave the MC8 fle again.

1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
+Fie
4 Save
4 Save
4 Yes
Mil1 Projects and Applcations

Jewel Box Lid - Top
Objectives

+ Construct 3-dimensional geometry.
+ Use chaining methods.
+ Create a pocket toolpath.
+ Enter pararneters for pocket and contour toolpaths.
+ Post the NC fde.

Geometry creation
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2point.s
2. Enter the coordinates. XO, YO
3. Eizter the coordinates. X4, Y4
4. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geometry.

Jewel Box Lid - Top
bcreate the letters

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU Eont Forit styl~ 1x1
+ Create
.. , .- .- . .
+ Next Menu
+ Letters
+ TrueTypeB
-SP.l.igsbiirger Iriitials
T P.valori
2 Batiarnas,
. ' 16
18
2. Choose Arial Black r Sampls

as shown in the
3. Choose OK.
4. Enter the letter. C
Note: Use capital letters.
5. Erzter the letter height. 1
6. Choose Horizontal.
7. Position the cursor near the
top left comer of the screen.
Once the cursor is
positioned, click the left
mouse button. The letter
will appear to the top and
nght of the cursor.
8. Choose
+TrueType
+Arial Black - -
+ OK
9. Enter the letter. A
10. Enter the letter height. 1
1l. Choose Horizontal.
12. Position the cursor near the middle of the screen, clicking the mouse.
13. Repeat steps 6 through 10, positioning M near the bottom right.
Note: Ifthe letters do not appear in the correct spots, you have two options.

boPtion 1: Move the leiter or leiters
1. Choose
+ m M E N U
+ Modify
+ Drag
+ Translate
+ Window
+ Inside Click 1 7
2. Draw a window around the Click 2@j-W1ndown
letter you wish to move by
clicking near the top left 1
i
/ \', A \
L 1 - d
comer of the letter, d r a g L ~itg - -
l
to the bottom right comer of 1
the letter and clicking again.
3. Choose Done. 1
i
l
4. Enter a starting point by putting your cursor near the letter you wish to
move until the Sketch option is highlighted on the menu.
5. Click on the letter and drag it to the correct position. Click when
finished.
6. To drag other letters, repeat the steps above.
bOption 2: Delete and recreate leiters
1. Choose Click 1
+ MAINMENU
f m
+ Delete
~,
+ Window
2. Draw a window around the ; 1
letter(s) you wish to remove. 1
Click in the top left comer, drag

the mouse to the bottom-right I ~
l
corner and click again. /
3. Repeat steps in the Create the letters on page 55 to recreate a letter.

Je wel Box Lid - Top
bcave the drawing

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. In the File Narne box, type the first 6 letters of your last name, followed
by 4 (for exarnple,johnso4).
3. Choose Save.
a - * - -
Toolpath creation
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Job Setup
2. Enter values shown in
-
1
a
4,
j- 1 u@ays(od<
the dialog box at right
3. Move the stock ongin
Y
z no
-
--
Fo
11
*.1 S-dtcicn
-
4
- ~.
odwL m------- ~
arrow by selecting the Jbta =.

left comer of the
stock, and clickinp
your mouse.
4. Choose OK.

bChain the pocket
1. Choose Pocket.
2. Click on the upper left comer of the rectangle as shown in the following
diagrarn.
Cllck here -.,

,?
'-4 I
-
l l, /-
; l,,,l., j,
- 'L'
' L' l ,
3. Choose
+
Mode
+
Window
4. Draw a window around the letters. Keep the window inside the
rectangle.
5. Select a point inside one of the letters.
6. Choose Done.
bset the parameters
3. Choose the 118" flat endrnill.
4. Choose OK.
5. Enter the values shown on the following dialog box.

Pen Holder
Objectives

+ Create lines, arcs and points.
4 Translate and offset lines.
+ Use chaining.
+ Create contour, pocket, and drill toolpaths.
+ Enter parameters for contour, pocket, and drill toolpaths.
+ Post the NC file.

Chapter 5
Geometry creation
bCreate a rectangle
1. Choose
+ 1MAINMEhW Rectangle'wdth 160
+ Create
130
+ Rectangle
FledangieHeght
+ 1 point Pnmt Placement
2. Enter the values shown in the

dialog box at right. including width.
height and point placement.
3. Choose
+ OK
+ Origin -,.
- , Help 1
4. Press [Esc] to exit the function.

Pen Holder
bCreate the inside entities

'
7 1. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geometry.
2. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Xform
+Offset
.. - - - -
..
3. Enter the values shown

?IX
1
in the dialog box.
4. Choose OK.
5. Select a line to offset by
choosing the left line in Numbe~of steps:
the rectangle. Offset dkhnee
6. Indicate the offset - spbs-

LineaOzation tolei
position by clicking
M<9iirnum depth \
anywhere inside the 8
, Briaak a d e :
Part. -
7. Repeat the same process for the three remaining lines.

bTrim the corners of the new lines
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU - 1
+ Modify 1 I
+ Trim
+ 2entities
1
2. With the cursor, select the l
two inside lines as shown

in the diagam at nght.
3. Select the remaining 3 comers to trim.
4. Press [Esc].
Mil1 Applications and Projects 69

bCreate a rectangle for the pocket
1. Choose
+
RIATNMEhW
+
Xforrn
+
Offset
' -W
r Use m-%&attributes
2. Enter the values shown in the dialog N L ~ X Id steps:
box. Offte: di!s 2 e :
3. Choose OK. -S-

b M ;!a& i&ranoe
Mausnt
Break <
4. Select the left line of the inside

rectangle to offset. Move your
mouse to the center of the
rectangle and click again.
Repeat on the lower line and
the nght line of the inner
rectangle.
5. Choose
+
BACKUP
+
Offset
6. Enter 1.0 as the offset distance in the dialog box.
7. Choose OK.
8. Select the bottom inside
h e to offset! clicking on
a point near the center of
the line.

Pen Holder
b~ i l l ethe
t corners of the new pocket
1. Choose
+ MALNMENU
+ Create
+ FiUet
+ Radius
2. Enter the rndius. 0.275
3. Create the fmt fillet by selecting
two intersecting lines as shown in 1' ,
the diagam at right.
4. Create the remaining 3 fillets by selecting the intersecting lines in the

other three comers of the rectangle just created. Your drawing should
look like the following picture.
b~ a k the
e drawhg 30
1. Choose
+
MAINMENU
+
Xform
+
Translate
2. Select the four lines that make up the outermost rectangle.
3. Choose
+ Done
+ Rectang
4. Enter the trnnslation vector. 2-0.75
Mil1 Applications and Projects

Chapter 5
rO p e r a t i o n - 7
: r.Move I
1i r CWY 1!
i
-JI)!.:
r Use GQI :rbuies
Number of :rteps:
OK
-
6. Choose OK.
@ 7. Choose the Gview (isometric) button rom the toolbar.
+od 8. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar to fit the geometry.

Pen Holder
bcreate points for dril1 holes

1. Choose the Gview (Top) button from the toolbar to change the graphics
view to Top.
+$+
2. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar to fit the geometry in the
graphics window.
3. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
+ Point
4 Position
4. Enter coordinates. X0.375, Y2.625
5. Enter coordinates. X5.625,Y2.625
bcreate letters for engraving
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Next menu
4 Letters
4 TrueTypeB
2. Select a font to be used for engraving. (Aria1is used in the following
pictures.)
3. Choose OK.
4. Enter letters. CADICAM
5. Enter letter height. 050
7. Enter letter
spacing. 0.125
8. Enter coordinates.
X1.125,Y2.00
9. The part should
look similar to the
picture at right.

Chapter 5
Note: Use the ModiJj! Drag M c t i o n descnbed on page 56 ifyou need io adjust
the letters.
bcave the drawing
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. In the File name box, type the frst 6 letters of your last name, followed
by the number 5 (example:johnso5).
3. Choose Save.
Toolpath creation
b~ e f i n ethe roogh stock
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Job Setup
x 0.0
' y F:'
, Z 0.0
: 1
~.. '
Celect Mi..Sgkct comers...

,H.-
1
L7 Dis&
r nscrt
Bounding
Toolpath Confguraion- -Tool Offset Registers-

Length Die
F Ouiput opeiation comments lo PlCl
F Gertwate ioolpath immed~Iey
!
I
C & d d
'
p-----p-
i!
F'Om'oO'
F Save tooipath in MC8 fik --
F Asign lool rnirnbers sequen&$ I i Feed

r Usetm4's step. peck. mlard 1 : C Material
r Search tool b a r y w k n enteaing tm1 m b e r ,,
1 Maximum R
4 N / r Miust feed on a18c rnwe -,

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I
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Pen Holder
3. Move the arrow from the center of the box in the Job Setup dialog box
by clicking and releasing your mouse in the left comer of the stock.
4. Choose OK.
Note: This part can be cut with 1 or 2 tools. Ask your instructor ifthe CNC
machine in your class is capable of un e q tool change. Ifit is not, then use 1
tool to do al1 the toolpaths.
bChain the contour to be machined
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
2. Select a point on the inside line

of the large rectangle.
3. Choose Done.
bset the parameters
2. Choose Get bol from library.
3. Select the 1/8"spherical endmill (ball).

5. Choose the Contour parameters tab.
M#
Y ~ E
W !
tole
. . z d'
i&al tole
. . .
r L.-- c:-TF
-
- , l z -:?y...-; 1
p
-
,
7. Choose OK.
chainins the le-ters
1. Choose
+ Contour
+ Window
2. Draw a window around the letters.
3. Select a point where you wish cutting to be,h inside one of the letters.
4. Choose Done.

Pen Holder
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m A
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I
r To bat
6. Select the Contour parameters tab and enter the values shown.
Inaemental
m stock
+I E,. 1 pi- to leave
Z stock
to Ieave
7. Choose OK.

b~ h a i nthe pocket
1. Choose -- -
+
.-
-
MAINMENU -
..- . .
. - . -.- . ,
- -
,
-
+ Toolpaths '
. -
-
--
- . ..-
.
-
-
-.
. I -
+ Pocket
+ Chain -- < -. -- -,
2. Select a point on the line -,

- -- -
inside the pocket as shown
at nght.
3. Choose Done.
b~ettlngthe pocket parameters

Pen Holder
4. Select the Roughinflinishing tab.

cm W sed
ld m
E
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m
Pariii .oval
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.-
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r
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6. Choose OK.
Mil1 Applications and Projects

b~ e l e c t i nthe~ holes to be drllled

1. Choose
+
Drill
+ Manual
2. Select the points to drill found to the left and right of the CADICAM
letters. As soon as the cursor is on top of one, Mastercarn's
AutoCursor will snap onto it.
Note: Point )vil1 be automntically highlighted on the MAIN MENU.
3. Press [Ese].
4. Choose Done.

Pen Holder
Note: A second tool can be adcled in this step. Ask the instnictor ifthe CNC
machine can do an easy tool chnrzge. Ifit can, selecta .125 drillfiom the tool
library. If it can't, yoLr n q have to use the .125 sphere rnill to dril1 with.
6. Select the Simple drill tab.
:;:.I - no prci: 1C mias 1 f
F ----.,--... 1 ['C Cycle
D r l i itntinterbaie
. .
, ..
..
17 &?&!e r Irmemental ~.
. Tipcm....!
. .
. .
8. Choose OK.
bCheck the progratn by backplotting
1. Press [Alt+O] to open the Operations Manager.
2. Choose
+ Select AU
+ Backplot
+
Run
3. Press psc] to exit the backplot menu.
b Verify the program
1. Choose the Verify button from the Operations Manager.
70 2. Choose the Configure button from the toolbar.
_I

Chapter 5
3. Select the Use Job Setup values button in the dialog box and enter the
values below .
. <l - .
. 1 .. 1 . 1
--
,
-Stock ----
- C h a p e - Boundaiat----- .
- !U fib 1
'
l
(: 8au
ScwiNCliilqs, , X
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4. Choose OK.
5. Choose the Machine button frorn the Venfy toolbar.
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6. Close the Verify toolbar.

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b post the NC Code

Note: Before continuing, ask your instntctor if the correct post processor is ser
up in Mastercam. I f it is not, skip to the rzext step and save the MC8file.
1. Choose Post.
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2. Enter the values shown in the dialog

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3. Choose -. _-
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4. Choose OK to close the Operations L
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b cave the MC8 file again
6 Ask
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+File j r Semi t o d m e 1r1-i 1 1
+Save
+Save
+Yes
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b~ssociativity Modify the existng geometry
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Xform
+Scale
+Chain
2. Select a point on the pocket to beGhchaining.

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3. Choose
+
+
+
Done
Done
Origin
4. Enter the values in the dialog box
at right.
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5. Choose OK. Nurnberd si- [i
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bUpate the toolpath

1. Choose
+
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+
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+
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2. Select the third toolpath in the Operations Manager.

Note: Notice the red x,indicating the path needs to be regenerated.

Pen Holder
3. Choose
+ Regen Path.
+Select Al1
4. Choose Verify.
5. Choose the Machine button rom the Verify toolbar.

6. Save the fde.
Mil1 Applications and Projecfs

Cribbage Board
O bjectives

+ Create lines, arcs, points and letters.
+ Constmct 3D geometry.
+ Use chaining.
+ Create contour, drill, and pocket toolpaths.
+ Enter parameters for contour, drill and pocket toolpaths.

Chapter 6
. -
Geometry creation
bCreate a rectangle
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2 points
2. Enter the coordinates. XO, YO
3. Enter the coordinates. X12, Y3.5
+e+ 4. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geometry.

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bcreate the offset lines and comer fillets

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ Ofs ctour
2. Select the line on the rectangle as shown on the following picture.
3. Choose Done.
4. Enter the values as shown in the dialog box at right.
5. Choose OK.
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A smaller rectangle should appear inside the OU& <
larger rectangle as shown in the following r P-I&e fi Ir;
picture.
6. Choose
+MAINMEN
+Create
+Arc
+Tangent
+3 entslpts

Chapter 6
7. Select points 1,2 and 3 on the inside of the rectangle as shown in the
following picture.
8. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Trim
+ 2entities
9. Select A as the line to trim.

10. Select B as the arc to im to.
11. Select Casthelinetotrim.
12. Select B as the arc to trim to.
13. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
14. Choose the inside left vertical line to delete.
The part should look like the followin,0 p'icture.

