Advanced 3-axis Tutorial

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INTRODUCTION

For this project, you will create wireframe, create a solid using the extrude feature, change work coordinate systems, and toolpath the solid using 2D & 3D toolpaths. Follow along with the videos to complete this assignment

 

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OBJECTIVES

 

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INSTRUCTIONS

Solid Creation

Step 1: Create a simple solid with 2.5x2.5x2.5 measurements.

Step 2: Create an L-shaped pocket using OptiRough and Equal Scallop.

Step 3: Create a Square boss using 2D Contour.

Step 4: Create a Bolt Circle using Drill (center drill) and drill.

Step 5: Create a Sphere

 

Cleanup

  1. Go to levels section and create secondary level
  2. Select everything and deselect the solid
  3. Right-click and select change levels
  4. Switch to secondary level
  5. Shut off wireframe
  6. Remove extrusions to have only 1 solid model

 

Toolpathing

To reduce programming time, facing operations will not be included.

OP1: L-Shaped Pocket

OP2: Square Boss

OP3: Bolt Hole Circle

OP4: Spherical Boss

 

Note For all operations, the work coordinate system should be located at the upper left-hand corner of the solid. 

 

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

week 1 cube.jpg

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MEDIA

Solid Creation

Cleanup

Toolpathing

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SUBMIT

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

 

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