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Mastercam X9 Router Metric Training Tutorial

Copyright: 1998 - 2014 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved
Software: Mastercam X9
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-77146-071-2
Revision date: July 7, 2015
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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
Repaint
F3
Delete entities
F5
Rotate
Alt+Arrow keys
Drafting global options
Alt+D
Select all
Ctrl+A
Exit Mastercam
Alt+F4
Selection grid parameters
Alt+G
Fit geometry to screen
Alt+F1
Shading on/off
Alt+S
GviewBack
Alt+3
Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane,

Tplane)
Alt+F9
GviewBottom
Alt+4
Show/hide coordinate axes
F9
GviewFront
Alt+2
Show/hide displayed toolpaths
Alt+T
GviewIsometric
Alt+7
Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O
GviewLeft
Alt+6
Undo the last creation or event
Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z
Previous Plane
Alt+P
Unzoom to 80% of original
Alt+F2
GviewRight
Alt+5
Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2
GviewTop
Alt+1
Zoom around target point
Ctrl+F1
Help
Alt+H
Zoom with window selection
F1
Hide entities
Alt+E
Zoom/unzoom by 5%
Page Up/Page
Down
Level Manager
Alt+Z
Main attributes, set from entity
Alt+X
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CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
Choose Load Workspace to hide or display

toolbars.
Choose Settings >Customize>Key Mapping.
Customize the right-click menu
Select the Category.
Choose Settings > Customize > Context Menu tab

Select the Category and then the function that you
want to add.
Once you click on the Add button the function will
be added to the Right mouse button menu.
Select a Mastercam function and under Press new

shortcut key enter the key combinations you want
to assign to it.
Change Toolbar Layouts

Choose Settings > Customize.
Set the Workspace and then choose the Category.
Select a Mastercam function and add it to the
Toolbar.
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ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS
Tutorial
Geometry Functions
Surface and Toolpath Creation
#1
Create Polar Line.

Create Perpendicular Line.
Create Parallel Lines.
Trim Entities.
Create Fillets.
Xform Mirror.
Xform Translate.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Rectangle.
Create a Drilling Toolpath.

Create a Contour Toolpath.
#2
Create Lines.
Create Fillets.
Create Arcs.
#3
Create Rectangle.
Xform Rectangular Array.
Trim Geometry.
Delete Construction Lines.

Create a Block Drilling Toolpath.
#4
Create Door.
Xform Translate.
Change Graphic View and
Construction Plane.
Create Rectangles.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Create a Pocket Toolpath.

Create a Engraving Toolpath.
Create Toolpaths on Left and
Right Plane.
Create Drilling Toolpaths.
Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.
Router Training Tutorial
ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial
Geometry Functions
#5
Open Tutorial #1.

Merge Tutorial #2.
Xform Geometry Nesting.
Option #2(True Shape Nesting).
Option #3(Rectangular Nesting
The Toolpaths).
Create Drill Toolpath.

#6
Download the File.

Use RAST2VEC.DLL to Open The
File.
Create a Point.
Create Letters.

#7
Create Rectangle.
Create Line Parallel.
Create Fillets.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Create a Custom Tool.
Trim Entities.
Create Arc Endpoints.
Create a Slot Mill Toolpath.

Create Contour Toolpath Using
The Custom Tool Created.
#8
Download the File.
Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.

Create a Contour (Ramp)
Toolpath.
Create a Pocket Toolpath.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1
Tutorials:
Tutorial #1 - Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ........................................................................................15
Tutorial #2 - Contour Toolpath .............................................................................................................89
Tutorial #3 - Drilling, Block Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ................................................................127
GETTING
STARTED
Tutorial #4 - Using Tool Planes to Pocket, Engrave and Circle
Mill the Door
.................................... 193
Tutorial #5 - Geometry Nesting and Toolpath Nesting .......................................................................271
Tutorial #6 - Rast2Vec to Import a Graphic ........................................................................................357
Tutorial #7 - Custom Tool Creation and Slot Mill Toolpath ...............................................................411
Tutorial #8 - Circle Mill, Drilling, Engraving, Contour -Ramp and Pocket Toolpaths ...........................473
General Notes ......................................................................................................... 549

Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 605
TUTORIAL #1
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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

From Drawing to CAD Model:
The student should examine the drawing on the following page to understand what part is being created in the
tutorial.
From the drawing we can decide how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.
Create the CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

The student will create the wireframe needed to create the surfaces.
Line, circle, trim and fillet commands will all be used to design the 2-dimensional drawing. The student will also
learn how to mirror and translate the geometry.
Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

