Mastercam Lathe

Mastercam Lathe lets you move the same part file between milling and turning operations with ease and confidence. It delivers a set of easy-to-use, advanced programming tools with greatly expanded options when paired with Mastercam Mill. Easy rough, finish, thread, groove, bore, and drill routines combine with C/Y-axis machining to cut any job.

SUPPORTS TURNING AND PRIMARY MILLING OPERATIONS​

The Lathe module offers a large variety of toolpaths to program simple 2 axis lathe up to the most complex Mill-Turn machines. The Lathe module supports turning and C/Y axis toolpaths.

It can be used in conjunction with Mill products that allow dynamic milling and support for 5-axis Lathes.

INTELLIGENT STOCK RECOGNITION​

With the built-in stock recognition on Lathe toolpaths, there won’t be any time wasted in airtime machining for your turning operations. Mastercam knows where there is material to be removed and will only machine those specific regions.

3D TOOLING​

Can be used to configure complex turning tools within Mastercam from CAD models.

Training

We offer Mastercam Lathe training courses that are being held online at this time.

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Resources

Our Tech Team has come up with a list of resources to help you through common processes on Mastercam Lathe.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Lathe module allow you to program live tooling?

Yes, the Lathe module alone allows you to program basic Milling operations on the Lathe. However, you can also combine your Lathe license with a Mill license to access more Milling functionalities and expand your machining potential with your Lathe CNC.

How many levels of products are available with Mastercam Lathe?

There are 4 different levels of products to fit everyone’s needs. Please see below the chart explaining each level.

Mastercam Lathe Lathe Entry Lathe Lathe combined with Mastercam Mill Lathe combined with Mastercam Mill 3D

CAD
Solid modeling ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Live surface modeling, patching, and repair ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Create and dimension live wireframe geometry ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Read/write IGES, DXF, SAT, Parasolid, EPS, and more ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Read native AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, and more ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
CAD File Change Recognition ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CAM
3D tooling ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Streamlined “Quick Toolpath” programming ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Intelligent ID and OD roughing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Dynamic roughing ✔ ✔ ✔
Easy finishing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Custom Threading ✔ ✔ ✔
Canned cycle support ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Automatic gouge checking ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Boring, drilling, and point-to-point machining ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Chuck, part, steady rest, and tailstock collision check ✔ ✔ ✔
Fully associative toolpaths ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PrimeTurning ✔ ✔ ✔
Face and cross contour & drilling ✔ ✔ ✔
3D C-axis contour machining ✔ ✔ ✔
Dynamic Milling (2D) ✔ ✔
2D high speed toolpaths ✔ ✔
All pocketing, drilling and contour routines ✔ ✔
Dynamic Milling (3D) ✔
Full multisurface and solid toolpaths ✔
3D high speed toolpaths ✔
Multiaxis machining Optional

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