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Intro to Multiaxis Metric Training Tutorial
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Mastercam X6 Intro to Multiaxis Metric Training Tutorial

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Software: Mastercam X6
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-926955-31-5
Revision Date: February 14, 2012
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Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial Contents

Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 1
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Machine a Cylindrical and Conical Helix using Axis Substitution ........................ 13
Tutorial #2 - Axis Substitution & rotary Axis Positioning......................................................... 43
Tutorial #3 - Axis Substitution & Roll Die C-Hook.................................................................... 87
Tutorial #4 - Tool Plane, Indexing About A-Axis .................................................................... 131
Tutorial #5 - Rotary 4-Axis Toolpath...................................................................................... 183
Tutorial #6 - Curve 5-Axis Toolpath ....................................................................................... 215
Tutorial #7 - Swarf Toolpath.................................................................................................. 277
Tutorial #8 - Drill & Circle Mill 5-Axis Toolpaths.................................................................... 319
Tutorial #9 - Flow 5-Axis Toolpath......................................................................................... 351
Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial
Tutorial #10 - Multisurface 5-Axis Toolpath .......................................................................... 395
Tutorial #11 - Port Toolpath .................................................................................................. 429
General Notes.......................................................................................................... 457

Two discs are attached to the back of this book; their contents are summarized below.
Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition DVD
The Mastercam X6 Home Learning Edition is a demo that provides a fully functional* version of Mastercam that
can be installed on your home PC. The software must be re-installed after 6 months and expires completely
October 31st, 2012.
*All Mastercam modules are available; however, there are a few limitations such as no support for C-Hooks and
limitations around post processing.
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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:
OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

Open the pre-made CAD Model:
The student should examine the part file to understand what part is
being created in the tutorial.
Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

The student will set up the stock size to be used and the appropriate
tool settings.
The cutouts will be machined using a contour toolpath with Axis
Substitution.
Create a drill toolpath to drill the 25/64" hole in a new defined tool
plane, then Transform the tool path to drill the rest of the holes.
Machine the top slot using a contour toolpath.
Machine the bigger slot in a new defined tool plane using a contour
toolpath.
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.
The student will also learn how to use the remove chips option to see
the completed part without any leftover material.
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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SELECT THE GEOMETRY FILE
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This tutorial covers Mastercam's 4 and 5-Axis toolpath functionality. To apply these toolpaths to a 5-Axis machine tool, a
customized post processor for your machine is required.
There are no default 5-Axis post processors included with Mastercam due to the variation in multi-axis machine
configurations. Contact your Mastercam reseller to request post processor services such as multi-axis post development.
Your post processor may require certain additional programming information not covered in this tutorial. For instance:
You may be required to position your stock in machine space rather than at Mastercam's origin.
You may be required to use the Misc Values box.
Your post may also prompt for tool gage lengths.
The nature of the additional information required depends largely on your machine's configuration. Contact the developer
of your post processor for details.
STEP 1: SELECT THE GEOMETRY FILE

Resources - Download the file from www.emastercam.com/files/.
File
Open.
Select "TUTORIAL 4.MCX-6" from the directory you saved the file in.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK
STEP 2: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your
machine tool's capabilities and features and acts like a template for setting up machining jobs. The machine definition ties
together three main components: the schematic model of your machine tools components, the control definition that
models your control units capabilities and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For
the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Mill 4-Axis VMC machine.
NOTE: If you already have the default machine in the Toolpaths Operations Manager, do not select another
machine. Expand Properties and select Files, and then select Replace button and select the MILL 4 - AXIS VMC
MM.MMD-6.
2.1 Select the Machine Type
NOTE: The instructions on how to add the machine in the short list are provided in Tutorial 1 page 1-6.
Machine type
Mill.
Select the MILL 4 - AXIS VMC MM.MMD-6.
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2.2 Make visible Level 3

From the Status bar, select Level.
Click in the Visible column next to Number 3 as shown in Figure: 2.2.1.
Figure: 2.2.1
Select the OK button to exit Level Manager.
2.3 Set the tool parameters in the Tool settings

Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.
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Select the Tool settings to set the tool parameters.
Change the parameters to match the Figure: 2.3.1.

