Mill Level 1

Mastercam Learning Kit

Student Instructions

Mastercam X Mill Level 1

In-House Solutions Inc.

Head Office 240 Holiday Inn Dr. Unit A.
Cambridge, Ontario, N3C 3X4
Phone 1-800-529-5517, fax 519-658-1335
www.inhousesolutions.com
Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Introduction Module 1
• How to use this learning package
• Getting around in Mastercam
• Chaining
• Creating Lines and Arcs
• Creating Toolpaths to Machine Lines and Arcs

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Read pages 3 to 5, Using Mastercam and the Mill Level 1 3
Training CD and complete the instructions as Workbook
indicated.
 Watch; Getting Started. Mill 1 Training CD 4
 Read pages 6 to 8 and complete the instructions Mill Level 1 3
as indicated. Workbook
 Watch; Graphic User Interface. Mill 1 Training CD 18
 Read pages 9 to 12, Navigate through Mill Level 1 10
Mastercam. Workbook
 Watch; Help. Mill 1 Training CD 6
 Read pages 13 to 21 Chaining and complete the Mill Level 1 20
instructions as indicated. Workbook
Time 64

 Watch; Tutorial 1 Step 1- 4. Mill 1 Training CD 13

 Complete steps 1 to 4, pages 27 to 31. Mill Level 1 30
Workbook
 Watch; video create lines. Mill 1 Training CD 23
 Read pages 22 to 24, Creating Points, Mill Level 1 20
Rectangles and Lines and complete the Workbook
instructions as indicated.
 Watch; Create Arcs. Mill 1 Training CD 7
 Read page 25, Create Arcs and complete the 15
instructions as indicated.
Time 108

 Watch; Tutorial 1 Step 5 – 7. Mill 1 Training CD 10

 Complete steps 5 -7, pages 32 to 38. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook
 Watch; Tutorial 1 Steps 8 – 13 Mill 1 Training CD 13
 Complete steps 8 – 13, pages 38 to 46. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Depth of Cuts and Multi Passes Mill 1 Training CD 15
Time 63

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Introduction Module 1 continued

 Watch; Drawing Exercise 1 Mill 1 Training CD 10

 Review Exercise Mastercam 15
Create the Geometry for Exercise 1 on page 47.
 Watch; Drawing Exercise 2 Mill 1 Training CD 15
 Review Exercise Mastercam 20
Create the Geometry for Exercise 2 on page 48.
Time 60
Total Time 5 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 2
• How to use this learning package
• Getting around in Mastercam
• Chaining
• Creating Lines and Arcs
• Creating Toolpaths to Machine Lines and Arcs

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Watch; Introduction Tutorial 2. Mill 1 Training CD 2
 Watch; Tutorial 2 Step 1 – 5. Mill 1 Training CD 11
 Complete Steps 1 to 5, pages 59 to 64. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Create Polar – Arc. Mill 1 Training CD 7

 Read pages 51 and 52, Create Arc Polar and Mill Level 1 10
complete the instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Read page 53, Using the Fillet Command and Mill Level 1 10
complete the instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Watch; Trimming Entities Mill 1 Training CD 7
 Read pages 54 to 55, Using the Trimming Mill Level 1 15
Command and complete the instructions as Workbook
indicated.
Time 72

 Watch; Transforming Entities using Xform. Mill 1 Training CD 13

 Read pages 56 to 58, Using Mirror, Rotate & Mill Level 1 20
Translate Command and complete the Workbook
instructions as indicated.
 Watch; Tutorial 2 Steps 6 – 9. Mill 1 Training CD 17
 Complete steps 6 – 9, pages 65 to 75. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 2 Step 10 – 13. Mill 1 Training CD 11
 Complete steps 10 – 13, pages 75 to 81. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 2 Step 14 – 18 Mill 1 Training CD 14
 Complete steps 14 – 18, pages 82 to 90. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Time 115

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 2 continued

 Review Exercise Mill Level 1 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for Workbook and
Tutorial 2 - Exercise 1, page 92. Mastercam
Use the Toolpath Instructions on page 91.
 Check your work by comparing to file Mill 1 Training CD 10
Tutorial2_Exercise1.mcx

Time 70
Total Time 4 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 3
• Creating Arcs
• Using Break, Join and Offset
• Setting up Stock
• Creating Toolpaths to Machine Contours, Arcs and Pockets
• Using Backplot and Verify to check your work

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Introduction Mill 1 Training CD 4
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Step 1- 11 Mill 1 Training CD 13
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Step 10 – 12 Mill 1 Training CD 6
 Complete steps 1 to 11, pages 98 to 107. Mill Level 1 30
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial Create Tangent – Arc Mill 1 Training CD 5
 Read pages 95 to 97, Create Tangent Arcs, Mill Level 1 30
Break and Join Commands, Using Offset Workbook
Commands and complete the instructions as
indicated.
Time 88

 Watch; Stock Setup. Mill 1 Training CD 8

 Watch; Tutorial 3 Steps 12 – 15. Mill 1 Training CD 10
 Complete steps 12 – 15, pages 108 to 114. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Steps 16 – 17. Mill 1 Training CD 8
 Complete steps 16 – 17, pages 114 to 117. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Step 18 – 21. Mill 1 Training CD 11
 Complete steps 18 – 21, pages 117 to 125. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Backplotting. Mill 1 Training CD 6
 Watch; Verifying Toolpaths. Mill 1 Training CD 9
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Step 22 – 24. Mill 1 Training CD 4
 Complete steps 22 – 24, pages 126 to 127. Mill Level 1 5
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 3 Drawing Exercise 1. Mill 1 Training CD 19
Time 115

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Module 3 continued

 Review Exercise Mill Level 1 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for Workbook and
Tutorial 3 - Exercise 1, page 129. Mastercam
Use the Toolpath instructions on page 128.

