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LATHE

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TRAINING TUTORIAL SERIES

Lathe Training Tutorial

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Mastercam X8Lathe Training Tutorial Copyright: 1998 - 2014 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved Software: Mastercam X8 Author: Mariana Lendel ISBN: 978-1-77146-127-6 Revision date: August 14, 2014

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MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS

MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS Icon Function

Keyboard Shortcut

Icon Function

Keyboard Shortcut

Analyze entities

F4

Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V

AutoSave

Alt+A

Motion controller rotation point

Alt+F12

C-Hook or user app

Alt+C

Pan

Arrow keys

Configure Mastercam

Alt+F8

Paste from clipboard

Ctrl+V

Copy to clipboard

Ctrl+C

Redo an event that has been undone

Ctrl+Y

Cut to clipboard

Ctrl+X

Regenerate display list

Shift+Ctrl+R

Delete entities

F5

Repaint

F3

Drafting global options

Alt+D

Rotate

Alt+Arrow keys

Exit Mastercam

Alt+F4

Select all

Ctrl+A

Fit geometry to screen

Alt+F1

Selection grid options

Alt+G

Gview–Back

Alt+3

Shading on/off

Alt+S

Gview–Bottom

Alt+4

Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane, Tplane)

Alt+F9

Gview–Front

Alt+2

Show/hide coordinate axes

F9

Gview–Isometric

Alt+7

Show/hide displayed toolpaths

Alt+T

Gview–Left

Alt+6

Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

Gview–Previous

Alt+P

Undo the last creation or event

Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

Gview–Right

Alt+5

Unzoom to 80% of original

Alt+F2

Gview–Top

Alt+1

Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

Help

Alt+H

Zoom around target point

Ctrl+F1

Hide entities

Alt+E

Zoom with window selection

F1

Level Manager

Alt+Z

Zoom/unzoom by 5%

Page Up/Page Down

Main attributes, set from entity

Alt+X


MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM

CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize the right-click menu

 Choose Settings >Customize Key>Mapping.

 Choose Settings > Customize > Context Menu/ Right mouse button to add your own functions (.MTB file).

 Save sets of shortcuts to different key map files (.KMP).  Open .kmp files in any text editor.

Change Toolbar Layouts

Use drop-down menus

 Choose Settings > Customize.

Choose Settings >Customize > Right click in the Toolbars list to add more toolbars.

 Name sets of toolbars and save them to different toolbar files (.MTB).  Choose Load Workspace to hide or display toolbars.

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LATHE TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial

Geometry Functions

Surface and Toolpath Creation

Create Rectangle Create Line Parallel Create Chamfer Create Fillet Edit Trim Entities

Face Roughing Finish

Create Line Endpoints (Polar Line) Create Line Parallel Create Line Endpoints (Horizontal) Edit Trim Divide Edit Trim 2 Entities Create Fillet

Face Roughing Finish Groove- Multiple Chains Drilling

Create Line Endpoints (Polar Line) Create Line Perpendicular Create Line Parallel Edit Trim Extend Create Line Endpoints Edit Trim Divide Create Fillet Create Chamfer

Face Canned Rough Canned Finish Groove - Straight grooves Groove - Rough Angled Grooves Groove - Finish - Custom tool Cutoff

Create Rectangle Create Parallel Line Create Line Endpoints Edit Trim Divide Edit Trim 2 Entities

Face OD Rough - Quick OD Finish - Quick Drill ID Rough ID Finish ID Groove -multiple chains Cutoff

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LATHE TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial

Geometry Functions

Surface and Toolpath Creation

Create Line Endpoints Create Arc Tangent Dynamic Create Relief Groove Create Chamfer

Face Rough OD Finish OD Groove Thread Drill Stock Flip Face Rough OD Finish OD Groove Thread Drill

Create Rectangle Create Parallel Line Create Line Endpoints Create Fillet Edit Trim Create Chamfer Create relief Groove Line tangent to two arcs Rotate Bolt circle Translate copy

Face Rough OD Finish OD Groove Thread Center Drill Stock Advance Lathe Tailstock Groove Cutoff

