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Router Metric Training Tutorial

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Mastercam X8 Router Metric Training Tutorial

Copyright: 1998 - 2014 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved
Software: Mastercam X8
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-77146-071-2
Revision date: November 13, 2014

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MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS

MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

MASTERCAM SHORTCUTS
Icon Function

Keyboard
Shortcut

Icon Function

Keyboard
Shortcut

Analyze entities

F4

Mastercam version, SIM serial number Alt+V

AutoSave

Alt+A

Motion controller rotation point

Alt+F12

C-Hook or user app

Alt+C

Pan

Arrow keys

Configure Mastercam

Alt+F8

Paste from clipboard

Ctrl+V

Copy to clipboard

Ctrl+C

Redo an event that has been undone

Ctrl+Y

Cut to clipboard

Ctrl+X

Repaint

F3

Delete entities

F5

Rotate

Alt+Arrow keys

Drafting global options

Alt+D

Select all

Ctrl+A

Exit Mastercam

Alt+F4

Selection grid parameters

Alt+G

Fit geometry to screen

Alt+F1

Shading on/off

Alt+S

GviewBack

Alt+3

Show/hide all axes (WCS, Cplane,

Tplane)

Alt+F9

GviewBottom

Alt+4

Show/hide coordinate axes

F9

GviewFront

Alt+2

Show/hide displayed toolpaths

Alt+T

GviewIsometric

Alt+7

Show/hide Operations Manager pane Alt+O

GviewLeft

Alt+6

Undo the last creation or event

Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Z

Previous Plane

Alt+P

Unzoom to 80% of original

Alt+F2

GviewRight

Alt+5

Unzoom to previous or 50% of original F2

GviewTop

Alt+1

Zoom around target point

Ctrl+F1

Help

Alt+H

Zoom with window selection

F1

Hide entities

Alt+E

Zoom/unzoom by 5%

Page Up/Page
Down

Level Manager

Alt+Z

Main attributes, set from entity

Alt+X

MASTERCAM QUICK REFERENCE CARD

CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM

CUSTOMIZE MASTERCAM
Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts

Choose Load Workspace to hide or display

toolbars.

Choose Settings >Customize>Key Mapping.

Customize the right-click menu

Select the Category.

Choose Settings > Customize > Context Menu tab

Select the Category and then the function that you
want to add.
Once you click on the Add button the function will
be added to the Right mouse button menu.

Select a Mastercam function and under Press new

shortcut key enter the key combinations you want
to assign to it.

Change Toolbar Layouts

Choose Settings > Customize.
Set the Workspace and then choose the Category.
Select a Mastercam function and add it to the
Toolbar.

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ROUTER TRAINING TUTORIAL PROJECTS

Tutorial

Geometry Functions

Surface and Toolpath Creation

#1

Create Polar Line.

Create Perpendicular Line.
Create Parallel Lines.
Trim Entities.
Create Fillets.
Xform Mirror.
Xform Translate.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Rectangle.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

#2

Create Lines.
Create Fillets.
Create Arcs.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

#3

Create Rectangle.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Circle Center Point.
Xform Rectangular Array.
Trim Geometry.
Delete Construction Lines.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.

Create a Block Drilling Toolpath.
Create a Contour Toolpath.

#4

Create Door.
Xform Translate.
Change Graphic View and
Construction Plane.
Create Parallel Lines.
Create Rectangles.
Delete Construction Lines.
Create Circle Center Point.
Create Rectangular Shapes.

Create a Pocket Toolpath.

Create a Engraving Toolpath.
Create Toolpaths on Left and
Right Plane.
Create Drilling Toolpaths.
Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.

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Tutorial

Geometry Functions

#5

Open Tutorial #1.

Merge Tutorial #2.
Xform Geometry Nesting.
Option #2(True Shape Nesting).
Option #3(Rectangular Nesting
The Toolpaths).

Create Drill Toolpath.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

#6

Download the File.

Use RAST2VEC.DLL to Open The
File.
Create a Point.
Create Letters.

Create a Contour Toolpath.

Create a Engraving Toolpath.

#7

Create Rectangle.
Create Line Parallel.
Create Fillets.
Create Rectangular Shapes.
Create a Custom Tool.
Trim Entities.
Create Arc Endpoints.
Delete Construction Lines.

Create a Slot Mill Toolpath.

Create Contour Toolpath Using
The Custom Tool Created.

#8

Download the File.

Create a Circle Mill Toolpath.

