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Mastercam X8Lathe Training Tutorial

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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
GviewBack
Alt+3
Shading on/off
Alt+S
GviewBottom
Alt+4
Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane,

Tplane)
Alt+F9
GviewFront
Alt+2
Show/hide coordinate axes
F9
GviewIsometric
Alt+7
Show/hide displayed toolpaths
Alt+T
GviewLeft
Alt+6
Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O
GviewPrevious
Alt+P
Undo the last creation or event
Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z
GviewRight
Alt+5
Unzoom to 80% of original
Alt+F2
GviewTop
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
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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 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
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
Edit Trim Divide
Edit Trim 2 Entities
Face
OD Rough - Quick
OD Finish - Quick
Drill
ID Rough
ID Finish
ID Groove -multiple chains
Cutoff
#1
#2
#3
#4
LATHE TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS
Tutorial
Geometry Functions
Surface and Toolpath Creation

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 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
#5
#6
#7
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
TUTORIAL #2
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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 tools 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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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 tools 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
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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Motion controller rotation point

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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