Import a SolidWork file Turn Profile

Create standard toolpaths geared towards VTL machines. Face Rough OD Finish OD Drill Rough ID Finish ID Groove ID Change Tool Definitions Thread

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1 Tutorials: Tutorial #1 - Face, Roughing & Finish Toolpaths ..................................................................................15 Tutorial #2 - Groove - Multiple Chains & Drilling Toolpaths................................................................. 59 Tutorial #3 - Canned Rough & Finish, Groove At An Angle, Custom Tool & Cutoff Toolpaths ...........121

GETTING STARTED Tutorial #4 - ID Rough, Finisg & Groove Toolpaths ............................................................................ 201 Tutorial #5 - Thread Toolpath and Stock Flip ..................................................................................... 271 Tutorial #6 - Stock Advance & Lathe Tailstock ................................................................................... 377 Tutorial #7 - VTL Toolpaths.................................................................................................................463

Editing a Lathe Tool Library ..................................................................................... 539 Creating a Lathe Tool Library ................................................................................... 547 Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 559


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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART: From drawing to CAD model:  From the drawing we can gain an idea as to how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.  Angled lines need to be created, as well as vertical and horizontal lines to create the grooves.

Create the 2D CAD Model used to generate toolpaths from:  The student will create the upper profile of the part. Only half of the geometry is needed to create the toolpaths necessary to machine the part.  The student will create all of the lines to be used as construction lines, and trim the unneeded wireframe.  The student will learn how to create lines knowing its endpoint locations, and how to create a line with a given angle and length. Create the necessary toolpaths to machine the part:  The student will set up the stock size to be used and the clamping method used.  The OD of the part will be faced, roughed and finished.  Two grooving toolpaths will be created, one using the width of the tool, and one by a chain.  Drill toolpaths will also be created to center drill and drill the part. Backplot and Verify the file:  The Backplot will be used to simulate a step by step process of the tool’s movements.  The Verify will be used to watch a tool machine the part out of a solid model.

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:  The Student will then post process the file to obtain an NC file containing the necessary code for the machine.

This tutorial takes approximately thirty minutes to complete.

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PART SETUP:

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PART SETUP:

SETUP SHEET:


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SET UP THE TOOL SETTINGS AND THE STOCK

STEP 9: SET UP THE TOOL SETTINGS AND THE STOCK In this step you will learn how to assign tool numbers, tool offset numbers, and default values for feeds, speeds, coolant, and other toolpath parameters. You will also learn how to define the stock and chuck jaws using the lathe machine groups.

NOTE: If the Lathe Machine Group is not displayed in the Toolpaths Manager, see Getting Started page 12. If another machine is already selected, to remove it see Tutorial 7 page 465.  Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.

 Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.

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 S Change the parameters to match the screen shot in Figure: 9.0.1. Figure: 9.0.1

Program # is used to enter a number if your machine tool requires a number for a program name. Assign tool numbers sequentially allows you to overwrite the tool number from the library with the next available tool number. Warn of duplicate tool numbers allows you to get a warning if you enter two tools with the same number. Write home position clearance moves writes home position clearance moves into the toolpath. Override defaults with modal values enables the system to keep the values that you enter. Feed Calculation set From tool uses feed rate, plunge rate, retract rate and spindle speed from the tool definition.  Select the Stock setup tab.

 Choose the Properties button to set up the stock for the Left Spindle.


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 Define the stock by setting the stock geometry to Cylinder and entering the stock dimensions. Ensure you enable use margins and enter in the values as shown in Figure: 9.0.2. Figure: 9.0.2

NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or the toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths. You can create stock on the left or right spindle.  Select the OK button to exit the Stock Setup page.  Ensure that Left spindle is selected and then select the Properties button in the chuck jaws area as shown.

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 Make the necessary changes to define the chuck size, the clamping method and the stock position. Ensure that you choose the clamping method OD#1 as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the Chuck Jaws dialog box.  Enable Fit screen to boundaries in the Display Options area.

 Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.  Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.


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FACE THE PART

 The stock should look as shown in Figure: 9.0.3. Figure: 9.0.3

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

STEP 10: FACE THE PART Face toolpaths allows the user to quickly clean the stock from one end of the part, and create an even surface for future operations. Note that we do not have to chain any geometry to create the toolpath because of the extra material we specified on the right face in the stock setup. You can also select points to dictate where Mastercam will create the facing operation.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS 

Face.