 Check your work by comparing to file Mill 1 Training CD 10

Tutorial3_Exercise1.mcx

 Checkpoint Mill Level 1 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for Workbook and
Tutorial 3 - Exercise 2, page 131. Mastercam
Use the Toolpath instructions on page 130.
Have the instructor check the completed part.
Time 120
Total Time 5 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 4
• Using the Right Mouse Click Feature
• Using the Analyze command
• Creating Lines and Arcs
• Using Offset, Break and Mirror
• Creating Toolpaths for Contours and Pockets

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Read pages 134 to 138, Right Mouse Click Menu Mill Level 1 6
and complete instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Read page 139, Using Analyze command and Mill Level 1 12
complete instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Watch; Tutorial 4 Introduction. Mill 1 Training CD 2
 Watch; Tutorial 4 Step 1- 15. Mill 1 Training CD 18
 Complete steps 1 to 15, pages 141 to 149. Mill Level 1 20
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 4 Step 16 – 17. Mill 1 Training CD 7
 Complete steps 16 -17, pages 150 to 154. Mill Level 1 6
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 4 Steps 18 – 22. Mill 1 Training CD 8
 Complete steps 18 – 22, pages 155 to 161. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
Time 94

 Review Exercise Mastercam 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for
Tutorial 4 - Exercise 1, page 163.
Use the Toolpath instruction on page 162.
 Check your work by comparing to file Mill 1 Training CD 10
Tutorial4_Exercise1.mcx
Time 70
Total Time 3 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 5
• Create Arcs, Fillets and a Polygon
• Create Toolpaths for Pockets with various depths
• Create a Circle Mill Toolpath
• Complete 2 review exercises and self check your work

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Watch; Tutorial 5 Introduction Mill 1 Training CD 2
 Watch; Tutorial 5 Step 1- 8 Mill 1 Training CD 8
 Complete steps 1 to 8, pages 167 to 171. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 5 Step 9 – 10 Mill 1 Training CD 8
 Complete steps 9 -10, pages 172 to 176. Mill Level 1 10
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 5 Steps 11 – 15 Mill 1 Training CD 7
 Complete steps 11 – 15, pages 177 to 182. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
Time 60

 Review Exercise Mastercam and Mill 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for Level 1 Workbook
Tutorial 5 - Exercise 1, page 184.
Use the Toolpath instructions on page 183.
 Check your work by comparing to file Mill 1 Training CD 10
Tutorial5_Exercise1.mcx
Time 70
Total Time 2 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 6
• Create, Rectangle, Lines, Fillets and Arcs
• Using Translate
• Create a Facing Toolpath
• Use Lead in and Lead out features
• Import from a toolpath library
• Creating and Editing a Tool
• Final Assignment

Complete To Do Resources Time

√ Minutes
 Watch; Tutorial 6 Introduction. Mill 1 Training CD 3
 Watch; Tutorial 6 Step 1- 6. Mill 1 Training CD 16
 Complete steps 1 to 6, pages 188 to 195. Mill Level 1 20
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 6 Step 7 – 9. Mill 1 Training CD 13
 Complete steps 7 -9, pages 196 to 204. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 6 Steps 10 – 12. Mill 1 Training CD 15
 Complete steps 10 – 12, pages 204 to 212. Mill Level 1 20
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Watch; Tutorial 6 Step 13 – 18 Mill 1 Training CD 8
 Complete steps 13 – 17, pages 212 to 218. Mill Level 1 15
Workbook and
Mastercam
 Read pages 219 to 223, Creating and editing a Mill Level 1 5
tool and complete the instructions as indicated. Workbook
Time 130

 Review Exercise Mastercam 60

Create Geometry and Toolpath for
Tutorial 6 - Exercise 1, page 225.
Use instructions on page 224 for the toolpath.
 Check your work by comparing to file Mill 1 Training CD 10
Tutorial6_Exercise1.mcx

 Checkpoint – Final Assignment Mill 1 Training CD 120

Create Geometry and Toolpath for the final
assignment. Have the instructor print out the final
assignment Mill1final which is on the CD.
Time 190
Total Time 5 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

Module 7 Optional
• How to use Attributes
• How to use Levels
• Changing Attributes
• Importing CAD files

 Read page 227, Using the Attributes Command Mill Level 1 10

and complete instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Read pages 228 to 230, Managing Levels and Mill Level 1 10
complete instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Read page 231, Changing Attributes and Mill Level 1 10
complete instructions as indicated. Workbook
 Read pages 232, Importing CAD files. Mill Level 1 5
Workbook
Total Time 35
minutes

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