Create a Drilling Toolpath.
Create a Engraving Toolpath.
Create a Contour (Ramp)
Toolpath.
Create a Pocket Toolpath.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 1

GETTING STARTED
Tutorials:
Tutorial #1 - Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ........................................................................................15
Tutorial #2 - Contour Toolpath .............................................................................................................89
Tutorial #3 - Drilling, Block Drilling and Contour Toolpaths ................................................................127
Tutorial #4 - Using Tool Planes to Pocket, Engrave and Circle Mill the Door .................................... 191
Tutorial #5 - Geometry Nesting and Toolpath Nesting .......................................................................269
Tutorial #6 - Rast2Vec to Import a Graphic ........................................................................................355
Tutorial #7 - Custom Tool Creation and Slot Mill Toolpath ...............................................................409
Tutorial #8 - Circle Mill, Drilling, Engraving, Contour -Ramp and Pocket Toolpaths ...........................471

General Notes ......................................................................................................... 547

Quiz Answers .......................................................................................................... 603

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

OVERVIEW OF STEPS TAKEN TO CREATE THE FINAL PART:

From Drawing to CAD Model:
The student should examine the drawing on the following page to understand what part is being created in the
tutorial.
From the drawing we can decide how to go about creating the geometry in Mastercam.

Create the CAD Model used to generate Toolpaths from:

The student will create the wireframe needed to create the surfaces.
Commands such as rectangle, parallel lines, fillets and rectangular shapes will be used.
A custom tool will also be created to cut the desk.

Create the necessary Toolpaths to machine the part:

Use a Slot Mill toolpath to cut the three slots.
Use the custom tool and create a Contour toolpath to cut the outside profile of the desk.

Backplot and Verify the file:

The Backplot will be used to simulate a step by step process of the tools movements.
The Verify will be used to watch a tool machine the part out of a solid model.

Post Process the file to generate the G-code:

The Student will then post process the file to obtain an NC file containing the necessary code for the machine.

This tutorial takes approximately one hour to complete.

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SETUP SHEET

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OPEN THE DESK GEOMETRY

STEP 16: OPEN THE DESK GEOMETRY

In this step you will open the desk to continue machining the stock.

FILE

Open.
Locate the desk (Your Name_7.MCX-8) and select the Open button.

STEP 17: SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

In Mastercam, you select a Machine Definition before creating any toolpaths. The Machine Definition is a model of your
machines capabilities and features. It acts like a template for setting up your machine. The machine definition ties
together three main components: The schematic model of your machines components, the control definition that models
your controls capabilities, and the post processor that will generate the required machine code (G-code). For a Router
exercise (2D toolpaths) we need just a basic machine definition.

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using the Router Default MM.
VIEW

Toggle Toolpaths Manager.

MACHINE TYPE
Router.
ROUTER DEFAULT MM.RMD-8.

NOTE: See Tutorial #1 to learn how to add the machine in the short list.
Select the plus sign in front of Properties in the Toolpaths Manager to expand the Toolpaths Group Properties.

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Select Tool Settings to set the tool parameters.

Change the parameters to match Figure: 17.0.1.

Figure: 17.0.1

Program # is used to enter a number if your

machine tool requires a number for a
program name.
Assign tool numbers sequentially allows you
to overwrite the tool number from the
library with the next available tool number
(First operation tool number 1; Second
operation tool number 2, etc.).
Warn of duplicate tool numbers allows you
to get a warning if you enter two tools with
the same number.
Override defaults with modal values
enables the system to keep the values that
you enter.
Feed Calculation set From tool uses feed
rate, plunge rate, retract rate and spindle
speed from the tool definition.

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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

Select the Stock setup tab to define the stock. Set the stock Shape (Rectangular), enable Display, Fit screen.
To get the X and Y stock size select Bounding Box. Expand the stock in the X and Y direction by 12.5 as shown
in Figure: 17.0.2. This will expand the stock by 12.5mm on each side of the part.
Figure: 17.0.2

Select the OK button to exit the Bounding Box dialog box.

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Then, input a Z value of 25 as shown in Figure: 17.0.3.

Figure: 17.0.3

The Stock Origin values adjust the

positioning of the stock, ensuring that you
have equal amount of extra stock around
the finished part.
Display options allow you to set the stock
as Wireframe and to fit the stock to the
screen (Fit Screen).

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 the 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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SELECT THE MACHINE AND SETUP THE STOCK

The Stock model will appear as shown in Figure: 17.0.4.

Figure: 17.0.4

NOTE: The stock is not geometry and can not be selected.

Select the Top view to view the part in the orientation we will be machining it in.

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STEP 18: SLOT MILL

In this step you will create a slot mill toolpath. This toolpath is designed to efficiently machine obround slots.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS
Circle Paths.

Slot Mill.