 Select the OK button to accept the NC name.

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FACE THE PART

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 Select the OD Rough Right -80 Degree Tool and enter in the comment as shown.

NOTE: The Feed Rate and the Spindle Speeds are based on the Mastercam Tool Definitions. They can be changed at any time, based on the material that you are going to machine.


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FACE THE PART

 Select the Face Parameters tab and make all of the necessary changes as shown.

Entry Amount sets the height at which the tool rapids to or from the part. Rough Stepover sets the roughing pass value. Finish Stepover sets the finish pass value. Overcut Amount determines how far past the center of the part the tool will cut. Retract Amount determines the distance the tool moves away from the face of the part before it moves to the start of the next cut. Stock to Leave sets the remaining stock after the tool completes all passes. Cut away from the center line sets the tool to start cutting closest to the center line and cut away from the center line at each pass.  Once you have entered in all of the information select the OK button to exit the Face Properties.

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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

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STEP 11: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS Backplotting shows the path the tools take to cut the part. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you machine the part. As you backplot toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y, and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions between the workpiece and the tool.

 Make sure that the toolpaths are selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon). If the operation is not selected choose the Select all operations icon.

 Select the Backplot selected operations button.

 Select the Backplot tab and have the following settings enabled as shown.

 Select the Home tab and make sure that you have the following settings on as shown.

 To fit the workpiece to the screen, right mouse click in the graphics window and select the Fit.

 TYou can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward

or Step back

buttons.

 You can adjust the speed of the Backplot.


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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

 Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.  Move the mouse wheel somewhere close to the midpoint of the part and scroll up to zoom in.  The toolpath should look as shown.

STEP 12: SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY Material Mode shows the path the tools take to cut the part with material removal. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you machine the part. As you verify toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y, and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions between the workpiece and the tool.

 From Mastercam Backplot Home tab, switch to Verify and leave the settings for the Visibility and Focus as shown in Figure: 12.0.1. Figure: 12.0.1

 Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Verify.

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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

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 To see the part from an Isometric view right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric as shown.

 To fit the workpiece to the screen, right mouse click in the graphics window again and select the Fit.

 The part should look as shown in Figure: 12.0.2. Figure: 12.0.2

NOTE: To rotate the part, move the cursor to the center of the part and click and hold the mouse wheel and slowly move it in one direction. To Zoom In or Out hold down the mouse wheel and scroll up or down as needed.


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ROUGH THE PART

 To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

STEP 13: ROUGH THE PART Rough Toolpaths quickly remove large amounts of stock in preparation for a finish pass. Roughing passes are typically straight cuts parallel of the Z-Axis.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS 

Rough

NOTE: The chaining mode is Partial by default. You will have to select the first entity and the last entity of the contour.

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ROUGH THE PART

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 Select Entity A as shown.

NOTE: Make sure that the chaining direction is CCW, otherwise select the Reverse button in the Chaining dialog box.  Select Entity B as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.  In the Toolpath Parameters tab, select the same tool that we used in the facing operation and make all of the necessary changes as shown.


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ROUGH THE PART

 Select the Rough Parameters tab and make any necessary changes as shown.

Depth of cut sets the amount of material to be removed during each pass. Equal Steps sets the Depth of Cut value to the maximum amount of material that the tool can remove at each pass to ensure equal passes. Minimum cut depth sets the minimum cut that can be taken per pass. Stock to leave in X sets the remaining stock in the X axis after the tool completes all passes. Stock to leave in Y sets the remaining stock in the Y axis after the tool completes all passes. Entry Amount sets the height at which the tool rapids to or from the part.

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ROUGH THE PART

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 Select the Lead In/Out button and choose the Lead Out tab to extend the end of the contour as shown.

Adjust Contour allows you to extend or shorten the contour by an amount or by adding a line. Feed Rate allows you to specify a custom feed rate for the Lead In/Out. Exit Vector allows you to create a tangent arc move or perpendicular move to start the toolpath. You can also manually define an entry/exit vector or let the system automatically calculate a vector for you.

