Mastercam - Introduction to the Basics
Mastercam has been a leader in the CAM industry since it was introduced over 30 years ago. This course will teach you all about the basics of Mastercam. Software required: Mastercam.
What you'll learn
Learn the basics to Mastercam and be on your way to programming your own products. In this course, Mastercam - Introduction to the Basics, you'll learn the basics of designing parts and creating toolpaths in Mastercam. First, you'll create toolpaths and generate the G-code. Next, you'll create a basic part while discussing design intent as well as design for manufacture (DFM). Finally, you'll take your CAD part and use it to start generating the required output. By the end of this course, you'll understand the basics of design in Mastercam, toolpath strategies, and output requirements to get the job done. Software required: Mastercam.
Table of contents
- Machine Groups 3m
- Machine Group Properties and Creating the Stock 6m
- Setting up the Coordinate System and Toolpath Groups 5m
- Managing the Tool Manager and Tool Library 4m
- Facing the Stock 5m
- Working with Existing Toolpaths and Creating New Toolpaths 7m
- Dynamic OptiRough Toolpath 6m
- Drill/circles Toolpath 6m
- Tweaking the Drill/circles Toolpath and Final Bore 7m
- Common Issue When Refining Toolpaths 6m
- Area Roughing and Waterline Toolpaths 5m
- Reviewing the First Toolpaths 5m
About the author
Matt has over 15 years experience in Design and Fabrication across various platforms. Most recently SolidWorks and Fusion 360, but also AutoCad, Inventor, and Unigraphics as well as several CAM platforms such as Mastercam, Solidcam, and HSM works. Matt is a CSWE and well know for Complex Surfacing and Consumer Product Design. Matt has produced hundreds of hours of video content across multiple platforms and trained users individually and in group settings for the past 5 years in every aspect of ... more