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TUTORIAL #31
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Objectives:
The Student will design a 2-dimensional drawing by:
!Create arcs polar knowing the diameter, location, start and end angles.
!Create parallel lines, by defining the offset direction and distance.
!Create fillets knowing the radius size.
!Create lines on an angle knowing the starting point and angle.
!Mirror the part to create the other 1/2 of the part.
The Student will create toolpaths consisting of two setups:
!An open pocket toolpath to remove the material in the open area.
!Contour remachining toolpath to cut the material which the open pocket left.
!A circle mill toolpath to remove the material in the arc.
!Three drill toolpaths to, spot drill, drill and tap the holes.
!A contour toolpath to remove the material at the parts exterior.
!The contour toolpath will be part of setup #2
The Student will simulate the toolpaths using Mastercam's Verify and Backplot by:
!Defining a 3-dimensional rectangular block the size of the workpiece.
!Running the Backplot to see the path the tool takes to cut the part.
!Running the Verify to simulate the tool cutting from a solid model.
This tutorial takes approximately one hour to complete.
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GEOMETRY CREATION
STEP 1:
Figure: 1.0.1
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STEP 2:
Step Preview:
Make sure that when selecting the origin, the visual cue of the cursor changes as shown.
Input a Diameter
End Angle
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of 180 degrees.
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NOTE: During the geometry creation of this tutorial, if you make a mistake you can undo the
last step using the Undo icon
Select the Fast Point icon from the Auto Cursor ribbon bar
.
Input the value 1.25, 0.0 and hit enter to place the Arc center point.
Enter a Diameter
End Angle
of 180 degrees.
Your drawing will appear as shown up to this point.
Figure: 2.1.3
of 90 degrees and
of 180 degrees.
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STEP 3:
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Create
Line
Endpoint
Select the horizontal icon
NOTE: Once this icon has been selected you will only be able to create horizontal lines.
Select a point to the left of the large arc. Select another point to the right of the small arc to
create a horizontal line. Enter a value to offset that line in the Y-Axis direction of 1.25".
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STEP 4:
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Create
Line
Endpoint
Select the vertical icon
NOTE: Once this icon has been selected you will only be able to create vertical lines.
Select a point to the right of the small arc. Select another point above the original selected
point to create a vertical line. Enter a value to offset that line in the X-Axis direction of 1.75".
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STEP 5:
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Edit
Trim/Break
Trim/Break/Extend
Select the trim 2 entities command
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NOTE: When selecting the second line you will notice the lines change to a hidden line style.
This is a preview of what is going to be trimmed and lets you select another entity if
necessary.
Repeat the step selecting the lines as shown.
Figure: 5.0.2
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STEP 6:
Step Preview:
Edit
Trim/Break
Trim/Break/Extend
Select the trim to point
command and ensure the option to trim is enabled
Select the line as shown and then select the Origin as the point to trim to.
Figure: 6.0.1
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Create
Line
Endpoint
Select the intersection point for the first endpoint.
Pick the second line endpoint point roughly in the area as shown.
Figure: 7.0.2
Change the line Length to 3.0 inches and Angle to 5.00 degrees.
Choose the Apply button once the values have been input
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Pick the second Line Endpoint point roughly in the area as shown.
Figure: 7.0.4
Change the line Length to 3.0 inches and angle to 175.0 degrees.
Figure: 7.0.5
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CREATE FILLETS
STEP 8:
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CREATE FILLETS
Fillets are used to round sharp corners.
Step Preview:
Create
Fillet
Entities
Enter a fillet radius of 0.25. Ensure the fillet style is set to Normal and trim is enabled.
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CREATE FILLETS
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STEP 9:
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STEP 10:
XFORM MIRROR
Mirror entities by reflecting them symmetrically with respect to a defined axis or point.
Step Preview:
Xform
Mirror
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XFORM MIRROR
Create a box around the part. Left click and hold the mouse down, drag the mouse down to
the lower left area of the part and left click again.
