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Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming

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Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use the Manager Tree to select the edges of your model. Mastercam 2017 is great at "seeing" the profile of your solid. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)

Use a Lathe Rough toolpath. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on your material (Steel vs. Aluminum). Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to

Moving from CAD design to actual chips on the floor can be a bit intimidating, but the Mastercam integration for SOLIDWORKS makes it about as seamless as it gets. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on

Go to the Mastercam Tab and select Lathe Default .

This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face .