 Select the OK button to exit the Lead In/Out parameters.  Select the OK button to exit the Roughing Toolpath Parameters.


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ROUGH THE PART

13.1 Backplot the toolpath  Once the operation has been regenerated Backplot the toolpath.  See page 85 to review these procedures.


13.2 Verify the toolpaths  To verify all toolpaths, from the Toolpaths Operations Manager, choose the Select all operations icon.

 Select Verify selected operations icon.

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FINISH THE PART

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 See page 86 to review these procedures.


STEP 14: FINISH THE PART Finish Toolpath follows the contour of the chained geometry. Typically a finish toolpath follows a roughing toolpath.

Toolpath Preview:

 Click on Select all Operations.

 Select Toggle Toolpath Display on selected operations to turn the toolpath display off.

NOTE: You can also use ALT + T to toggle toolpath display on or off.


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FINISH THE PART

TOOLPATHS  Finish.  Select the Last button in the Chaining dialog box as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

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FINISH THE PART

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 Select the OD -35 Degree Finish Right tool from the tool list and enter in the comment.

NOTE: The Feed Rate and Spindle Speed are based on the Mastercam Tool Definition.


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FINISH THE PART

 Select the Finish Parameters tab and make all of the necessary changes as shown.

 Select the Lead In/Out button, choose the Lead Out tab, and extend the end of the contour by 0.125 as shown.

 Select the OK button twice to exit the Finish Parameters.

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FINISH THE PART

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14.2 Verify the toolpaths  To verify all toolpaths, from the Toolpaths Operations Manager, choose the Select all operations icon.

 Select Verify selected operations icon.


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GROOVE THE PART USING THE MULTIPLE CHAINS METHOD



STEP 15: GROOVE THE PART USING THE MULTIPLE CHAINS METHOD Groove toolpaths are used for machining indented or recessed areas that can not be machined by roughing toolpaths or tools. In this toolpath we will use a tool the same width as the groove to machine the groove in one pass.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS 

Groove.

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 Choose Multiple Chains when the Grooving Options dialog box opens up as shown.

1 Point allows the user to select points from the graphics area to identify a groove. 2 Points allows you specify a groove by indicating the top corner of the groove and the point in the lower opposite corner. 3 Lines allows you to select three lines from the graphics screen to define the groove shape. Chain allows you to chain a more complex shape to define a groove by chaining on-screen geometry. Multiple Chains allows you to chain multiple grooves by chaining on screen geometry. Manual Point Selection Allows you to manually select points from the graphics area. Window Point Selection Allows you to create a window in the graphics area and chains all of the points within the window.  Select the OK button to exit the Grooving Options dialog box.  The Chaining method should be set to Partial by default.  [Select the entry point or chain the inner boundary] Zoom in if needed and select Entity A in the direction shown as the first entity.

 [Select the last entity] Select Entity B as last entity for the first groove as shown.


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 [Select the inner boundary or select the retraction point or select done] Select Entity C as the first entity as shown.

 [Select the last entity] Select Entity D as last entity for the second groove as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the chaining dialog box.

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 Select the OD Groove Center Medium tool from the tool list and enter in the comment as shown.

 Select the Groove Shape Parameters tab enable Use stock for outer boundary as shown.


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 Select the Groove rough parameters tab and make sure the parameters are set as shown.

Cut Direction determines the direction that the tool will rough the groove (positive, negative, bi-directional or chain). Stock Clearance determines the point up to which the tool retracts after each pass. Stock Amount sets the remaining stock left by the previous operation. Stock to leave in X sets the remaining stock in the X axis after the tool completes all rough passes. Stock to leave in Z sets the remaining stock in the Z axis after the tool completes all rough passes. Rough Step sets the amount of material to be removed with each roughing pass. It can be set as a number of steps, a step amount or as a percentage of the tool width. Backoff % sets how far the tool backs away from the wall of the groove before it retracts.

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 Select the Groove Finish Parameters tab and make any necessary changes as shown.

