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MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS
MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS
Icon Function
Keyboard
Shortcut
Icon Function
Keyboard
Shortcut
Analyze entities
F4
AutoSave
Alt+A
Alt+F12
Alt+C
Pan
Arrow keys
Configure Mastercam
Alt+F8
Ctrl+V
Copy to clipboard
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+Y
Cut to clipboard
Ctrl+X
Repaint
F3
Delete entities
F5
Rotate
Alt+Arrow keys
Alt+D
Select all
Ctrl+A
Exit Mastercam
Alt+F4
Alt+G
Alt+F1
Shading on/off
Alt+S
GviewBack
Alt+3
Alt+F9
GviewBottom
Alt+4
F9
GviewFront
Alt+2
Alt+T
GviewIsometric
Alt+7
GviewLeft
Alt+6
Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z
Previous Plane
Alt+P
Alt+F2
GviewRight
Alt+5
GviewTop
Alt+1
Ctrl+F1
Help
Alt+H
F1
Hide entities
Alt+E
Zoom/unzoom by 5%
Page Up/Page
Down
Level Manager
Alt+Z
Alt+X
CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
Tutorial
Geometry Functions
#1
#2
Create Lines.
Create Fillets.
Create Arcs.
#3
Create Rectangle.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Circle Center Point.
Xform Rectangular Array.
Trim Geometry.
Delete Construction Lines.
#4
Create Door.
Xform Translate.
Change Graphic View and
Construction Plane.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Rectangles.
Delete Construction Lines.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Geometry Functions
#5
#6
#7
Create Rectangle.
Create Line Parallel.
Create Fillets.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Create a Custom Tool.
Trim Entities.
Create Arc Endpoints.
Delete Construction Lines.
#8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
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SETUP SHEET
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TOOLPATH CREATION
SETUP SHEET
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FILE
Open.
Locate the desk (Your Name_7.MCX-8) and select the Open button.
NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Router Default MM.
VIEW
MACHINE TYPE
Router.
ROUTER DEFAULT MM.RMD-8.
NOTE: See Tutorial #1 to learn how to add the machine in the short list.
Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.
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Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock Shape (Rectangular), enable Display, Fit screen.
To get the X and Y stock size select Bounding Box. Expand the stock in the X and Y direction by 12.5 as shown
in Figure: 17.0.2. This will expand the stock by 12.5mm on each side of the part.
Figure: 17.0.2
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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. In the graphics, the plus shows you where the stock
origin is. The default position is the middle of the stock. Click on the corner of the part to set it as the stock
origin.
Select the OK button to exit the Machine Group Properties.
Select the Isometric view from the Graphics View toolbar to see the stock.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
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SLOT MILL
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Step Preview:
TOOLPATHS
Circle Paths.
Slot Mill.
When a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.
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SLOT MILL
The Chaining dialog box will now appear. Leave the default settings.
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Pick the 3 slots. Ensure that all chains are in a CW direction and start at the beginning of the lines as shown
in Figure: 18.0.1.
Figure: 18.0.1
Once the 3 slots have been selected, pick the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.
On the Toolpath Type page ensure Slot Mill is selected.
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SLOT MILL
18.1 Select a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on the Select library tool button.
Then pick the Filter button.
Select the None button and then under Tool Types choose the Endmill1 Flat icon as shown in Figure: 18.1.1.
Under Tool Diameter pick Equal and input a value of 9.
Figure: 18.1.1
Select the 9mm Straight Bit in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
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Select the OK button to accept the Tool Settings Modified dialog box.
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Make sure that the toolpath is selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon).
Select the Backplot selected operations button.
NOTE: Mastercam launches a new window that allows you to check the part using Backplot or Verify.
For more information on Backplot settings see Tutorial 1 page 67.
Right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric.
Right mouse click again in the graphics window and select Fit.
Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
The toolpath should look as shown.
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From Mastercam Backplot Home tab, switch to Verify and leave the settings for the Visibility and Focus as
shown in Figure: 20.0.1.
Figure: 20.0.1
Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Verify.
The part should look as shown in Figure: 20.0.2.
Figure: 20.0.2
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.
To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.
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Step Preview:
TOOLPATHS
Contour.
Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box and select the contour as shown in Figure: 21.0.1.
Figure: 21.0.1
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21.1 Select the custom tool and set the tool parameters
Choose Tool from the Tree view list.
Right click in the white area and select Create new tool to select the custom tool we created as shown
in Figure: 21.1.1.
Figure: 21.1.1
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Pick the Custom Tool button for the Tool Type as shown in Figure: 21.1.2.
Figure: 21.1.2
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Select the Import custom geometry from a file as shown in Figure: 21.1.3.
Figure: 21.1.3
Find the Tool folder where you save the tool geometry.
NOTE: If your operating system is Windows 7 the folder is under C:/Users/Public/Public Documents/shared
mcamX8/Router/Tools.
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Input a Cutting Diameter of 19.298 and a Cutting length of 25 as shown in Figure: 21.1.4.
This is necessary so the backplot matches the cutter compensation so the tool will appear to be offset to the
correct side.
Figure: 21.1.4
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Change the Tool number and click on the calculator icon to determine the Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate
and the Spindle speed as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.
Enter the Name "19.298 Custom Tool" as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.
Figure: 21.1.5
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Select the OK button to exit the toolpath parameters and create the toolpath.
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NOTE: To zoom in, hover the cursor close to the center of the zoom area and scroll up the mouse wheel.
The tool should look as shown in Figure: 21.5.1.
