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Mastercam X7 Solids Training Tutorial
Copyright: 1998 - 2013 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved
Software: Mastercam X7
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-926955-79-7
Date: November 6, 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1
Tutorials
Tutorial #1 - Extrude, Chamfer & Fillet................................................................................................. 13
Tutorial #2 - Revolve & Extrude Cut ..................................................................................................... 51

GETTING STARTED
Tutorial #3 - Sweep Cut & Add Boss ..................................................................................................... 95
Tutorial #4 - Primitives & Boolean Remove........................................................................................ 145
Tutorial #5 - Ellipse & Lofting ............................................................................................................. 189
Tutorial #6 - Offset, Bounding Box, Create Letters & NoHist.dll ........................................................ 223
Tutorial #7 - Spline, Surface Creation, Surface to Solids & Solids Pattern.......................................... 287
Tutorial #8 - Dynamic Xform & Boolean Remove............................................................................... 343
Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 369
General Notes......................................................................................................... 373

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD
MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS
Icon Function Keyboard Icon Function Keyboard

Shortcut Shortcut
Analyze entities F4 Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V
AutoSave Alt+A Motion controller rotation point Alt+F12
C-Hook or user app Alt+C Pan Arrow keys
Configure Mastercam Alt+F8 Paste from clipboard Ctrl+V
Copy to clipboard Ctrl+C Redo an event that has been undone Ctrl+Y
Cut to clipboard Ctrl+X Regenerate display list Shift+Ctrl+R
Delete entities F5 Repaint F3
Drafting global options Alt+D Rotate Alt+Arrow keys
Exit Mastercam Alt+F4 Select all Ctrl+A
Fit geometry to screen Alt+F1 Selection grid options Alt+G
Gview–Back Alt+3 Shading on/off Alt+S
Gview–Bottom Alt+4 Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane, Alt+F9

Tplane)
Gview–Front Alt+2 Show/hide coordinate axes F9
Gview–Isometric Alt+7 Show/hide displayed toolpaths Alt+T
Gview–Left Alt+6 Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O
Gview–Previous Alt+P Undo the last creation or event Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z
Gview–Right Alt+5 Unzoom to 80% of original Alt+F2
Gview–Top Alt+1 Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2
Help Alt+H Zoom around target point Ctrl+F1
Hide entities Alt+E Zoom with window selection F1
Level Manager Alt+Z Zoom/unzoom by 5% Page Up/Page

Down
Main attributes, set from entity Alt+X

MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts Customize the right-click menu

 Choose Settings > Key Mapping.  Choose Settings > Custom-
ize > Drop downs/Right
 Save sets of shortcuts to different key map files mouse button to add your
(.KMP). own functions
 Open .kmp files in any text editor. (.MTB file).
Change Toolbar Layouts Use drop-down menus

 Choose Settings > Customize. Choose Settings >Customize > Drop downs tab to
add dropdown menus to toolbars.
 Name sets of toolbars and save them to different
toolbar files (.MTB).
 Choose Toolbar States to hide or display toolbars.
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SOLIDS TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS
Tutorial Geometry Functions

#1 Create Rectangle.
Chamfer Outside Profile.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Fillets.
Create Solid.
Extrude Cut.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Tangent Arcs.
Create Lines.
Translate Geometry.
Create Fillets.
Create Solid Body by Revolving.
Create Geometry in Front Plane.
Create Fillets.
Create Rectangular Array.
Create Solid.
Make Changes to The Solid.
#4 Create Primitive Solid (Block).

Fillet a Solid.
Create Cylinders In 3 Different Planes.
Create Solid Body.
Create New Levels.

SOLIDS TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS
Tutorial Geometry Functions

#5 Create Ellipses.
Create Rectangles.
Create An Arc In Front Plane.
Create Lines.
Create Solid Body Using Loft.
Loft Cut The Pocket.
Extrude Cut.
Move Solid to Another Level.
Fillet All Edges.
#6 Top Construction Plane.

Create Rectangle.
Create Horizontal and Parallel Lines.
Create Arc Tangent.
Create Arc Endpoints.
Create Fillet.
Xfrom Mirror The Geometry.
Xform Offset.
Trim Geometry.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Create Letters.
Create Solid Body.
Create Arc Polar.
Xform Rotate.
Create Line Parallel.
Create Points.
Create A Spline.
Create Net Surface.
Create Ruled Surface.
Convert Surfaces To Solids.
Create Circular Pattern.
Create Curves On All Edges.
#8 Open File From Previous Saved File.

