Mastercam 2017 For Solidworks Tutorial (lathe) ⚡

Use a Lathe Rough toolpath. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on your material (Steel vs. Aluminum).

Moving from CAD design to actual chips on the floor can be a bit intimidating, but the Mastercam integration for SOLIDWORKS makes it about as seamless as it gets. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)

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In turning, your Z-axis must be the centerline of the part, and the X-axis is your diameter. Mastercam usually handles this, but it’s worth double-checking that your SOLIDWORKS Top or Right plane aligns with your machine's orientation. 2. Define Your Machine and Stock Use a Lathe Rough toolpath

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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 .