The student will set up the stock size to be used and the clamping method used.
A Drill toolpath will be used to drill an arc.
A Contour toolpath will be used to cut the outside shape of 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 one hour to complete.
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SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE
GEOMETRY CREATION
STEP 1: SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Please refer to the Getting Started section to set up the graphics user interface.
STEP 2: CREATE CONSTRUCTION LINES

In this step you will learn how to create a horizontal line knowing the starting position and the length of the line. As well
you will learn how to create a polar line knowing the angle and length of the line.
Step Preview:
2.1 Create a 127mm horizontal line

CREATE
Line.
Endpoint.
Enable the Horizontal button in the Ribbon bar.
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[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.
Figure: 2.1.1
NOTE: Ensure the autocursor changes to highlight the origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.1.
[Specify the second endpoint]: Select a point to the right of the Origin as shown in Figure: 2.1.2.
Figure: 2.1.2
Input a Length of 127.0 in the ribbon bar.

Pick the Apply button to continue using the command.
NOTE: If you can not see the whole line, pick one of the unzoom icons found in the View Manipulation toolbar
or select the Fit icon.
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2.2 Create a polar line

Disable the Horizontal line icon.
[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 2.2.1.
Figure: 2.2.1
[Specify the second endpoint]: Sketch a line on any angle and any length.
NOTE: The entity is live until you choose either the Apply button
or the OK button
.
A live entity can be modified.
Mastercam calculates positive angles in a CCW direction. Zero degrees starting at 3 oclock.
Input a line Length of 324.0 and an Angle of 60.0 as shown.
NOTE: If you wish to preview your geometry creation press enter once you have entered the values.
Select the Fit icon.

Choose the OK button to exit the command.
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The geometry should look as shown in Figure: 2.2.2.

Figure: 2.2.2
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CREATE A PERPENDICULAR LINE
STEP 3: CREATE A PERPENDICULAR LINE

In this step you will create a perpendicular line.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Line.
Perpendicular.
In the Ribbon bar, enter the line Length of 12.5.
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[Select line, arc or spline]: Select the polar line as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.
[Sketch a point]: Pick the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.
Figure: 3.0.1
[Select which line to keep]: Choose the line to keep as shown in Figure: 3.0.2.
Figure: 3.0.2
Select the OK button to exit the command.
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CREATE PARALLEL LINES

Figure: 3.0.3
STEP 4: CREATE PARALLEL LINES

In this step you will learn how to create parallel lines.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Line.
Parallel.
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[Select a line]: Pick the horizontal line.
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Click somewhere below the line.
In the Ribbon bar, enter a Distance of 25.0.
Select the Apply button to stay within the command.
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[Select a line]: Pick the polar line.
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Select a point to the right of it.
In the Ribbon bar enter a Distance of 12.5.
Select the Apply button to stay within the command.
[Select a line]: Choose the original polar line again.
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Select a point to the right of it.
Input a Distance of 25.0.
Select the Apply button again to stay within the command.
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[Select a line]: Pick the perpendicular line as shown.
[Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Select a point below it.
Input a Distance of 152.0.
Choose the OK button once the parallel lines have been created.
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CREATE A POLAR LINE

Figure: 4.0.1
STEP 5: CREATE A POLAR LINE

In this step you will create another polar line knowing the first endpoint and angle.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Line.
Endpoint.
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[Specify the first endpoint]: Select the line Endpoint as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.
Figure: 5.0.1
[Specify the second endpoint]: Sketch the line at any length and any angle.
In the Ribbon bar, enter the Length of 25.0 and the Angle of 240 + 45.
NOTE: Mastercam performs basic math operations in the fields in which you can enter values.
Figure: 5.0.2
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TRIM THE ENTITIES
STEP 6: TRIM THE ENTITIES

In this step you will use the trim two entities command. This will trim the entities to their intersections.
Step Preview:
EDIT
Trim/Break.
Trim/Break/Extend.
Enable the Trim 2 Entities button in the Ribbon bar.

