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Mastercam: The Global Leader in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software
Mastercam is the world’s leading Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, widely recognized for its powerful machining capabilities, advanced toolpath strategies, and user-friendly interface. Trusted by manufacturers across industries, Mastercam delivers unmatched precision, productivity, and efficiency in CNC programming.
Magnacamz Technologies Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is an Authorized Mastercam Reseller and Authorized Training Partner for Mastercam India. We provide genuine Mastercam software solutions, professional implementation support, and industry-oriented training programs to help manufacturers fully leverage the capabilities of Mastercam in their machining operations.
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Milling Design & Toolpaths using Mastercam
Course Curriculum (Duration: 60 Hrs.)
Chapter 1: Basics of CAD/CAM & Introduction to Mastercam
a. Introduction to CAD/CAM
b. Advantages of CAD/CAM over conventional methods
c. Mastercam Software Installation
d. Mastercam Modules
e. GUI
f. Getting Help
g. File Management
h. File Conversions
Chapter 2: Milling Design
a. Set the plane to diameter
b. Create lines on diameter
c. Create a groove
d. Create a revolved solid
e. Create dimensions
f. Use radius blends
g. Create chamfers
h. 3D Modeling of various Parts & Assemblies
i. Assignments
Chapter 3: Mill Toolpaths
a. Chaining Overview
b. Toolpaths Overview
c. Alt Mount
d. Power Mount
e. Tool Manager
f. Autowinder
g. Dash
h. 30 Degree Clamp
i. Receiver
j. Assignments
Chapter 4: Mill Applications
a. Programming the brake for a limited production run.
b. Programming the brake for a big production run with dedicated fixturing.
c. Assignments
Lathe Design & Machining using Mastercam
Course Curriculum (Duration: 40 Hrs.)
Chapter 1: Basics of CAD/CAM & Introduction to Mastercam
a. Introduction to CAD/CAM
b. Advantages of CAD/CAM over conventional methods
c. Mastercam Software Installation
d. Mastercam Modules
e. GUI f. Getting Help
g. File Management
h. File Conversions
Chapter 2: Lathe Design
a. Set the plane to diameter
b. Create lines on diameter
c. Create a groove
d. Create a revolved solid
e. Create dimensions
f. Use radius blends
g. Create chamfers
h. Assignments
Chapter 3: Lathe Setup
a. Select a Lathe machine definition
b. Set the Lathe machine group properties (tools, materials, stock, chuck, jaws, etc.)
c. Set up a Lathe toolbar configuration
d. Explore the Lathe toolbar icons
e. Face, rough, finish, groove, and thread a part
f. Cut the part off
g. Verify all toolpaths
h. Post process the operations to create the NC program (G-code)
i. Assignments
Chapter 4: Lathe Toolpaths
a. Review Mastercam chaining as used for lathe machining
b. Set up stock and chuck jaws
c. Create geometry as necessary to program operations on a solid model
d. Create a custom tool, tool holder, and tool library Flip stock
e. Create and use a template and merge part geometry with a template
f. Apply both standard and quick lathe toolpath operations
g. Assignments
h. Lathe Applications
Advanced Milling Design & Toolpaths using Mastercam
Course Curriculum (Duration: 60 Hrs.)
Chapter 1: Basics of CAD/CAM & Introduction to Mastercam
a. Introduction to CAD/CAM
b. Advantages of CAD/CAM over conventional methods
c. Mastercam Software Installation
d. Mastercam Modules
e. GUI
f. Getting Help
g. File Management
h. File Conversions
Chapter 2: Lathe Design
a. Set the plane to diameter
b. Create lines on diameter
c. Create a groove
d. Create a revolved solid
e. Create dimensions
f. Use radius blends
g. Create chamfers h. Assignments
Chapter 3: Lathe Setup
a. Select a Lathe machine definition
b. Set the Lathe machine group properties (tools, materials, stock, chuck, jaws, etc.)
c. Set up a Lathe toolbar configuration
d. Explore the Lathe toolbar icons
e. Face, rough, finish, groove, and thread a part
f. Cut the part off
g. Verify all toolpaths
h. Post process the operations to create the NC program (G-code)
i. Assignments
Chapter 4: Lathe Toolpaths
a. Review Mastercam chaining as used for lathe machining
b. Set up stock and chuck jaws
c. Create geometry as necessary to program operations on a solid model
d. Create a custom tool, tool holder, and tool library Flip stock
e. Create and use a template and merge part geometry with a template
f. Apply both standard and quick lathe toolpath operations
g. Assignments
h. Lathe Applications
Chapter 5: Milling Design
a. Set the plane to diameter
b. Create lines on diameter
c. Create a groove
d. Create a revolved solid
e. Create dimensions
f. Use radius blends
g. Create chamfers
h. 3D Modeling of various Parts & Assemblies
i. Assignments
Chapter 6: Mill Toolpaths
a. Chaining Overview
b. Toolpaths Overview
c. Alt Mount
d. Power Mount
e. Tool Manager
f. Autowinder
g. Dash
h. 30 Degree Clamp
i. Receiver
j. Assignments
Chapter 7: Mill Applications
a. Programming the brake for a limited production run.
b. Programming the brake for a big production run with dedicated fixturing.
c. Assignments
Chapter 8: Multiaxis (Curve Drill and Circle Mill)
- 4th Axis Rotary Machining: Axis substitution
Creating geometry based on a cylinder Marking at 90, 30, and 45 degree positions Drill point on angle Adding the 4t h axis mill Backplot and verify the toolpath Axis Positioning Loading a Parasolid model Part Fixture Drill rotary Multiple offsets Positioning
Chapter 9: Rotary Surface Machining
a. Axial machining
b. Radial machining
c. Axis substitution
d. Axis Positioning
e. Shifter
f. Horizontal Overview
Chapter 10: 5 Axis Toolpath
a. Overview
b. Toolpath vector from a Point
c. Toolpath vector from a Line
d. Toolpath vector from a Chain
e. Toolpath vector from a Plane
f. Toolpath vector from a Surface
g. Toolpath vector from Curves and Lines
h. Trimming a shield
i. Drilling and Circle Mill j. Final Project