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bOffset entties m . ?Ix~

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1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
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+ Xfom
+ Offset r Use cnnxiwckon athtb~~es

I4wnber of deps 12
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box at right, including entering 2 for -S-
the Number of steps. Lrneanzatinntkranm 10i
3. Choose OK.
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4. With the cursor, click on the line as shown in the diagram below, bring
the mouse toward the center of the rectangle and click again.
5. Repeat this on the arc and the bottom line of the same contour, bringing
your mouse to the center and clicking after each selection.

bCreate points for peg holes
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Point
4 Along ent
2. Select the first section of the middle contour.
3. Enter the nurnber of points to create. 32

4. Select the second section (arc) of the middle contour.
5. Enter the nuvzber of points to crente. 11
6. Select the third section of the middle contour.
7. Erzter the nunzber of points to crente. 32
8. Repeat for each section of the inner contour.
9. Choose Color fiom the Secondary Menu.
10. Enter #13 (magenta), or select the color square and choose OK.
11. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Screen
4 Chg colors
4 All
4 Points
+ Done
12. Choose
4 m M E N U
4 Delete

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+ Duplicate
+ Points
Note: Tliepronzpt at the bottoin of the screelz shows 4 d~iplicatepoints h v e
beerz discarded.
13. Press Enter].
14. Choose Repaint from the toolbar.
15. Choose
+Only
+Points
16. Delete unnecessary points by selecting the first point and every sixth
point. The result should look like the following picture.
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,create a rectangle
1. Choose
+ mmNu
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2points
2. Enter coordi~zntes.8.75,1.125
3. Enter coordirzntes. 11.5,2375
The result should look like the following picture with 120 points.

bcreate the leiters CAM
1. Choose
+BACKUP
Eoni- . Font style:
+BACKUP
+Next menu T -1151 >45:1~:,,,
+Letters T Aiigsbuigrr lnitiols
+TrueTypeB
T Avalnn
:T Eaharnos
2. Enter the parameters shown at - Sample i

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3. Choose OK. -
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4. Enter the capital letters. C M s,h!estein II
5. Eizter the height. 1
7. Enrer the spacirzg .125
8. Enter the stn17irzglocation of the leners. 2.5,1.25
b ave the drawing

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+File
+Save

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2. Type the first six letters of your last narne followed by the number 6.
3. Choose Save.
Toolpath creation
b~ e f h the
e rough stock
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Job setup
2. Enter the values in the following dialog box.
stock
Sglectc
- ounding box 1 -NCl extent
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F Output operation cornments to F Length Dimeter l
F Generate toolpath irnmediately
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3. Move the red arrow to the left comer.
4. Choose OK.

bDrllling the outside row holes
1. Choose
+ Drill
+ Entities
+ All
+ Points
+ Done
+ Done
b~rillingthe parameters
3. Deselect the Filter Active check box.
4. Select a 118" ball endmill.
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252 Endrnill2 ... 0.2500 in. 1 I 4 BALL ENDI-IILL 0.125000 in. Full
@ 253 Endmill2 ... 0.3i 25 in. 5/16 EALL ENDM ... 0.156250 in. Full
Y 254 Eiidmill2 .. 0.3750 in. 3/8 BALL ENDMILL 0.1 87500 in. Full
Y 255 EndrnillZ . 0.4375 in. 7/16 BALL ENDM ... 0.218750 in. Full
Y 256 Endmill2 ... 0.5000 in. 1/2 EALL ENDMILL 0.250000 in. Full
Y 257 Endmill? ... 0.6250 in. 518 EALL ENDMILL 0.31 2500 in. Full
Y 158 Endmill2 ... 0.7500 in. 3/4 EALL ENDMILL 0.375000 in. Full A
259 Endmill2 ... 0.8750 in. 718 BALL ENDMILL 0.437500 in. Full
8 260 Endmill2 ... 1.0000 in. 1" BALL ENDMILL 0.500000 in. Full
261 Endmill2... 1.5000 in. 1-1/2 EALL END... 0.750000 in. Full
262 Endrnill2 ... 2.0000 in. 2" BALL ENDMILL 1.O00000 in. Full
-.
M 263 Endrnill3 ... 0.1250 in.
. . - - . .
l/SBULL ENDMI... 0.031250 in. Corner
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5. Choose OK.

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7. Select the Simple dri-no peck tab and enter the values shown.
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8. Choose OK. The toolpath should look like the following picture.

bprogram the pocket
1. Choose Pocket.
2. Select a h e on the small rectangle.
3. Choose Done.
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5. Select the Pocketing pararneters tab and enter the values shown on
the following dialog box.

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6. Select the RoughingIFinishing parameters tab and enter the values
m Para'a Ssvral,
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-
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[J Spral inside to outsrde
7. Choose OK. The toolpath should look like the following picture.

b~ n ~ r a the
v e letfers
1. Choose
+
Contour
+
Window
+
Inside
2. Using the cursor. draw a window around the letters CAM.
Note: Make s~lrethe ii.iizdob~*
irwludes al1 the letters, but not other lines.
3. Select a point inside the letter C.
4. Choose Done.
5. Enter the values shown on the following dialog boxes.

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6. Choose OK.
)~ a c h i n ethe outside contour
1. Choose Contour.
2. Select the top right comer of the contour as shown in the following
picture.
3. Choose Done.
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6. Select the Multi passes check box.
7. Choose the Multi passes button.

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9. Choose OK.
10. Choose OK.
bcheck the prograrn by backplotting
2. Choose
+
Select Al1
+
Backplot
+
Run
Note: Try checking the toolpath in a number of d~fSrentviews or angles.
3. The toolpath should look like the following picture.
4. Press [Esc] to retum to the Operations Manager.

Chapter 6
bVerify the program

Refer to verifying in the previous chapter if you need to.
The verified part should look like the following picture
bpost the NC Code

Refer to posting in the previous chapter if you need to.
bsave the MC8 file
Refer to saving in the previous chapter if you need to.

Gravity Car
Objectives
+ Create splines and 3D surfaces.

+ Manipulate shading and surfaces.
+ Select surfaces.
+ Create flowline toolpaths.
+ Enter parameters for a flowline toolpath.

.
. %
Shaded Surface
Geometry creation
b Open the concept car template
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Get
2. Select the Cartemp.MC8 file from the Mill\MC8 directory or from the
floppy disk as directed by your instructor.
3. Save the file using the frst six letters of your last narne followed by the
letters "car".
bCreate splines
1. Choose MAIN MENU.
2. Choose Leve1 fiom the Secondary Menu.

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3. Double-click on the number 10 in the dialog box. The Splines line will
be highlighted in yellow. This is now the active level.
4. Choose All for List Levels in the dialog box.
5. Choose All off for Visible Levels. The result should look like the
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6. In the Visible column, select Level 1, Z depth O" as shown in the

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7. Choose OK.
8. Choose the Gview (side) green button from the toolbar.
9. Choose the Cplane (side) blue button fmm the toolbar.
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11. Choose Color from the Secondary Menu.
12. Enter 10 (green) as shown in the following dialog box.
13. Choose OK.

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14. Choose Z from the Secondary Menu.

15. Enter O as the new construction depth.
16. Right-click in the graphics window
17. Deselect AutoCursor in the right-ciick menu.
You will define the shape of your car by creating 6 splines (cross sections).
You will create the left side of the car and then mirror it to create the other side.
Your visual onentation while creating splines will be looking from the front of
the car to the back. A spline is created by placing node points. The fewer the
points used, the smoother the spline wiU be. You begin by drawing the back
spline.
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Spline
+ Manual
2. Start the spline by clicking in the upper part of the red box and continue
clicking points left and down until you end up in the geen box. Each
point should be to the left and below of the proceeding point as shown
in the following picture. Your spline may not look exactly like the one
below.
3. Press [Esc] to complete - - -

the spline. If you don't -. -
-
hke the spline. you can
delete it and create a new
1 1l 1 - - -
spline. l
4. Choose I ,
+NlAIN MEN I
+Modify -.
+Trim
- -
- .- ~- - -
+
A
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.
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-
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5. Select A as the part to keep.
6. Select B as the line to trim to.
7. Select C as the part to keep.
8. Select D as the remaining blue line to trim to.
bCreate the second spline

2. Enter 1 as the new constniction depth. Your next spline will be 1"
fonvard.
3. Choose Leve1 f?om the Secondary Menu.

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4. In the Visible colurnn, deselect Level 1, Z depth O".

5. Select Level 2, Z depth 1 as shown in the following dialog box.
(Splines should remain checked.)
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12
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14 Aiies . .
15 Trophy Ease color 11
16
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6. Choose OK.
7. Choose Color from the Secondary Menu.
8. Enter 11 (light blue).
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Spline
+ Manual
+ Sketch
11. Start the spline by clicking in the red box and continue clicking points
over and down until you end up in the green box. Each point should be
to the left and below the proceeding point as shown in the following
picture. The spline should remain outside the axle hole boundary and
inside the blue lines.

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12. Press [Esc] to complete the spline.

13. Trim the spline to the blue rectangle as done in the preceding spline on
page 110.
bcreate the third spline
1. Choose Z fiom the Secondary Menu.
2. Enter 2 as the new constniction depth.
3. Choose Level fkom the Secondary Menu.
4. In the Visible column, deselect Level 2, Z depth 1.
5. Select Level 3, Z depth 2'' as shown in the following dialog box.
(Splines should remain checked.)

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6. Choose OK.
7. Choose Color fiom the Secondary Menu.
8. Change the color to 12 (red).
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
+ Spline
+ Manual
11. Draw a spline, starting in the red box and clicking points until you end
up in the green box as shown in the following picture.
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12. Press psc] to complete the spline.
13. Trim the spline to the blue rectangle.
bCreate the fourth spline
1. Choose Z fi-om the Secondary Menu.
2. Enter 3 as the new constniction depth.
3. Choose Level from the Secondary Menu.
4. In the Visible colurnn, deselect Leve1 3. Z depth 2.
5. Select Level 4, Z depth 3" as shown in the following dialog box.

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6. Choose OK.
7. Choose Color.
8. Enter 13 (purple).
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Spline
+ Manual
11. Draw the spline starting in the top red rectangle and ending in the
bottom green rectangle.
13. Trim the spline.
bcreate the fiffh spline
2. Enter 4 as the new constmction depth.

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3. Choose Level.
4. In the Visible column, unselect Level 4, Z depth 3.
5. Select Level S, Z depth 4".
6. Choose OK.
7. Choose Color
8. Enter 14 (yellow).
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
4 r n M E h T
4 Create
4 Spline
4 Manual
11. Draw the spline, staying out of the axle hole as shown in the following
picture.

13. Trim the spline.
bCreate the sixth spline
2. Enter 5 as the new construction depth.
3. Choose Level.
4. In the Visible colurnn, deselect Level 5, Z depth 4.

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5. Select Leve1 6, Z depth 5". '
6. Choose OK.
7. Choose Color.
8. Enter 15 (white).
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
+ MATNMEW
+ Create
+ Spline
+ Manual
11. Draw a small spline. starting in the bottom left of the red rectangle and
ending in the top right comer of the green rectangle.

13. Trirn the spline.
bcreate the surface
1. Choose Level.
2. Double-click on the number 11 in the list area of the dialog box. The
Surface line wiU be highlighted in yeilow and a check mark will appear
in the Visible column.
3. Choose All off for Visible Levels.
4. Select Line 10 (Splines) in the Visible colurnn.

5. Choose OK.
6. Choose the Gview (isometric) button fi-om the toolbar.
7. Choose the Cplane (top) button from the toolbar.

+$+
9. Choose Color.
10. Enter 10 (green).
11. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Surface
+ Loft
+ Single
12. Select each spline in order and at the point specified in the following
picture.
13. Choose
+ Done
+ Doit

Gravity Car
A wirefrarne representation of the surface will appear, looking similar to the

following drawing.
b View the surface as a solid image

Shading allows you to view surfaces more easily.
e 1. Press [AltcS] to shade the part or select the shading icon.
2. Tum the shading off by pressing [Alt+S] again.

b~ i r r o the
r surface
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ Mirror
2. Select a h e anywhere on the surface; it wdl highlight white.
3. Choose
+Done
+2points
+Endpoint

4. Select the
points on the
top of each
end of the
surface as
shown in the
diagram at
right.
5. Choose Copy as shown in the following dialog box.
6. Choose OK. The surface is mirrored and should resemble the following
picture.
7. Fit the geometry to the screen.

8. Choose
+
MATNMENU
+
Screen
+
Clr colors
9. Check the shape in different views using the dynarnic icon. @

Click
in the rniddle of the car and drag the cursor to dynarnically rotate the
Part.
bCheck the shape
1. Choose Level.
2. Select the Wheels level in the Visible column.
3. Select the Axles level in the Visible column.
4. Deselect the Splines level.
5. Choose OK.
7. Press [Alt-S] to shade the part and view it with wheels. It should look
similar to the following picture.
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8. Press [Alt-S] to remove shading.

9. Choose:

+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+Job Setup
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3. Choose OK.
bCreate the flrst flowllne toolpath
1. Choose Level.
2. Deselect all the levels except for Surface.
3. Choose OK.

Gravitv Car
4. Choose
+ Surface
+ Finish
+ Flowline
5. Select a point on the surface as shown on the following picture.
6. Choose Done.
7. Right-click in the tool display area and choose the Vi" ball endrnill.
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9. Choose the Surface parameters tab.


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11. Select the Filter button and enter the values shown on the following
dialog box.
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im arc radii
-
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12. Select the Finish flowiine parameters tab.


2 0 Dril1 and Contour
Objectives
4 Design a 3D wirefrarne drawing.

+ Create a rectangle using the 1point entry method.
+ Create parallel lines by defining the offset direction and distante.
+ Trim 1entity to another entity.
+ Create fillet radii.
+ Create arcs and lines using polar positioning.
+ Mirror existing geometry to complete a part.
+ Translate existing geometry to complete a part.
+ Create a 2D rnilhg toolpath.
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Chapter 8
bcreate % of the outside boundary

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
p r
+ Rectangle
Rectangle H*
+ lpoint Point Placennent

box at right, including width, height
and point placement (upper left
comer).
3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Origin.
130 Mastercam V8 Leaming Series

" b Create the inside geometry

1. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geornetry.
2. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Parallel
+ SideJdist
3. Select entity A.
ENTITY A
ENTITY 6
4. Indicate the offset direction by clicking anywhere inside the rectangle.