Choose the Zoom Window button.
[Specify zoom window]: Create a rectangle to zoom into the area as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.
Figure: 6.0.1
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[Select the entity to trim/extend]: Pick the first entity as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.
[Select the entity to trim/extend to]: Pick the second entity as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.
Figure: 6.0.2
NOTE: The dotted line represents the entity that will be trimmed and removed.
Figure: 6.0.3
Choose the Fit button to view the geometry.
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CREATE A LINE KNOWING THE ENDPOINTS
Figure: 6.0.4
Once complete pick the OK button to exit the command.
STEP 7: CREATE A LINE KNOWING THE ENDPOINTS

Create a line knowing the two line endpoints.
Step Preview:
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CREATE
Line.
Endpoint.
[Specify the first endpoint]: Pick Endpoint 1 as shown in Figure: 7.0.1.
[Specify the second endpoint]: Pick Endpoint 2 as shown in Figure: 7.0.1.
Figure: 7.0.1
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CREATE A 6MM FILLET
STEP 8: CREATE A 6MM FILLET

In this step you will create a fillet. A fillet is used to break a corner and create a smooth round corner.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Fillet.
Entities.
Input a fillet Radius of 6.0. Ensure the fillet style is set to Normal and Trim is enabled.
[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 8.0.1.
[Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 8.0.1.
Figure: 8.0.1
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[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.

[Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 8.0.2.
Figure: 8.0.2
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XFORM MIRROR
STEP 9: XFORM MIRROR

You will Mirror the entities you have created to complete the shape of the hockey stick.
Step Preview:
XFORM
Mirror.
Select the entities as shown in Figure: 9.0.1.
Figure: 9.0.1
Press Enter to finish the selection.
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In the Mirror dialog box ensure Copy is enabled and pick the Select Line option as shown in Figure: 9.0.2.
Figure: 9.0.2
Figure: 9.0.3
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XFORM MIRROR
[Select line about which to mirror]: Pick the line which we will mirror the geometry about as shown in
Figure: 9.0.4.
Figure: 9.0.4
Once the line has been picked the geometry will appear as shown in Figure: 9.0.5.
Figure: 9.0.5
NOTE: You should notice the color of your geometry has changed. The original entities are red and the
mirrored entities (result) are magenta. This gives you an opportunity, if needed, to quickly select and modify
these entities.
Choose the Apply button to continue to use the command.
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[Mirror: select entities to mirror]: Pick the next set of entities as shown in Figure: 9.0.6.
Figure: 9.0.6

Ensure Copy is enabled and choose the Select Line button as shown previously.
Pick the line to mirror the selected entities about as shown in Figure: 9.0.7.
Figure: 9.0.7
Choose the OK button to exit the Mirror command.
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XFORM MIRROR
Select the Clear Color icon to reset the color to the system color.
Select the Fit icon to fit the geometry to screen.
Once completed, the drawing will appear as shown in Figure: 9.0.8.
Figure: 9.0.8
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TRANSLATE - MOVE A LINE
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STEP 10: TRANSLATE - MOVE A LINE

In this step you will move a perpendicular line to create a position for the 13mm diameter circle.
Step Preview:
XFORM
Translate.
[Translate: select entities to translate]: Select the line to translate as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.
Figure: 10.0.1
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TRANSLATE - MOVE A LINE
When the Translate dialog box appears enable Move as shown in Figure: 10.0.2.
In the Polar section enter an Angle of 60.0 and the Length of 127.0 as shown in Figure: 10.0.2.
Figure: 10.0.2
Once the values have been input choose the OK button to exit the dialog box.
Select the Clear Color icon to reset the color to the system color.
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CREATE THE 13MM CIRCLE
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STEP 11: CREATE THE 13MM CIRCLE

In this step you will create a circle knowing its diameter and the location.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Arc.
Circle Center Point.
In the Ribbon bar, enter the Diameter of 13.0.
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CREATE THE 13MM CIRCLE
[Enter the center point]: Select the Endpoint as shown in Figure: 11.0.1.
Figure: 11.0.1

Figure: 11.0.2
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CREATE TWO FILLETS
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STEP 12: CREATE TWO FILLETS

In this step you will create two fillets.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Fillet.
Entities.
Enter the fillet Radius of 50.0 and ensure that the fillet type is set to Normal and the Trim is enabled.
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CREATE TWO FILLETS
[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 12.0.1.

[Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 12.0.1.
Figure: 12.0.1
Choose the Apply button to stay within the command.

Change only the Radius to 25.0.
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[Fillet: Select an entity]: Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 12.0.2.

[Fillet: Select another entity]: Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 12.0.2.
Figure: 12.0.2
Once the fillet is created select the OK button to exit the command.
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DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINE
STEP 13: DELETE THE CONSTRUCTION LINE

In this step you will delete the three construction lines.
Step Preview:
Pick the three lines as shown in Figure: 13.0.1.