Figure: 2.3.1
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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2.4 Set the stock shape and size

Select the Stock Setup tab.
In the Shape area, enable Solid and click on the Select button as shown in Figure: 2.4.1.
Figure: 2.4.1
Select the solid from the graphics window.
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The Stock Setup page should look as shown in Figure: 2.4.2.

Figure: 2.4.2
Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.
2.5 Make Level 3 invisible

From the Status bar, select Level.
Click in the Visible column next to Number 3 to remove the X.
Select the OK button to exit Level Manager.
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AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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STEP 3: AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH

3.1 Machine the cutouts using Contour toolpath with Axis Substitution
Toolpath Preview:
NOTE: Before you can create rotary axis motion, you need to properly configure the rotary axis components in
your machine definition. You will only be able to select rotary axis options which are supported by your
machine definition.
Mastercam can simulate the rotary axis performance while backplotting the toolpath. To enable this feature,
go to the Backplot Options dialog box and select Simulate Axis Substitution or Simulate Rotary Axis.
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Toolpaths
Contour.
If a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.
[Select Contour chain 1]: Chain all three cutouts pocket shapes in the CCW direction.
Select the OK button to exit from the Chaining dialog box.
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3.2 Toolpath Type

In the Toolpath type page, the Contour toolpath should be already selected.
3.3 Set the Tool page parameters

The Tool page allows you to select a tool, set the feeds and speeds, enter a comment about the operation, and set other
general toolpath parameters.
From the Tree View area, select Tool.

To select the tool, click on the Select library tool button.
Select the Filter button.
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Select the None button to unselect any previous tool selection as shown.
Select the Endmill Flat in the Tool Types list.
Select the drop down arrow in the Tool Diameter field and select Equal.
Enter 6.0 in the Tool Diameter value box as shown in Figure: 3.3.1.
Figure: 3.3.1
Select OK button to exit Tool List Filter.

Make sure that the tool in the Tool Selection window is highlighted; otherwise select it.
Select the OK button to exit from the Tool Selection dialog box.
NOTE: The feeds and spindle speed are based on the tool definition. You can overwrite them with the feeds
and speeds that you want to use. You can also let Mastercam calculate the feeds and speed using the Feed
speed calculator.
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Add a comment in the Comment area to identify the toolpath in the Toolpath Manager and also in the NC file.
The Tool page should look as shown in Figure: 3.3.2.
Figure: 3.3.2
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3.4 Set the Cut Parameters

Cut Parameters page is used to enter the cutting parameters for a contour toolpath.
Tool compensation adjusts the toolpath to allow for the cutting tools radius. The tool can be offset to the right or left of
the geometry, with respect to the chaining direction used when selecting the geometry.
Select the Cut Parameters page and make sure that Cutter compensation in Computer is enabled and set to
the Left as shown in Figure: 3.4.1.
Figure: 3.4.1
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Lead In/Out
Select Lead In/Out and enable it if needed.
Make all necessary changes and change all Length and Radius values equal 60.0 of the Tool Diameter as shown
in Figure: 3.4.2.
Figure: 3.4.2
NOTE: Setting the Lead in/out Length to 60.0% of the tool diameter allows the tool enough space to
compensate correctly while using cutter compensation in control. Because in our case we are using cutter
compensation in computer, a smaller value can also be used.
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Linking Parameters
In this page you can set the Clearance, the Retract, the Feed plane heights, the Top of stock and the final machining depth.
From the Tree view area, select Linking Parameters and change the heights as shown.
NOTE: The absolute values are measured from the 69.0 mm diameter cylinder, setup in the Rotary axis control
page. The incremental values are measured from the chained geometry.
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3.5 Set the Rotary Axis Control page

