Title: Advanced 3-axis Exercise
Course: Multi-Axis Machining Operations (ATE CENTRAL) > Section: Day 2 - 5 Hours (Total: 10 Hours)

Advanced 3-axis Mill Exercise

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INTRODUCTION

In this exercise, you will use the skills taught in the previous tutorial. Using the blueprint provided, you will create wireframe, solid, planes, and complete toolpathing to deliver a machine ready program.

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OBJECTIVES

All creation and toolpathing will be completed in Mastercam.

- Create wireframe
- Create a solid model
- Create planes
- Demonstrate how to toolpath a solid using 2D & 3D toolpaths

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INSTRUCTIONS

- To reduce programming time, facing operations will not be included.
- Stock is 6.0 x 1.75 x .75 inches.
- All feeds and speeds are to be calculated appropriately using the Feeds & Speeds guide located below.
- All cutting tools used are to be coated carbide.

Note |  | Save your work in Mastercam often. You don't want to lose hours worth of work if something goes wrong. |

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FILES

Your tool list can be located here.

The Feeds and Speeds Charts are located here.

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BLUEPRINT

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MEDIA

Ellipse Creation

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SUBMIT

Mastercam.emcam file created for this exercise using the blueprint located on this page.

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