Figure: 13.0.1
Select the Delete Entities icon.
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The mini hockey stick geometry should look as shown in Figure: 13.0.2.
Figure: 13.0.2
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CREATE A RECTANGLE
STEP 14: CREATE A RECTANGLE

In this step you will create a rectangle knowing the width, the height and the position of the lower left corner. The
rectangle is the size of the part stock.
Step Preview:
CREATE
Rectangle.
In the Ribbon bar, enter the Width

buttons are not selected as shown.
305.0 and Height
318.0 and make sure that the rest of the
[Select position of first corner]: Select the Fast Point icon.

The AutoCursor ribbon bar becomes active and you can enter the coordinate values for the point: -4.0,-30.0
and press Enter.

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MOVE THE ORIGIN
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Figure: 14.0.1
STEP 15: MOVE THE ORIGIN

In this step you will use the Move to Origin command to move the origin to the upper left corner.
Step Preview:
XFORM
Move to Origin.
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MOVE THE ORIGIN
[Select the point to translate from]: Select the Endpoint as shown.
NOTE: Make sure that the Endpoint visual cue appears before you select the point.

SCREEN
Clear colors.
NOTE: The Origin is set now at the upper left corner of the rectangle. The work origin on the part at the
machine should be set to the same corner.
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SAVE THE FILE
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The final geometry should look as shown in Figure: 15.0.1.

Figure: 15.0.1
STEP 16: SAVE THE FILE

In this step you will save your file to a known location on your computer.
FILE
Save As.
File Name "Your Name_1".
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SETUP SHEET:
TOOLPATH CREATION
SETUP SHEET:
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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK
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STEP 17: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your
machines capabilities and features. It acts like a template for setting up your machine. The machine definition ties
together three main components: The schematic model of your machines components, the control definition that models
your control capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Router
exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.
NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Router Default MM.
17.1 Display the Toolpaths Manager if needed
VIEW
Toggle Toolpaths Manager.
17.2 Select the machine type

MACHINE TYPE
Router.
ROUTER DEFAULT MM.RMD-9.
Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties
as shown.
Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters as shown.
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Change the parameters to match the Figure: 17.2.1.

Figure: 17.2.1
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
(First operation tool number 1; Second
operation tool number 2, etc.).
Warn of duplicate tool numbers allows you
to get a warning if you enter two tools with
the same number.
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.
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Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock shape (Rectangular), enable Display, Fit screen and
enter the stock dimensions as shown in Figure: 17.2.2.
Figure: 17.2.2
The Stock Origin values adjust the positioning of

the stock, ensuring that you have equal amount
of extra stock around the finished part.
Display options allow you to set the stock as
Wireframe and to fit the stock to the screen (Fit
Screen).
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 stock to set it as the stock origin as shown in Figure: 17.2.2.
Select the OK button to exit the Machine Group Properties.
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Select the Isometric view from the Graphics view toolbar to see the stock.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
The stock model will appear as shown in Figure: 17.2.3.
Figure: 17.2.3
NOTE: The stock is not geometry and can not be selected.

Select the Top view to view the part in the orientation we will be machining it in.
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DRILL TOOLPATH
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STEP 18: DRILL TOOLPATH

Drill Toolpath allows you to create a hole, typically using a drill bit.
Step Preview:
TOOLPATHS
Drill.
Select the OK button to accept the NC name.
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DRILL TOOLPATH
When the Drill Point Selection dialog box appears select Entities as shown in Figure: 18.0.1.
Figure: 18.0.1
[Select entities]: Select the 13mm circle as shown in Figure: 18.0.2.

Figure: 18.0.2
Select the OK button to exit the Drill Point Selection.
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On the Toolpath Type page ensure Drill is selected.
NOTE: Mastercam updates the pages as you modify them and then marks them, in the Tree view list, with a
green check mark.
Pages that are not enabled are marked with a red circle and slash.
If by mistake you click the OK button

the toolpath will be generated without all the parameters set
properly. To go back in the parameters area, in the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Parameters as shown.
18.1 Select a 13mm Drill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on the Select library tool button.
To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.
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DRILL TOOLPATH
Scroll down and select the 13mm Drill (no 32) as shown in Figure: 18.1.1.
Figure: 18.1.1
Select the OK button.
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Make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.1.2.

