June 9, 2021

Creating Milling Tools From An Imported Model / STP

Creating customs tools in Mastercam is simple and can be done in a variety of ways. Watch as we show you just how simple it is, while creating one from an imported model. Download a STEP file of the tool you want to define in Mastercam and place it in a known location. In your Mastercam…

In-House Team

June 9, 2021

Add Tool Lib

Open the Tool Manager found in the Toolpaths tab. Click Select a different tool library Select the tool library you wish to add to, and click Open Select the tool you wish to addCopy to Library by clicking the down arrow – The tool will populate below Click the Green Check to close the Tool Manager & accept changes…

In-House Team

June 9, 2021

Create Tool Lib

Open the Tool Manager found in the Toolpaths tab. Click Create a new tool library Enter a name for the new tool library and click Save Select the tool you wish to add to the new library Copy to Library by clicking the down arrow – The tool will populate below Click the Green Check to close the Tool Manager & accept changes…

In-House Team

May 14, 2021

Exploring The Linking Parameters Page In Mastercam

Watch as we dive into the options of the linking parameters page in your Mastercam Mill 2D toolpaths to understand what the options are and what they do for us….

In-House Team

May 9, 2021

Creating Custom Milling Tools From A Level

Creating customs tools in Mastercam is simple and can be done in a variety of ways. Watch as we show you just how simple it is, while creating one from custom geometry pulled off a level. Draw the profile of your custom tool on its own level in the TOP plane, with the origin the middle of the bottom of the tool…

In-House Team

August 12, 2016

Threadmill Toolpath

Toolpaths > under the 2D toolpath drop down select Threadmill Select geometry Accept 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 parametersKey parameters: Number of active teeth (Sets the number of teeth used…

In-House Team

August 12, 2016

Positive vs Negative Stock to Leave

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 within…

In-House Team

August 12, 2016

Standard Axis Substitution vs Rolldie C-Hook

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….

In-House Team

August 12, 2016

Roll Unroll 2D Contour with Axis Substitution

Wireframe > Curve All Edges Activate Solid Selection icon Solid Face selection Select the face required Once desired faces are selected End Selection Press [Enter] Transform > Roll Chain desired geometry Accept Set to Copy and Unroll. Then enter outside diameter of part. Accept Note: In some cases your toolpath will not line up with your model after you do the axis…

In-House Team

August 12, 2016

Saving Tool that was Created in an Operation

Mill tools created in an operation will not automatically save to the library. Below are two options for saving them to a library. Option 1: Within toolpath parameters, right click over the tool.Tool manager Confirm the correct tool library is selected. Drag the tool into the library. It will then prompt to save. Option 2: Toolpaths…

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