5. Enter the parallel line distance. .6
6. Select entity A again.
7. Click inside the rectangle below the offset line you just created.
8. Enter the parallel line distance. .S
9. Select entity B.
10. Click inside the rectangle.
1 1. Enter the parallel line distance. .940
bTrim and fillet
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Modify
+Trim
+1 Entity

2. Select point A as the entity to trim.
3. Select point B as the entity to trim to.
4. Select point C as the entity to trim.
5. Select entity D as the entity to trim to.
6. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ BACKUP
+ Fiiiet
+ Radius
7. Enter theJillet
radius. ,250
8. Select point A.
9. Select point B.
10. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Polar
+ Center pt
11. Enter coordimtes.
3,O.g
12. Enter the rndius. 2

2D Dril1 and Contour
13. Enter the initial angle. 180

14. Enter theJinal angle. 270
15. Enter the coordinates. 3, -0.8
16. Enter the radius. 0.4
18. Enter thefinal angle. O
19. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Moc-Wy
+ Trim
+ 2entities
20. Select point A as the entity to trim.

21. Select point B as the entity to trim to.
22. Select point C the entity to trim.
23. Select point D the entity to trim to.
24. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete

Chapter 8
I
25. Select the horizontal line shown.
bcreate the outside profile

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Polar
2. Enteran endpoint. 4.06, -2.06
3. Enter the angle in degrees. 15
4. Enter the line length. 2
5. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ Parallel
+ Side/dist
6. Select the vertical line shown.
SELEC7 THIS U N E ,
DN THIS SIUE
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20 Dril1 and Contour
7. Indicate the oflset direction by clicking to the right of the line.

8. Enter theparallel line distante. 5.66
9. Choose
+BACKUP
+BACKUP
+Polar
+Intersec
10. Select the
constmction line
and the 15 degree
h e as shown at
right.
11. Enter the angle in
degrees. 45
13. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ M0d.y
+ Trim
+ 2entities
14. Select point A as the
entity to trim.
15. Select point B as the
entity to trirn to.
16. Select point C as the entity to trim.

17. Select point D as the entity to trim to. 1
18. Select point E as the entity to trim.
19. Select point F as the entity to trim to.
20. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
21. Select the vertical construction line.

22. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Fiet
+ Radius PDINT A
23. Enter thefillet

radius. 5 6 WIN7 B
24. Select point A.

25. Select point B.
bcreate the arcs representing the drlled holes
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Arc
+Circpt+dia
2. Enter the diameter. .S
3. Enter the coordinates. 56, -1.5
4. Enter the coordinates. 4.06, -1.5
bTransform the geometry to mpmsent the whole part
1. Choose
+
MAINMENU
+
Xform
+
Mirror
+ AU
+
Entities oin
+
Done
+
Xaxis
nstfuction attri
i t e l . 3 ~ dnnte 1
2. Enter the values shown in the

3. Choose OK.
4. Choose the F'it button on the toolbar to fit the geometry.
5. Choose the Clear colors button on the toolbar.

bsave the file

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Enter your name followed by the number 8.
3. Choose Save.
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ D a
+ Manual
+ Center
2. Select the top-left circle on the part in the following picture.

Chapter 8
3. Choose Center.
4. Select another circle.
5. Repeat for the remainUog two circles.
6. Press m c ] .
7. Choose Done.
9. Select Get tool from library.
10. Choose the 112"drill.
11. Choose OK.
12. Enter the values sho& on the following dialog box.
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endrnill flal
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batch
13. Choose the Simple dril1-no peck tab.

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15. Choose OK.

bcontour the outside profile
1. Choose Contour.

Chapter 8
2. Select a point as shown in the following picture to be,^ chaining.
3. Choose Done.
5. Select Get tool from library.
6. Select the $4" flat endmiU and choose OK.
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8. Select the Contour parameters tab.

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10. Select the check box next to the Lead inlout button in the lower-right
comer of the dialog box.
11. Choose the Lead idout button.
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13. Choose OK.

14. Choose OK.
b5ackplot the todpath
1. Choose
+
Operations
+
Select AU
+
Backplot
+
Run
Note: Ifyou'd like to watch the toolpath run more slowly, select Step instead of
Run. Hold the S key down to move through the toolpath.
2. Choose BACKUP to return to the Operations Manager.
3. Choose OK to exit the Operations Manager.
bVerify the program
1. Choose Job setup.
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3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Gview fi-om the Secondary Menu.
5. Choose Isometric.
6. Choose the het button on the toolbar to center the geometry.
7. Choose Operations. The Operations Manager opens.
8. Choose Select AU.
9. Choose V e w . The Veritation toolbar opens.
10. Choose the Configure button from the toolbar.

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11. Select the Use Job Setup values button and enter the values shown.
ibo [M1 4
. .
12. Choose OK to exit the dialog box.

13. Choose the Machine button fiom the Venfy toolbar.

The veried part should look like the following picture.
14. Return to the Operations Manager by clicking the X in the right comer
of the Ve@ toolbar.
bposting the rode

Note: Before continuing, ask your instructor if the correct post processor is set
up in Mastercam. If it is not, skip to the last step, Save.
1. Choose Post.

NC file
rde
3. Choose
+ OK
+ Save
+ Save
4. The NC file will be displayed in an editor. Close the screen by selecting
the X in the upper right comer.
bcave the MC8 file again
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+File
+Save
+Save
+Yes

Chapter 8

20 Dril1 and Pocket
Objectives
+ Design a 3D wireframe drawing.

+ Create a rectangle using the 2 point entry method.
+ Create lines using coordinate entry functions.
+ Create arcs using center/radius functions.
+ Create arcs using polar positioning.
+ Trim two entities together.
+ Translate existing geometry to create a 3-dimensional block.
+ Create 2D milling toolpaths.

bcreate % of the outside boundary
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 2 points
2. Enter the coordinates. 0, O
3. Enter the coordinates. 5,3
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2 0 Dril1 and Pocket
bcreate the inside entities

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Line
+Parallel
+Sidedist
2. Select the vertical
h e on the right.
3. Indicate the offset
direction by clicking
anywhere inside the
rectangle.
4. Enter the parallel
line distance. .5
5. Select the top horizontal line.

6. Indicate the offset direction by clicking anywhere inside the rktangle.
8. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Polar
+ Centerpt
+ Intersec
9. Select the two
intersecting lines.
10. Enter the radius. 1
12. Enter theJinal angle. 270
13. Select the endpoint of the line shown.

Chapter 9

bcreate the arcs to represent the dril1 holes
1. Choose Center.
2. Select the left arc.
3. Enter the radius. 31/64/2
Note: Mastercam does the
calculation, dividing 31 by 64 by 2. CELECT THIS ARC FIRST
4. Enter the initial angle. 270 SELECT THIS ARC SECONO
5. Enter thefinal angle. 90

6. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ BACKUP
+ Circpt+dia
7. Enter the diameter. 31/64
8. Choose Center
9. Select the right arc.
bTrim the entities
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modiy
+ Trim
+ 2entities
2. Select point A as the
entity to trim to.
3. Select point B as the
entity to trim.
4. Select point C as the entity to trim to.

20 Dril1 and Pocket
5. Select point D as the entity to trim.

6. Select point E as the entity to trim.
7. Select point F as the entity to trim to.
b~ e l e f the
e construction lines
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
2. Select the horizontal line
located at YO.
3. Select the vertical line located
at XO.
b~ i r r o the
r currenf geornefry 1 /
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU Iperation-
+ Xfom " Move

+ Mirror
?.
@P$
+ AlI
+ Entities
+ Done
+ xaxis
2. Choose Copy in the Mirror dialog box.

3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Group.
5. In the dialog box that opens, select
Current system GROUP. Press [Ctrl]
and select Current system Resuit as
shown at right.
6. Choose OK.
7. Choose
+Done
+YAxis

Chapter 9
8. Choose Copy in the Mirror dialog box.

9. Choose OK.
10. Choose
4 Done
4 MAINMENU
4 Screen
4 Clr colors
+$.. 1l. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar to center the geometry.
12. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Fiie
4 Save
13. Enter your narne, followed by 9.
14. Choose Save.
~ o opath
l creation
b~ r i l l holes
6
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Toolpaths
4 Dnll

20 Dril1 and Pocket
+ Manual
+ Center
2. Select the arcs to drill beginning with the one in the top left comer and
moving clockwise. Choose Center before selecting each arc to drill.
3. Press [Esc] after you complete your selections.

4. Choose Done.
5. Right-click in the tool display area and select Get tool from library.
6. Select the 31/64 " drill and choose OK.
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8. Select the Simple drilVno peck tab at the top of the dialog box.
peck
neqmd peck
l o p of stock..
10. Choose OK.

bcontour the outside profile
1. Choose
+ Contour
+ Chain
2. Select an entity in the outside profiie.

20 Dril1 and Pocket
Note: The chuin should be moving in a clockwise direction.
3. Choose Done.
5. Select the 3-4" flat endrnill and choose OK.
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Dia
Can
7. Select the Contour pararneters tab at the top of the dialog box.
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w stock
lo leaw
z stock
a- m--.
9. Select the Lead idout check box and choose the Lead idout button.
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HeA height
- Entet on h s l ~
11. Choose OK twice.

2 0 Dril1 and Pocket
b~ocketthe inside geometry

1. Choose
+
Pocket
+
Chain
2. Select an entity on the inside profile.
3. Choose Done.
5. Select a 318" flat endmiU and choose OK.
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1 20 Pocket with lslands
Objectives
+ Design a 3D wirefiame drawing.

+ Create lines using coordinate entry.
+ Create arcs tangent to 2 existing entities.
+ Trim 1 entity to another entity.
+ Create parallel lines by defining the offset direction and distance.
+ Break existing geometry to create a 3D block.
+ Translate existing geometry to create a 3D block.
+ Create 2D pocket and contour toolpaths.
+ Perfonn solid model verification of the toolpath.
J M~IIProjects ned Applications 181

'Geometrycreation '
bcreate the outside profile of the slot

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Polar
Centerpt
2. Enter the center point. 0,O


6. Enter the centerpoint. 0,1.25
7. Enter the radius. .75
8. Enter the initial angle. O
9. Enter thefinal angle. 180
10. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Line ENDMlINT A EEPROUIiJT C
+Endpoints
+Endpoint
ENUPOINl B ENUPDINT U
11. Select endpoint A.
12. Select endpoint B.
13. Select endpoint C.
14. Select endpoint D.
bcreate the 0.75 diameter and the 7.5 diameter arw

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Arc
+Circ pt+dia
2. Enter the diameter. .75
3. Enter the center point. 55,2.75
5. Choose
+BACKUP
+Circpt+dia
6. Enter the diameter. 1.5
7. Choose Center.
8. Select entity A.

Chapter 1 1
bcreate the 4.2 radius arc tangent to the precedng arcs

1. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ Tangent
+ 2entities
2. Enter the radius. 6 ENTITY B
3. SelectentityA and [ENTITY A

entity B at the
positions shown at
right.
4. Select the fillet shown on the following picture.
5. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ 2entities
6. Enter the radius. 4.2 ENTITY O
7. Select entity C and
entity D as shown.

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8. Select the fillet shown on the following drawing.
bTrim the existing geometry

1. Choose the Fit button __
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on the toolbar.
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2. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Trim
-2:s T 3F
\, \
+ lentity ,
u.:
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3. Select position A. - -- =
-
7,.
4. Select position B.
5. Select position A.
6. Select position C.
7. Select position D.
8. Select position E.
10. Select position F.
11. Choose the Fit button on the toolbar.

bcreate the 1" radius fillet and trim the geometry
1. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ BACKUP
+ Fiiiet
+ Radius
2. Enter thejllet radius. 1
3. Choose Trim. (Click on it
to toggle this to N)
6. Select the fillet shown.
7. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Mocwy
+ Trim
+ lentity
bORset the slot
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ mset
2. Enter the values shown in the I use consirucilon atlribules
dialog box on the right. Number cif sleps:
Offset distance:
3. Choose OK. - cnt;nmr.
l -,,'"'""
Lineariz,ation tolerante:
Maximum depth va~iance:

, Q,-=L ,--l-.
c

5. Select a point inside the slot.
7. Select a point inside the slot
10. Select entity D.
b~ i n i s hcreating the outside profile
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Arc
+ Polar
4 Center pt
2. Enter the centerpoint. 2.1,4
3. Enter the radius. .S6
4. Enter the initial angle. O

7. Choose
4 MAINMEN
+ Create
4 Fiiiet
+ Radius
8. Enter theJillet radius. .380

Chapter 11
13. Choose
+ BACKU'P SELECT THIS ENTITU
+ Arc
+ Circ pt+dia
14. Enter the diameter. .S
15. Choose Center.
16. Select the arc shown at nght.
17. Enter the diameter. .5
18. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modiy
+ Trim
+ 2entities
21. Select position C .
23. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ Divide
27. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Screen
+ Clrcolors

b~ r e a kthe ewisting arcs for future chaining

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Break
+ 2 pieces
3. Choose Endpoint.
4. Select position B. - -,-
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5. Select position C. -.-

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6. Choose Endpoint. /'
7. Select position D. . I T I cl\
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8. Select position E. /
9. Choose Endpoint. - .. - $;, -

e\
10. Select position F. \\=-- \ -I:,
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:
11. Select position G.
12. Choose Endpoint.
13. Select position H.

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b ave the fle

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Enter your name followed by 11 and choose Save.
bcreate a contour around the part

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Contour
2. Start the chain as shown in the following drawing. Use your mouse to
guide the chain clockwise around the part by clicking on the next entity
in the chain until you have gone al1 the way around the part.
2. Choose
+ End here
+ Done
3. Right-click in the tool display window and select Get tool from
librar-y.
4. Select the 3/4" flat endmill and choose OK.

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.
8. Select the Lead Wout check box and choose the Lead Wout button.

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10. Choose OK twice.


1. Choose
+Drill
+ Manual
+ Center
2. Select the -75 hole.
3. Press [Esc]
4. Choose Done.
6. Select the 3/4 drill" and choose OK.
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10. Choose OK.

11. Choose
+ Drill
+ Manual
+ Center
12. Select the 5 diameter
hole.
13. Press [Esc].
14. Choose Done.
15. Right-click in the tGl display area and select Get tool from library.
16. Select the 95 " drill and choose OK.