Axis substitution is used to wrap a toolpath around a cylinder. The geometry can be either flat or already properly oriented
in 3D space (select the Unroll option if this is so).
Rotary diameter sets the size of the cylinder that the toolpath is rotating about. It is used mainly for toolpaths on cylinders.
Select the Rotary Axis Control page and change the Rotation type to Axis substitution, Substitute Y-Axis as
shown in Figure: 3.5.1.
Set the Rotary diameter to 69.0mm.
Make sure that the Rotation direction is CCW.
Enable Unroll.
Figure: 3.5.1
NOTE: The Unroll parameter unrolls geometry wrapped on a cylinder so it lies flat on a plane. Cutter
compensation and retract moves are then calculated relative to the flat geometry. When the toolpath posts,
the geometry wraps back onto the cylinder using the Axis substitution and Rotary Diameter parameters.
Select the OK button to exit the Contour parameters.
STEP 4: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATH

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 the current X, Y, and Z coordinates in the lower left
corner of the screen.
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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.
Make sure that you have the following buttons turned on to see the tool and the rapid moves.
You can adjust the speed of the backplot.

You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward
or Step back
buttons.
Select the Play

button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
The toolpath should look as shown.
NOTE: The toolpath might look slightly different. It does depend on the order in which you select the chains
and on the starting locations of each chain.
Select the OK button to exit Backplot.
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STEP 5: VERIFY THE TOOLPATH

Verify simulates the machining of a part from a solid stock model display. The stock dimensions are based on the values
that we specified in the Stock Setup.
Select the Verify selected operations button.
Set the Verify speed by moving the slider bar in the speed control bar.
Select the Machine button to start simulation.
The part should look as shown.
NOTE: To remove the inside material from the verified model we can use Verify Options.
Select the Restart button
and select the Options button.
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VERIFY THE TOOLPATH
Enable Remove chips as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.

Figure: 5.0.1
Select the OK button to exit Verify Options.

Select the Machine button to start the simulation.
From the Pick a chip dialog box make sure that To Keep is enabled and click on the Pick button.
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Select the main body.
Select the OK button to exit Pick a chip dialog box.

Select the OK button to exit Verify.
Press Alt + T to remove the toolpath display.
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DEFINE A NEW TOOL PLANE TO DRILL THE HOLE
STEP 6: DEFINE A NEW TOOL PLANE TO DRILL THE HOLE

Toolpath Preview:
Define the tool plane using Rotate planes command

NOTE: The new plane is defined by rotating the Top plane 70.0 degrees in the CW direction.
Make sure the current Tplane and Cplane are set to Top.
From the Status bar select Planes.
Click on the Rotate planes.
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Set the About X to 70.0 as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.

Figure: 6.0.1
Select the OK button to exit Rotate view.

Name the view "Rotate 70 degrees" and disable Set new Origin as shown in Figure: 6.0.2.
Figure: 6.0.2
NOTE: The Origin is set at the center of the cylinder and it will be the same in all the new view. We should only
have one work offset for all the operations.
Select the OK button to exit New View.
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6.1 Drill the 10.0mm diameter hole in new plane

Toolpaths
Drill.
[Select points, hit Escape when finished]: Select the center location as shown in Figure: 6.1.1.
Figure: 6.1.1
Select the OK button to exit Drill Point Selection.
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Tool
Click on the Select library tool button and using the Filter options, select the 10.0mm Drill.
Make the changes to the Tool page as shown in Figure: 6.1.2.
Figure: 6.1.2
Cut Parameters
From the Tree view area, select the Cut parameters page and make sure that Cycle is set to Drill/Counterbore
as shown in Figure: 6.1.3.
Figure: 6.1.3
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Linking Parameters
Select the Linking Parameters page and make the following changes as shown in Figure: 6.1.4.
Figure: 6.1.4
NOTE: Set all the heights to Incremental to be measured from the point you selected in the drilling point
selection.
Select the OK button to exit the Drill parameters.
6.2 Backplot the last toolpath

Make sure that only last drilling toolpath is selected in the Toolpaths Operations Manager (signified by the
green check mark on the folder icon).
Select the Play
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6.3 Verify all toolpaths

From the Toolpaths Operations Manager, click on Select all operations icon to make sure that all toolpaths are
selected.
Select the Play button to start simulation.

