Learning Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS
2h 34mBeginner2019-03-25
Authors
Gabriel Corbett
Product Designer, Instructor, and Speaker
Course details
Discover how to use Mastercam, one of the most popular CAM packages in use today, within SOLIDWORKS. First, instructor Gabriel Corbett shows how to load models and assemblies, set up the machine and fixtures, and configure tools. Then, he demonstrates how to drill, tap, bore, pocket, and mill your material. Plus, see how to simulate the job and make great parts on a CNC.
Learning objectives
Navigating the interface
Stock setup
Creating custom coordinate systems
Selecting and creating tools
Tool libraries
Running a time study
Simulating the operations
Generating a G-code file
Post-processor options
Utilities/setup sheets
Learning objectives
Navigating the interface
Stock setup
Creating custom coordinate systems
Selecting and creating tools
Tool libraries
Running a time study
Simulating the operations
Generating a G-code file
Post-processor options
Utilities/setup sheets
Skills covered
MastercamCNC SoftwareSOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The power of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS
- 02 - Downloading the software
1. Mastercam Job Setup
- 03 - Touring the interface
- 04 - Loading models and assemblies
- 05 - Stock setup
- 06 - Fixture setup
- 07 - Second operation setup
- 08 - Work coordinate system
- 09 - Setting the work offset
2. Tools and Tool Libraries
- 10 - Selecting tools
- 11 - Creating custom tools
- 12 - Tool libraries
3. Drilling
- 13 - Drilling
- 14 - Tapping
- 15 - Boring
4. 2D Milling Operations
- 16 - Face
- 17 - 2D dynamic milling
- 18 - Dynamic milling - Open pockets
- 19 - 2D pockets
- 20 - 2D contours
- 21 - Slot
- 22 - Thread milling
- 23 - Circular milling
- 24 - Helix bore milling
- 25 - 3D milling
5. Simulation and Post-Processing
- 26 - Simulating the operations
- 27 - Cut and paste operations
- 28 - Time study
- 29 - Generating a G-code file
- 30 - Post-processor options
- 31 - Utilities setup sheets
Conclusion
- 32 - Next steps