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1 !Xl Cancel 1 Help 1
18. Select the Simple driWno peck tab.
unterbote
ram
-
20. Choose OK.

Chapter 11
bprepare to rnachine the top of the part

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xfom
+ ms
et
lperation-
Move
urnber of step:
ffset distante:
;prms--
1
Linearizationt
Maximum dep
Break angle:
E Cancel
-
-
3. Choose OK.
4. Select Entity A to offset.
5. Indicate the offset
direction by selecting a
point outside the part.
6. Repeat this process for
entities B, C, D, E, F;
and G.
196 Mastercarn V8 Learning Seres

7. Choose
+ MMA'MENu ENOPl7lNT C
+ Create ENOPOINT O
+ Line
+ Endpoints
EMPOINT A
ENDPOINT 8
8. Select endpoint A. ENDPOINT E
9. Choose Endpoint.
10. Select endpoint B.
ENFOINl H
12. Select endpoint C.
14. Repeat for points D, E, F, G and H, choosing Endpoint before each
one.
b~ocketthe inside of the part
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Pocket
+Chain
2. Select the contour
highlighted in bold at right
to be pocketed.
3. Select the last entity in the
contour.
Note: Lead the chain around the contour by clicking on the next entity in the
chuin. l e chuin should go around the thick entities shown in the preceding
drawing.
4. Choose
+ End here
+ Done
5. Right-click in the tool display window and select Get tool from
library.

Chapter 11
6. Select a W flat endrnill and choose OK.

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10. Select the Roughing/Enishing parameten tab.
11. Enter the values shown.
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l
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1 .
.m
Para e! SpId P a e ' e Spwi,
ckan r a m s
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12. Choose OK.

bcreate a pocket toolpath for the 1.25 inch long slot
1. Choose 3
+
Pocket L./
+ -3
Chain
2. Select the
inside of the
long arc.
,
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-
f +
F-
,
.,
/ +
-
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/
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3. Choose Done. ,
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4. Select the VI " endmill used in the last operation.


Chapter 11
Tooi pa~aneters
- .-.
Tod u
Len dlsei ~

7.. Enter the values shown on the following dialog box.
8. Select the check box next to the Depth cuts button.
O*.. 1
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1
sal a*... l

9. Select the Roughing/Finishingparameters tab.
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11. Choose OK.

b~ackplotthe toolpath
1. Choose the Gview (isometrk) button ffom the toolbar
2. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar.

3. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Operations
+Select AU
+Backplot
+Run
5. Choose OK.
Mil1 Projects and Applications 20 1

b Vertyng the toolpath
1. Choose Job setup
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een to stock
l extents 1
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' Output oper,*ion cornrnents to NCI

' Generate toiipath irnrnediately
Add
r"
i? Cave toolpath in ME8 fde
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3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Operations.
5. Choose
+ Select AU
+ Verify
-] 6. Choose the Configuie button from the toolbar.
7. Select the Use Job Setup values button.

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9. Choose OK.
10. Choose the Machine button fiom the Verifj toolbar.

Chapter 11

bsave the updated file
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
+ Save
+ Yes

7 Pocket-Translated Geometry
-
Objectives
+ Design a 2D drawing.
+ Create perpendicular lines to existing geometry.
+ Break existing geometry into two sections.
+ Edit an existing toolpath to complete the machining operations.
Mili Projects and Applications 205

)create the outside diameter
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Circpt+rad
3. Enter the coordinates. 0,O
bcreate the center lines
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Horizontal

20 Pocket-TranslatedGeometry
2. Select two points outside the circle at
approximately O and 180 degrees as
shown at nght. SELECT APPZOX. HERE
3. Enter the Y coordinate. O

4. Choose
+BACKUP
+Vertical
5. Select two points outside the circle at approximately 90 and 270 degrees
as shown in the following picture.
6. Enter the X coordinate. O SELECT APPROX. HERE
7. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ Polar
4 Center
8. Select the circle.
9. Enter the angle. 45
I
11. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Perpendclr
+ Point
12. Select entity B.
16. Select entity A as the line to
keep.
M i l Projects and Applications

bcreate a rectangle in the proper orlentation
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Paraiiel ENTITY A
+ Sidddist
ENTITY 8
2. Select entity A. I )
3. Select a point to the
right of the h e .
4. Enter the parallel line
distance. .75
5. Select the new line.
6. Select a point to the nght of the new line.
7. Enter the parallel line distance. 2
8. Select entity B.
9. Select a point above the h e .
11. Select entity B again.
12. Select a point below the h e .
14. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Fillet
+ Radius
15. Enter thefillet radius. .O2

20 Pocket-Translated Geometty
16. Select point A.

17. Select point B.
18. Select point B again.
19. Select point C.
20. Select point C again.
21. Select point D.
22. Select point D again.
23. Select point A.
bCreate lines to define the rough inside shape
Note: Zoom in on the new rectangle in the top-right comer by clicking the Zoom
button on the toolbar. Place a window around the area.
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Parailel
+ Sidddist
2. Select entity A.
3. Select a point to the right of the line.
6. Select a point to the right of the line.
8. Select entity C.
9. Select a point to the left of the line.
12. Select a point to the left of the h e .
14. Select entity B.

15. Select a point below the h e .
16. Enter theparallel line distance. .275
17. Choose
4 BACKUP
4 BACKUP
+ Endpoints
Note: Choose two intersection linesfor each intersection.
18. Choose Intersect.

19. Select each of the
two intersecting
lines at A.
21. Select intersecting
lines at B.
23. Select intersecting lines at C.

%. Choose Intersect.
25. Select intersecting lines at D.
b~ r i mthe shape
1. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Modify
4 Trim
4 Divide
2. Select entity A as the curve to
divide.
3. Select entity B as the fust dividing
curve.
4. Select entity C as the second dividing cwve.

20 Pocket-Translated Geometw
b~illetand trim the shape

l. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Fiiiet
+ Radius
3. Select point A.
4. Select point B.
5. Select point B.
6. Select point C.
7. Select point C.
8. Select point D.
9. Select point D.
10. Select point E.
b~ e l e t ethe constructon lines

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
2. Select the entities shown.
b~ i r r othe
r part
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xform
+ Mirror
+ Chain
2. Select the entity as shown at nght.
\
3. Choose
+Done
+Done
+xaxis

4. Select Copy in the dialog box at
right.
5. Choose OK.
6. Fit the part to the screen.
7. Choose
+ BACKUP
+ Rotate
+ Result
+ Done
Cancel
+ Origin
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose Clear colon button
+ fi-omthe toolbar.
-@c 11. Choose the Unzoom button

fiom the toolbar.
1 < Join
r Use condruction dtnbut

.. . .
Numbn ot steOS' E
+++ 12. Choose the Fit button fiom
Rotation mgli
the toolbar.
bcave the geometry -DK 1
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Save this file using your name followed by 12.
bcreate the pocket toolpath for the original geometry

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Pocket
+ Chain
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20 Pocket-Translated Geometrv
2. Select the first entity in the
contour as shown at right.
3. Choose Done.
4. Right-click in the tool
display area.
5. Select Get tool from
library.
6. Select the 3/16" flat
endmill and choose OK.
7. Enter the values shown in
8. Choose the Pocketing parameters tab.


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ute r lnciem
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10. Select the RoughingIFinishing parameters tab.

11. Enter the values shown in the following dialog box
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12. Choose OK.

20 Pocket-TranslatedGeometry
bTiansform the toolpath to complete the remaining pockets

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Operations
1 Operat'ins,1 selected
8 Tonipath Group 1
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.-aGeometry - [1] chain[s]
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2. Right-click on the Pocket folder and drag it to the end of the list.
3. Choose Copy After. This creates a second pocket toolpath as shown in

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;
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.
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4. Click on the second Geometry icon in the Operations Manager. The

Chain Manager dialog box opens.
5. Right-click inside the dialog box and select Add Chain.
6. Select the next pocket-asshown in the following picture.

20 Pocket-Translated Geometry
7. Choose Done. The Chain Manager should now show two chains.
u Chain 1 Select
-
M Chain 2
iJ
. - - -- -
-- - - --
8. Click once on Chain 1 and press [Delete].

9. Choose OK.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 10 for the remaining two pockets.
The Operations Manager should now show 4 pocket operations.
b~ackplotthe toolpath
1. Choose
+
Select Aii
+
Regen Path
+
Backplot
2. Change the Gview to Isometric.
3. Choose
+
Run
+
BACKUP
bVerify the toolpath
1. Choose Verify.
2. Choose the Configure button from the toolbar.

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r S t w on t d change 1 - - r Cfsate log f i k
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5. Choose
+ OK
+ Machine
The veried part should look lile the following picture.

Refer to earlier chapters if you need help.

30 Revolved Surface - Parallel
13
Objectives
+ Create lines using polar positioning.
+ Create a revolved surface.
+ Change view for better visualization.
+ Create a 3D rough and 3D finish toolpath.
+ Define a 3D block the size of the workpiece.
Mil1 Projects and Applicafions 219

bcreate the protie
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Polar
+ Origin
3. Enter the line length. 3.5
4. Choose Origin.
5. Enter the angle in degrees. O
7. Speczfy an endpoint. 25,O

8. Enter the angle in degrees. 180-65

10. Specifj,un endpoint. 1, O
11. Enter the angle in degrees. 180-45
13. Speczfy un endpoint. 0.5,1.25
17. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Parailel
+ SideJdist
18. Select the vertical line to the far
left.
S r--
>=>- .;
c x . s l
19. Select a point to the right of that \

he. 1'
20. Enter the parallel distante. .5

Your geometry should look like the following picture.

bcreate fillets and trim to complete the profile
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Fillet
+ Radius
2. Enter thefillet radius. 5
3. Select entity A.
4. Select entity B.
5. Choose Radius.
6. Enter thefillet radius. .25
7. Select entity l.
8. Select entity 2.
9. Select entity 2,
1 : \,
10. Select entity 3.
ENT T v
11. Choose
+
+EUT l TV 2
MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Pardel
+ Side/dist
12. Select the bottom horizontal line as shown in the following picture.

13. Select above that line.
14. Enter the parallel line distante. 35
15. Choose
4 MAINMENU
+ ModiQ
+ Trim
+ lentity
16. Select entity A as the entity to trim.
17. Select entity B as the entity to trim to.
18. Select entity C as the entity to trirn.
19. Select entity D as the entity to trirn to.
b~ e l e f the construction line
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
2. Select the constmction line (the top horizontal h e ) .
bcreate the surface
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Surface
+ Revolve
+ Chain
+ Partial
4. Choose Done.
6. Choose Start angle.
7. Enter the start angle. O
8. Choose End angle.

9. Enter the end angle. 180
10. Choose Do it.
12. Fit the geometry to the screen. The part should look like the following
picture.
b ave the file

Refer to earlier chapters if you need to.
b~ o u out
~ hthe surface
1. Choose
+,MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Surface
+ Rough
+ Parallel
+ Cavity
+ Surfaces
+ Done
2. Right-click in the tool display window, select Get tool from library,
and choose the 318" flat endmill.
3. Choose OK.

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5. Select the Surface parameters tab and enter the values shown on the
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6. Select the Rough parallel parameters tab and enter the values shown
on the following dialog box.
1
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6 a b w -le p b g e s along cul

r Cut f r m one side
r Cut from both sides
7. Select OK. The toolpath should look like the following picture.

b~ i n i s hthe surface
1. Choose
+ Finish
+ Parailel
+ AU
+ Surfaces
+ Done
2. Right-click in the tool display area, select Get tool from library and
choose the 1/8" ball endmill.
3. Choose OK.
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5. Select the Surface parameters tab.


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tce pararneters
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on dve sinfaces
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x k to leave
check surfaces
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7. Select the Finish paraiiel parameters tab.

Cut
tolerai
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ornpt fn starting
9. Select OK.

b~ a c k ~ lthe
o t toolpaths
1. Choose
+ MAlNMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Operations
+ Select Al1
+ Backplot
+ Run
+ BACKUP
2. Choose OK to exit Operations Manager.

b Verify the toolpath

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3. Choose OK.
5. Choose Verify.
6. Choose the Configure button fmm the toolbar.
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7. Choose Use Job Setup values button and enter the values shown on the

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8. Choose OK.
9. Choose the Machine button h m the Ve* toolbar.

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10. Exit from the Verify toolbar and the Operations Manager.
b ave the file
Refer to earlier chapters if you need to.

-
I 3D Ruled Surface Radial
Objectives

+ Create lines using coordinate entry.
+ Create arcs tangent to 2 existing entities.
+ Trim 1 entity to another entity.
+ Break existing geometry to create a 3D block.
+ Translate existing geometry to create a 3-dimensional block.
+ Create 2D pocket and contour toolpaths.

Chapter 14
bcreate basic wireframe geometry

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Circ pt+rad
3. Enter coordinates. 0,-0
4. Use the Secondary Menu to change the current Z depth to -1.
5. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 1 point

30 Ruled Surface - Radial

box at right. ...=.- . . .-...
7. Choose OK. ingle Height
8. Choose Origin.
9. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ IWet
+ Radius
10. Enter theJillet radius. .375
11. Select one side of comer A.
12. Select the other side of CORNER B

CORNER A
comer A.
13. Repeat this step for the
remaining 3 comers.
14. Change the current Z
depth to -1.75.
15. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ create CORNER C CORNER D
+ Arc
+ Circ pt+rad
17. Enter the coordinates. 0, O
bcreate the surface
Note: To deJine a suiSace, al1 the start points m s t be lined up or the sut$ace
will become twisted and unusable.
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Modify
+Break
+2 pieces

Chapter 14
2. Select the line shown on the following picture.
3. Choose Midpoint.
4. Select the line again.
5. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Surface
4 Ruied
4 Single
6. Select the 1.O'' radius (inside) just above O degrees as shown in the
following picture.
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7. Choose
+Mode
+Chain
8. Select the broken line on the rectangle just above O degrees as shown in
9. Choose
+Mode
+Single
Note: The chaining arrows shouldpoint up. If they don't, reverse them by
choosing Reversefrom the Main Menu.
10. Select the 2.5" radius (outside),just above O degrees.
11. Choose
+ Done
+ Doit
12. Change the Gview to isomeric.
Your part should look like the
picture at right.
bcave the file
1. Choose
+MMNMENU
+File
+Save
2. Save this file using your last name followed by 14.
Mil1 Projects and Applicafions

- ---- --- - -- ----
Toolpath creation
b~ o u out
~ hthe surface
1. Choose
+
MAINMENU
+
Toolpaths
+
Surface
+
Rough
+
Radial
+
Cavity
+ AU
+ Surfaces
+ Done
2. Right-click in the tool display area and choose Get tool from library.
3. Choose the W flat endrnill.
4. Choose OK.
-
Tool nlame Tool dia Corner radm 10.0,
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6. Select the Surface pararneters tab.