Direction for 1st Pass determines the direction that the tool will finish the groove (CCW - Starting on the right wall or CW - starting with the left wall.) With the first pass of a finish toolpath; the tool cuts down on one wall of the groove to the groove floor and then retracts out of the groove. On the second pass, the tool cuts down the opposite wall of the groove to the groove floor, moves across the groove floor to the point where the first pass ended. Retraction Moves sets the retract moves to Rapid moves or with the Feed Rate. Finish Stepover value sets the maximum amount of material the tool will remove with the finish pass. Allows you to get a warning if you enter two tools with the same number. Stock to leave in X sets the remaining stock in the X-axis after the tool completes all finish passes. Stock to leave in Z sets the remaining stock in the Z-axis after the tool completes all finish passes. Overlap Distance from 1st corner sets the amount the tool cuts across the floor before retracting out of the groove. Overlap between passes sets the amount the tool overlaps the first pass before it retracts. Wall Backoff % sets how far the tool backs away from the wall of the groove after the first pass before it retracts.


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 Select the Lead In button and change the First pass lead in entry vector to Tangent as shown.

Tangent creates a tangent entry vector to the first move in the finish pass to allow the tool to smoothly engage into the groove.  Select the Second pass lead in tab and change the entry vector to Tangent as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the Lead In dialog box.  Select the OK button to exit the Lathe Groove dialog box and generate the toolpath.

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15.2 Verify the toolpaths  To verify all toolpaths, from the Toolpaths Operations Manager, choose the Select all operations icon.  Select Verify selected operations icon.



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CENTER DRILL THE PART


STEP 16: CENTER DRILL THE PART Drill Toolpaths create a drilling toolpath on the face of the part along the center line. In this step, we will center drill the face before drilling the part to finish size.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS 

Drill.

NOTE: The Lathe Drill Parameters dialog box will automatically open, no chaining is needed, because Mastercam drills along the center line to create the toolpath, the drill depths are specified within the dialog box.

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 Select the 0.25" Diameter Center Drill from the tool list and enter in the comment as shown.


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 Select the Simple Drill tab, and change the parameters to match the screenshot as shown.

Depth sets the location of the bottom of the hole. Drill Point X,Y allows you to choose the point location where you want to drill. Clearance value determines the point at which the tool starts to move with feed rate towards the stock. Drill tip compensation automatically adjusts the depth value adding the tip of the drill to it. Breakthrough amount allows you to add an extra amount that Mastercam adds to the depth, for through

 Select the OK button to exit the Lathe Drill dialog box.

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16.2 Verify the toolpaths  To verify all toolpaths, from the Toolpaths Operations Manager, choose the Select all operations icon.  See page 86 to review these procedures.



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DRILL THE PART

STEP 17: DRILL THE PART In this step we will create another drilling operation to finish the part.

Toolpath Preview:

TOOLPATHS  Drill.  Select the 0.25" Drill from the tool list and enter in the comment as shown.

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 Select the Simple Drill tab and make the changes as shown.

 Select the OK button to exit the Lathe Drill dialog box.




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RUN THE POST PROCESSOR TO OBTAIN THE G-CODE FILE

17.2 Verify the toolpaths  To verify all toolpaths, from the Toolpaths Operations Manager, choose the Select all operations icon.  See page 86 to review these procedures.


STEP 18: RUN THE POST PROCESSOR TO OBTAIN THE G-CODE FILE Post Processing refers to the process by which the toolpaths in your Mastercam part files are converted to a format that can be understood by your machine tool’s control. A special program reads your Mastercam file and writes the appropriate NC code.

 Make sure that all operations are selected, otherwise:  Select all operations.

 Select the Post Selected operations button from the Toolpath Manager.

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RUN THE POST PROCESSOR TO OBTAIN THE G-CODE FILE

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 In the Post Processing window, make all of the necessary changes as shown to the below.

NC File enabled, allows you to keep the NC file and to assign the same name as the MCX file. Edit enabled allows you to automatically launch the default editor.

 Select the OK button to continue.  Save the NC file.


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SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

 The Mastercam Code Expert window will be launched and the NC program will appear as shown.

 Select the "X" Box in the upper right corner to exit the editor.