When a prompt appears to Enter new NC name, select the OK button to accept the default.

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SLOT MILL

The Chaining dialog box will now appear. Leave the default settings.

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Pick the 3 slots. Ensure that all chains are in a CW direction and start at the beginning of the lines as shown
in Figure: 18.0.1.

NOTE: Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out as needed.

Use the Reverse button to flip the chaining direction if needed.

Figure: 18.0.1

Once the 3 slots have been selected, pick the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.
On the Toolpath Type page ensure Slot Mill is selected.

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SLOT MILL

18.1 Select a 9mm Straight Bit from the library and set the tool parameters
Select Tool from the Tree view list.
Click on the Select library tool button.
Then pick the Filter button.
Select the None button and then under Tool Types choose the Endmill1 Flat icon as shown in Figure: 18.1.1.
Under Tool Diameter pick Equal and input a value of 9.
Figure: 18.1.1

Select the OK button to exit the Tool List Filter.

In the Tool Selection dialog box you should only see a 9mm Straight Bit.

Select the 9mm Straight Bit in the Tool Selection page and then select the OK button to exit.

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Select the OK button to accept the Tool Settings Modified dialog box.

Make all the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 18.1.2.

Figure: 18.1.2

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SLOT MILL

18.2 Set the cut parameters

Set the Entry/exit arc sweep to 90.0 as shown in Figure: 18.2.1.
Figure: 18.2.1

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18.3 Set Rough/Finish parameters

Ensure the Rough/Finish parameters appear the same as shown in Figure: 18.3.1.
Figure: 18.3.1

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SLOT MILL

18.4 Set the Depth Cuts parameters

Enable Depth Cuts and set the Max rough step to 6.0 as shown in Figure: 18.4.1.
Figure: 18.4.1

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18.5 Set Break Through

Enable Break through and set the Breakthrough amount to 2.0 as shown in Figure: 18.5.1.
Figure: 18.5.1

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SLOT MILL

18.6 Set the Linking Parameters

Ensure the settings appear as shown in Figure: 18.6.1.
Figure: 18.6.1

Select the OK button to generate the toolpath.

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STEP 19: BACKPLOT THE TOOLPATHS

Backplotting shows the path the tools take to cut the part. This display lets you spot errors in the program before you
machine the part. As you backplot toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y, and Z
coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any collisions
between the workpiece and the tool.

Make sure that the toolpath is selected (signified by the green check mark on the folder icon).
Select the Backplot selected operations button.

NOTE: Mastercam launches a new window that allows you to check the part using Backplot or Verify.
For more information on Backplot settings see Tutorial 1 page 67.
Right mouse click in the graphics window and select Isometric.
Right mouse click again in the graphics window and select Fit.
Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Backplot.
The toolpath should look as shown.

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SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

STEP 20: SIMULATE THE TOOLPATH IN VERIFY

Verify Mode shows the path the tools take to cut the part with material removal. This display lets you spot errors in the
program before you machine the part. As you verify toolpaths, Mastercam displays additional information such as the X, Y,
and Z coordinates, the path length , the minimum and maximum coordinates and the cycle time. It also shows any
collisions between the workpiece and the tool.

From Mastercam Backplot Home tab, switch to Verify and leave the settings for the Visibility and Focus as
shown in Figure: 20.0.1.
Figure: 20.0.1

Select the Play Simulation button in the VCR bar to run Verify.
The part should look as shown in Figure: 20.0.2.
Figure: 20.0.2

NOTE: To rotate the part, move the cursor to the center of the part and click and hold the mouse wheel and
slowly move it in one direction.
To Zoom In or Out hold down the mouse wheel and scroll up or down as needed.
To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

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STEP 21: CUT THE DESK PROFILE

In this step you will use a Contour toolpath and the custom tool to cut the contour of the part.

Step Preview:

TOOLPATHS

Contour.
Leave the default settings in the Chaining dialog box and select the contour as shown in Figure: 21.0.1.
Figure: 21.0.1

Choose the OK button to exit the Chaining dialog box.

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In the Toolpath Type page ensure Contour is selected.

21.1 Select the custom tool and set the tool parameters
Choose Tool from the Tree view list.
Right click in the white area and select Create new tool to select the custom tool we created as shown
in Figure: 21.1.1.
Figure: 21.1.1

The Tool Wizard window is launched.

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Pick the Custom Tool button for the Tool Type as shown in Figure: 21.1.2.
Figure: 21.1.2

Select the Next button.

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Select the Import custom geometry from a file as shown in Figure: 21.1.3.
Figure: 21.1.3

Find the Tool folder where you save the tool geometry.