Figure: 18.1.2
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DRILL TOOLPATH
18.2 Set the Cut Parameters

Select the Cut Parameters page and make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.2.1.
Figure: 18.2.1
Drill/Counterbore recommended for drilling holes with depths of less than three times the tool diameter.
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18.3 Set the Linking Parameters

Choose Linking parameters, enable Clearance and set the Depth as shown in Figure: 18.3.1.
Figure: 18.3.1
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DRILL TOOLPATH
18.4 Set the Tip Comp

From the Tree View area, select Tip Comp. Enable the option and input a Break Through amount of 2.0 as
shown in Figure: 18.4.1.
Figure: 18.4.1
Tip Comp ensures the toolpath drills past the final depth to break through the stock.
Once the parameters have been set choose the OK button to exit the 2D Toolpaths - Drill Parameters and
generate the toolpath.
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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS
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STEP 19: 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.
NOTE: Mastercam launches a new window that allows you to check the part using Backplot or Verify.
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.
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BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS
To see the part in 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 again in the graphics window and select Fit as shown.
You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward
or Step back
You can adjust the speed of the Backplot.

Select the Play (R) button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
Observe the part in the Isometric orientation. The toolpath should look as shown.
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buttons.
SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY
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STEP 20: SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

Verify 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: 20.0.1.
Figure: 20.0.1
Select the Play (R) 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.
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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY
Right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric and then right mouse click again and select Fit to
see the part in the original position if needed.
To check the part step by step, click first on the Start icon.
Click on the Step Forward (S) to see the tool moving one step at a time.
Click on the Step Forward (S) until the toolpath is completed.
To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

Press Alt + T to remove the toolpath display.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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STEP 21: CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Contour toolpaths remove the material along a path defined by a chain of curves. Contour toolpaths only follow a chain;
they do not clean out an enclosed area.
Step Preview:
TOOLPATHS
Contour.
NOTE: A chain of entities consists of one or more entities linked together in order and direction. The distance between
the endpoints of two consecutive entities of the chain has to be equal or less than the chaining tolerance (0.002mm). In an
open chain, the start point is placed at the end of the chain closest to the selection point and the chain direction points to
the opposite end of the chain. See the General Notes chapter for more information on chaining.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
When the Chaining dialog box appears leave the default settings as shown.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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Select the chain. Ensure the chaining direction is ClockWise (CW) as shown in Figure: 21.0.1.
Figure: 21.0.1
Once the entities have been chained choose the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.
In the toolpath type page ensure Contour is selected.
21.1 Select a 6mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parameters
From the Tree view area select Tool as shown.
Click on the Select library tool button.
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active as shown.
Click on the # to ensure that the tool list is displayed in order, starting with tool number 1 as shown.
Scroll down the list, find and select the 6mm Straight Bit (number 127) as shown in Figure: 21.1.1.
Figure: 21.1.1
Select the OK button to exit the Tool Selection.
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INDEX
Numerics
2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7
FEED CALCULATION ........................................ 56

FEED PLANE .................................................... 81
Fillet Entities ................................................... 34
Function Prompt ............................................... 4
A
A .................................................................... 560
About Construction Depth (Z Depth) ............ 584
About The Tool Plane ................................... 579
ABSOLUTE ....................................................... 81
ADJUST PARAMS ........................................... 366
AREA ............................................................. 502
ASSIGN TOOL NUMBERS SEQUENTIALLY ........ 56
Attributes .......................................................... 7
Graphic Area ..................................................... 4

Grid ................................................................. 13
Groups .............................................................. 7
GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4
Gview ................................................................ 7
BREAK THROUGH ............................................ 78
How To Chain ................................................ 591
CHAIN ........................................................... 366

Chaining Options .......................................... 594
Circle Center Point .......................................... 43
Clear Color ...................................................... 40
CLEARANCE ..................................................... 81
Color ................................................................. 7
COMPENSATION DIRECTION .......................... 76
COMPENSATION TYPE .................................... 76
COMPUTER ..................................................... 76
CONTOUR TOOLPATHS ................................... 71
C-PLANE ........................................................ 502
Cplane ........................................................... 578
Create a polar line .......................................... 20
CREATE LETTERS ........................................... 371
CUSTOM TOOL .............................................. 425
Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 554
Customizing Toolbars ................................... 551
INFINITE LOOK AHEAD .................................... 76