Figure: 10.0.1
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JOIN ENTITIES
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Figure: 10.0.3
STEP 11:
JOIN ENTITIES
Join entities is used to join collinear lines, arcs that have the same center and radius.
NOTE: There is no step preview for this step because the drawing will appear the same.
Edit
Join Entities
Select the entities as shown.
Figure: 11.0.1
Once those entities have all been selected pick the End Selection button.
NOTE: If you move your mouse over those entities now they should appear as one solid
entity.
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STEP 12:
File
Save As
File name: "Your Name_3"
Select the OK button to save your file.
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TOOLPATH CREATION
SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
NOTE: In order to machine this part we will have 2 setups and output 2 NC files. To view the
second setup see page 58.
SETUP SHEET:
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STEP 13:
NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Default milling machine.
To display the Operations Manager press Alt + O.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen
Figure: 13.0.1
Machine type
Mill
Default
Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths
Group Properties.
Figure: 13.0.2
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Figure: 13.0.5
In the Expand dialog boxes enter 0.125 as shown. This will add 0.125" of stock on each side of
your model.
Figure: 13.0.6
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NOTE: The stock model that you create can be displayed with the part geometry when
viewing the file or the toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths. In the
graphics, the plus shows you where the stock origin is. The default position is the middle of
the stock. Click on the corner of the part to set it as the stock origin.
Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.
Select the Isometric view from the graphics view toolbar to see the stock.
Use the Fit icon to fit the drawing to the screen
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OPEN POCKET
NOTE: There will not be facing toolpath because the stock is already to size.
STEP 14:
OPEN POCKET
Open Pocket Mastercam automatically enters and exits the pocket through the opening.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Pocket
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OPEN POCKET
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If a prompt appears, Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.
Figure: 14.0.1
When the chaining dialog box appears, choose Partial as the chaining method.
Figure: 14.0.2
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OPEN POCKET
NOTE: Mastercam updates the pages as you modify them and then marks them, in the Tree
view list, with a green check mark. Pages that are not changed are marked with a red circle
and slash.
Select the None button and then under Tool Types choose the Flat Endmill Icon.
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OPEN POCKET
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Select the 1/2" Flat Endmill in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
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OPEN POCKET
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OPEN POCKET
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14.3 Roughing
Select Roughing and make the necessary changes.
Figure: 14.3.1
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OPEN POCKET
NOTE: We are using Off because the tool will plunge off the material. This way we wont
waste any time waiting for the tool to get to its cut depth.
14.5 Finishing
Select Finishing and make the necessary changes.
Figure: 14.5.1
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OPEN POCKET
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OPEN POCKET
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Make sure that the toolpaths are selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder
icon). If the operation is not selected choose the Select all operations icon
Select the Backplot selected operations button
Make sure that you have the following buttons turned on (they will appear pushed down) to
see the tool and the rapid moves.
Figure: 15.0.1
Select the Isometric view from the view toolbar to see the stock.
Select the Fit button
You can adjust the speed of the backplot.
You can step through the Backplot by using the Step forward or Step back buttons.
Select the Play button in the VCR bar.
Select the OK button to exit Backplot
.
Figure: 15.0.2
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STEP 16:
In the Operations Manager both operations are selected. If the operation is not selected
choose the Select all operations icon.
Choose the Verify selected operations icon
from the operations manager.
Set the Verify speed by moving the slider bar in the speed control bar as shown.
Select the Play button to start simulation.
Figure: 16.0.1
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STEP 17:
Toolpath Preview:
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Figure: 17.1.1
NOTE: Mastercam updates the pages as you modify them and then marks them, in the Tree
view list, with a green check mark. Pages that are not changed are marked with a red circle
and slash.
17.2 Select a 1/8" Flat endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on Select library tool button.
Select the Filter button as shown.
Select the None button and then under Tool Types choose the Flat Endmill Icon.
Under tool diameter pick Equal and input a value 0.125.