STEP 19: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

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INDEX

Numerics

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1 Point .....................................................99, 104 2 Points ........................................................... 99 2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7 3 Lines ............................................................. 99

Graphic Area ..................................................... 4 Grid ................................................................. 11 Groove Finish Parameters ....................103, 170 Groove Shape Parameters ....................101, 168 Groove The Part Using The Tool Width .......... 98 Grooving The ID ............................................ 512 Grooving With A Custom Tool ...................... 180 GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4 Gview ................................................................ 7

A Acceleration Clearance ................................. 322 Adjust Contour ................................................ 44 Advanced Tailstock ....................................... 443 Angled Groove .............................................. 173 Anticipated Pull Off ....................................... 322 Arc Tangent With Dynamic Tangency ........... 281 Attributes .......................................................... 7

C Canned Finish Toolpath ................................ 161 Canned Rough Toolpath ............................... 154 Center Drill .................................................... 234 Chamfer Entities ........................................... 290 Change The Main Level ................................. 468 Circle Center Point ........................................ 139 Color ................................................................. 7 Corner Geometry .......................................... 192 Create Line Perpendicular ............................ 127 Create Polar Lines ........................................... 70 Creating A Lathe Tool Library ....................... 547 Cut Away From The Center Line ..................... 36 Cut-off Toolpath ........................................... 190

D Depth Of Cut ................................................... 43 Direction for 1st Pass ............................103, 170 Down Cutting ................................................ 417 Drill Toolpath ................................................ 106

E Edit .................................................................. 52 End Position .................................................. 320 Entry Amount ...........................................36, 43 Equal Steps ..................................................... 43 Exit Vector ...................................................... 44

F Face Toolpath ................................................. 34 Filleting Wireframe Geometry ..................24, 74 Finish Stepover ............................................... 36 Finish Toolpath ............................................... 47 First Pass Lead In ..................................104, 171 Function Prompt ............................................... 4

I Included Angle .............................................. 320 Inside Diameter Finishing ............................. 245 Inside Diameter Grooving ............................. 251 Inside Diameter Roughing ............................ 241

L Lead .............................................................. 320 Level .................................................................. 7 Line Endpoint .................................................. 23

M Major Diameter ............................................ 320 Manual Point Selection ................................... 99 Minimum Overlap Angle ................................. 44 Minor Diameter ............................................ 320 MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4 Multiple Chains ............................................... 99

N NC File ............................................................. 52

O Open A Solidworks File ................................. 466 Origin ................................................................ 4 Overcut ......................................................... 322 Overcut Amount ............................................. 36 Overlap Amount ............................................. 44 Overlap Between Passes ......................103, 170

P Parallel Lines ................................................... 19 Planes ............................................................... 7 Posting A File .................................................. 52

Q Quick Finish Toolpath ................................... 231 Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4 Quick Rough Toolpath .................................. 223 Quiz Answers ................................................ 559


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INDEX

R Rectangle ........................................................ 18 Redo ........................................................19, 125 Relief Grooves .............................................. 283 Reorganizing The Toolbars ............................... 6 Retract Amount .............................................. 36 Retract Radius ............................................... 192 Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4 Rough And Finish An Inside Diameter .......... 505 Rough Overlap Parameters ............................. 44 Rough Stepover .............................................. 36 Rough Toolpath .............................................. 40

S Saving The File ................................................ 27 Scale .................................................................. 4 Second Pass Lead In ..............................104, 171 Select A Machine ............................................ 29 Set Up The Stock ...............................29, 78, 143 Slice ............................................................... 471 Spin ............................................................... 471 Start Position ................................................ 320 Status Bar .......................................................... 4 Stock Advance .............................................. 441 Stock Flip ....................................................... 332 Stock To Leave ................................................ 36 Stock To Leave In X .........................43, 103, 170

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Stock To Leave In Y ......................................... 43 Stock To Leave In Z ...............................103, 170

T Thread Angle ................................................ 320 Thread Toolpath ........................................... 317 Toolbar States ................................................. 10 Toolpath Manager ............................................ 9 Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4 Trim 1 Entity ................................................... 25 Trim Divide ..................................................... 71 Turn Profile ................................................... 470

U Undo .......................................................19, 125 Use Stock For Outer Boundary ....................... 45

V View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4

W Wall Backoff % ......................................103, 170 Window Point Selection ................................. 99 Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7

X X Tangent Point ............................................ 192

Z Z Depth ............................................................. 7


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