Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming
This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face .
Go to the Mastercam Tab and select Lathe Default .
Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use the Manager Tree to select the edges of your model. Mastercam 2017 is great at "seeing" the profile of your solid.
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up:
Use the and Verify functions. Verify gives you a 3D representation of the stock being cut—watch for any red collisions!
Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming
This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face . Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
Go to the Mastercam Tab and select Lathe Default . Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to
Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use the Manager Tree to select the edges of your model. Mastercam 2017 is great at "seeing" the profile of your solid. Don't forget to add a little extra on
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up:
Use the and Verify functions. Verify gives you a 3D representation of the stock being cut—watch for any red collisions!