Create Rectangle.
Extrude Solid Body.
Trim Solid Into Two Pieces.
Manipulate The Solid.

GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Objectives:
The Student will learn about the Graphical User Interface.

The Student will learn how to navigate through Mastercam.
How to use the Status Bar to set the attributes.
Set the Toolbar States.
Setting the Grid.
Solids Training Tutorial Page|1

GETTING STARTED
STEP 1: STARTING MASTERCAM
1.1 Enable the Unified Backplot/Verify System
NOTE: To be able to follow this tutorial you will need to enable the Unified Backplot /Verify System. The
change has to be done in Mastercam Control Applet as shown in this step.
 Select the Start button.

 Select Control Panel.
 From the All Control Panel Items, select Mastercam X.
 Mastercam X Properties window will open automatically.
 Select UBVS as shown.
 Click in the on the Unified Backplot Disabled colum and select Enabled from the drop down list as shown.
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GETTING STARTED
 From Mastercam Properties, select UBVS Display and make sure that you switch to Enabled as shown.
 Select the Apply button to apply the changes.

 Select the OK button to exit.
 Click on the upper right corner to close the Control panel window.
1.2 Start Mastercam X7
To start the software, from the Desktop, click on the shortcut icon as shown.

GETTING STARTED
STEP 2: GUI - GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
Menu Allows you to select all the functions in Mastercam to create geometry and toolpaths.
Toolbars Can be used instead of the menu to create geometry and toolpaths.
Ribbon Bar Allows you to enter the values and settings that define the entities that you are
currently creating or modifying.
Function prompt Prompts the user for info.
Status Bar Allows you to set the attributes (color, level, style, and width) and the View/Plane and
Z depth currently used.
Toolpaths/Solid Lists the history of the toolpath operations and solids.
Manager
Origin Geometry origin from which the system measures the point coordinates in X,Y and Z
axes in the current plane.
Graphic Area Workspace area in Mastercam where the geometry displays.
MRU Toolbar Lists the most recently used functions.
Quick Mask Toolbar Lets you select all entities of a specific type.
Scale Shows you a scale of the object on the screen.
View Port XYZ Axes Inform you which Graphics view, WCS and Toolplane/Construction plane you are
working in.

GETTING STARTED
STEP 3: NAVIGATE THROUGH MASTERCAM
In this step you will learn how to use the menu functions in Mastercam to create geometry.
3.1 Using the Menu to select the command Create Line Endpoint
 Left click on Create.

 Move the cursor on the drop-down menu to the Line function. This will open a flyout menu with all the
commands related to create lines.
 Left-click on the desired command Endpoint as shown in Figure: 3.1.1.
Figure: 3.1.1
3.2 Using the Toolbars to select the command Create Line Endpoint
 Left Click on the Create Line Endpoint command icon as shown in Figure: 3.2.1.
Figure: 3.2.1

GETTING STARTED
 To see the commands which are found under Create Line, in the menu bar choose the drop down arrow to the
right of the icon as shown.
3.3 Reorganizing the Toolbars
NOTE: Mastercam is fully customizable meaning you can move the toolbars anywhere you desire allowing you
to work more efficiently.
 To move a toolbar select the left vertical line in front of the toolbar and drag it to the desired location on the
screen as shown in Figure: 3.3.1.
Figure: 3.3.1
NOTE: To customize the toolbars please see the General Notes.
3.4 Create Line Endpoint Ribbon Bar example
 To create a line left click on the screen. Then enter the distance and angle if necessary.
 To continue making lines choose the Apply button from the ribbon bar or press enter. To exit the current
command select the OK button or press the Esc button.
 To undo the last command use the Undo button. The Undo button can be used to go back to the beginning
of geometry creation or to the last point of the saved file. Mastercam also has a Redo button for your
convenience.

GETTING STARTED
3.5 Function Prompt
 Prompts the user to execute a command.

