Mastercam 2017 For Solidworks Tutorial (lathe) Official

Once the bulk of the material is gone, use Lathe Finish . This will use a smaller tool (like a 35-degree DNMG) to follow the exact contour of your SOLIDWORKS geometry. 5. Parting Off The most nerve-wracking part of any lathe job! Select the Lathe Cutoff toolpath. Choose your parting tool width carefully.

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Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up: Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)

Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming

Use a Lathe Rough toolpath. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on your material (Steel vs. Aluminum). Once the bulk of the material is gone, use Lathe Finish

Go to the Mastercam Tab and select Lathe Default .

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. Parting Off The most nerve-wracking part of any lathe job

Make sure your X-coordinates go slightly past the center point (e.g., X -0.05) to ensure the part actually drops off without leaving a "stub." 6. Verify and Post Never send code to the machine without checking it first.