NOTE: If your operating system is Windows 7 the folder is under C:/Users/Public/Public Documents/shared
mcamX8/Router/Tools.

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Find the "Tutorial 7 Tool".

Select it and choose the Open button to open the tool.

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CUT THE DESK PROFILE

Input a Cutting Diameter of 19.298 and a Cutting length of 25 as shown in Figure: 21.1.4.
This is necessary so the backplot matches the cutter compensation so the tool will appear to be offset to the
correct side.
Figure: 21.1.4

Select the Next button.

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Change the Tool number and click on the calculator icon to determine the Feed rate, Plunge rate, Retract rate
and the Spindle speed as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.
Enter the Name "19.298 Custom Tool" as shown in Figure: 21.1.5.
Figure: 21.1.5

Select the Finish button to exit the Tool Wizard.

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Make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.1.6.

Figure: 21.1.6

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21.2 Set the Cut Parameters

Make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.2.1.
Figure: 21.2.1

Ensure Depth Cuts, and Break Through are disabled.

We do not want to take depth cuts with the profile bit and we do not want to break through with the bit either.
Leave the default settings in the Lead In/Out page.

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21.3 Set the Multi Passes parameters

Enable Multi Passes and set the Rough number to 1 with a Spacing of 5.0.
Set the Finish number to 1 with a Spacing of 1.0 as shown in Figure: 21.3.1.
Figure: 21.3.1

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21.4 Set the Linking Parameters

Make any necessary changes as shown in Figure: 21.4.1.
Set the Depth of the cutter to -29 to ensure the center of the profile is located in the center of the wood.
Figure: 21.4.1

Select the OK button to exit the toolpath parameters and create the toolpath.

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21.5 Backplot the toolpath

Select the Backplot selected operations icon as shown.

To Backplot the toolpath; see page 67 to review these procedures.

Right mouse click in the graphics window and select the Front and check the location of the tool while cutting
into the part as shown.

NOTE: To zoom in, hover the cursor close to the center of the zoom area and scroll up the mouse wheel.
The tool should look as shown in Figure: 21.5.1.
Figure: 21.5.1

To go back to Mastercam window, minimize Mastercam Simulator window as shown.

In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all operations icon to verify the part.

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21.6 Run Verify and remove the chips from the verified part
From the Toolpaths Manager, select Verify selected operations icon.

Right mouse click and select the Isometric view.

Select the Play Simulation button to start verify the part.
The part should look as shown.

Click on the Verify tab and enable Keep Chips icon as shown.

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Select the area you want to keep as shown in Figure: 21.6.1.

Figure: 21.6.1

The part should look as shown.

To exit Verify click on the Close icon.

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STEP 22: POST THE FILE

Posting refers to a process where the toolpaths in Mastercam are converted to a format that can be understood by the
machines control specifically the G-codes. In most cases every machine will require its own post processor; customized to
produce code formatted to meet the machines exact requirements.

Ensure all operations are selected, if they are not use the button Select all operations in the Toolpaths
Manager.

Select the Post selected operations button from the Toolpaths Manager.

In the Post processing window make the necessary changes as shown in Figure: 22.0.1.
Figure: 22.0.1

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.

Select the OK button to continue.

Save the NC file.

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SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

A window with Mastercam Code Expert will be launched and the NC program will appear as shown in
Figure: 22.0.2.
Figure: 22.0.2

Select the "X" box at the upper right corner to exit the editor.

STEP 23: SAVE THE UPDATED MCX FILE

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INDEX

Numerics

2D / 3D Construction ........................................ 7

Edit ..........................................................84, 122

ENGRAVING .................................................. 225
Example On How To Use A Shortcut ............. 558

A .................................................................... 558
F
About Construction Depth (Z Depth) ............ 582
About Right Mouse Click In Toolpaths Manager List AreaFEED CALCULATION ........................................ 56
FEED PLANE .................................................... 81
....................................................................... 597
About The Tool Plane ................................... 577
Fillet Entities ................................................... 34
ABSOLUTE ....................................................... 81
Function Prompt ............................................... 4
ADJUST PARAMS ........................................... 364
G
AFTER ALL CONTOUR CHAINS ....................... 309
Graphic Area ..................................................... 4
AREA ............................................................. 500
Grid ................................................................. 13
ASSIGN TOOL NUMBERS SEQUENTIALLY ........ 56
Groups .............................................................. 7
Attributes .......................................................... 7
GUI - Graphical User Interface .......................... 4