 For example this prompt is used in the Create Line Endpoint command as shown in Figure: 3.5.1.
Figure: 3.5.1
3.6 Status Bar
 The Status bar seen in Figure: 3.6.1 is used to set the drawing attributes, view, plane, Z depth and construction
mode.
Figure: 3.6.1
2D / 3D Construction Toggles between 2D and 3D construction modes. In 2D mode all geometry is created
parallel to the current Cplane at the current system Z depth. In 3D mode you can
work freely in various Z depths, unconstrained by the current system Z depth and
Cplane setting.
Gview Sets the graphics view which you will view your geometry from. You can choose a
different standard Gview, an existing named view, create a new named view or set
the Gview to the current Cplane.
Planes Sets the construction plane in which you create and manipulate your geometry. You
can change the current plane by selecting a different standard plane, selecting an
existing named view, creating a new named view and by setting the plane to equal
the current Gview.
Z Depth Sets the current construction depth. To set this click the drop down arrow and pick
one from the most recently used list or click the Z: label and pick a point in the
graphics window to use the Z depth values based on the selected entity.
Color Assigns the current color. To change the current color click in the color field and
select a colour from the colour pallet.
Level Sets the main level you want to work with in the graphics window. To change the
current working level type the level number in the box or select the level using one
of the following methods.
Attributes Lets you change one or more drawing attributes.
Point Style Displays and sets the systems point style.
Line Style Shows and sets the system line style.
Line Width Displays and sets the current system line width.

GETTING STARTED
Work Coordinate Allows you to redefine the WCS. You can choose from a list of stand views, specify
System (WCS) origin coordinates, access the view manager or use the named function to access the
view selection dialog box.
Groups Defines a collection of entities or operations that can be manipulated as a single
entity.
3.7 Change the Current System Colour
 Left Click on System Color as shown.
 Select the desired color from the dialog box as shown in Figure: 3.7.1.
Figure: 3.7.1
 Select the OK button to exit the command and begin creating geometry in the color of your choice.
NOTE: Any geometry on your screen will remain in the previous system colour. This change will only affect the
geometry you create going forward.

GETTING STARTED
3.8 The Toolpath Manager
 The Toolpath Manger displays all the operations for the current part.
 You can sort, edit, regenerate, verify and post any operations.
 For more information on the Toolpath Manager, please refer to General Notes.
 The Manger can be hidden to gain more space in the graphics area for creating geometry. Press Alt + O to hide
the manager and Alt + O to reopen the manager as shown in Figure: 3.8.1.
Figure: 3.8.1
STEP 4: SETTING THE TOOLBAR STATES

 Before starting the geometry creation we should customize the toolbars to see the toolbars required to create
the geometry and machine a 2D part.
Settings
 Toolbar States as shown.

GETTING STARTED
 From the left column select 2D Toolpaths.

 Choose the Load button as shown in Figure: 4.0.1.
Figure: 4.0.1
 Select the OK button to accept the toolbar states.

 The 2D Toolpaths icons will be displayed to the left of the Operations Manager as shown in Figure: 4.0.2.
Figure: 4.0.2

GETTING STARTED
STEP 5: SETTING THE GRID

 Before beginning to create geometry you will enable the Grid. This will show you where the origin is.
Settings
 Configuration.
 Select Screen from the configuration Topics.
 Select the plus sign (+) beside screen as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.
Figure: 5.0.1
 In Grid Settings enable Visible Grid and change the Spacing to X = 0.25 and Y = 0.25.
 Set the Size to 1.0.
 Choose the OK button to exit.

 Select Yes to save the setting as shown.

GETTING STARTED
 The grid will appear on your screen as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.
Figure: 5.0.2

TUTORIAL #2

TUTORIAL #21 OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:
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 gain an idea as to how to go about creating the geometry and solid model in
Mastercam.
Create the Wireframe used to create the solid model from:

 The student will create "flat" geometry from the Front and the Top View.
 Geometry with a Z-Depth of 0, in the front plane will be created and used to "revolve" the solid from later on.
 Geometry creation commands such as create rectangle, create line parallel, arc tangent to 3 entities, fillet, and
the trim command will be used.
 The Xform Translate command will be used to make copies of geometry and save time creating additional
geometry that has already been created.
Create the solid model:

 The student will create another level to separate the wireframe from the solid model to organize the file better.
 The Revolve command will be used to create the main solid body of the part.
 The Extrude command will be used to "cut" the holes through the part and the pocket to a certain depth.
Additional tutorial information:

 The student will learn how to set the shading mode to translucent to be able to see through the part.
This tutorial takes approximately thirty minutes to complete.
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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART: TUTORIAL #21

TUTORIAL #21 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 accordingly.
STEP 2: SET THE CONSTRUCTION PLANE AND CHANGE CURRENT COLOR

 Select the Front (WCS) icon from the toolbars.
NOTE: You may skip this step if your color is already set to Green 10.
 Left Click on the System Color button in the status bar as shown.
 Select the color Green #10 by either entering in the number in the current color area or selecting it from the
pallet as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the dialog box.