Click on the Pick chip button and select the main body again as shown in the Step 5.
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TRANSFORM - ROTATE TO MACHINE THE REST OF THE HOLES

Press Alt + T to remove the toolpath display if needed.
STEP 7: TRANSFORM - ROTATE TO MACHINE THE REST OF THE HOLES

Transform - Rotate toolpath allows you to machine the remaining two holes.
Toolpath Preview:
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7.1 Use transform rotate toolpath to machine the other two 10.0mm diameter holes
Toolpaths
Transform.
From Types enable Rotate as shown in Figure: 7.1.1.
As Method enable Tool plane which creates a new tool plane for the transformed toolpath.
Make sure that only the second operation is selected in the list.
The Source is set to NCI as we are rotating the toolpath and not the geometry.
Group NCI output by Operation type (In this case, how we group the output does not matter as we only rotate
one operation).
Enable Copy source operations and ensure Disable posting in selected source operations is enabled as well.
Figure: 7.1.1
NOTE: Group NCI output by Operation type groups the transformed operations by the operation type. For
example, if you selected a pocket and a contour operation, all transformations of the pocket operation would
be executed together, as would all transformations of the contour operation (pocket, pocket, contour,
contour, etc.). In this case, how we group the output does not matter as we only rotate one operation.
NOTE: Copy source operations creates a duplicate operation directly on top of the source operation. This
operations allows you to quickly modify the transform toolpath if needed. The source operation should not be
posted as it is a duplicate operation.
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Rotate
Select the Rotate tab.

Enable Origin as the Rotate point as shown in Figure: 7.1.2.
Instances.
# set to 2 as we have 2 holes left.
Enable Angle between.
Start angle = 120.0.
Rotation angle = 120.0.
Enable Rotation view.
Figure: 7.1.2
Select the Select view button.
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Select Right Side from the list.
Select the OK button to exit the View Selection dialog box.

The Rotate page should look as shown.
Select the OK button to exit the Rotate dialog box.
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7.2 Backplot only the last toolpath

Select the Play

selected.
Press Ctrl key and select the second toolpath to unselect it.
NOTE: The first drill operation is included in the transform toolpath.
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MACHINE THE TOP SLOT IN THE TOP TOOL PLANE
STEP 8: MACHINE THE TOP SLOT IN THE TOP TOOL PLANE

Toolpath Preview:
8.1 Set the current Tool Plane to Top

From the Status Bar, select Planes.
Select the Top plane.
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8.2 Machine the cutouts using Contour toolpath in the Top Tool Plane
Toolpaths
Contour.
From the Chaining dialog box, select the Partial button.
[Select the first entity]: Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 8.2.1.

Figure: 8.2.1
NOTE: Make sure that the arrows point CCW as shown; otherwise select the Reverse button.
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[Select the last entity]: Select the Entity B as shown in Figure: 8.2.2.
Figure: 8.2.2
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Set the Tool page parameters

Click on the Select library tool button, and using the Filter select the 3.0mm Flat Endmill.
Make sure that the tool in the Tool Selection window is highlighted; otherwise select it.
Select the OK button to exit from the Tool Selection dialog box.
Add a comment in the Comment area to identify the toolpath in the Toolpath Manager and also in the NC file
as shown in Figure: 8.2.3.
Figure: 8.2.3
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Set the Cut Parameters
the Right as shown in Figure: 8.2.4.
Figure: 8.2.4
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Lead In/Out
From the Tree View area, select Lead In/Out.

Make sure that the parameters are the same as set in the first contour toolpath as shown in Figure: 8.2.5.
Figure: 8.2.5
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Linking Parameters
From the Tree view area, select Linking Parameters. The parameters should be set to Incremental as shown in
Figure: 8.2.6.
Figure: 8.2.6
Set the Rotary Axis Control page
Set the Rotation Type to No Rotation.
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Select the Play button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
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selected.
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STEP 9: MACHINE THE BIGGER SLOT IN A NEW TOOL PLANE

Toolpath Preview:
9.1 Set the new tool plane by rotating the top plane about X-Axis to -120.0 degrees
Make sure that the current Tool Plane is set to Top.
If not, follow Step 8.1 to set both the Cplane and the Tplane to Top.
From the Status bar select Planes.
Click on the Rotate planes.
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Set the AboutX to -120.0 as shown in Figure: 9.1.1.

Figure: 9.1.1
Select the OK button to exit Rotate view.

Name the view "Rotate -120 degrees" and disable Set new Origin as shown in Figure: 9.1.2.
Figure: 9.1.2
Select the OK button to exit New View.
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9.2Machine the slot using Contour toolpath in the new Tool Plane
Toolpaths
Contour.
[Select contour Chain 1]: Select the chain in the CCW direction as shown in Figure: 9.2.1.
Figure: 9.2.1
NOTE: Make sure that the arrow points CCW as shown; otherwise select the Reverse button.
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Set the Tool page parameters

Select the 6.0mm Flat Endmill.
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Set the Cut Parameters

the Left.
NOTE: The rest of the parameters are maintained from the previous contour toolpath and do not need to be
changed.
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Select the Play button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.

selected.
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Click on the Pick chip button and select the main body.

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STEP 10: POST THE FILE TO GENERATE THE NC CODE
Select Post selected operations button from Toolpath Operations Manager.
In the Post processing window, if needed, make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.
Figure: 10.0.1
Select the OK button to continue.

Enter the same name as the file name in the NC File name field.
save the NC file.
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The NC file will appear on the screen as shown in Figure: 10.0.2.

Figure: 10.0.2
NOTE: The G-code that you have created will appear on the screen, if the code looks okay you can shut the
window down without saving it. If you need to change the code, make sure you save it before you close the
window down.
How the program is sent to the machine depends on the shop setup.
Select the red "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the Editor.
STEP 11: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX-6 FILE
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INDEX
Symbols
Backplotting .................................................. 197
Numerics
2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 5
A
A-Axis properties ............................................ 93
Adjust end of contour ..................................... 31
Angle increment ........................................... 230
Assign tool numbers sequentially ................... 22
Attributes .......................................................... 5
axial cut ......................................................... 203
Axis dampening ............................................. 196
Axis substitution ....................................... 50, 98
B
Backplot .......................................................... 34
by Branch ...................................................... 292
C
Chain ............................................................. 259
Chaining ........................................................ 479
Chaining Options ........................................... 484
Clearance ........................................................ 32
Closest point on chain ................................... 259
Collision control ............................................ 232
Color .................................................................. 5
Construction Plane ........................................ 472
Copy source operations .......................... 80, 159
Creating 3D Wireframe ................................. 471
Curve 5-Axis .................................................. 223
Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 461
Customizing Toolbars .................................... 459
Cut Parameters ....................................... 29, 105
Cut pattern .................................................... 195
D
Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 470
Default Key Assignments .............................. 458
Define A New Tool Plane .............................. 152
Depth Cuts ................................................ 30, 75
Display ............................................................ 23
Drill/Counterbore ........................................... 53
F
Fanning ......................................................... 294
Feed Calculation ............................................. 22
Feed plane ...................................................... 32
Feed speed calculator ..................................... 28
From point .................................................... 242
G
Graphics View ............................................... 471
Group NCI output ......................................... 159
Groups .............................................................. 5
Gview ................................................................ 5
H
Holder ........................................................... 291
How To Chain ................................................ 481
I
Infinite look ahead ........................................ 232
K
Key Mapping ................................................. 466
L
Lead In/Out ..................................................... 31
Lead/Lag angle .............................................. 196
Level .................................................................. 5
Line Style ........................................................... 5
Line Width ......................................................... 5
Lines .............................................................. 269
Linking Parameters ......................................... 32
M
Machine Definition ......................................... 20
Machine Group Properties ........................... 492
Machine Simulation ...................................... 308
Maximum angle increment ........................... 206
Maximum step .............................................. 196
Minimize corners in toolpath ....................... 294
Move list ....................................................... 312
Multi Passes .................................................. 108
O
Output format ............................................... 230
Override defaults with modal values .............. 22
P
Plane ............................................................. 251
Planes ................................................................ 5
Point Style ......................................................... 5
Post ................................................................. 36
Program # ....................................................... 22
R
Remove chips ................................................ 150
Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 4
Report list ..................................................... 312
Retract ............................................................ 32
Rolldie ........................................................... 120
Rolldie C-Hook .............................................. 113
Rotary ........................................................... 191
Rotary Axis Control ......................................... 33
Rotary axis positioning .............................. 58, 61
Rotary diameter ........................................ 50, 98
Rotate ............................................................. 81
Rotate about X ................................................ 61
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S
Select the Machine Type ................................. 21
Set the Stock Shape ........................................ 23
Setting Mastercam To Metric ........................... 7
Setting Mastercam to metric as a default ........ 8
Setting The Grid .............................................. 11
Setting The Toolbar States ................................ 9
Solids Menu Commands ............................... 476
Start angle ..................................................... 206
Stock Origin ..................................................... 23
Stock Setup ................................................... 493
Swarf ............................................................. 287
Sweep angle .................................................. 206
Sync mode .................................................... 292
T
To Point ......................................................... 230
Tool ......................................................... 26, 192
Tool axis control .................................... 196, 230
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Tool compensation ....................................... 105

Tool Plane ..................................................... 473
Tool Settings ................................................. 492
Tool vector length ......................................... 196
Toolpath Manager ............................................ 6
Toolpath Mode ............................................. 310
Toolpath Type ............................................... 192
Transform - Rotate .................................. 79, 158
U
Use center point ........................................... 196
V
Verify ............................................................... 35
W
Warn of duplicate tool numbers ..................... 22
Wireframe ....................................................... 23
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 5
Z
Z Depth ..................................................... 5, 475
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Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial Contents

Tutorial #2 - Axis Substitution & rotary Axis Positioning......................................................... 43

Tutorial #3 - Axis Substitution & Roll Die C-Hook.................................................................... 87

Tutorial #4 - Tool Plane, Indexing About A-Axis .................................................................... 131

Tutorial #5 - Rotary 4-Axis Toolpath...................................................................................... 183

Tutorial #6 - Curve 5-Axis Toolpath ....................................................................................... 215

Tutorial #7 - Swarf Toolpath.................................................................................................. 277

Tutorial #8 - Drill & Circle Mill 5-Axis Toolpaths.................................................................... 319

Tutorial #9 - Flow 5-Axis Toolpath......................................................................................... 351

Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial

Tutorial #10 - Multisurface 5-Axis Toolpath .......................................................................... 395

Tutorial #11 - Port Toolpath .................................................................................................. 429

General Notes.......................................................................................................... 457

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Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorial

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

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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SELECT THE GEOMETRY FILE

STEP 1: SELECT THE GEOMETRY FILE

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

STEP 2: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

2.2 Make visible Level 3

Select the OK button to exit Level Manager.

2.3 Set the tool parameters in the Tool settings

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

Select the Tool settings to set the tool parameters.

Change the parameters to match the Figure: 2.3.1.

Program # is used to enter a number if

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

2.4 Set the stock shape and size

Select the solid from the graphics window.

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SET UP THE STOCK

The Stock Setup page should look as shown in Figure: 2.4.2.

Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.

2.5 Make Level 3 invisible

Select the OK button to exit Level Manager.

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AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH

STEP 3: AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH

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AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Select the OK button to exit from the Chaining dialog box.

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AXIS SUBSTITUTION ABOUT Y-AXIS - CONTOUR TOOLPATH

3.2 Toolpath Type

3.3 Set the Tool page parameters

From the Tree View area, select Tool.

Select the Filter button.

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