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8. Select the Rough radial parameters tab.

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tckrance F!I Max &
mmement
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10. Choose OK.

11. Choose Center.

12. Select the 1" radius arc as shown in the following picture.
Note: This takes a fav minutes to complete. The toolpath should look like the
following picture.
b~inshthe surface
1. Press [Alt+T] to toggle the toolpath off.
2. Choose
+Finish
+Radial
+ AU
+ Surfaces
+ Done

3. Right-click the tool display area and select Get tool from library.
4. Select the 5/16" ball endmill and choose OK.
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6. Select the Surface parameten tab.

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8. Select the Finish radial parameters tab.

10. Choose OK.

11. Choose Center.
12. Select the 1" arc. The toolpath should look like the following picture.
b~achplotthe toolpath
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths

+Operations
+Select Al1
+Backplot
+Run
bVerm the toolpath
1. Choose V e w .
2. Choose Configure.
M a x point
Scan N[ -r-
Use Job Se
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enter on
lors
- - -
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4. Choose OK.
5. Choose Machine.
The part should look like the followin,0 p'icture.

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bcave the ujniated file
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
+ Save
+ Yes

30 Swept Surface - Flowline
75
Objectives

+ Create rectangles using the coordinate positioning.
+ Trirn 1 entity to two existing entities.
+ Change the construction plane of the drawing entities.
+ Create a swept surface.
+ Change the view of the part.
+ Create a 3D toolpath.
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bcreate the block
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ 1 point
box at right, including the lower-left
Point Placement.
3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Origin.
5. Choose the Fit button from the toolbar.
6. Choose
+ MATNMENU
+ Xfom

30 Swepf Surface - Flowline
+ Translate
+ All
+ Entities
+ Done
+ Rectang .
7. Enter the trmlation vector. Z1

Operatic
8. Enter the values & shown. r Move
9. Choose OK.
r Usei:onstruction al
Number i3f steps:
1 Cancel 1 Help 1
bcreate the 0.5 radius arc

1. Change the Cplane to Front.
2. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Polar
+ Center pt
3. Enter the coordinates. 1.5, O
6. Enter theJinal angle. O
bTrim the line inside the arc
1. Choose
+
MAINMENU
+
Modify
+
Trim
+
Divide

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2. Select the line inside the 0.5 radius

arc.
3. Select the end of the arc at A.
4. Select the end of the arc at B.
create the contour profile
1. Change the current Cplane to Top.
Note: You muy get a better view of the geometry by changing the Gview to
Llynamic. Use this view to manually rotate the image.
2. Choose
4 M A I N m
4 Create
4 Line
4 Polar
3. Speczjj an endpoint. 1,O
5. Enter the line length, 1.5
6. Speczjj an endpoint. 4,4-05
9. Choose
4 BACKUP
4 Endpoints
10. Select the endpoint of the polar
h e at 1 as shown at right.
11. Select the endpoint of the other
/'
polar line at 2.
/
12. Choose
4 MAINMENU
4 Create
4 Fillet
4 Radius

13. Enter theJillet radius. 1.25 ,-,-

,/" '
14. Select line A.
15. Select line B.
16. Select line B.
17. Select line C.
bcreate the swept surface \
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Surface
+ Sweep
+ Single
2. Select the arc on the left side.
3. Choose
+Done
+Chain
+Partial
4. Select Entity A near the arc.
5. Select Entity B near the edge of the
rectangle.
6. Choose
+ Done
+ Doit
bsave the file A

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Save this file using your name followed
by 15.

Chapter 15
-- - - - . - ---
Toolpath creation
b~ o u out
~ hthe surface
1. Choose
+ MAINMEN
+ Toolpaths
+ Surface
+ Rough
+ Radial
+ Cavity
+ All
+ Surfaces
+ Done
3. Select the W' flat endmiU and choose OK.
Tool par,meter$ ] Surface parameters] Rough radial parameters 1

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t - Flowline
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9. Choose OK.

10. Enter the rotation point. 4,0, O
1. Choose
+ Finish
+ Fiowline
+ AU
+ Surfaces
+ Done
2. Right-click in the tool display window, choose Get tool from library,
and choose the 318" ball endmill.

1 /
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Left 'clek.' on tod lo select. iaht 'click' to e& m delnenew t d
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6. Select the Finish flowline pararmeter tab.

etew ] Surace 1
-- nlml-
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r ri.
8. Choose OK.
9. Toggle Offset by clicking it with your mouse several times. You'll
notice that the toolpath is either inside or outside the chained area.
Toggle it so the toolpath is inside the area
10. Just as you did for Offset, toggle Cut dir several times by clicking your
mouse. This time, you'll notice that the toolpath is either parallel to the
length of the part or perpendicular to the len,gh. Toggle it so it is parallel
to it as shown in the following picture.

11. Choose Done.

12. The completed toolpath should look like the following picture.
b~ a c k ~ lthe
o t toolpath
2. Choose
+ Select AU
+ Backplot
+ Run
3. Select BACKUP to retum to the Operations Manger.
1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Job setup

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Tools
-
Mpfar
stock
%nto stock
1' select or~gh.. 1-

Saiec -Bounding b extents 1
-Toolpath Configuration -Tool Offset Registns-
1 Length Diamerer i
/
I r uutput operation comments to I'-'
R Generate toolpath immediately

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3. Choose OK.
5. Choose Verify.
6. Choose the Configure button.
7. Choose the Use Job Setup values button and enter the values shown on

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8. Choose the Machine button. The verified part should look like the
following picture.
9. Exit the Verify toolbar.


Chapter 15
bcave the updated file

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
+ Save
+ Yes

30 Coons Surface - Flowline
I 3 /- &F *
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Objectives
+ Create rectangles using coordinate positioning.
+ Change the construction depth and plane of the drawing.
+ Trim 1 entity to 2 existing entities.
+ Create arcs using coordinate positioning.
+ Create a Coons surface.
+ Create a 3D milling toolpath.
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bcreate the block

Rectangle Width
1.Choose
+ MAINMENU Rectangle Height
+ Create
+ Rectangle Pnint P h r
+ 1 point
2. Enter the parameters shown at right
3. Choose OK.
4. Choose Origin.
5. Choose the Fit button from the
toolbar.
6. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Xfom

- - --
+ Translate .
-?I%
.
+ All
+ Entities
+ Done
+ Rectang
7. Enter the translation vector. 22.0
Number of steps:
8. Enter the values shown at right.
9. Choose OK. I
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-OK I cd

bcreate the first contour in the front view
1. Change the Cplane to Front using the Secondary Menu.
2. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Line
+ Parallel
+ Sidddist
3. Select entity 1.
4. Select a point well above entity 1.

5. Enter the parallel line distance. 1 'A
I
Note: Ifthe created line appears below

Entity 1, it means you selected a point too /
close to Entity 1. Delete the line and try
again, choosing a point well above
Entity 1. \ /'
\',,.
6. Select entity 2.
7. Select left of entity 2.
9. Select the entity just created.
10. Select to the left of it.
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Chapter 16

12. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Modify
+ Trim
+ Divide
13. Select the curve to divide.
14. Select first dividing curve.
15. Select second dividing
curve.
16. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create ,.' \>
+ Fillet ,
,
+ Radius
17. Enter thefillet radius. .375 ,
18. Select one side of comer A.
19. Select the other side of comer
A. ..-
. - \ ,
,,
,,
20. Repeat this step for the

remaining 3 comers.
bcreate the second contour in the front view
1. Select Z depth fiom the Secondary Menu and enter -5.
2. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Endpoints
3. Move your mouse to point A,
clicking when the Autocursor locks
on Endpoint. \\,
,

4. Move your mouse along the line

toward B and C until the
AutoCursor highlights Midpoint.
Click on Midpoint.
6. Select arc 1.
7. Move your mouse to C, clicking
when the AutoCursor locks on
Endpoint.
8. Move the mouse to B, clicking

when the AutoCursor locks on
Endpoint.
9. Enter the radius. 2.
10. Select arc 2.
11. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Fillet
+ Radius
12. Enter thefillet radius. 1.5
13. Select the 2.5" radius arc near the previous point B intersection.
14. Select the 2.0" radius arc near the previous point B intersection.

Chapter 16
bcreate the first contour in the side view

1. Change the current Cplane to Side.
2. Change the current Z depth to 0.0
\.\\a
3. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
=- \.,I\,,
+ Arc --
,/,.
\ .,..".., ~
L . -
+ Endpoints ,,/'
/'
,--.
,,'
'.,:/,
,-'
,.-
%,.\
4. Using your mouse, select "\/'

point A, clicking
Autocursor lockswhen
on the -.
,A' \
--,\,- '-.-.
Endpoint. ,
\\. ..\' \ ,.
/
,
,
'. /A'
5. Select point B, clicking \, ,,/A
when the AutoCursor \.

locks on Endpoint.
7. Select arc 3.
bcreate the second contour in the side view.
1. Change the Z depth to 7.5.
2. Select point A.
3. Select point B.
5. Select arc 4.
/
-'.

b~ e l e t ethe construction lines

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Delete
2. Select the 3 construction lines. The part should look like the following
picture.
bcreate the Coons surface

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Surface
+coons
2. Select No in the dialog box
Use kutornatii
shown at right.
piq
,---
3. Enter the number of
r Don?ask a
patches in the along
direction. 1
4. Enter the number of patches in the across direction. 1
5. Choose Single.

6. Select point A.
7. Select point B.
8. Choose
+ Mode
+ Chain
+ Partial
9. Select point C.
10. Select point D.
11. Choose Partial
12. Select point E.
13. Select point F.
14. Choose
+ Done
+ Doit
bsave the file
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Save this file using your last name followed by 16.

bcreate a surface rough toolpath

1. Change Cplane to Top.
2. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Toolpaths
+Surface
+Rough
+Pocket
+ AU
+ Surfaces
+ Done
3. Right click in the tool display area, select Get tool from library and
choose the W flat endmill.
4. Choose OK.
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8. Select the Rough pocket parameters tab.

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10. Choose OK.

11. Choose
4 Chain
4 options
12. Select Plane mask in the following dialog box.
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13. Choose OK.
14. 'Select entity A as shown in the following picture.

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15. Choose Done.

1. Press [Alt+q to toggle the toolpath off.
2. Choose
+ Finish
+ Flowline
+ All
+ Surfaces
+ Done
3. Right-click the tool display area and select Get tool from library.
4. Select the W' ball endrnill and OK.

30 Coons Surface - Flol
I
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8. Select the Finish flowline parameters tab.


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10. Choose OK.

11. Toggle Offset by clicking on it until the arrows are above the geometry
surface.
12. Choose Done.
b~ a c k ~ lthe
o t toolpath
1. Choose
+
BACKUP
+
Operations
+
Select All
+
Backplot
+
Run
The completed toolpath should look like the following picture.

3D Coons Surface - Flowline

b~ e f i n ethe stock

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3. Choose OK.
2. Choose
+
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+
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3. Choose the Configure button.
4. Select Use Job Setup values and enter the values shown in the

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Min point
.- Max point: Margins. I Cwient MC8 I
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5. Choose OK.
6. Choose the Machine button.
7. Exit the Verify toolbar.


1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
+ Save
+ Yes

0 bjectives

+ Create rectangles and arcs using coordinate positioning.
+ Create the construction depth and plane of the drawing entities.
+ Create a draft surface.
+ Create a flat boundary surface.
+ Create a fillet surface.
+ Create a 3D toolpath.

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- - - --= -
-
+ - -7.
r o m e t r y creation
bcreate the draft surface
1.Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Arc
+ Circ pt+dia
2. Enter the diameter. 3
3. Choose Origin.
4. Press mc].
6. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
4 Surface
4 Draft

30 Draft and Fillet Surface
7. Select the circle.
8. Choose
+Done
O Length
9. Enter the length. -3
10. Choose Angle.
11. Enter drnft angle. -5 .---__
12. Choose Do it. The part should .- -- ,-
look like the picture at right. -. - --
bcreate the ruled sorface

2. Change the current Z depth to -2.5.
3. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Create
+ Rectangle
+ Options
4. Choose On in the Surface
Creation section of the
dialog box as shown at right.
5. Choose OK.
6. Choose 1 point.
7. Enter the values shown in

the dialog box at right.
8. Choose OK Rectangle
9. Choose Origin. Point Placenu

Chapter 17
bcreate the flat boundary surface

1. Choose
+MAINMENU
+Create
+Surface
+Trimlextend
+Flat bndy
+Chain
2. Select the original (top) circle.
3. Choose
+Done
+ Doit
Your part should look like the one at right.
bcreate the fillet surface
1. Choose
+MAI[NMENU
+Create
+Surface
+Fillet
+SurElsurf
2. Select the draft surface as shown
at right.
3. Choose Done.
4. Select the ruled surface.
5. Choose Done.
7. Set the Trim option to Y
8. Choose Options and turn on Fillet both sides as shown in the

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1l Use current wnshvction
9. Choose OK.
10. Choose Do it.
11. Select the Screen-zoomicon to zoom in on the lower- left section of
the part.
12. Starting halfway down the left side of the part on the screen, click the
left mouse button, and drag the mouse down and to the right, creating a
window around the bottom left comer of the part.
13. Click once more to zoom in on the windowed area.
14. Select the 3 fillets (arcs) you wish to delete as shown in the following
picture.

Chapter 17
15. Select the Screen-unzoom icon from the toolbar.
16. Choose BACKUP.

Save the file
1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ File
+ Save
2. Save using your name and the number 17.
bROUCJ~out the surface

1. Choose
+ MAINMENU
+ Toolpaths
+ Surface
+ Rough
+ Contour
+ All
+ Surfaces
+ Done

2. Right-click in the tool display window, select Get tool from library,
and choose the 1" flat endmill.
3. Choose OK.
-
Left 'click' on tool to oebct: right 'click' to e4t a define new loo1
.. .~ ~ -. .
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Head# Feed rate 1200 Program # I

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7. Select Rough contour parameters tab.
Tool pi ace parameters Rough contar parameters I

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9. Choose OK.