CREATE A RECTANGLE TO CREATE THE OUTSIDE BOUNDARY TUTORIAL #21
STEP 3: CREATE A RECTANGLE TO CREATE THE OUTSIDE BOUNDARY
In this step you will learn how to create a rectangle knowing the width, the height and the anchor position.
Step Preview:
Create
 Rectangle.
 Enter the Width and the Height and make sure that Anchor to Center is not enabled as shown.
 Press Enter after typing the values to see a preview of the rectangle.
 [Select position of base point] Select the Origin as shown in Figure: 3.0.1.
Figure: 3.0.1
 Make sure that when selecting the Origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the command.

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE PARALLEL LINES
 Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
NOTE: During the geometry creation of this tutorial, if you make a mistake you can undo the last step using the
Undo icon. You can undo as many steps as needed. If you delete or undo a step by mistake, just use the
Redo icon. To delete unwanted geometry, select it first and then press Delete from the keyboard.
 The part should appear as shown in Figure: 3.0.2.
Figure: 3.0.2
STEP 4: CREATE PARALLEL LINES
In this step, you will learn how to create parallel lines, from the rectangle created in the previous step. These lines will be
used as construction lines to create the rest of the geometry in the tutorial.
Step Preview:

CREATE PARALLEL LINES TUTORIAL #21
Create
 Line.
 Parallel.
 [Select a line]: Select Entity A as shown.
 [Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point to the right of the selected line.
NOTE: The color of the geometry is cyan which means that the entity is "live" and you can still change the line
parameters if needed.
 Enter the Distance 0.625" (press Enter).
NOTE: To continue using the same command you can either select the Apply button or press Enter. To
exit the command you can either start a new command or select the OK button.
 [Select a line]: Select Entity A again.

 Type the Distance 0.75" (Enter).
 [Select a line]: Select Entity A again.


TUTORIAL #21 CREATE PARALLEL LINES
Figure: 4.0.1
 [Select a line]: Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 4.0.2.
Figure: 4.0.2
 [Select the point to place a parallel line through]: Pick a point below the selected line.
 [Select a line]: Select Entity B again.





CREATE TANGENT ARCS TUTORIAL #21


 The drawing should appear as shown in Figure: 4.0.3.
Figure: 4.0.3
STEP 5: CREATE TANGENT ARCS
In this step we will use the Arc Tangent command to create arcs made from the construction lines we created in the
previous step.
Step Preview:

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE TANGENT ARCS
Create
 Arc.
 Tangent.
 Select the Arc Tangent 3 Entities button in the ribbon bar as shown.
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 5.0.1.
Figure: 5.0.1

CREATE TANGENT ARCS TUTORIAL #21
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity E as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.
 [Select the entity that the arc is to be tangent to] Select Entity F as shown in Figure: 5.0.2.
Figure: 5.0.2

Figure: 5.0.3

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE LINES KNOWING THEIR ENDPOINTS
STEP 6: CREATE LINES KNOWING THEIR ENDPOINTS
In this step we will use the Line Endpoint command to create angled lines from the parallel lines that we created earlier.
Step Preview:
Create
 Line.
 Endpoint.
 Enable the Multi-Line icon in the ribbon bar. Multi-line will allow you to create multiple lines connected at
their endpoints.
 [Specify the first endpoint] Select Endpoint A as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.
 [Specify the first endpoint] Select Endpoint B as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.
 [Specify the first endpoint] Select Endpoint C as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.
 [Specify the first endpoint] Select Endpoint D as shown in Figure: 6.0.1.
Figure: 6.0.1

CLEAN UP THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #21
Figure: 6.0.2
STEP 7: CLEAN UP THE GEOMETRY
In this step we will delete un-needed geometry and use the trim command to clean up the geometry.
Step Preview:
Edit
 Delete.
 Delete Entities.

