#MASTERCAM X8 TRAINING HOW TO#
All of the parts within the book are designed with machinability in mind.Ī multitude of topics are covered including 2D geometry, tool settings, stock setup, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D High Speed Toolpaths (such as Dynamic Mill, Area Mill, Dynamic Contour, Peel Mill & Blend Mill), how to import a solid and using the WCS in multiple fixture applications. Its gradual progression lends way to more advanced concepts such as multiple setup scenarios and 2D High Speed Toolpaths. This book begins with the absolute basics by introducing the Mastercam user interface and it will have you creating geometry, drilling and creating contour toolpaths before you know it. The Tutorials start with 2D Geometry Creation for Lathe projects, and delve into Mastercam Lathe features such as Face, Rough, Finish, Drilling, Inside. It includes notes on Lathe Tool Libraries and instructions on Job Setup. The Mastercam X8 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial features concept-filled tutorials, challenging practice exercises and short quizzes following every tutorial providing a very comprehensive look a virtually all aspects of 2D machining. Mastercam X Lathe Training Tutorials This book consists of seven step by step projects for all levels of Mastercam Lathe. Open contours, Multiple contours, Dies and Taper angle projects are covered in detail. The tutorials focus on 2D & 3D Geometry creation and Wirepath creation such as Contour, 4-Axis and No Core. It is strongly recommended to have a good understanding of 2D machining (provided in the Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial, for example) before beginning this book. The Mastercam X8 Wire Training Tutorial provides users with an excellent resource for learning how to use Mastercam to program Wire EDM machines.
#MASTERCAM X8 TRAINING SOFTWARE#
If you own a license of the software (e.g., at work or at school) you can still use the book but no demo software is included. The Mastercam X8 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial contains projects and accompanying practice exercises that span a wide degree of complexity. Note: The Mastercam HLE/Demo Software for this book has expired and will no longer be included. An eBook (PDF) version is available here.