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Toolpaths > under the 2D toolpath drop down select Threadmill Select geometry Accept Tool > Select Library Tool Select desired tool from library (If the desired threadmill is not available in the library, see the document found under How to Tips and Import Custom Milling Tools from Level at www.inhousesolutions.com) Cut Parameters Set the appropriate […]
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Using a standard axis substitution function, the tool will always point to the center of the part. The side of the tool does not machine the walls. The Rolldie C-Hook toolpath is designed to compensate to the side of the tool and not to the center of the tool. See all How-To’s, Tips & […]
Negative stock is the opposite of positive stock but there are some things you need to keep in mind when using these functions. If the outcome is not what is required, the model needs to be modified to suit the desired outcome. The Stock to leave fields can be found on the Cut Parameters page […]
Post Install Instructions for Mastercam Note: At any point that (version) is present, enter/insert/reference the version of Mastercam in question. ie. A path states as ‘C:\Program Files\mcam(version)\common’ Save the zip file containing the post from your email to an appropriate place such as the desktop. Extract the files from the zip file to a folder. This will create […]
Zip2Go Overview Use the Zip2Go utility to gather and compress the open (current) Mastercam part data into a .Z2G file. That file can then be opened and viewed with most zip/unzip programs. This is especially useful if you are trying to share file information with In-House Solutions’ Technical Support and/or Post Team. Note: Zip2Go scans […]
For Mastercam X8, X9, 2017 and up Drag Function is now Transform Dynamic In Mastercam X7 and previous versions, the Drag was a function available under Xform. Starting with Mastercam X8 and moving forward, this function was removed due to the same functionality being available with TRANSFORM Dynamic. Although the same functions are available, it […]
Note: At any point that (version) is present, enter/insert/reference the version of Matercam in question. ie. A path states as ‘C:\Program Files\mcam(version)\common’ If you are working in Mastercam X8, the path will be ‘C:\Program Files\mcamX8/common’ Issue: When attempting to open a SolidWorks file (sldprt) in Mastercam, the error “Cannot find Parasolid data in SolidWorks file” […]
Note: At any point that (version) is present, enter/insert/reference the version of Mastercam in question. ie. A path states as ‘C:\Program Files\mcam(version)\common’ If you are working in Mastercam X9, the path will be ‘C:\Program Files\mcamX9\common’ Machine files – Control files (.mcam-control) found in “C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\shared Mcam(version)\CNC_MACHINES” – Machine definitions (.mcam-mmd, .mcam-lmd, .mcam-rmd and/or .mcam-wmd) […]
For Mastercam 2017 and up Scenario: The drawing supplied is not correct but a list of the points to create the arc is available Tip: In Excel, enter all the points into 2 columns. Save the file as a CSV. Mastercam File>Open Change the file type to ASCII Files. Select the file and go to […]