Gview ................................................................ 7

BREAK THROUGH ............................................ 78

C
CHAIN ........................................................... 364
Chaining Options .......................................... 592
Circle Center Point .......................................... 43
Clear Color ...................................................... 40
CLEARANCE ..................................................... 81
Color ................................................................. 7
COMPENSATION DIRECTION .......................... 76
COMPENSATION TYPE .................................... 76
COMPUTER ..................................................... 76
CONTOUR TOOLPATHS ................................... 71
C-PLANE ........................................................ 500
Cplane ........................................................... 576
Create a polar line .......................................... 20
CREATE LETTERS ........................................... 369
CUSTOM TOOL .............................................. 423
Customizing Drop Down Menus ................... 552
Customizing Toolbars ................................... 549
CUTOFF OPERATION ..................................... 309

D
D ................................................................... 558
Data Entry Shortcuts ..................................... 558
DELETE ENTITIES ............................................. 48
DEPTH ............................................................. 81
DISPLAY ........................................................... 57
DOOR GEOMETRY ......................................... 194
DRILL TOOLPATH ............................................ 59
DRILL/COUNTERBORE ..................................... 64

How To Chain ................................................ 589

I
INFINITE LOOK AHEAD .................................... 76
INSIDE TO OUTSIDE NESTED CHAINS ............ 302

K
Key Mapping ................................................. 555

L
L .................................................................... 558
LEAD IN/OUT .................................................. 77
LEFT ................................................................. 76
Level .................................................................. 7
LINE STYLE ..................................................... 433
Line Style ........................................................... 7
Line Width ........................................................ 7
lt + 2 .............................................................. 548

M
MACHINE DEFINITION .................................... 55
Machine Group Properties ........................... 600
Menu ................................................................ 4
MRU Toolbar ..................................................... 4

N
NC File .....................................................84, 122
NEST IN HOLES BEFORE NESTING ON SHEET 315
NEST SMALLER PARTS IN HOLES OF LARGER 315
NOISE FILTER ................................................. 364

O
OPEN POCKET TOOLPATH ............................. 232
Operation List Area ....................................... 596

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Origin ................................................................ 4
OUTPUT GEOMETRY TYPE ............................ 364
OVERRIDE DEFAULTS WITH MODAL VALUES . 56

P
Parallel Lines ................................................... 24
Perpendicular Line .......................................... 22
Planes ............................................................... 7
POCKET TOOLPATH ....................................... 215
Point Style ......................................................... 7
Posting A File ..........................................83, 122
PROGRAM # .................................................... 56

Q
Quick Mask Toolbar .......................................... 4
Quiz Answers ................................................ 603

R
R .................................................................... 558
RAST2VEC ..................................................... 360
RECTANGULAR SHAPES ................................ 202
Reorganizing Toolbars ...................................... 6
RETRACT ......................................................... 81
REVERSE INNER CHAINS ............................... 302
Ribbon Bar ........................................................ 4
ROLL CUTTER AROUND CORNERS .................. 76
ROUGHING .................................................... 261

S
S .................................................................... 558
Scale .................................................................. 4
SEGMENT ...................................................... 364
Setting Mastercam To Metric ......................... 10
SHARP ............................................................. 76
SLOT MILL TOOLPATH ................................... 441
SMOOTH ....................................................... 364
SMOOTH ALL ................................................. 364
SMOOTH FILTER ............................................ 364
Solids Menu Commands ............................... 583
SPLINE CORNER BREAK ................................. 364
SPLINE TOLERANCE ....................................... 364

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Status Bar .......................................................... 4

STOCK ORIGIN ................................................. 57
STOCK SETUP .................................................. 57
Stock Setup ................................................... 602

T
TABS ................................................................ 79
TIP COMP ........................................................ 66
TOOL SETTINGS ...............................55, 103, 146
Tool Settings ................................................. 601
Toolbars ............................................................ 4
Toolpath Manager ........................................ 593
Toolpaths/Solid Manager ................................. 4
TOP OF STOCK ................................................ 81
Trim 2 Entities ................................................. 30
TRIM DIVIDE ................................................. 432
TRUESHAPE NESTING .................................... 314

U
Using the Menu ................................................ 5
Using the Toolbars ............................................ 5

V
View Port XYZ Axes ........................................... 4

W
WARN OF DUPLICATE TOOL NUMBERS .......... 56
Window Selection ......................................... 591
Work Coordinate System (WCS) ....................... 7

X
X .................................................................... 558
XFORM GEOMETRY NESTING ....................... 277
Xform Mirror ................................................... 36
XFORM MOVE TO ORIGIN ............................... 51
Xform Translate .............................................. 41

Y
Y .................................................................... 558

Z
Z .................................................................... 558
Z Depth .....................................................7, 582

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