INSIDE TO OUTSIDE NESTED CHAINS ............ 304
D
D ................................................................... 560
Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 560
DELETE ENTITIES ............................................. 48
DEPTH ............................................................. 81
DISPLAY ........................................................... 57
DOOR GEOMETRY ......................................... 196
DRILL TOOLPATH ............................................ 59
DRILL/COUNTERBORE ..................................... 64
E
Edit ..........................................................84, 122
ENGRAVING .................................................. 227
Example On How To Use A Shortcut ............. 560
K
Key Mapping ................................................. 557
L
L .................................................................... 560
LEAD IN/OUT .................................................. 77
LEFT ................................................................. 76
Level .................................................................. 7
LINE STYLE ..................................................... 435
Line Style ........................................................... 7
Line Width ........................................................ 7
lt + 2 .............................................................. 550
M
MACHINE DEFINITION .................................... 55
Machine Group Properties ........................... 602
Menu ................................................................ 4
MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4
N
NC File .....................................................84, 122
NEST IN HOLES BEFORE NESTING ON SHEET 316
NEST SMALLER PARTS IN HOLES OF LARGER 316
NOISE FILTER ................................................. 366
O
OPEN POCKET TOOLPATH ............................. 234
Operation List Area ....................................... 598
Origin ................................................................ 4
OUTPUT GEOMETRY TYPE ............................ 366
OVERRIDE DEFAULTS WITH MODAL VALUES . 56
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INDEX
P
Parallel Lines ................................................... 24
Perpendicular Line .......................................... 22
Planes ............................................................... 7
POCKET TOOLPATH ....................................... 217
Point Style ......................................................... 7
Posting A File ..........................................83, 122
PROGRAM # .................................................... 56
Q
Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4
Quiz Answers ................................................ 605
R
R .................................................................... 560
RAST2VEC ..................................................... 362
RECTANGULAR SHAPES ................................ 204
Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6
RETRACT ......................................................... 81
REVERSE INNER CHAINS ............................... 304
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4
Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager ..... 599
ROLL CUTTER AROUND CORNERS .................. 76
ROUGHING .................................................... 263
S
S .................................................................... 560
Scale .................................................................. 4
SEGMENT ...................................................... 366
Setting Mastercam To Metric ......................... 10
SHARP ............................................................. 76
SLOT MILL TOOLPATH ................................... 443
SMOOTH ....................................................... 366
SMOOTH ALL ................................................. 366
SMOOTH FILTER ............................................ 366
Solids Menu Commands ............................... 585
SPLINE CORNER BREAK ................................. 366
SPLINE TOLERANCE ....................................... 366
Status Bar .......................................................... 4
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STOCK ORIGIN ................................................. 57

STOCK SETUP .................................................. 57
Stock Setup ................................................... 604
T
TABS ................................................................ 79
TIP COMP ........................................................ 66
TOOL SETTINGS ...............................55, 103, 146
Tool Settings ................................................. 603
Toolbars ............................................................ 4
Toolpath Manager ........................................ 595
Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4
TOP OF STOCK ................................................ 81
Trim 2 Entities ................................................. 30
TRIM DIVIDE ................................................. 434
TRUESHAPE NESTING .................................... 315
U
Using the Menu ................................................ 5
Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5
V
View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4
W
WARN OF DUPLICATE TOOL NUMBERS .......... 56
Window Selection ......................................... 593
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7
X
X .................................................................... 560
XFORM GEOMETRY NESTING ....................... 279
Xform Mirror ................................................... 36
XFORM MOVE TO ORIGIN ............................... 51
Xform Translate .............................................. 41
Y
Y .................................................................... 560
Z
Z .................................................................... 560
Z Depth .....................................................7, 584
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MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V

Motion controller rotation point

C-Hook or user app

Paste from clipboard

Redo an event that has been undone

Drafting global options

Selection grid parameters

Fit geometry to screen

Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane,

Show/hide coordinate axes

Show/hide displayed toolpaths

Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

Undo the last creation or event

Unzoom to 80% of original

Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

Zoom around target point

Zoom with window selection

Main attributes, set from entity

MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Choose Load Workspace to hide or display

Choose Settings >Customize>Key Mapping.

Customize the right-click menu

Select the Category.

Choose Settings > Customize > Context Menu tab

Select a Mastercam function and under Press new

Change Toolbar Layouts

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ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Surface and Toolpath Creation

Create Polar Line.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.

Create a Pocket Toolpath.

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ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Open Tutorial #1.

Create Drill Toolpath.

Download the File.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

Create a Slot Mill Toolpath.

Download the File.

Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.

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General Notes ......................................................................................................... 549

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

Create the CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

Backplot and Verify the file:

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:

This tutorial takes approximately one hour to complete.

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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SETTING UP THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE