2023 GFanucLTZ - MillTurn

Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ
Dual Spindle With B-axis Head

And Lower Turret That Rotates
About The Z-axis
Mastercam 2023 Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ (Dual spindle with B-axis head and
Lower turret that rotates about the Z-axis.)
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DUAL SPINDLE WITH A B-AXIS HEAD AND LOWER TURRET
Mill - Turn Introduction Topics Covered
n Dual Spindle with a B-axis Head and

Lower Turret that rotates about the Z-
axis.
n How to add the machine to the list.
Mill-Turn Job setup Topics Covered
n Set the Initial Spindle, the Stock Type

and Part Handling to Single pieces of
stock -Pickoff.
n Select the part geometry and create
the sub spindle geometry.
n Set the forged stock.
n Define the Tool plane origin of the
initial spindle.
n Define how much the part is sticking
out of the chuck.
n Define the Tool plane origin of the sub
spindle.
n Set the location where the sub spindle
will grab the part.
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Left Spindle Toolpaths Topics Covered
n Multiaxis Unified (Guide) toolpath.

n Transform - Rotate toolpath.
n Create geometry for tool axis control.
n Multiaxis Unified (Morph between Surfaces)
toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Mastercam Simulator.
Part Handling Topics Covered
n Pickoff a single part and transfer it in the sub

spindle.
n Part Handling Simulation.
Right Spindle Toolpaths Topics Covered

n Right Spindle Lathe Finish toolpath.
n Set the Axis combination/ Spindle Origin.
n Right Spindle Helix Bore toolpath.
n Right Spindle Circle Mill toolpath.
n Right Spindle Contour C-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Guide
toolpath.
n Transform Rotate toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Morph
between curves toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Verify.
Upper and Lower Streams Sync & Simulation Topics Covered
n Sync Manager.
n Post Processing from Sync
Manager.
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Table Of Contents
Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZDual Spindle With B-axis Head And Lower Turret That Rotates
About The Z-axis 1
Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ 3
Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction 7
How To Add The Machine 10
Fanuc LTZ Job Setup 13
Introduction: 14
Step 1: Select The Machine 15
Step 2: Machine Configuration 17
Step 3: Setup Type 19
Step 4: WCS 19
Step 5: Part Geometry 20
Step 6: Bar Stock 21
Step 7: Toolplane Origin Z 23
Step 8: Stick Out 23
Step 9: Right Spindle Toolplane Origin Z 25
Step 10: Pickoff 25
Step 11: Save The File 28
Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths 29
Introduction: 30
Step 1: Open The File 33
Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide) 33
Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath 42
Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath 44
Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces 51
Step 6: Transform - Rotate Toolpath 59
Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths 60
Part Handling 69
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Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff 72
Step 2: Simulate The Part Handling 74
Right Spindle Toolpaths 77
Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile 79
Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath 83
Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour 87
Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour 93
Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole 97
Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole 102
Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath 108
Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides 116
Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath 124
Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves 126
Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath 134
Right Spindle Sync & Simulation 139
Step 2: Mastercam Simulator 141
Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams 145
Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths 151
Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow 155
Step 6: Post The Toolpaths 160
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ
Introduction
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction
ABOUT MILL-TURN MACHINE FILE

Instead of the machine definition–control definition–post architecture used in other Mastercam
products, Mill-Turn serializes these resources plus many others into a single *.machine file.
When using Mastercam Mill-Turn, the *.machine file combines the machine definition from Mastercam
Lathe with your Mill-Turn post, customizing your entire Mill-Turn experience for a specific machine tool.
Hundreds of machine files are available for purchase, including models for Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma
controls.
The Machine Explorer displays the individual files that are contained in the .machine file, as shown below.
The .machine file can be stored anywhere on your workstation or on a network drive.
The default location is:
This PC > C:\Users\Public\Documents\Shared Mastercam (version)\Mill Turn\machines
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction
GENERIC MILL-TURN MACHINES

While in general each Mill-Turn .machine file requires its own individual license, generic machines are
available for evaluation or training purposes. These do not require a separate license. Generic .machine files
are available for a number of standard machine configurations for both Seimens and Fanuc controls:
n Single-stream two-spindle (Fanuc, Seimens)

n Single-stream single-spindle (Fanuc, Seimens)
n Single-stream single-spindle + tailstock (Fanuc, Seimens)
n Multi-stream twin-turret (Fanuc)
n Multi-stream turret + B-axis head (Fanuc)
n Single-spindle + tailstock (Fanuc)
However, users of these machines still must have the proper product licenses.
Note: In our example you will use the Generic Fanuc Mill - Turn LTZ.machine that is provided in the
software. This machine is a Dual Spindle with a B-axis Head and Lower Turret that rotates about the
Z-axis.
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction How To Add The Machine
HOW TO ADD THE MACHINE

To see the machine, you need to add it to your list.
n From the Machine tab, in the Machine Type, click on the drop down arrow and select Manage List as
shown.
n In the Current Machine

Definition
Directory,select Generic
Fanuc Mill-Turn
LTZ.machine.
n Click on the Add button.
n The machine should be added

to the Machine Definition
Menu Items.
n Select the OK button.
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n From the Machine ribbon, in the Mill-Turn select the drop down arrow.
n The Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ.machine should be listed as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job Setup
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Introduction:
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson you will set the stock and part handling needs, and creates a complete set of planes and
viewsheets to simplify programming on each spindle.
It is important to know how you will handle the stock before you start programming as this sets the part
handling options available to you.
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
In this lesson you will define the stock using the revolved option. You will set the Part Handling to Single
pieces of stock -Pickoff.
NEW CONCEPTS COVERED IN THIS LESSON:

n Set the Initial Spindle to Left and Part Handling to Single pieces of stock -Pickoff.
n Select the part geometry and create the sub spindle geometry.
n Set the forged stock using Revolved Stock. .
n Define the Tool plane origin of the initial spindle.
n Define how much the part is sticking out of the chuck.
n Define the Tool plane origin of the sub spindle.
n Set the location where the sub spindle will grab the part and define a cutoff tool if needed.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 1: Select The Machine
STEP 1: SELECT THE MACHINE
1.1 Open JobSetup.MCAM

n From the QAT, select the Open
icon.
n Select the JobSetup_LTZ.MCAM.
1.2 Select the Machine

n From the Machine ribbon, select the drop down arrow below Mill - Turn icon.
n Select Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ.machine.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 1: Select The Machine
n The Code Expert opens automatically listing the Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ components.
n Minimize Code Expert.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 2: Machine Configuration
STEP 2: MACHINE CONFIGURATION
The Work Holding allows you to set the Left Spindle and Right Spindle Default Chucks. You can
select new chucks (if available) or edit the existing ones.
2.1 Check the Default Left Chuck
n To ensure the chucks can hold the part, in the

Work Holding, in the Left Spindle, right mouse
click on the Default 10in_Chuck_left and select
Edit chuck.
n Set the Inside

diameter to 3.25 as
the outer diameter of
the part is bigger than
the default ID.
n Select the OK button.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 2: Machine Configuration
2.2 Check the Default Right Chuck
n To ensure the chucks can hold the part, in the

Work Holding, in the Right Spindle, right mouse
click on the Default 8in_Chuck_Right and select
Edit chuck.
n The Inside
diameter is 3.25
as shown.
n Select the
OK button.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 3: Setup Type
STEP 3: SETUP TYPE
Setup Type allows you to set the Initial spindle and the Part Handling.
n Make sure that Left

spindle is enabled.
n In the Stock Type -
Part Handling and set
it to Single Pieces of
Stock - Pickoff as
shown.
STEP 4: WCS
n Make sure the WCS is set to

Top as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 5: Part Geometry
STEP 5: PART GEOMETRY
The Part Geometry dialog box allows you to select the geometry of the part and creates the Sub spindle
geometry on a designated level. If the part geometry is a solid without any wireframe, you can also create
the turn profiles on a specified level and attributes.
n In the Part Geometry, click on the

Select geometry to translate
button.
n Select the solid as

shown.
n Press Enter to finish the
selection.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 6: Bar Stock
n The Create Right Spindle

Geometry should be enabled.
n You can leave the Offset by 100 to
create the geometry on Level 101.
n Enable Create turn profiles and

leave the Computation method
set to Spin.
n Click on the Color Select button
and change it to dark blue as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Color
dialog box.
n Leave the Level set to 20 as shown.
STEP 6: BAR STOCK
In the Bar Stock you can define the number of parts to be machined, the stock size and the extra stock to
be added at the ends of the bar for facing. In this lesson you will define a forged stock.
n In the Geometry, select

Revolved Stock.
n Click on the Select button to
select the geometry that
defines the forged stock.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 6: Bar Stock
n Select Levels Manager and make visible only Level 3.
n Select the chain as shown.
Note: You have to change the

Levels before you exit from
chaining.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 7: Toolplane Origin Z
n In the Levels Manager, make Level 1 main level and

make visible Level 10 and invisible Level 3.
n Select the OK button to exit the Wireframe Chaining
dialog box.
STEP 7: TOOLPLANE ORIGIN Z
The Toolplane Origin Z page allows you to set the tool plane origin Z value for your operations. Instruct
Mastercam to calculate the value from the part geometry or manually enter the value yourself. You can
also set a Work offset number on this page.
n The Right face should be automatically enabled as

shown.
n Leave the Work offset number set to 0.
Note: The Work offset number depends on the machine

post processor. For this example you should leave it to 0.
STEP 8: STICK OUT
In this page you can set how much the part is sticking out of the chuck.
n Click on the button that allows

you to select the position for the
chuck jaw reference point.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 8: Stick Out
n Rotate the part as needed and select the point

as shown.
n The values should look as shown.
n To have a better grip on the part, change the Chuck face

to 7.85.
n The chuck should be positioned as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 9: Right Spindle Toolplane Origin Z
STEP 9: RIGHT SPINDLE TOOLPLANE ORIGIN Z
n Make sure that the Compute is set to

the Left face as shown.
n Work offset number = 1.
STEP 10: PICKOFF
Pickoff page lets you define where the sub spindle will grab the part. You can also define a Cutoff tool
width on this page.
n Click on the Select pickoff z position

button as shown.
n In the Levels Manager, make Level 3

visible.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 10: Pickoff
n Select the Midpoint as shown.
n The Distance from chuck

face should be set as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 10: Pickoff
n Click on the Preview button.

n The preview, in the Top view, should look as shown.
n Press Enter key to return to the Job Setup.

n Select the OK button to exit Machine Group Properties.
n If you click on the Machine Group-1.Left, the geometry should look as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 11: Save The File
n In the Levels Manager, make Level 3 invisible.

n Open Toolpaths Manager.
STEP 11: SAVE THE FILE

n Use Save As icon from the QAT, and save the file, to the desired location, as
LeftSpindleToolpaths_LTZ.MCAM.
SUMMARY:
In this hands-on lesson, you reviewed how to create the Mill-Turn Job Setup so you can generate toolpaths
accurately. After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Select and modify the chucks and jaws for your part.
n Configure the Setup type options by selecting the Initial spindle and the Part handling option.
n Translate/Copy the geometry in the sub spindle and create a turn profile if needed.
n Set the forged stock using Revolved Stock. (The Left Spindle lathe toolpaths are already done).
n Enter the proper dimensions for part stick-out and pick-off positions.
n Setup the toolplanes and work offsets.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle
Toolpaths
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Introduction:
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson will explain how the use milling toolpaths when using a Mill -Turn machine. Mill-Turn users can
access all of the Mastercam milling toolpaths from 2D to Multiaxis.
In this lesson you will learn how to use a Spindle/B-axis head to rough and finish one slot using Unified
Multiaxis toolpath.
The new Multiaxis Unified toolpath consolidates all the surface-based toolpaths Morph, Parallel, Along
Curve, and Project in a single interface. The geodesic toolpath options that influence the cut pattern such
as Guide curves and Automatic are also included in this interface.
You can quick change the patterns from a parallel to a chain pattern or to a morph between two surfaces
without starting the toolpath over.
The toolpath allows you to choose between four drive patterns: automatic, curve, surface, plane. The curve,
surface, and plane patterns are similar to options in Parallel or Morph toolpaths, such as Parallel to curve,
Morph between curves, Parallel to surface, Morph between surface or Parallel to a plane.
Add Automatic row will look at the area selected and decide the toolpath that best machines the
geometry. The Style options determine the pattern that will be automatically generated on the selected
machining geometries. The following Styles are available:
Add Curve row allows you to select the curves to generate a Parallel to a curve, a Morph between
curves or Cuts along curve patterns. The Style options depend on the number of curves selected. With one
curve selected the following styles are available:
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Two curves selected allows you to choose between the following styles:
If the Style is set to Guide you can have as many curves as you needed added to the toolpath.
Add Surface row allows you to select surfaces to generate patterns that Morph between two
surfaces, Parallel to a surface or flow over a surface.
The following Styles are available with a row of Surfaces option:
The following styles are available with two rows of Surfaces option:
Add Plane row allows you to set a parallel pattern with a constant z step or align to X, Y or Z axis.
You can also aligned the toolpath to the WCS Z axis or XYplane.
You can choose between the following styles:
Remove all rows allows you to clear all selections.
The Unified Multiaxis toolpath uses the new geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic or when
curves and surfaces are set to Guide.
Geodesic is defined as the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. Mastercam's geodesic
algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a toolpath over such a surface. This
strategy allows machining of 3D complex model with a toolpath that has a constant stepover even in shallow
areas.
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The geodesic Automatic pattern takes the extents of the geometry you have selected and tries to find its
boundary. It then creates, based on the Style you choose, a toolpath that is either parallel to the boundary or
morphs between a central shape and the boundary.
Programming your part using a Mill-Turn machine is the same a programming it within the Lathe/Mill Module.
In this lesson you will rough and finish the channels of the part in the Left Spindle. You will use Unified
Multiaxis toolpaths to rough and finish one channel.
You will machine the rest of the five channels using Transform -Rotate toolpath.

n Multiaxis Unified (Guide) toolpath.
n Multiaxis Unified (Morph between Surfaces) toolpath.
n Backplot.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 1: Open The File
STEP 1: OPEN THE FILE
n From the QAT, select the Open icon.
n Select LeftSpindleToolpaths_
LTZ.MCAM.
n In the Levels Manager make sure the
Level 3 is invisible as shown.
n Minimize Code Expert if needed.
STEP 2: UNIFIED TOOLPATH PARALLEL FROM CURVE (GUIDE)
The new Multiaxis Unified toolpath consolidates all the surface-based toolpaths Morph, Parallel,
Along Curve, and Project in a single interface.
The Unified Multiaxis toolpath uses the new geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic
or when curves and surfaces are set to Guide.
Geodesic is defined as the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. Mastercam's
geodesic algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a toolpath over such a
surface. This strategy allows machining of 3D complex model with a toolpath that has a constant
stepover even in shallow areas.
Toolpath Preview:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
n Select the Toolpaths tab to open the Toolpaths

Manager.
Milling
n From the Multiaxis group,

select the Unified icon.
2.1 Tool
n Select the 1/4" Ball Endmill and change the parameters as shown.
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2.2 Setup
n Select Setup from the

Tree view list.
n Enable Upper Left and
leave the Toolplane set to
Top as shown .
n Enable Align with
machine and Maintain
spindle origin.
2.3 Cut Pattern
Cut pattern settings determine the geometry the tool follows and how it travels along that geometry. The
direction of the cuts is approximated between the two curves and evenly spread over the surface.
You can also choose the Area type which determines where the tool starts, ends, and area to be cut. Cut
Pattern page also allows you to set the Cutting method and the direction for one way machining. In the Cut
Pattern you can set the Cut tolerance and the Maximum stepover.
n From the Tree View area, select

Cut Pattern.
n Click on the Add Curve row
button.
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n Click on the Select button to add the

curve.
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and

change the Graphics View to Isometric.
n Press the Shift key and click and hold the mouse
wheel to shift the part towards the center of the
graphics window.
n Using the mouse wheel, scroll up to zoom in.
n Holding down the mouse wheel rotate the part
as shown.
n Enable Solid Chaining and set the selection
method to Edges as shown.
n Select the curve as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Chaining dialog
box.
n Select the Machining geometry

button.
n Select the face as shown.

n Press Enter to finish the selection.
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n Make sure the rest of the parameters are set as shown.
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2.4 Tool Axis Control
Tool axis control settings determine the tool's orientation in relation to the geometry being cut. You can set
the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent moves. You can also apply
a lead/lag angle to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, measured relative to the surface normal. The side
tilt angle is applied to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, relative to the surface normal. A positive angle
tilts the tool to the left; a negative angle tilts the tool to the right.
n From the Tree View area, select Tool Axis