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b~ i n i s hthe part
1. Choose
+ Finish
+ Contour
+ All
+ Surfaces
+ Done
2. Right-click on the tool display window and select Get tool from
library.
3. Select the 318" endmil1 sphere and choose OK.
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Enrichment Tutorial Drawings
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Make a part fiom a drawing. This part can be particularly challenging.

Remember to ask for help when you need it.

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Glossary
2 ?hD (contour) A toolpath consisting of multiple sections in which the depth

can vary between sections but is constant within a section.
2D (contour or A toolpath or geometry that lies in a single plane.
plane)
3D (contour, plane or A toolpath or geometry defined in X, Y, and Z axes
space) simultaneously; consists of lines, arc, parametric splines, and
NURBS splines.
Toolpaths defined by X, Y, and Z locations, but with a tool
axis with an additional degree of freedom, permitting the tool
to be oriented parallel to an axis other than X, Y, or Z.
Toolpaths defined by X, Y, and Z locations, but with a tool
axis with two additional degrees of freedom, permitting the
tool to be oriented parallel to an axis other than X, Y, or Z.
A
A axis Axis of circular motion about the X axis; expressed in
degrees.
absolute Measured from a fxed reference point, usually 0,0,0.
(coordinates,
dimensioning,
positioning)
along entity A series of evenly spaced points along a line, arc, or spline.
arc An open or closed planar curve in which all positions are at a
fixed distance (radius) from the center of the curve. A circle is
a 360-degree arc.

associativity A relationship that links geometry with toolpath, tool,
(toolpath, material, and parameter information to create a complete
dimensioning, and toolpath operation. Permits modifications to geometry or
solids) machining parameters to easily regenerate accurate, updated
solid topology, dimensions and toolpaths. Also the
relationship between dimensioning and its geometry.
attribute data Attributes of entities: level, color, style, width.
AutoCursor A feature that snaps the cursor to endpoints, midpoints,
intersections, center points, quadrants or an arc, and the origin
points in the vicinity of the cursor; automates and speeds point
detection.
A feature that speeds and simplifies entity selection by
dynamically highlighting the entity under the cursor before
then entity is actually selected.
Feature that automatically saves current geometry and
operations at a regular time interval.
B
B axis Axis of circular motion about the Y axis; expressed in
degrees.
backplot A feature that displays the path a tool takes to cut a part.
BBS Acronym for Bulletin Board Service.
bitmap A graphic composed of small dots that form shapes and
curves; bitmap fdes use the BMP extension.
blank To reduce the complexity of the graphics window by
temporarily making one or more entities invisible. They
remain blanked until the user selects and unblanks them. The
blanked entities remain in the database and are saved with the
fde. See also hide.
blend Smooth connection of surfaces.
bolt circle Circular array of evenly spaced points defined by the center,
radius, and a number of points on the circle.
boss In general, a plateau of material from a surrounding cavity.

Glossary
boundary An edge, border, or limit; a curve or chain that indicates an

edge.
bounding box A feature in Job Setup used to approximate the limits of the
stock required to machine a part. Also in Design.
branch (point) Point in a chain where the endpoints of three or more entities
meet.
browse In Mastercam, to scan actual images of geometry files (MC8,
MC7, or GE3) in a selected directory. Also to scan the file
names in a directory.
b-spline Basis spline, a representation of a curve as a piecewise
collection of polynomials formed by a polygon; may be
rational or non-rational See also NURBS spline.
C
C axis Axis of circular motion about the Z axis; expressed in
degrees.
CAD Acronym for computer-aided design.
CADICAM Acronym for a combined CAD and CAM system.
CAM Acronym for computer-aided manufacturing.
canned text Post processor variables that can be associated with special
commands, for example, an auto stop to check on a part
during machining.
cartesian Coordinate system using X, Y, and Z values to locate a point
in space.
CFG Mastercam configuration file extension.
chain Selection of one or more curves (lines, arcs, andlor splines)
that have adjoining endpoints and often form boundaries; may
be open or closed. Point entities can be chained using the
point method for tool rapid moves; curves and points can be
chained.
chain direction The order of curve selection in a chain from start point to
endpoint in an open chain; in a closed chain, may be
clockwise or counterclockwise.

Glossary
chain To break a chain into separate sections, each beginning and

synchronization ending at a specified point, then match it with one or more
(Sync mode) other chains with the same number of synchronization points.
chaining tolerance Maximum distance between two endpoints that can still be
chained.
chamfer Beveled or sloping edge that consists of one line that trims
two intersecting lines. Each endpoint of the chamfer is
positioned at a defined distance from the intersection of the
two selected lines. In contour toolpaths, a chamfer is used to
break s h q edges.
check surface A surface or solid face that the system protects during
toolpath generation on another surface.
C-Hook Custom-made Mastercam application program created in the
C or C++ programming language. C-Hooks that are
automatically installed with Mastercam and appear on menus
with an asterisk (*) after the name.
chord height In general, the amount of play allowed between a surface
(tolerance) edge and the original geometry; determines the degree of
precision with which edges of trimmed surfaces are created.
See also edge tolerance. Also the tolerance with which
Mastercam calculates surface shading independent of current
display scale.
circle A closed planar curve in which all positions are at a fixed
distance (radius) from the center of the curve.
circle mill A function that generates a toolpath to automatically machine
full circles with an entry arc, two 180-degree arcs, and an exit
arc.
clearance plane or Height at which the tool moves between two separate
height machining operations.
climb milling Cutting in which the tool rotates in a direction opposite the
direction of travel along the side being cut. Generally
produces a smoother surface finish than conventional milling.
When the spindle is rotating clockwise, climb milling may be
achieved by setting cutter compensation to the left. See also
conventional milling.

Glossary
closed chain A chain whose start and end points are identical.
CNC Acronym for computer numerical control, which is a
computer used to control machine tools.
CNCEDIT File editor supplied with Mastercam that also provides some
CNC and DNC capabilities.
collinear Having the property of lying on the same line.
combine view Combines all parallel views into a single view and moves arcs
from separate parallel views to a single view.
communications Transmission of information, one bit at a time over a single
(serial) line, between a PC and any devices attached to it. See also
communicationsparameters.
communications Parameters that control the transfer of information between a
parameters PC and devices attached to it. Parameters include format, port,
baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits, echo terminal emulation,
strip carriage returns, strip line feeds, EOL (end of line) delay,
and DOS communications mode. Communications is a File
menu option (Communic).
compensation in Offset in the toolpath that compensates for the radius of the
computer cutting tool; made in the computer.
composite curve A chain of curves that meet endpoint to endpoint.
construction origin Reference point (XO, YO, ZO) for geometry creation; the same
as the system or@ unless reassigned by the user.
construction plane Plane where geometry is created; may be different from the
(Cplane) graphics view (Gview). Mastercam provides several standard
construction planes: 3D, top, front, back, bottom, left and
right side, isometric, and axonometric. Additional planes can
be created.
context-sensitive Helpful information displayed on the screen that is relevant to
help the operation being performed.
contour Path described by two or more axes. Also a method of
analyzing selected boundaries or the boundary offset, thus
simulating toolpath creation.

Glossary
control points Points that define a NURBS spline; usually do not lie on the
spline.
conventional milling Cutting in which the tool rotates in the same direction as the
direction of travel along the side being cut. Selecting
clockwise spindle rotation and cutter compensation to the
right results in conventional milling. See also climb milling.
converter A function that imports or exports geometry files in formats
other than Mastercam and translates them to or from
Mastercam format. Formats that can be translated include
ASCII, CADL, DWG, DXF, IGES, NFL, Parasolid, SAT,
STEP, STL, VDA, GEO, old GE3, and pre-version 7
materials, tools and parameter libraries.
Coons patch A surface constructed by blending a grid of along curves and
across curves. Named after Steven A. Coons. See also Coons
surface.
Coons surface A surface composed of one or more Coons patches.
copious data An entity type that represents a collection of geometric forms
(points and lines). Copious data originates in an IGES fde.
Mastercam can convert it to points and lines during
translation. The Modify, Break, Cdata~linefunction can also
be used to convert copious data to points and lines.
critical depths Toolpath cut depths that must be machined even if depth
increments must be adjusted to cut them.
cross-section A section made by a plane cutting traversely through solids or
surfaces. Also used in project toolpaths.
curvature (surface) Measure of curving of a curve or surface.
curve Line, arc, spline, or surface curve.
cut (toolpaths and When used with respect to toolpaths, refers to tool movement
solids) in the Z axis; do not confuse with pass.
When used with respect to solids, a type of solid operation in
which chains of curves are extruded, revolved, swept, or
lofted as material is removed from an existing solid (target
body).

Glossary
cutter compensation Compensation for the radius of the cutting tool. In contour
analysis and toolpath generation, determines which direction
the system offsets the selected boundary with respect to chain
direction and tool radius. See also compensation in
computer and compensation in control.
cutter offset Distance from the part surface to the axial tool center; tool
radius.
cutter path The path the center or tip of the tool follows over the part.
D
data bits A communications parameter that defines the number of bits
used to represent a character; must be the same for both the
PC and the CNC controller or peripheral device.
depth cuts Z-axis cuts that the tool makes in a contour, pocket, face,
circle mill, or surface toolpath to get to the final depth in set
increments.
Mastercam default parameter file format for Version 8
(*.Dl%); contains default values for all toolpath types.
dlrty operation A solid or toolpath operation that has been modified in some
way; for example, its parameters or geometry input. The
system marks dirty solids and operations with a red 'X' in the
Solids Manager dialog box or Operations Manager. When an
operation is dlrty, it must be regenerated for the toolpath or
geometry to match the parameters.
display cues Features that clarify how geometry is oriented in the graphics
window: XYZ axes marker, dynamic arrow, surface backside
display.
display list An internal feature that saves the display data for each entity;
used by Mastercam to determine what entities are visible on
the screen and to speed redraws, view changes, and other
screen functions.

DNC Acronym for direct numerical control or distributive
numerical control. Direct numerical control uses a single
computer to simultaneously control operation of a group of
NC machines. Distributive numerical control uses a network
of computers to coordinate operation of a group of CNC
machine tools. Mastercam can be used in either situation.
dongle Another name for a SIM, which is required to run Mastercam.
DOS (shell) Acronym for Disk Operating System. A DOS shell can be
used execute MS-DOS commands while Mastercam is
running.
double D A shape composed of two line entities and two arc entities.
dpi Dots per inch, a measure of graphic resolution.
drafting entity An entity used in dimensioning: witness lines, leader lines,
dimensions, cross hatches, labels, notes, copious data.
drive surface A surface andlor solid body that undergoes a surface or
multiaxis machining operation. See also check surface.
dynamic arrow Cursor display that permits dynamic movement along
geometry to indicate a position; changes size to indicate
orientation of arrow relative to viewer. When large, the m o w
points toward viewer. When small, the arrow points away.
E
edge A topological element of a solid model, which has an
underlying curve.
edge profile Defines the shape of the surface outer boundaries.
edge tolerance The degree of precision with which edges of trimmed surfaces
are created.
editor An application used to modlfy files of certain types. See also
MCEDIT, PFEDIT32, CNCEDIT.
ellipse An oval-shaped NURBS spline or collection of connected
lines.

entity A design building block. There are geometric entities (points,
lines, arcs, splines, surface curves, surfaces, solids, copious
data) and drafting entities (witness, lines, leader lines,
dimensions, crosshatches, labels, notes).
entity association The dependent relationship between one entity and a second
entity or group of entities from which the fmt entity is
generated.
F
feed plane Height that the tool moves to before changing from the rapid
rate to the plunge rate to enter the part.
feed rate Cutting tool speed of movement in the cutting direction;
usually expressed in inches per minute.
file information Displayed when an operator presses [F9]: file name and path,
date and time of last file save, file size in bytes, current
display scale, relative positions of construction, tool, and
system origins and axes.
fillet An arc tangent to two non-tangent curves; a rounded interior
pr exterior comer.
filter (Filter) The process of eliminating unnecessary tool movements from
a toolpath. Do not confuse with mask. When capitalized, a
utility that performs this function.
finish Precision surface machining.
fit screen To display the visible geometry so as to i llmuch of the
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graphics window as possible; a Mastercam function that is
available from the right-click menu, from the toolbar, and by
pressing [Alt + Fl].
flat boundary Used to create a flat, trimmed surface from one or more
closed sets of curves.
flowline Multiple curves along an entire surface in one constant
parameter direction, that is, one of the directions in which the
system creates the surface.

font Text style. Mastercam fonts include Stick, Roman, European,
Swiss, Hartford, Old English, Palatino, and Dayville.
Windows@TrueTypeB fonts are also supported.
m Feed per tooth.
free-form surface A surface generated from arbitrarily shaped lines and curves;
includes ruled, lofted, 2D swept, 3D swept, and Coons
surfaces.
function A single operation, for example, Analyze, Set Norms.
function keys Keyboard keys numbered [Fl] through [FlO]; may be
assigned to functions, C-Hooks, and macros.
G
Gcode In general, an NC part program; specifically, a code that,
among other things, defines part program coordinates.
Mastercam file format for geometry files prior to version 7
(*.GE3); does not contain toolpath information.
geometric entity Points, lines, arcs, splines, surface curves, surfaces, solids.
geometric surface Surface composed of constant geometric shapes: sphere,
cones, cylinders, draft surfaces, and surfaces of revolution.
geometry Data that defines the spatial placement and shape of the
boundaries and surfaces of a geometric model (part).
global parameters Dimension attributes that are applied to all drafting entities;
includes dimension symbols, coordinate formats, tolerances,
text properties, witness and leader line attributes.
The result or act of a tool machining away material that
should not have been removed.
graphics view The point of view of the displayed geometry; may be top,
(Gview) front, side, isometric, as well as defined dynamically by the
operator.
graphics window Workspace area in Mastercam where the geometry displays.
group A collection of entities or operations that can be manipulated
as a single entity. See also result.
GUI Acronym for graphic user interface.

hardcopy Paper copy of the geometry visible in the graphics window.
HASP Acronym for Hardware Against Software Piracy; refers to the
type of SIM used by Mastercam 7.0 or later.
hide To make all entities except those selected temporarily
invisible so as to simplify the graphics window. They remain
invisible until unhidden as a group. Hidden entities are not
saved with the file. See also blank.
highlight To select with the cursor, with the result that the selected
object changes color or reverses to white type on a dark
background. See also AutoHighlight.
home position Position where the tool returns for tool changes and at the end
of the NC program.
HSS High speed steel.
I
icon Small symbol used to simplify access to a program or
function; sometimes also called a button.
IGES Acronym for Initial Graphics Exchange Standard, an
international neutral format; used to transfer geometry fiom
one brand of CAD system to another.
incremental Measured from the immediately preceding point.
(coordinates,
dimensioning,
positioning)
infinite look ahead In contour analysis, to search the entire boundary to find self-
intersections based on the current offset distance and cutter
compensation.
integer A whole number such as 3,50, or 764; used as a data type for
counting or numbering.
J
job Contains a set of operations.