TUTORIAL #21 CLEAN UP THE GEOMETRY
 [Select Entities] Select the lines that appear as hidden (dotted) lines in Figure: 7.0.1.
Figure: 7.0.1
 Once you have selected all of the entities, click on the End Selection button to delete the lines.
Figure: 7.0.2
Edit
 Trim/Break.
 Trim/Break/Extend.
 Enable the Divide button in the ribbon bar.

CLEAN UP THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #21
 [Select the curve to divide/delete] Select the lines that appear as hidden (dotted) lines in Figure: 7.0.3.
Figure: 7.0.3

Figure: 7.0.4

TUTORIAL #21 TRANSLATE GEOMETRY
STEP 8: TRANSLATE GEOMETRY
In this step, you will learn how to use the Xform Translate command. We will use this command to copy previously created
geometry.
Step Preview:
Xform
 Translate.
 [Translate: select entities to translate] Holding the Shift key on your keyboard, select Entity A as shown.
NOTE: Holding the Shift key and selecting an entity will force Mastercam to select a chain.
 Click on the End Selection button in the toolbars.

TRANSLATE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #21
 The Translate dialog box will appear, match the settings that are established as shown.
# is used to indicate the number of translated entities in the direction you specify.
Delta allows you to define a transformation vector using Cartesian (XYZ) coordinates that you enter for the
transformed entities.
From/To allows you to define a transformation vector using the distance and angle between two points that you
select from the graphics window.
Polar defines a transformation vector using the polar coordinates (a linear distance and an angle).
 Once you enter in the parameters as shown above, press Enter and a preview should be displayed on the
screen as shown.

TUTORIAL #21 TRIM THE GEOMETRY
Screen
 Select the Clear Colors to return the geometry to its original color.
Figure: 8.0.1
STEP 9: TRIM THE GEOMETRY
In this step we will use the Trim Divide command to delete geometry on the "grooves" we just created.
Step Preview:
View
 Zoom Window.

TRIM THE GEOMETRY TUTORIAL #21
 [Specify zoom window] Left click and hold down the mouse button in the upper left corner, drag the mouse
down to a location as shown in the graphic and release the mouse button.
Edit
 Trim/Break.
 Enable the Divide button in the ribbon bar.
 [Select the curve to divide/delete] Select the lines that appear as hidden (dotted) lines in Figure: 9.0.1.
Figure: 9.0.1
 Select the OK button to exit the Trim/Break/Extend command.

TUTORIAL #21 FILLET THE PART
Figure: 9.0.2
STEP 10: FILLET THE PART
In this step we will use two different fillet commands to fillet the part, fillet chains and fillet entities.
Step Preview:
Create
 Fillet.
 Chains.

FILLET THE PART TUTORIAL #21
 [Select chain 1] Enable the Partial chaining mode in the Chaining dialog box as shown.
NOTE: Partial chaining mode allows you to select one entity and another entity and creates a chain in between
the two entities.
 [Select the first entity] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.

 [Select the last entity] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 10.0.1.
Figure: 10.0.1
 Select the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

 A warning will appear on the screen indicating that old fillets will have a new fillet radius applied to them.
Select the No button.

TUTORIAL #21 FILLET THE PART
 A warning due to the default radius will appear as shown.
 Select the OK button to continue.

 Change the Radius and any other parameters as shown.

Figure: 10.0.2
 Select the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen.
Create
 Fillet.
 Entities.
 Change the Radius in the ribbon bar and make sure trim is enabled as shown.

FILLET THE PART TUTORIAL #21
 [Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity A as shown in Figure: 10.0.3.

 [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity B as shown in Figure: 10.0.3.
Figure: 10.0.3
 Select the Apply button to stay within the command.

 Change the Radius in the ribbon bar as shown.
 [Fillet: Select an entity] Select Entity C as shown in Figure: 10.0.4.

 [Fillet: Select another entity] Select Entity D as shown in Figure: 10.0.4.
Figure: 10.0.4

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE THE CIRCLES IN THE TOP PLANE

 The finished part should appear as shown in Figure: 10.0.5.
Figure: 10.0.5
STEP 11: CREATE THE CIRCLES IN THE TOP PLANE
In this step, we will change the construction plane to TOP and create the circles to finish the part.
Step Preview:
 Select the Isometric view from the toolbars.
 Ensure the Construction Mode is set to 3D.

CREATE THE CIRCLES IN THE TOP PLANE TUTORIAL #21
Create
 Arc.
 Circle Center Point.