Figure: 21.5.1
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21.6 Run Verify and remove the chips from the verified part
From the Toolpaths Manager, select Verify selected operations icon.
Click on the Verify tab and enable Keep Chips icon as shown.
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Ensure all operations are selected, if they are not use the button Select all operations in the Toolpaths
Manager.
Select the Post selected operations button from the Toolpaths Manager.
In the Post processing window make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 22.0.1.
Figure: 22.0.1
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.
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A window with Mastercam Code Expert will be launched and the NC program will appear as shown in
Figure: 22.0.2.
Figure: 22.0.2
Select the "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the editor.
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INDEX
Numerics
2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7
A .................................................................... 558
F
About Construction Depth (Z Depth) ............ 582
About Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager List AreaFEED CALCULATION ........................................ 56
FEED PLANE .................................................... 81
....................................................................... 597
About The Tool Plane ................................... 577
Fillet Entities ................................................... 34
ABSOLUTE ....................................................... 81
Function Prompt ............................................... 4
ADJUST PARAMS ........................................... 364
G
AFTER ALL CONTOUR CHAINS ....................... 309
Graphic Area ..................................................... 4
AREA ............................................................. 500
Grid ................................................................. 13
ASSIGN TOOL NUMBERS SEQUENTIALLY ........ 56
Groups .............................................................. 7
Attributes .......................................................... 7
GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4
Gview ................................................................ 7
C
CHAIN ........................................................... 364
Chaining Options .......................................... 592
Circle Center Point .......................................... 43
Clear Color ...................................................... 40
CLEARANCE ..................................................... 81
Color ................................................................. 7
COMPENSATION DIRECTION .......................... 76
COMPENSATION TYPE .................................... 76
COMPUTER ..................................................... 76
CONTOUR TOOLPATHS ................................... 71
C-PLANE ........................................................ 500
Cplane ........................................................... 576
Create a polar line .......................................... 20
CREATE LETTERS ........................................... 369
CUSTOM TOOL .............................................. 423
Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 552
Customizing Toolbars ................................... 549
CUTOFF OPERATION ..................................... 309
D
D ................................................................... 558
Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 558
DELETE ENTITIES ............................................. 48
DEPTH ............................................................. 81
DISPLAY ........................................................... 57
DOOR GEOMETRY ......................................... 194
DRILL TOOLPATH ............................................ 59
DRILL/COUNTERBORE ..................................... 64
I
INFINITE LOOK AHEAD .................................... 76
INSIDE TO OUTSIDE NESTED CHAINS ............ 302
K
Key Mapping ................................................. 555
L
L .................................................................... 558
LEAD IN/OUT .................................................. 77
LEFT ................................................................. 76
Level .................................................................. 7
LINE STYLE ..................................................... 433
Line Style ........................................................... 7
Line Width ........................................................ 7
lt + 2 .............................................................. 548
M
MACHINE DEFINITION .................................... 55
Machine Group Properties ........................... 600
Menu ................................................................ 4
MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4
N
NC File .....................................................84, 122
NEST IN HOLES BEFORE NESTING ON SHEET 315
NEST SMALLER PARTS IN HOLES OF LARGER 315
NOISE FILTER ................................................. 364
O
OPEN POCKET TOOLPATH ............................. 232
Operation List Area ....................................... 596
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INDEX
Origin ................................................................ 4
OUTPUT GEOMETRY TYPE ............................ 364
OVERRIDE DEFAULTS WITH MODAL VALUES . 56
P
Parallel Lines ................................................... 24
Perpendicular Line .......................................... 22
Planes ............................................................... 7
POCKET TOOLPATH ....................................... 215
Point Style ......................................................... 7
Posting A File ..........................................83, 122
PROGRAM # .................................................... 56
Q
Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4
Quiz Answers ................................................ 603
R
R .................................................................... 558
RAST2VEC ..................................................... 360
RECTANGULAR SHAPES ................................ 202
Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6
RETRACT ......................................................... 81
REVERSE INNER CHAINS ............................... 302
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4
ROLL CUTTER AROUND CORNERS .................. 76
ROUGHING .................................................... 261
S
S .................................................................... 558
Scale .................................................................. 4
SEGMENT ...................................................... 364
Setting Mastercam To Metric ......................... 10
SHARP ............................................................. 76
SLOT MILL TOOLPATH ................................... 441
SMOOTH ....................................................... 364
SMOOTH ALL ................................................. 364
SMOOTH FILTER ............................................ 364
Solids Menu Commands ............................... 583
SPLINE CORNER BREAK ................................. 364
SPLINE TOLERANCE ....................................... 364
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T
TABS ................................................................ 79
TIP COMP ........................................................ 66
TOOL SETTINGS ...............................55, 103, 146
Tool Settings ................................................. 601
Toolbars ............................................................ 4
Toolpath Manager ........................................ 593
Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4
TOP OF STOCK ................................................ 81
Trim 2 Entities ................................................. 30
TRIM DIVIDE ................................................. 432
TRUESHAPE NESTING .................................... 314
U
Using the Menu ................................................ 5
Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5
V
View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4
W
WARN OF DUPLICATE TOOL NUMBERS .......... 56
Window Selection ......................................... 591
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7
X
X .................................................................... 558
XFORM GEOMETRY NESTING ....................... 277
Xform Mirror ................................................... 36
XFORM MOVE TO ORIGIN ............................... 51
Xform Translate .............................................. 41
Y
Y .................................................................... 558
Z
Z .................................................................... 558
Z Depth .....................................................7, 582
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