Learning Mastercam
56mBeginner2017-05-04
Authors
Taylor Hokanson
DIY Engineer, CAD and CAM Evangelist, Assistant Professor
Course details
Computer numerical control (CNC) milling is a subtractive process that allows you to carve digital 3D models out of blocks of solid material like foam, wood, plastic, or metal. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programs are used to control CNC mills, which can fabricate objects that are often stronger than those created by additive means—for example, 3D printing. In this short course, Taylor Hokanson helps you get up and running with Mastercam, one of the most popular CAD/CAM applications. He demonstrates how to use this program to create basic geometry and convert it to toolpaths for export to the mill of your choice.
Learning objectives
Reviewing the user interface
Creating 2D and 3D geometry
Creating 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths
Toolpath simulation and export
Learning objectives
Reviewing the user interface
Creating 2D and 3D geometry
Creating 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths
Toolpath simulation and export
Skills covered
MastercamCNC SoftwareCNC and CAMProduct and Manufacturing
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know before watching
- 03 - How to use the exercise files
1. User Interface
- 04 - 3-button mouse
- 05 - Mini-toolbar
- 06 - Ribbon introduction and tabs
- 07 - Selections overview
- 08 - Quick Access Toolbar and status bar
2. 2-Axis Toolpathing
- 09 - Create 2D geometry for a motor bracket
- 10 - Set stock
- 11 - Machining operations - Drill
- 12 - Simulation
- 13 - Machining operations - Contour
3. 3-Axis Toolpathing
- 14 - Create 2D geometry for a chess piece
- 15 - Create 3D geometry and stock
- 16 - Roughing, finishing, and post-processing
Conclusion
- 17 - Next steps