 Change the Diameter in the ribbon bar as shown.
 [Enter the center point] Select Endpoint A as shown in Figure: 11.0.1.
Figure: 11.0.1

 [Enter the center point] Select Endpoint B as shown in Figure: 11.0.2.
Figure: 11.0.2

TUTORIAL #21 SAVE THE FILE
 [Enter the center point] Select Endpoint B as shown in Figure: 11.0.3.
Figure: 11.0.3

 The finished part should appear as shown in Figure: 11.0.4.
Figure: 11.0.4
STEP 12: SAVE THE FILE

File
 Save As.
 Enter in the file name: "Wireframe 2".

SOLID CREATION TUTORIAL #21
SOLID CREATION
A Solid is a geometric entity that occupies a region of space and consists of one or more faces, which define the
closed boundary of the solid.
STEP 13: CHANGE THE COLOR TO RED #12

 Select Color from the Status Bar as shown.
 Select the color Red #12 as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the Colors dialog box.
STEP 14: CHANGE THE MAIN LEVEL TO 2
In this step we will change the main level to 2, to put the solid on level 2 when we create it.
 Left click in the number area to the right of the Level button as shown.
 Change the level number to 2 as shown.
 Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY REVOLVING A CLOSED CHAIN
STEP 15: CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY REVOLVING A CLOSED CHAIN
Solid Revolve: Performs an operation that results in the creation of one or more new solids. Mastercam revolves entities
by driving the shape of the curves about an axis using the given start and end angles as well as other parameters which
define the results.
Step Preview:
Solids
 Revolve.
 [Select chain(s) to be revolved 1] Leave the default settings in the Chaining Dialog box and select Entity A to
create the chain as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the Chaining Dialog box.

CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY REVOLVING A CLOSED CHAIN TUTORIAL #21
 [Select line to be used as axis...] Select the Center Line as shown in Figure: 15.0.1.
Figure: 15.0.1
 The Direction dialog box will appear, and a visual cue of the revolve direction will be displayed in the graphics
area. In the dialog box you have the option to Reselect the Axis line or Reverse the axis direction if you wish.
Select the OK button.

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE THE SOLID BODY BY REVOLVING A CLOSED CHAIN
 The Revolve Chain dialog box will appear. You are forced to Create Body and the Start and End angles should
both default to 0 and 360 respectively as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the Revolve Chain dialog box and generate the solid.
Figure: 15.0.2

EXTRUDE CUT THE 0.25" CIRCLE TUTORIAL #21
STEP 16: EXTRUDE CUT THE 0.25" CIRCLE
In this step we will use the Extrude command to "cut" the 0.25" hole through the entire part. We will also enable
translucency in the system settings to be able to see the extrude cut through the solid model.
Step Preview:
Settings
 Configuration.
 The System Configuration dialog box will appear, select Shading from the tree view list on the left hand side of
the dialog box, and enable Translucent on the right hand side as shown.
NOTE: Translucent entities let diffuse light pass through them so that objects on the other side are partially
visible.
 Select the OK button.

TUTORIAL #21 EXTRUDE CUT THE 0.25" CIRCLE
 Select the No button so the settings will only be applied for this session.
The part should now appear translucent as shown in Figure: 16.0.1.
Figure: 16.0.1

EXTRUDE CUT THE 0.25" CIRCLE TUTORIAL #21
Solids
 Extrude.
 Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box and chain the 0.25" circle as shown to create the chain.
NOTE: The chaining direction doesn’t matter because the direction of extrusion can be changed afterwards.

 The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear and an arrow will appear on the geometry. This arrow will indicate the
direction of the extrusion operation. If the arrow appears to be pointing upwards, click on the point as
indicated in the graphic to change the direction.

TUTORIAL #21 EXTRUDE CUT THE 0.25" CIRCLE
 Change any parameters as shown to indicate the Extrusion Operation and Extrusion Distance.
 Select the OK button to Extrude the chain.

 The drawing should appear as shown in Figure: 16.0.2.
Figure: 16.0.2

EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.0" HOLE TUTORIAL #21
STEP 17: EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.0" HOLE
In this step we will cut the 1.0" hole through the solid by a specific distance.
Step Preview:
Solids
 Extrude.
NOTE: The chaining direction doesn’t matter because the direction of extrusion can be changed afterwards.

