Mastercam x4 toolpath plunging
The Mill 1 handout provides the order & type of machining operations required, as well as tool selection & recommended feeds & speeds: (note the location of the origin in Mastercam) The project: Pivot Clamp Consider: How we will hold the part Type of operations Facing, contours, pockets, spot drilling, drilling, & type of milling Feeds, Speeds. We will use Mill_1_ 2012handout in 7928 folder and follow follow the steps to set up stock size & stock origin Mastercam is limited to 12 licenses in this lab - It is available also available in your home room x_t parasolid fileįully define all sketches in SW - OR potential m/c CRASH! In Mastercam we will make some minor modifications to reposition the origin. Use the recommended approach to drawing the solid model. Note: the front plane in SolidWorks will become the top plane in Mastercam. Introduction to Mastercam Importing SolidWorks models Selecting stock size Setting up machining parameters Selecting machining operations, tool types, feeds, speeds Determine axial & radial depth cuts Decide on rough & finish passes Verify toolpaths & cycle times Generate tool list, set up sheet & post operationsĭesign a solid model in SolidWorks: TIP: keep it simple
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CAM software allows us to machine components VIRTUALLY! 0606-2012
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conversational & G code Manually: code is used to build a program by manually entering commands using the key pad Software: for more complex or feature intense components we use CAM software to generate code for lengthy machining processes and /or complex surfaces 0606-2012Ĭomputer Aided Manufacturing Used to assist manufacturers to generate CNC programs Not a simple “click of a button” CAM can be parameter heavy: tools must be selected, speeds, feeds, depth of cuts, efficient tool paths selected & verified, clearances checked, reduce program times etc. Used to automate machine tools to perform simple to complex machining operations Many controller languages are used i.e. Photos compliments of Vincennes University 0606-2012 Lathes, Mills 2 to 5 Axis Lathe bar feeders Pallet Changer Centres Many types of CNC machines & many outcomes! Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 100-II CNC Lathe, 15hp 6,000 rpm, 1180 ipm cutting feed rate 12 position tool changer Travel: X= 11”, Z=12” 0606-2012 Haas Super Mini CNC Mill, 15 hp 10,000 rpm, 833 ipm feed cutting rate 10 Pocket umbrella tool changer Travel: X=16”, Y=12”, Z=10” 0606-2012 Memorial Engineering Student Machine Shop
July 6 with TA available CNC Demonstration- in groups of 6 between July 11&12, 24pm NOTE :Mastercam is limited to 12 licenses only, therefore you will need to find time when a station is available for you to complete the lab Introduction to new software: Mastercam (2D milling) You will draw a model in SolidWorks - sketches must be fully defined You will use a tutorial handout to “machine” a part in Mastercam Tutorial: Mill_1_handout available in the 7928 folder on the S:\engr\courses\7928 folder When working in Mastercam- you must be diligent with the values you input, a typo could equal a crash. Introduction to CNC & CAM ENGI 7928 Getting started…