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Figure: 17.2.1
Select the 1/8" Flat Endmill in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
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STEP 18:
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Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Circle Paths
Circle Mill
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NOTE: Pick the 1/2" Flat Endmill from the tool page to use the tool for this toolpath.
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18.4 Roughing
Enable Roughing and ensure your parameters appear as shown.
Figure: 18.4.1
Roughing select to activate
roughing passes and apply a
step-over amount and
helical entry move to your
circle mill toolpath.
Helical entry creates a helix
at the center of the circle to
begin the roughing motion.
Output arc moves writes
the entry helix to the NCI
file as arcs. Use this option
to create shorter NC files. If
this option is off the helix is
turned into linear
segments.
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STEP 19:
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Drill
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In the Drill Point Selection dialog box choose the option Entities.
Figure: 19.0.1
Select the OK button in the Drill Point Selection dialog box once you have picked the arc.
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19.1 Select a 1/2" Spot Drill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on Select library tool button.
To be able to see just the spot drill select the filter button.
Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the Spot Drill Icon.
Figure: 19.1.1
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
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Drill/Counterbore
recommended for drilling
holes with depths of less
than three times the tools
diameter.
Dwell sets the amount of
time in seconds that the
tool remains at the bottom
of a drilled hole.
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STEP 20:
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Drill
In the Drill Point Selection dialog box choose the option Last.
Figure: 20.0.1
This option will automatically select the hole for you based off the selection from the
previous drill operation.
Select the OK button in the Drill Point Selection dialog box to accept the drill point.
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20.1 Select a #7 Drill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on Select library tool button.
To be able to see just the Spot Drill select the Filter button.
Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the drill Icon. For the Tool
Diameter select Ignore.
Figure: 20.1.1
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then choose the OK button to exit.
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STEP 21:
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Drill
In the Drill Point Selection dialog box choose the option Last.
Figure: 21.0.1
This option will automatically select the hole for you based off the selection from the
previous drill operation.
Select the OK button in the Drill Point Selection dialog box to accept the drill point.
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21.1 Select a 1/4 - 20 RH Tap from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on Select library tool button.
To be able to see just the spot drill select the filter button.
Under Tool Types select the None button and then choose the Tap RH Icon. Under Tool
Diameter select Ignore.
Figure: 21.1.1
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then choose the OK button to exit.
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SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
TOOLPATH CREATION
SUGGESTED FIXTURE:
NOTE: In order to machine this part we will have 2 setups and output 2 NC files.
Setup Sheet:
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Right mouse click on the toolpath group and select Edit selected operations and then, select
Change NC file name.
Figure: 22.1.2
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
STEP 23:
CONTOUR TOOLPATH
Contour toolpath removes material along a path defined by a chain of curves. A Contour toolpath only
follows a chain, it does not clean out an enclosed area.
Toolpath Preview:
Toolpaths
Contour
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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Select the chain and ensure the chaining direction is the same.
Figure: 23.0.2
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
23.1 Pick a 1.0" Flat endmill from the library and set the Tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on Select library tool button.
To be able to see all the tools from the library disable Filter Active.
Select the tool in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.
Make all the necessary changes.
Figure: 23.1.2
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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CONTOUR TOOLPATH
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RENAME NC FILE
STEP 24:
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RENAME NC FILE
The contour operation in Setup #2 kept the NC name from Setup #1. We need to rename this
operation.
Right Click on Operation #7, choose the option Edit selected operations and then pick
Change NC file name.
Figure: 24.0.1
When the Enter new NC name dialog box appears select "Setup #2".
Figure: 24.0.2
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STEP 25:
in
NC File enabled allows you to keep the NC file and to assign the
same name as the MCX file.
Edit enabled allows you to automatically launch the default editor.
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To view the two files as shown in the graphic above select window and pick Tile Horizontal.
Figure: 25.0.3
Select the red "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the editor.
STEP 26:
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NOTES:
NOTES:
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What does Open Pocket cutting method do?
What is the process used to be able to post different operations as different programs?
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