TUTORIAL #21 EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.0" HOLE
 The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear, change the Extrusion Operation to Cut Body and enable Extend by
specified distance with the specified amount as shown. Ensure the direction is pointing upwards to identify the
extrusion direction.
 Select the OK button to exit the Extrude Chain dialog box.

EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.25" HOLE TUTORIAL #21
Figure: 17.0.1
STEP 18: EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.25" HOLE
In this step, we will create another extrusion operation to cut the 1.25" hole from the solid body to a specific depth to
finish the part.
Step Preview:
Solids
 Extrude.

TUTORIAL #21 EXTRUDE CUT THE 1.25" HOLE

 The Extrude Chain dialog box will appear, change the Extrusion Operation to Cut Body and enable Extend by
specified distance with the specified amount as shown.

SAVE THE FILE TUTORIAL #21
 Ensure the direction is pointing upwards to identify the extrusion direction as shown.
 Select the OK button to exit the Extrude Chain dialog box.

Figure: 18.0.1
STEP 19: SAVE THE FILE

File
 Save As.
 Enter in the file name "Solid_2".

TUTORIAL #21 SAVE THE FILE
REVIEW EXERCISE - STUDENT PRACTICE

CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE TUTORIAL #21
STEP 20: CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE

Use these commands to create the geometry.
 Create the left half of the geometry.
 Create line endpoints.
 Create arc endpoints.
 Create Line Parallel.
 Fillet Entities.
 Xform Mirror.
 Delete Entities.

TUTORIAL #21 CREATE THE SOLID FOR THE TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE
CREATE THE SOLID FOR THE TUTORIAL #2 EXERCISE
Create the solid for Tutorial #2 Exercise as per the instructions below.
Revolve the rounded shape to create the main body.

 Chain the outside profile to revolve.
 Select the centerline as the axis.
 Create a body 360 degrees.
Add bosses to the body.

 Use the revolve command.
 Use the centerline as the axis.
 Specify to add bosses to the solid.
 Only revolve the bosses from -10 to 10 degrees.

NOTES: TUTORIAL #21
NOTES:

TUTORIAL #21 TUTORIAL #2 QUIZ
TUTORIAL #2 QUIZ
 How does a solid revolve operation work?
 What does the Xform Translate command do?
 What is a CPlane?

INDEX
Symbols Extrude ........................................................... 81

Extrusion Distance/Direction .......................... 30 Extrude Cut ...............................................32, 85
Extrusion Operation ........................................ 30
Numerics
2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7
F
Fast Point ...................................................... 308
A
Fillet ................................................................ 70
Adding Bosses ............................................... 120 Fillet All Edges ............................................... 213
Analyze Entity Properties ............................... 41 Fillet Chains ..........................................109, 303
Arc Endpoints ............................................... 198 Fillet Entities ...........................................24, 237
Arc Polar ....................................................... 292 Front Plane ................................................... 111
Arc Tangent ............................................59, 231 Function Prompt ............................................... 4
Arc Tangent To A Point ................................. 230
Attributes .......................................................... 7
G
Graphic Area ..................................................... 4
B
Grid ................................................................. 11
Block ............................................................. 149 Groups .............................................................. 8
Boolean Add ................................................. 169 GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4
Boolean Remove ...................................176, 353 Gview ................................................................ 7
Bosses With Draft Angles .............................. 269
Bounding Box ................................................ 255
L
Break Two Pieces .......................................... 312 Level .................................................................. 7
Line Style ........................................................... 7
C
Line Width ........................................................ 7
Chamfer Entities ............................................. 21 Loft ................................................................ 202
Change Current Color ..................................... 16 Loft Cut ......................................................... 205
Change Feature Color ................................... 215
Change The Color ............................................ 27
M
Change The Feature Color ............................ 151 Manual Spline ............................................... 310
Change The Main Level .............................28, 77 Menu ................................................................ 4
Circle Center Point .......................................... 19 Mitered Corners .......................................38, 40
Circular Pattern ............................................. 326 Modify A Hole ................................................. 41
Clear Colors ................................................... 243 MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4
Color ................................................................. 7 N
Color Mask .................................................... 275 Net Surface ................................................... 315
Constant Radius .............................................. 40 NURBS Splines .............................................. 194
Convert Surfaces To Solid ............................. 323 O
Create A New Level ....................................... 155 One-Distance Chamfer ................................... 37
Create Letters ............................................... 251 Origin ................................................................ 4
Create Points ................................................ 307 Overflow ......................................................... 40
Create Rectangle ............................................ 17
Curve On All Edges ........................................ 334
P
Parallel Lines ................................................... 56
D Planes ............................................................... 7
Delete Entities ................................................ 63 Point Style ......................................................... 7
Design Change .............................................. 134 Primitive ....................................................... 149
Divide .............................................................. 64 Propagate Along Tangencies ....................38, 40
Dynamic Xform ............................................. 359
Q
E Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4
Edge Curves .................................................. 331
Ellipse ............................................................ 193

INDEX
R T
Rectangle ........................................................ 55 Toolbar States ................................................... 9
Rectangular Array ......................................... 102 Toolbars ............................................................ 4
Rectangular Shapes ...................................... 248 Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4
Regen All ......................................................... 43 Translucency ................................................... 81
Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6 Trim Divide .............................................68, 234
Reverse ......................................................... 113 Trim To Point ................................................ 234
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4 U
Ruled Surface ................................................ 321 Using the Menu ................................................ 5
Ruled/Lofted ................................................. 321 Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5
S V
Save The File ................................................... 27 Variable Radius ............................................... 40
Scale .................................................................. 4 View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4
Set Solid Face Color ...................................... 362
W
Shaded ............................................................ 31
Solid Extrude ................................................... 29 Wireframe ...................................................... 31
Solid Fillet ...............................................39, 123 Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 8
Solid Revolve .................................................. 78 X
Solid Shell ..................................................... 137 Xform Dynamic ............................................. 259
Solids Manager ............................................... 43 Xform Mirror ................................................. 238
Solids Trim .................................................... 356 Xform Offset ................................................. 240
Status Bar .......................................................... 4 Xform Rotate ................................................ 305
Sweep Cut ..................................................... 130 Xform Translate ..............................66, 257, 318
System Configuration ..................................... 81 Z
Z Depth ............................................................. 7
Zoom Window .............................................. 295

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Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1

Tutorial #2 - Revolve & Extrude Cut ..................................................................................................... 51

Tutorial #4 - Primitives & Boolean Remove........................................................................................ 145

Tutorial #5 - Ellipse & Lofting ............................................................................................................. 189

Tutorial #8 - Dynamic Xform & Boolean Remove............................................................................... 343

Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 369

General Notes......................................................................................................... 373

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Icon Function Keyboard Icon Function Keyboard

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

Cut to clipboard Ctrl+X Regenerate display list Shift+Ctrl+R

Delete entities F5 Repaint F3

Drafting global options Alt+D Rotate Alt+Arrow keys

Exit Mastercam Alt+F4 Select all Ctrl+A

Fit geometry to screen Alt+F1 Selection grid options Alt+G

Gview–Back Alt+3 Shading on/off Alt+S

Gview–Bottom Alt+4 Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane, Alt+F9

Gview–Front Alt+2 Show/hide coordinate axes F9

Gview–Isometric Alt+7 Show/hide displayed toolpaths Alt+T

Gview–Left Alt+6 Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

Gview–Previous Alt+P Undo the last creation or event Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

Gview–Right Alt+5 Unzoom to 80% of original Alt+F2

Gview–Top Alt+1 Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

Help Alt+H Zoom around target point Ctrl+F1

Hide entities Alt+E Zoom with window selection F1

Level Manager Alt+Z Zoom/unzoom by 5% Page Up/Page

Main attributes, set from entity Alt+X

Solids Training Tutorial

Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts Customize the right-click menu

Change Toolbar Layouts Use drop-down menus

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Tutorial Geometry Functions

#4 Create Primitive Solid (Block).

Solids Training Tutorial

Tutorial Geometry Functions

#6 Top Construction Plane.

#8 Open File From Previous Saved File.

Solids Training Tutorial

The Student will learn about the Graphical User Interface.

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STEP 1: STARTING MASTERCAM

1.1 Enable the Unified Backplot/Verify System

 Select the Start button.

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 Select the Apply button to apply the changes.

1.2 Start Mastercam X7

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STEP 2: GUI - GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

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STEP 3: NAVIGATE THROUGH MASTERCAM

 Left click on Create.

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3.3 Reorganizing the Toolbars

NOTE: To customize the toolbars please see the General Notes.