Job Setup Machining job parameters, including stock setup, NCI
configuration, and tool offsets.
jump height Allows a tool to be moved to a height above the clearance
command plane between points in a toolpath.
L
level A grouping used to organize geometry in Mastercam.
level report A report of what entities exist on each level of a geometry file.
line Straight entity between two endpoints.
line style The appearance of a line; may be solid, hidden, center,
phantom, or Zbreak.
linear array A repeating toolpath along the X or Y axis of the construction
plane at a specific distance.
linearization Used when converting 3D arcs and 2D or 3D splines in the
tolerance chained geometry from curves to lines; represents the
maximum distance between an arc or spline and its linear
approximation.
loft surface A surface composed of smoothly blended curves created by
fitting through a set of cross-sectional curves.
M
macro Group of commands and instructions that can be stored,
recalled, and executed to perform a task; may be used to
automate common or repetitive tasks.
Main Menu Presents primary Mastercam functions: Analyze, Create, File,
Modify, Xform, Delete, Screen, Exit, and in Mill and Lathe,
Toolpaths, and NC Utilities.
mask Restricts entity selection to certain types or levels. Do not
confuse with filter.
Mastercam@ An integrated CADICAM software package created by CNC
Software, Inc.
material library Contains information on materials for machining that is used
to set a base percentage for feed rates and spindle speeds; uses
the MT7 or MT8 file extension.

Glossary
Format for a Mastercam file in Version 7 (*.MC7); contains a

set of operations, geometry, toolpath parameters, material
definition, NCI data, and tool information.
Format for a Mastercam file in Version 8 (*.MC8); contains
geometry, toolpath parameters, material definition, NCI data,
and tool information. See also job and operation.
A Mastercam text editor; provides NC capabilities, file
editing, and file manipulation capabilities. See also PFE32
and CNCEDIT.
merge To combine MC7, MC8, or GE3 files with the current
geometry file. Some or all of one or more configuration files
can also be combined.
Mastercam material library file format for Version 8.
Mastercam tool library file format for versions prior to
Version 7 (*.MTL).
multiaxis Using more than one axis; often refers to 4- or 5-axis
toolpaths.
Acronym for numerical control, a technique for controlling

machine tools or processes by coded command instructions;
also the file format output from Mastercam post processors.
NCI Acronym for numerical control intermediate, the Mastercam
intermediate toolpath file format.
node (spline) Points in a parametric spline.
nonlinear Not located on a single line.
normal (arrow) Perpendicular to. There are two normal vectors for each
planar chain of curves, which point in opposite directions.
A normal arrow indicates the side of the selected surface on
which the system creates the surface.
NURBS (spline) Acronym for non-uniform rational b-spline; a two- or three-
dimensional curve defined by knots and control points.

NLTRBS surface A surface that is defined analogously to NURBS splines with
the string of control points expanded in another direction
resulting in a grid.
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obround A shape composed of two straight line entities and two 180-
degree arc entities.
offset To displace an entity or chain by a distance in a perpendicular
direction relative to the current construction plane. In a curve,
displacement is perpendicular to the direction vector at every
location on the curve.
offset surface A surface created by offsetting an existing surface by a
distance.
OP8 Mastercam operation library file format for Version 8.
open chain A chain whose first and last endpoints are not identical, such
as a line.
An operating system-independentstandard for displaying
graphics.
operation (toolpaths When used with respect to toolpaths, consists of geometry,
and solids) toolpath (NCI file), tool definition, material definition, and
parameters. A set of operations makes up a job or MC8 file.
Each operation includes only one toolpath. See also job and
MCS.
When used with respect to solids, the action or actions
performed to create or m o d e a solid. Each operation, such as
fillet or extrude, is listed separately in the history tree under
the solid that it defines or modifies.
operation library Contains default parameters for a specdc toolpath; can be
applied to current geometry; uses the OW or OP8 file
extension.
Operations Manager Lists all operations in the current MC8 file, including both
associative and non-associative toolpaths, and offers options
for managing them.

origin Intersection point of coordinate axes. See also system origin,
construction origin, and tool origin.
To change the position of geometry in the graphics window

by stepping through the area in a horizontal right or left
direction, or vertical up or down direction using the arrow
keys.
parallel views Construction planes that exist in the same 2D plane but differ
by rotation or position.
parametric spline A 2D or 3D curve defined by a set of coefficients or nodes;
mathematically equivalent to non-rational BCzier splines.
parametric surface A surface composed of parametric splines in which each
curve segment is expanded in another direction resulting in a
patch.
Part The item to be machined.
part drawing Describes the shape and size of a part; usually includes part
features, dimensions, tolerances, and surface roughness.
part feature The distinctive shape and size to be produced in a part; can be
2D (flat surfaces, internal and external profiles, pockets, holes,
etc.) or 3D (surfaces).
pass A tool movement in the X and Y axes. Do not confuse with
cut.
patch Area of a surface bounded by four segments of the generating
curves.
A tool move that occurs at the programmed feed rate as it
feeds into and retracts out of the stock during a drill toolpath.
peck clearance Depth that the tool rapids down to between peck movements
during a drill toolpath.
PFE32 A Mastercam text editor; provides file editing and
manipulation capabilities.
planar Flat, lying within a single geometric plane.
plot To output current graphics window to a plotter or file.

Glossary
point (entity) Entity that marks a position in 2D or 3D space but that has no
dimension.
point (using the To move the mouse until the mouse pointer on the screen
mouse) rests on the item you want.
point data Data consisting only of points.
polar (coordinates Coordinate system that uses a known point, length (radius),
and dimension) and angle to locate a point in space. The angle is calculated in
a counterclockwise direction from the positive horizontal axis
that runs through the known point in the current construction
plane.
Irregular, closed shape with three or more straight sides. In
Mastercam, can be created as a single NURBS spline or as a
collection of individual lines.
po* A physical connection on a PC. Serial ports are used to
connect to the CNC controller and are identified as COMl,
COM2, etc.
post Post processor. Also a post processor (PST) file.
post processor A program that translates NCI data to a format usable by a
machine, that is, to an NC part program or Gcode.
primitive A surface or solid created using a predefined shape, such as a
block or sphere. The parameters can be changed interactively,
but it maintains its original shape. A primitive surface or solid
is not defined by curve geometry. Mastercam primitives
include cylinder, cone, block, extrusion (surfaces only),
sphere, and torus.
PRM Mastercam default parameter file format and file extension for
versions prior to Version 7.
prompt area A two- or four-line area at the bottom of the Mastercam
interface used to display data or enter values with the
keyboard.
PST A post processor file and extension.

Glossary
Q
quadrant A section of a plane in which quadrant 1 lies between 0 and
90 degrees, quadrant 2 lies between 90 and 180 degrees,
quadrant 3 lies between 180 and 270 degrees, and quadrant 4
lies between 270 and 360 degrees.
R
RAM Acronym for random-access memory.
RAM-saver An option that compacts the system database and frees up
available RAM; can also perform an efficiency and integrity
check on the database.
real number A number that can be represented by digits in a numbering
system with a fured base, such as 0.5 or 25.4; used for storing
measurements and other values to some limit of precision.
rectangle Parallelogram composed of four straight lines and four right
angles.
redraw To erase then redisplay visible geometry in the graphics
window to clean up display remnants.
reference point Point to which the tool moves before reentering a toolpath.
regenerate In general, to recompute solids, drafting entities, or toolpaths
when associated geometry or parameters have been modified.
To rebuild the graphics window display list so as to improve
the speed and results. The Regen path option in the
Operations Manager recomputes a toolpath when the
associated geometry or parameters have been modified.
relative (coordinates, Distance measured from specific point, not necessarily the
dimensioning, and zero or preceding point.
positioning)
repaint To erase then redisplay the visible geometry in the graphics
window to clean up display remnants.
required pilot Minimum diameter necessary for the tool to enter the
diameter toolpath.

Glossarv
result The appearance of an entity group that has been transformed;

may be selected for further transformation or translation. The
default color of a result is purple.
retract amount Distance that the drill retracts every time it makes a peck
move during a drill toolpath.
retract height The height to which the tool moves before the next tool pass.
revolved surface A surface created by rotating a sectional shape around an axis
or line.
right-click To click on something using the right mouse button; displays
alternate (right-click) menus.
right-click menu A menu that opens when you right-click the mouse; gives
quick access to many common features.
roll To wrap a line, arc, or spline around a cylinder.
rough To remove large amounts of material as rapidly as possible.
RPM Revolutions per minute; a measure of spindle speed.
rubber-band Temporary display of entities that will be created or modified;
the display updates dynamically based on the cursor location
to indicate the result with the cursor at that location.
ruled surface A surface composed of linearly blended curves created by
connecting straight lines between two or more lines or curves.
S
save some To save selected entities to an MC8 file. Toolpaths cannot be
saved using this method.
scale To increase or decrease the size of an entity by a factor
relative to the construction origin or some other point. Also
see scaleXYZ.
To increase or decrease the size of an entity independently in
X, Y, and Z dimensions. Also see scale.
Screen, Configure A menu that sets Mastercam's default values. Default

configuration fdes are MILL8.CFG (English units) and
MILL8M.CFG (metric units).

Glossary
segment A section of a spline between two nodes

selection cues In Mastercam, a way of gathering data from the graphics
window; also called shortcuts. Allows you to modify data
collected from the graphics window by entering values in the
prompt area. Shortcuts appear in the prompt area as X, Y ,Z,
R(adius), D(iameter), L(ine length), S(distance between two
points), and A(ng1e).
selection grid A grid of reference points that the cursor can snap to during
sketching.
setup sheet An ASCII file created by Mastercam that contains NCI file
information including operation, tool reference, total
programming time, and text entered manually during
programming; uses the SET extension.
SFM Acronym for surface feet per minute.
shading Representation of light striking a colored surface or solid
object using gradated fill.
shortcuts In Mastercam, a way of gathering data from the graphics
window; also called selection cues. Allows you to modify
data collected from the graphics window by entering values in
the prompt area. Shortcuts appear in the prompt area as X, Y,
Z, R(adius), D(iameter), L(ine len,@h), S(distance between
two points), and A(ng1e).
SIM Acronym for Software Interface Module; sometimes called a
dongle; required to run Mastercam.
single D A shape composed of one line entity and one arc entity.
sketch To create geometry or select entities by identifying points in
the graphics window using the cursor and mouse.
slice The process of creating points at the intersection of lines, arcs,
and splines with a plane and creating points where they
intersect. Also the process of creating curves at the
intersection of surfaces and solids with a plane and creating
curves where they intersect.

Glossary
solid A geometric representation of a closed three-dimensional

object. In Mastercam, a solid is a geometric entity that differs
from other types of geometric entities such as lines, arcs,
splines in that each solid is also a topological entity that
occupies a region of space and that consists of one or more
faces, which define the closed boundary of the solid.
spindle speed Tool rotation speed (RPM)
spline Smooth, fi-ee-form curve controlled by points including the
condition of its endpoints; may be parametric or NURI3S
spline.
startup file Configuration file, which contains Mastercam default values.
statistics (screen) Tally of visible entities by type.
stepdown The distance that separates adjacent cuts in the Z axis on a
surface toolpath.
stepover The distance that separates adjacent cuts in the XY plane on a
surface toolpath.
stretch To place around geometry a window that intersects other
geometry, then to translate the entities that are completely
inside the window and also lengthen or shorten any lines that
cross the window (by translating the endpoint that is inside the
window).
stylelwidth Line style and width used to display lines, arcs, and splines.
subprogram A section of the NCI file that repeats at different locations.
supplementary angle An angle that when added to another angle produces an angle
of 180 degrees.
surface A representation of a part's skin by mathematical equations; a
boundary defining an exterior face of a solid model.
surface curve A curve entity type created directly on a surface through the
Create Curve function.
surface memory The amount of RAM allocated for surface generation.
allocation
surface model Defines a surface, including the edges of each surface.

Glossary
solid A geometric representation of a closed three-dimensional

object. In Mastercam, a solid is a geometric entity that differs
from other types of geometric entities such as lines, arcs,
splines in that each solid is also a topological entity that
occupies a region of space and that consists of one or more
faces, which define the closed boundary of the solid.
spindle speed Tool rotation speed (RPM)
spline Smooth, free-form curve controlled by points including the
condition of its endpoints; may be parametric or NLTRBS
spline.
startup file Configuration file, which contains Mastercam default values.
statistics (screen) Tally of visible entities by type.
stepdown The distance that separates adjacent cuts in the Z axis on a
surface toolpath.
stepover The distance that separates adjacent cuts in the XY plane on a
surface toolpath.
stretch To place around geometry a window that intersects other
geometry, then to translate the entities that are completely
inside the window and also lengthen or shorten any lines that
cross the window (by translating the endpoint that is inside the
window).
stylelwidth Line style and width used to display lines, arcs, and splines.
subprogram A section of the NCI file that repeats at different locations.
supplementary angle An angle that when added to another angle produces an angle
of 180 degrees.
surface A representation of a part's skin by mathematical equations; a
boundary defining an exterior face of a solid model.
surface curve A curve entity type created directly on a surface through the
Create Curve function.
surface memory The amount of RAM allocated for surface generation.
allocation
surface model Defines a surface, including the edges of each surface.

Glossary
surface normal Vector perpendicular to tangent plane of surface.

surface projection Creates points (or curves) by projecting selected points (or
curves) onto selected surfaces.
surface shading Color fill added to surfaces and solids to make them more
easily visible; may be full-time or studio.
surface types Mastercam supports three surface types based on
mathematical generation methods: parametric, NCTRBS, and
curve-generated. Surfaces may also be typed by components
and application into loft, ruled, Coons, revolved, swept, draft,
ffiet, offset, trim/extend, and blend surfaces.
swept surface Created by sweeping one or two curves or chains of curves
(across curves) through a trajectory of one or two other curves
or chains of curves (along curves); may be 2D or 3D. Also
called a drag surface.
A function that breaks a chain into separate sections, each
beginning and ending at a specified point, then matches it
with one or more other chains with the same number of
synchronization points.
system origin Fixed reference point for all geometry creation (XO, YO, ZO).
system tolerance Maximum distance between two points that can still be
considered coincident.
T
tangent Two curves whose slope is continuous in direction across
their common endpoint.
tip comp Cutter compensation calculated to the tool center or tip.
TL8 Mastercam tool library fde format for Version 8.
tolerance The precision with which an entity must fit another entity or
process, or the maximum permissible deviation from a value;
includes system, chaining, minimum arc length, curve
minimum step size, curve maximum step size, curve chordal
deviation, and maximum surface deviation tolerances.
Tolerance dimension format is one of the global drafting
parameters.

tool The cutting or machining part, usually removable, of a lathe,
planer, drill, or similar machine.
tool body The body or bodies that are added to, removed from, or used
to keep a common region with a selected target body during a
Boolean operation. Once a solid is designated a tool body, it
becomes part of the target body. In the Solids Manager dialog
box, a tool body is listed under the solid and Boolean
operation that it helps to define, and its icon is marked with
the letter 'T' .
Note: When you delete a Boolean operation, the system
restores the operation's tool bodies as distinct, active solids.
You can also duplicate a tool body to obtain an active copy of
the solid.
tool center boundary A closed set of curves that limits tool movement for a surface
toolpath. The tool's center stays within the selected boundary.
tool library Contains information on multiple mill and lathe tools, such as
spindle speeds, plunge rates, and tool diameters; uses the TL7
or TL8 fde extension.
Tools Manager A Mastercam function that provides a list of tools stored in
the current job or in the current tool library; also allows
management of tool libraries.
tool origin The reference point (XO, YO, 20) in the tool plane (Tplane);
the same as the system origin unless reassigned by the user.
tool plane (Tplane) A 2D plane that represents the CNC machine's XY axis and
origin; also called Tplane.
toolbar Area on the screen that contains icons (buttons). The buttons
are arranged in pages to which the user can scroll; may be
moved and reassigned.
toolpath Shows where a tool removes material from a part.
Tplane Abbreviation for tool plane; a 2D plane that represents the
CNC machine's XY axis and origin.
transform To translate, mirror, rotate, scale, offset stretch, or roll
geometry or toolpaths.

Glossary
translate To move or copy geometry or toolpaths to a new location

without changing orientation. Also see transform.
trim To act as a boundary for a entity or surface.
trimlextend surface A surface created by trimming or extending existing surfaces.
trimmed surface Surface bounded at a set of edges; can be created by applying
any or a number of processes to untrimmed or trimmed
surfaces, for example, projection of curves, intersection, or
filleting with other surfaces.
U
undo To reverse the last action performed.
unwrap To unroll a rolled entity.
unzoom To return to the previous display scale or to the ori,ghal
display size.
unzoom by 0.8 To return to the previous display scale or reduce the size of
the displayed geometry to 80% of its original size.
v
vector A directed line segment.
vertex An endpoint of an edge.
view Angle of observing the geometry - top, front, back, bottom,
right side, left side, Cplane, isometric, or axonometric.
viewport Area within the graphics window that displays the geometry.
w
window (selection) A polygon sketched around entities to select them.
wireframe model Three-dimensional object composed of separate lines joined
to create a model; a complete set of edge and skin profiles that
create a surface.
witness (dimension) Thin solid lines that project fiom a dimensioned object to
lines indicate the extent of the leader lines.
work offset A value that shifts the ori,* and coordinate system of the tool
plane when creating toolpaths at different locations (for
example, tombstone work).

Glossarv
X
X axis Horizontal axis relative to the construction origin; right of
origin is positive; left of origin is negative. See also Cplane.
Abbreviation for transform, a function that can translate,
mirror, rotate, scale, offset, stretch, and roll geometry.
XYZ axes marker Indicates the axis orientation according to 3D space; displayed
in the bottom left comer of the graphics window; updates to
reflect the current graphics view (Gview).
Y
Y axis Vertical axis relative to the construction origin; above origin
is positive; below orig~nis negative. See also Cplane.
z
z axis Perpendicular to the X and Y axis relative to the construction
origin. See also Cplane.
Z depth Current construction depth, which is the depth of the currently
defined construction plane (Cplane) relative to the system
origin.
zoom To magmfy a rectangular portion of the graphics window.

Shortcut Keys
Edit named views

Alt + 0 Operations Manager
Alt + P Prompt area odoff
Alt + Q Undo last operation
Alt + R Edit last operation
Alt + S Full-time shading ordoff
Alt + T In Toolpath menu, turn
toolpath display odoff
Alt + U Undo last action

Shortcut Keys
F8 Create menu
F9 Part information onloff
F10 List all functions and
execute selected
Tab' Tab
Shift +
I Navigate between controls
in dialog boxes
Esc
I System intenupt or menu
backup
Zoom in by 0.8
I
Page up
Page down Zoom out by 0.8
Arrow keys Pan
Ctrl + E In Operations Manager,
expand or collapse all
operations

General Notes
Menu Commands
When the system first starts, the Mastercam logo screen appears, and then goes to
the geometry screen where the Main Menu is displayed. It includes:
Analyze: Displays all relevant information about a point, line, arc, spline, surface
or dimension on the screen.
Create: Adds geometry to the system's database and draws it on the screen.
File: Manipulates disk files (saves, retrieves, converts, transmits, receives, etc.).
Modify: Alters screen geometry with the fillet, trim, break, and join commands.
Xform: Transforms geometry with the mirror, rotate, scale, translate, and offset
commands.
Delete: Removes an entity or group of entities from the screen and the system's
database.
Screen: Plots the geometry currently displayed on the screen, changes the current
color or level, displays entity endpoints or changes the way in which geometry is
displayed.
Solids: Creates and modifies solid geometry.
Toolpaths: Programs NC toolpaths (CAM systems only).

NC utils: Manipulates NC toolpaths (CAM systems only).
The Secondary Menu

2: Use Z depth to change the current construction depth. The construction depth
is the depth of the currently defined construction plane. This value may be entered
by selecting an existing point (i.e., endpoint of a line) or by typing [Z] and the
desired depth, followed by [Enter]. The construction depth is changed
automatically in most creation functions to the 3D-construction mode.
Color: Assigns a system color. This instructs the system to display any new
geometry created in the selected color (Create,Line; Create,Arc; Backplot,Save
geometry; etc.). It also applies the chosen color to a converted file that does not
support colors (i.e., DXF). Mastercam contains two color palettes from which you
can select system colors: a 16-color and 256-color palette.

General Notes
Level: Assigns a system level to createdlconverted geometry. Level stores any

new geometry created in the selected level. It also applies the chosen level to a
converted file that does not support levels (i.e., NFL or ASCII). This feature also
controls what levels are visible. You can set a total of 256 levels in Mastercam.
StylefWidth: Sets the current line style and a width factor (between 1 and 5)
Mask: Sets the system's masking level. With the masking level OFF, the system
will recognize any entity in the database; however, if the mask level is set
(changed to a non-zero level number between 1 and 255) the system will then
only recognize entities that are on that level. Mask will affect all functions (delete,
group, file conversion, etc.) except fit, screen statistics, or screen endpoints. To
reset the masking level to OFF, the masking level must be set to 0.
Tplane: The tool plane (Tplane) is a two dimensional plane that represents a
CNC machine's coordinate system.
Cplane: Defines the plane on which you will create and manipulate geometry.
You have several construction plane (Cplane) options.
Gview: Alters the way in which you view images through the graphics view
(Gview) feature. Gview allows you to view geometry from several different
angles.
Data Entry Shortcuts

Mastercam lets you use several shortcuts to enter information into text boxes
when creating geometry. These shortcuts let you get data from an existing entity
and use it when creating new geometry.
The shortcuts are as follows:
A Use "A" to input an existing angle.
D Use "D" to input an existing diameter.
L Use "L" to input an existing length.
R Use " R to input an existing radius.
S Use "S" to input the distance between two existing points.
X Use "X" to input an existing X coordinate.
Y Use "Y" to input an existing Y coordinate.
Z Use "2" to input an existing Z coordinate.
To use a shortcut:
Type a letter from the list above, instead of a value, into a text box.
Press [Enter]. Mastercam prompts you to select the existing entity from
which you want to get the data.
Select the entity you want to use.

General Notes
Mastercam displays the data it gets from the existing entity.

Press [Enter] to accept the data or type a different value and press [Enter].
Mastercam uses the data from the existing entity in creating the new entity.
Data Entry Shortcut Example:
This example uses the "L" data entry shortcut to create a line.
1. Create a line with endpoints at 0,0,0 and 3,0,0.
This will be the existing line from which you get data by using "L."
2. Choose MAIN MENU, Create, Line, Polar.
3. Set 0,0,0 as one endpoint of the polar line.
4. Set 33 degrees as the angle of the line.
5. Type [L] and press [Enter] for the line length.
Mastercam prompts you to select an existing line.
6. Select the existing line.
Mastercam displays the data it gets from the existing line.
7. Press [Enter] to accept this data.
Mastercam creates the new line.
Graphics views
There are 8 standard graphics views in Mastercam.
View 1 = TOP
View 2 = Front
View 3 = Back
View 4 = Bottom
View 5 = Right
View 6 = Left
View 7 = Isometric
View 8 = Axonometric
IGES translator
IGES is a public standard. It is used by many full-scale CAD systems. The IGES
standard is considerably more complex than other file formats. The IGES
interface is three-dimensional.

General Notes
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DWG translator
The DWG format is used by A U T O 0 (Autodesk, Inc.). The DWG interface
is three-dimensional and supports colors and levels. Use Mastercam Help for
more information on converting files.
DXF translator
The DXF (Drawing Interchange File) format is used by AUTOCADB (Autodesk,
Inc.) Splines are not supported (use IGES). Use Mastercam Help for more
information on converting files.
Note: Use IGES conversion with AutoCADO version 10 and later (not DXF).

General Notes
C-Hooks
Mastercam C-Hooks are custom-made application programs created in the C
programming language. Anyone, including CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam
dealers, and our customers, can develop a C-Hook that runs with Mastercam. C-
Hooks use the same graphic and menu functions as Mastercam.
Cutter Compensation
Cutter compensation gives you the ability to compensate for the radius of the
cutting tool. You can use two methods to assign cutter compensation: in the
controller or in the computer. Assigning cutter compensation in the controller
sends a command for cutter compensation to the cutting system directly from the
controller. Assigning cutter compensation in the computer allows you to generate
a toolpath with the compensation.
Cutter Comp In Control
This parameter outputs a command for cutter compensation in the CNC system.
You can select "Right," "Off," or "Left." Select "Right" and the system will place
the cutter to the right of the part (G42); select "Left" and the system places the
cutter to the left of the part (G41). Select "Off' and the system will ignore cutter
compensation within the controller.
Cutter Comp In Computer
This parameter builds cutter compensation directly into the toolpath. You can
select "Right," "Off," or "Left." Select "Right" and the system will place the
cutter to the right of the part; select "Left" and the system places the cutter to the
left of the part. Select "Off' and the system will ignore cutter compensation
within the computer. This parameter also determines the internal offset direction
when you program multiple cuts. If you set the Cutter Compensation - In
Computer parameter to "Off," the system will determine the offset direction by
the Cutter Compensation - In Control parameter. If both types of cutter
compensation are set to "Off," this offset direction is unknown and all the
roughing and finishing cuts will overlap. To avoid this condition, set the cutter
compensation to left or right, and set the cutter diameter to 0. Setting this
parameter to "Off' will also cancel the output of entry and exit arcs.
Compensate to Cutter - CenterJTip

This parameter allows you to set cutter compensation to the cutting tool's center
or tip.

General Notes
Chaining
Chaining is a process used to select a number of entities, (lines, arcs, points,
splines etc.) Chaining is used when modifying or transforming existing entities or
when creating a toolpath.
How to Chain
When chaining geometry to create a toolpath, it is important in certain
circumstances to chain the geometry in the proper direction, since it will
determine the direction the cutter travels when machining the part. The following
pictures are examples of how to select geometry when chaining for a toolpath.
Note: To change the direction of the an-ows, choose Reversefrom the

Mastercam chaining menu.
clockwise when the clockwise when the line is

line is selected here. selected here.

General Notes
Chaining Problems Diagnostic

Chain stops. Lines cross. Zoom in to inspect. Trim lines
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Chain stops at branch points Unselect and select Options
from the menu.
Choose Plane
mask from the
I-:
chaining options.
Branch
Po i nts
Lines don't touch Look at geometry in Gview Choose Ignore

Isometric. Unselect the entity depths from the
and select Options from the chaining options.
T ~ P menu.
Immetr i c
Chains erratically Duplicate entities on top of MAIN MENU ,
each other. Delete

Duplicate
Entities
Chain stops in midline Entities of differing lengths on Delete lines or
top of each other. entities and redraw
them.

General Notes

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Table of Contents i

About using and learning Mastercam

About this book

Typographic conventions used

Note: A point of infonnation related to thepreceding text.

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The [Esc] key is normally used throughout Mastercam to back up to the

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Enter coordinates: 0,0

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b Create comer fillets

3. Select the lines at positions 1 and 2.

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Your part should look like the following picture.

b Save the file

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CAM (Computer Aided Machining) - Produces toolpaths from CAD geometry

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) - CNC is a computer technology for

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Figure 1. CAD Geometry with Hidden Lines Removed

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Figure 2. Part with Geometry Chained

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Figure 4. Contour Toolpath as a Continuous Line

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From X0,YO go X2 inches

The rectangle is complete.

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This is Fanuc-based CNC language for the

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Setting the PRZ

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With the cutter comp

Cutter comp-left: The

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Different finishes can be

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Feed rates and spindle speeds

Each material varies in characteristics: some soft (wax), some harder

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Feeds and speeds

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+ Navigate the Mastercam menus.

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bcreate the inside entities

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bsave the drawing

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