Control.
n Make sure that Limits is enabled and the
rest of the parameters are set as shown.
2.5 Limits
n From the Tree view area,

expand Tool Axis Control and
select Limits to avoid the upper
turret collision with the left
spindle.
n Enable Limit in XZ and set

the angles as shown.
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2.6 Linking
Linking determines how the tool moves when not cutting material. The Clearance area that determines
how the retracts from the part.
n From the Tree view area, select Linking and make sure the parameters are set as shown.
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2.7 Default Lead-in/out
In this page you can set the Leads that determine how the tool feeds into the material as it approaches the
part.
n In the Tree view area, expand Linking, select the Default Lead-in/out and make sure the
parameters are set as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Multiaxis Toolpath - Unified.
2.8 Backplot the toolpath
n Select Backplot selected operations icon as shown.
n In the Backplot dialog box, make sure that the following buttons are
turned on (they appear in a darker color) to displayed the toolpath with
color codes and see the insert, the holder and the rapid moves.
Note: When Toolpath display with color codes is enabled, the

default colors are yellow for rapid moves and blue for feed rate moves.
For better display purpose, this book use different colors which can be
set in the Backplot Options.
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n You can step through the Backplot by using the Step

forward or Step back buttons.
n You can adjust the speed of the backplot.
n Select the Play button to run Backplot.
n The toolpath should look as shown.

n From the Backplot panel, select the OK button to exit
Backplot.
Note: This is a rough toolpath. You need to add depth

cuts to the toolpath.
n Press Alt + T to remove the toolpath display.
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select the Parameters of the

Unified Guide toolpath.
2.9 Roughing
Roughing page allows you to establish roughing options for the multiaxis toolpath.
n From the Tree view select Roughing

and enable Depth Cuts as shown.
n Expand the Roughing in the Tree view
area and select Depth Cuts.
n Enter the Number of Roughing passes
and the Spacing as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Multiaxis
Toolpath - Unified.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath
n Once the operation has been generated Backplot the

toolpath.
n Using the mouse wheel, slightly rotate the part as shown.
n Press Ctrl + T to see the part translucent.
2.11 Verify the

toolpath
STEP 3: TRANSFORM ROTATE UNIFIED TOOLPATH
Transform-Rotate toolpaths are used when you want to run the same toolpaths in different locations or at
different orientations in the same part file. In this step you will rotate the toolpath to machine the rest of the
channels. You will rotate the toolpath around a center point using the Plane Rotation mill type and the
Rotary Rotate transform type.
Toolpath Preview:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath
Milling
n From the Utilities

group, select the
Toolpath
Transform icon as
shown.
3.1 Type and Methods
Use this page to setup your transform operation for milling toolpaths in Mill-Turn. Select the type of milling
to perform, the axis combination to use, the source operations, and the transform type.
n In the Mill type select

the Plane Rotation and
in the Axis
combination select the
Upper Left as shown.
n In the Source
operations select the
operation as shown.
n As Transform type
choose the Rotary
Rotate.
n Select the Rotary Rotate tab and make

sure that the Instances # is set to 5 and
the Angle to 60.0 degrees as shown.
n Select the OK button to generate the

toolpath.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath

toolpath.
n Using the mouse wheel, slightly rotate the part as shown.
n Press Ctrl +T to remove the translucent mode.
n In the Toolpaths Manger, click on the Toolpath Group-1
to select all the operations.
n Press Alt +T to remove the toolpath display.
STEP 4: CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE MULTIAXIS TOOLPATH
In this step you are going to create the curve used for the tool axis control in the Unified ( Morph between
two surfaces) toolpath.
Step Preview:
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4.1 Change the Main Level to Level 120
n Select the Levels tab to open Levels Manager.

n In the Main Level Number enter 120 and in the Name enter
Morph Geometry Left Spindle as shown.
n Select the Toolpaths tab to open Toolpaths Manager again.
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4.2 Set the Wireframe color to dark blue
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the Mini Toolbar,
select the drop down arrow next to the Wireframe color as shown.
n Select the dark blue color as shown.
4.3 Set the surface color to orange
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the

Mini Toolbar, make sure that the Surface color is
orange as shown.
4.4 Create a surface from solid
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and select

the Isometric view.
n Move the cursor somewhere close to one of the top
pocket and using the mouse wheel scroll up to zoom
in as shown. You can also hold the Shift key and the
mouse wheel and drag the part to center of the
graphics window.
Surfaces
n From the Create group, select

the From Solid icon as
shown.
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n Select the faces as shown.

n In the Surface from Solids panel, select the OK button to
finish the command.
4.5 Create the Offset surface

Surface
n From the Create group,

select the Offset icon.
n Select the surface as shown.

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n In the Surface Offset panel, enable Move and

set the Offset Distance to 0.375 as shown.
n The surface should look as shown.

n Select the OK button to exit the command.
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4.6 Create the Flowline Curve

Wireframe
n From the Curves group,

select arrow next to Curve
Slice and click on the Curve
Flowline as shown.
n In the Curve Flowline panel, enable Number to

determine the curves quantity and set it to 3 as shown.
n Make sure the Direction is set to U.
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n The flowlines should be created as shown. Otherwise,

enable V in the Curve Flowline panel.
4.7 Delete the construction geometry
n Select the offset surface and the two curves as shown.
Note: Zoom in if you have difficulties picking the surface.
n Press Delete from the keyboard.
n The geometry should look as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
STEP 5: UNIFIED TOOLPATH - MORPH TWO SURFACES
In this step you will finish one channel using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern set to Morph
Between Surfaces. The Morph Between Surfaces will create a morphed toolpath on the drive surface.
The drive surfaces are enclosed by the two check surfaces. A "morphed" toolpath is one that is
approximated between the check surfaces and evenly spread over the surface.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
n From the Multiaxis group

n Select the 1/4" Ball Endmill

and change the parameters
as shown.
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5.1 Setup
n The parameters are

already set from the
previous Unified
toolpath.
5.2 Cut Pattern
direction of the cuts is approximated between two surface edges and evenly spread over the surface.

Cut Pattern.
n Click on the Add Surface row
button.
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n Click on the Select button to add the

solid face.
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and

change the Graphics View to Isometric.
n Press the Shift key and click and hold the mouse
wheel to shift the part towards the center of the
graphics window.
n Select the solid face as shown.
n Press Enter.
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n Click on the Add Surface row button.
n Click on the Select button to add the solid

face.
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and change the

Graphics View to Isometric.
n Press the Shift key and click and hold the mouse wheel to shift
the part towards the center of the graphics window.
n Select the solid face as shown.
n Press Enter.
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n Select the Machining geometry

button.

n Change the Style to

Morph as shown.
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You will set the Tool axis control to From Chain to align the tool axis along a chained geometry.
n From the Tree View area, select Tool

Axis Control.
n In the Tool axis control select From
Chain as shown.
n Make sure that Limits is enabled and
the rest of the parameters are set as
shown.
n Click on the Select button.
n In the Chaining dialog box, enable

Wireframe and Single button.
n Select the OK button to exit Chaining
dialog box.
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5.4 Roughing
n Disable Depth cuts as shown.
5.5 The rest of the parameters can be left as they are.

toolpath.
n Using the mouse wheel, slightly rotate the part as
shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
STEP 6: TRANSFORM - ROTATE TOOLPATH
In this step you will finish the rest of the channels using Transform - Rotate toolpath.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling

group, select the
Transform icon as
shown.
n In the Type and

Methods, enable Plane
Rotation and in the
Axis combination
enable Upper Left as
shown.
n As Transform type
enable Rotary Rotate
and make sure that the
last Unified toolpath is
enabled in the Source
operations as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
6.2 Rotary Rotate
n Select the Rotary Rotate tab and set

the number of instances and the angle
between instances as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Transform
Operation Parameters.
n Once the operation has been generated

Backplot the toolpath.
STEP 7: USE MACHINE SIMULATION TO VERIFY THE TOOLPATHS

Step Preview:
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n From Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all

operations icon.
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select the G1 icon to

open the Code Expert.
n In the Synch Manager, click on the

Launch button to launch the
Simulation.
n Mastercam Simulator window should look as shown.
Note: The windows can be resized and can be horizontally or vertically aligned and then docked at the
desired location. To learn how to customize Mastercam Simulation, check
Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn TT (Main/Sub Spindles & Upper/Lower Turrets) tutorial.
7.1 Simulate the toolpath in Material Removal mode
n Make sure that the Mode is set to Simulation as shown.
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n In the Visibility area, make sure that only

the Tool, Stock, Fixture, Wireframe,
Machine and Machine Housing buttons
are enabled as shown.
n Make Workpiece invisible as shown.
Note: To make the Stock translucent, click

on it to have the shaded rectangle in front.
n Move the cursor close to

the center of the machine
and scroll up the mouse
wheel to zoom in.
n The machine with the part
should look as shown.
n Select the Play button

in the Control bar to
simulate the toolpath.
n The part should look as shown.
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n Click on the Report tab.
Note: There are no collisions reported .
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n Click on the Move List tab and scroll down to line 36.
Note: The spindle is close to the chuck. You can modify the Tool Axis Limits to keep the B-Axis head
further away from the chuck.
7.2 Change the Tool Axis Control Limits
n In the Toolpaths Manager select the first

Unified toolpath Parameters.
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n In the Limits
change the b2
to 80 degrees
as shown.
n Select the
OK button to
exit Multiaxi
Toolpath -
Unified
Parameters.
n In the Toolpaths Manager select the

second Unified toolpath Parameters.
n In the Limits, change the b2 to 80 degrees
as shown before.
n Select the OK button to exit Multiaxis
Toolpath - Unified Parameters.
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Regenerate all dirty

operations to update the Transform/Rotate toolpaths.
n From Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all

operations icon.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Save The File
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select the G1 icon to

open the Code Expert.
n In the Synch Manager, click on the

Launch button to launch the
Simulation.

n The part should look as

shown.
Note: The spindle with the

B-Axis is further away from
the chuck.
n In the Report panel there are no collisions reported.

n Close Mastercam Simulator.
n Close Mastercam Code Expert.

LeftSpindleToolpaths_Finished_LTZ.MCAM.
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SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you learned how to rough and finish one of the channels in the Left Spindle using Multiaxis
Unified toolpath. You learn how to use Transform Rotate toolpath to machine the rest of the channels. You
also verified the toolpaths in Mastercam Simulator to determine if there are any collisions or gouges.
After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Use Multiaxis Unified (Guide) toolpath using a spindle/B-axis head .
n Multiaxis Unified (Morph between Surfaces) toolpath using a spindle/B-axis head.
n Backplot.
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Part Handling
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Part Handling Step 8: Save The File
INTRODUCTION:
Part handling operations are used to control spindles, chucks, tailstocks, and turrets. You can create part
handling operations in two ways:
1. Select a pre-defined strategy.

2. Create an individual operation for whatever reason you wish.
Pre-defined strategies are created by your machine developer and result in a sequence of part handling
operations that model a complete part handling application: for example, a pickoff/cutoff/transfer, or a
tailstock advance/engage/retract. Mastercam automatically creates a separate toolpath group to store the
operations
1. Pre-defined strategies are made up of the following individual operations or events:
n Chuck Clamp
n Chuck to Clearance
n Chuck Grip
n Chuck Position
n Chuck Retract
n Position: Mill-Turn
n Spindle Sync: Align Spindles
n Steady Rest (Mill-Turn)
n Steady Rest Point (Mill-Turn)
n Tailstock Operations
n Turret Park: Motion and Destination
2. Individual operation for part handling can be choose from the followings
n Spindle clamp
n Spindle move
n Spindle sync
n Steady Rest (Mill-Turn)
n Steady Rest Point (Mill-Turn)
n Turret park
n Bar feed
n Tailstock
n Center point
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In this lesson you will create the Single pieces of stock -Pickoff toolpaths based on the strategy that you
selected in the Job Setup Part Handling. Mastercam will automatically creates a sequence of individual
events that is closely tailored to your specific machine and application requirements to transfer the part from
the main right spindle to the left sub spindle. The operations created allows you to transfer the stock between
spindles.

n Pickoff a single part and transfer it in the sub spindle.
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Part Handling Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff
STEP 1: SINGLE PIECES OF STOCK -PICKOFF
In this step you will create the Single pieces of stock -Pickoff toolpaths based on the strategy that you
choose in the Job Setup Part Handling. Mastercam will automatically create a group of operations to
transfer the part from the main left spindle to the right sub spindle.
n From the QAT, select the Open

icon.
n Select LeftSpindleToolpaths_
Finished_LTZ.
n From the Turning

ribbon, in the Part
Handling group, select
the Pickoff icon.
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Part Handling Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff
n Select Upper Turret

Strategy which will have a
specific sequence of
Upper Strategy requires a specific set of events for parking the lower turret, clamping and unclamping
both pickoff spindle chuck and stock spindle chuck, synchronizing the spindles, cutoff the part, etc.
Align spindles- align matches the left spindle angle with the right spindle angle and sync locks the spindle
together so they turn in unison.
Pickoff spindle - Unclamp and eject part - used to unclamp the chuck and eject any existing parts in
the pickoff spindle (in our case the right spindle).
Pickoff spindle - Move to clearance distance - moves the pickoff chuck to the specified clearance
distance. The chuck will approach the part in preparation for a part transfer operation.
Pickoff spindle - Move to grip position - controls the feedrate the chuck approaches the part. The grip
position is defined in the Job Setup.
Pickoff spindle - Clamp and transfer stock - clamps and then transfers the stock to the pickoff spindle.
Stock spindle - Unclamp - unclamps the chuck on the initial spindle.
Pickoff spindle - Retract - retracts the pickoff spindle to the home position.
Send Lower Turret Home - parks the lower turret to home position.
Note: As you move through each operation you can edit the parameters as needed. You can also define
your own strategy.
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Part Handling Step 2: Simulate The Part Handling
n Leave the default settings and select the

OK button to generate the Pickoff, Stock
Pull, Cutoff - Upper Turret group of
Note: For safety reasons the sequence of the operations is locked in the resulting Pickoff, Stock Pull,
Cutoff Upper Turret group. However you can edit the parameters of each individual operation.
STEP 2: SIMULATE THE PART HANDLING
In this step you will simulate all the toolpaths including the part handling group
n From the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all

operations icon as shown.
n From Toolpaths Manager, select the G1 icon to

update the IOF file with the part handling toolpaths.
n In the Sync Manager tab, click

on the Launch button as
shown.
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n Zoom in and run Mastercam

Simulator.
n The part is going to be
transferred to the Right
Spindle as shown.
n In the Mastercam Simulation click on

the Step Backward to see how the
right spindle picks off the part.
n In the Report no collisions are shown.

PartHandling_LTZ.MCAM.
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you have learned how to transfer the part to the other spindle, perform pickoff operations
based on the selected part-handling strategy. After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Understand the different Pickoff sequence of events.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Save The File
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson will review using the Lower Turret to finish the part with a Lathe Finish toolpath.
You will learn how to machine the part in the Right Spindle with the B-axis head using a C-axis Toolpath and
2D Mill toolpaths and Multiaxis toolpaths.
In this lesson you will use the Lower Turret to finish part in the Right Spindle using Lathe Finish toolpath. You
will use the spindle B-Axis head to Contour the hexagonal shape using a C-axis Toolpath. You will machine
the hole with the spindle B-Axis head using Helix Bore and Circle Mill toolpaths. You will review Multiaxis
Unified toolpath and the Transform Rotate toolpath. You will learn how to use the Utility options inside the
multiaxis toolpath as an alternative to Transform Rotate the toolpath.
CONCEPTS COVERED IN THIS LESSON:

n Right Spindle Helix Bore toolpath.
n Right Spindle Circle Mill toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Guide toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Morph between curves toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Verify.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 1: Open The File
n Select PartHandling_LTZ.MCAM.
n Select the Machine Group-1.Right viewsheet.
STEP 2: CREATE THE RIGHT SPINDLE TURN PROFILE
In this step you will use Turn Profile command to create the profile needed for the Lathe Finish toolpath.
n Open Levels Manager and set the levels as

shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile
n In the Number enter 200.

n In the Name enter Turning Geometry
as shown.
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2.2 Create the Lower Turn Profile

Wireframe
n From the Shapes group select Turn Profile icon as shown.
n Select the solid as

shown.
n Press Enter to finish the
selection.
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n In the Turn Profile panel, make sure that Spin

is enabled.
n In the Profile enable Lower profile as shown.
n Press Ctrl + T to make the

solid translucent.
n The wireframe should look as
shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath
STEP 3: RIGHT SPINDLE FINISH LATHE TOOLPATH
Lathe Finish toolpath follows the contour of the chained geometry. In this operation you will finish the part
on the Right spindle with the Lower Turret.
Toolpath Preview:
Turning
n In the Turning ribbon,

from the General group,
select the Finish icon.
n In the Wireframe mode enabled

Partial button as shown.
n Select the horizontal line as the
first entity in the proper direction
as shown with the green arrow.
(Click on the Reverse button if
needed to change the direction).
n Select the chamfer as the last
entity of the chain as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit
Wireframe Chaining dialog box.
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n In the Toolpath
parameters, click on
the Axis Combination
/Spindle Origin icon.
n Make sure that the
Lower Right icon as
shown.
n Select the OK button to
exit Axis Combination
/Spindle Origin.
n Select the OD 55
deg Left tool as
shown.
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3.1 Finish Parameters
n In the Finish parameters,

make sure that Stock to
leave in X and Z are set to
0.0.
n Compensation direction
should be set to Right.
n Click on the Lead In/Out
button.
n In the Lead In set the

Entry Vector to
Tangent as shown to
ensure a clean chamfer.
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n In the Lead Out, enable

Extend/shorten end of
contour as shown.
n Make sure Extend is enabled.
n Amount = 0.02.
n Select the OK button to exit the
Lead In/Out dialog box.
Lathe Finish parameters.
n The toolpath should look as

shown.
Note: The end of the

toolpath was extended to
ensure that the chamfer will
be finished.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
3.3 Verify the toolpaths
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Toolpath Group -2 to select only the Right Spindle
Toolpaths.
n The part should look as shown after you verify it.
Note: Everything looks fine in Verify but without the Synchronization between the upper and lower
stream the tools will crash. Before you post the file you need to simulate the toolpaths in the Mastercam
Simulator. To go back to the Mastercam window, minimize the Mastercam Simulator window.
STEP 4: FINISH THE HEXAGONAL SHAPE USING CONTOUR
Contour toolpaths remove material along a path defined by a chain of curves. Contour toolpaths only
follow a chain; they do not clean out an enclosed area.
Toolpath Preview:
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4.1 Make Level 200 Invisible
n In the Levels Manager, make Level 1 Main

Level and make invisible Level 200.
n Set the rest of the levels as shown.
Milling
n From the 2D group, select the Contour icon.
n Press Ctrl +T to remove the translucent

mode.
n Make sure the Chaining dialog box is
set to the Solids selection as shown.
n Use the mouse wheel to rotate the part
and to zoom in as needed.
n In the Solid Chaining dialog box,
enable only the Loop button.
n Select the bottom of the hexagon as
shown.
n Make sure the chaining direction is CCW
and then select the OK button to exit the
Chaining dialog box.
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n In the Toolpath Type make sure that the Contour is selected.
4.2 Select a 1/4" Flat Endmill from the library and set the Tool Parameters
n Select Tool from the Tree view list.

n Click on the Select library tool button.
n Using the Filter options select the 1/4" Flat Endmill.
n Make all the necessary changes as shown.
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4.3 Use Setup to Select the Mill Type and the Axis Combination
C-Axis Face Mill Type allows you to machine the face of the part with the tool parallel to the main
spindle's axis of rotation. If the machine has the Y-Axis available and the part is in its travel limits you can
use instead of the C-Axis Face the Y-Axis Face Mill Type.
n From the Tree

View area, select
the Setup.
n Set the Mill type
to the C- Axis
Face and the
Axis
combination to
Upper Right as
shown.
4.4 Set the Cut Parameters
n From the Tree view list, select

Cut Parameters and make
the changes as shown.
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4.5 Set the Lead In/Out
n From the Tree view

list, select Lead
In/Out and make sure
that the parameters
are as shown.
4.6 Set the Linking Parameters
n From the Tree view list,

select Linking
Parameters and change
the parameters as
shown.
n Select the OK button

to exit the contour
parameters.
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n To verify the Right Spindle toolpaths, from the

Toolpaths Manager, click on the Toolpath
Group-1.
n The part should look as shown after you verify

it.
n To go back to the Mastercam window,
minimize the Mastercam Simulator window.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour
STEP 5: CHAMFER THE HEXAGON USING CONTOUR
Contour-Chamfer toolpaths cut a chamfer around the selected geometry
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
n From the 2D group, click on the Contour icon as shown.
n Make sure the Chaining dialog

box is still set to the Solids
selection and the Loop button is
enabled as shown.
n Select the edges in the CCW as
shown.
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5.1 Tool
n In the Tool, select a

1/4" Chamfer Mill
from the library and
make all the
necessary changes
as shown.
5.2 Setup
n Select Setup from the

Tree view list.
n Set the Mill type to the C-
Axis Face and the Axis
combination to Upper
Right as shown.
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n From the Tree

view list, select
Cut Parameters.
n Set the Chamfer
width to 0.03 and
the Bottom offset
to 0.03 as shown.
5.4 Lead In/Out
n In the Lead In/Out set the

Entry and the Exit as
shown.
n Set the Overlap to 0.02.
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n From the Tree view list,

select Linking
Parameters and change
the parameters as shown.
exit the contour
parameters.
n The verified part should look as shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
STEP 6: HELIX BORE THE 0.8" DIAMETER HOLE
Helix Bore toolpaths are used to mill circular pockets using helical motion. Roughing passes are created
as you cut down the hole. You have the option to create finish passes in the same operation.
In this step you will machine the 0.8" diameter hole with the B-axis head using Helix Bore toolpath with
Y-Axis Face.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
n From the 2D group, select the Expand gallery arrow

and select the Helix Bore as shown.
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n Move the cursor at the edge of the hole as

shown and select the center point.
n The Solid Arc 1 with the 0.8 Diameter will

appear on the Toolpath Hole Definition.
n Select the OK button to exit Toolpath Hole
Definition panel.
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6.1 Tool
n In the Tool page,

select the 1/4" Flat
Endmill and set
the Tool
parameters as
shown.
n Set the Mill type to the Y- Axis

Face and the Axis combination
to Upper Right as shown.
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list, select Cut
Parameters and
leave the parameters
as shown.
Note: The gray out

Circle diameter
should be 0.8. If not,
enable Override
geometry diameter
and enter the value.
6.4 Rough/Finish
Rough/Finish create roughing and finishing passes for a helix bore toolpath.
n From the Tree view list, select Rough/Finish and

make sure that the parameters are as shown.
n Set the Finish method to Helix downwardly.
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Linking Parameters and change
the parameters as shown.
Helix Bore parameters.
n Press Alt +T to remove the toolpath display.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
6.7 Verify the Right Spindle toolpaths
STEP 7: CIRCLE MILL THE 1.35" HOLE
Circle Mill Toolpaths are used to mill circular pockets based on a single point. You can select either point
entities, or center points of arcs. Mastercam will then pocket out a circular area of the diameter and to the
depth that you specify. After milling the center of the circle, Mastercam calculates an entry arc before
approaching the perimeter and then a similar exit arc. High speed entry moves are an option as well.
In this step you will machine the 0.8" diameter hole with the B-axis head using Circle Mill toolpath with Y-
Axis Face.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
n From the 2D group, select the Expand gallery arrow and

select the Circle Mill as shown.
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n Move the cursor at the edge of the hole as shown and

select the center point.
n The Solid Arc 1 with the 1.35 Diameter will appear on the
Toolpath Hole Definition.
n Select the OK button to exit Toolpath Hole Definition
panel.
n In the Toolpath Type make sure that the Circle Mill is selected.
7.1 Select the 1/4" Flat Endmill and set the Tool Parameters
n Select Tool from the Tree

view list.
n Select the 1/4" Flat Endmill
from the tool list window.
n Make all the necessary
changes as shown.
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n Set the Mill type to the Y- Axis

Face and the Axis combination
to Upper Right as shown.

list, select Cut
Parameters and set
the parameters as
shown.
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7.4 Roughing
Roughing provides high-speed pocket-style clean out for the circle geometry with motion similar to the
Spiral pocket style. This style creates roughing passes using tangent arcs.
If you select the Helical Entry option, Mastercam creates the roughing motion tangent to the helical entry. If
you are also creating depth cuts, the high-speed roughing features are repeated at each depth.
n From the Tree view list, select and enable Roughing

and disable Helical Entry as shown.
7.5 Finishing
Finishing allows you to define multiple cutting passes at the cutting depth.
n From the Tree view area,

select Finishing, enable it.
n Disable Semi-Finish and
enable Finish and set the
Number to 1 and the
Spacing to 0.02.
n Enable Final depth and
Keep tool down to make
the finish step at the final
depth keeping the tool down
as shown.
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7.6 Transitions
Transitions allows you to control the transition between passes and the Lead in out moves. Start at
center sets the beginning of the toolpath at the center of the defined circle.
n From the Tree view area, select Transitions and

make sure that the parameters are set as shown
7.7 Depth Cuts
n From the Tree view area, select

Depth cuts and set the
roughing and finish steps as
shown.
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Linking Parameters and
change the parameters as
shown.
Circle Mill parameters.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
STEP 8: CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE MULTIAXIS TOOLPATH
In this step you are going to create the geometry required by the Morph between 2 curves Multiaxis
toolpath. You will create the curve for the tool axis control.
Step Preview:
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n Select the Levels tab.

n In the Main Level Number enter 300 and in the
Name enter Curve Morph Right as shown.
8.2 Set the Wireframe color to dark blue
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the Mini Toolbar, select
the drop down arrow next to the Wireframe color as shown.
n Select the dark blue color as shown.
8.3 Surface color set to orange
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the

Mini Toolbar, make sure that the Surface color is
orange as shown.
n Move the cursor somewhere close to the top pocket and

using the mouse wheel scroll up to zoom in as shown.
You can also hold the Shift key and the mouse wheel
and drag the part to center of the graphics window.
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8.4 Change Construction mode to 3D
n Right mouse click in the graphics window

and set the Construction mode to 3D.
8.5 Create curve one edge
Wireframe
n From the Curves group, select Curve One Edge icon as shown.
n Select the two edges as shown.

n Select the OK button to exit Curve On
One Edge panel.
8.6 Create a Loft Surface

Surfaces
n From the Create group, select the Loft icon

as shown.
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n In the Wireframe Chaining

dialog box, enable Single
button as shown.
n Select the curves in the
same direction as shown.
n In the Wireframe Chaining
dialog box, click on Display
all selection arrows to
verify the direction.
the Wireframe Chaining
dialog box.
n In the Surface Ruled/Lofted panel leave the settings

as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Surface Ruled/Lofted
panel.
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n The surface should look as shown.
8.7 Create the Offset surface

Surface
n From the Create group,

select the Offset icon.

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n In the Surface Offset panel, enable Move and set the Offset Distance to 0.475 as shown.
n Click on Cycle /Next and the Reverse Normal button if need to reverse the direction of the surface.
8.8 Create the Flowline Curve

Wireframe
n From the Curves group,

select arrow next to Curve
Slice and click on the Curve
Flowline as shown.
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n In the Curve Flowline panel, enable Number to

determine the curves quantity and set it to 3 as shown.
n Make sure the Direction is set to U.
n The flowlines should be created as shown. Otherwise, enable V in

the Curve Flowline panel.
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8.9 Delete the construction geometry
n Select the offset surface and the two

curves as shown.
Note: Zoom in if you have difficulties

picking the surface.
n Press Delete from the keyboard.
n Select the curves and delete them.

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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
STEP 9: FRONT POCKET ROUGHING - UNIFIED TWO GUIDES
In this step you will finish one channel using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern style set to
Guide. The Unified toolpath uses a geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic or when
curves and surfaces are set to Guide. Geodesic is defined as the shortest line between two points on a
curved surface. Mastercam's geodesic algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a
toolpath over such a surface. In this step you will use to guides to control the toolpath pattern.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling

n Select a 1/8" Ball

Endmill from the library
and change the
parameters as shown.
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9.1 Setup
n In the Axis combination,

enable Upper Right.
n Enable Align with machine
and Maintain spindle
origin.
9.2 Cut Pattern

Cut Pattern.
button.
n Click on the Select button to add

the solid edge.
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n In the Chaining dialog box enable

Solid Chaining.
n In the Solid Chaining dialog box
enable Edges button only
n Select the solid edge as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit the