Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up: Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face . Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to
In turning, your Z-axis must be the centerline of the part, and the X-axis is your diameter. Mastercam usually handles this, but it’s worth double-checking that your SOLIDWORKS Top or Right plane aligns with your machine's orientation. 2. Define Your Machine and Stock Don't forget to add a little extra on
Make sure your X-coordinates go slightly past the center point (e.g., X -0.05) to ensure the part actually drops off without leaving a "stub." 6. Verify and Post Never send code to the machine without checking it first.
You can’t cut air (well, you can, but it’s not productive).
Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up:
This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face .
In turning, your Z-axis must be the centerline of the part, and the X-axis is your diameter. Mastercam usually handles this, but it’s worth double-checking that your SOLIDWORKS Top or Right plane aligns with your machine's orientation. 2. Define Your Machine and Stock
Make sure your X-coordinates go slightly past the center point (e.g., X -0.05) to ensure the part actually drops off without leaving a "stub." 6. Verify and Post Never send code to the machine without checking it first.
You can’t cut air (well, you can, but it’s not productive).
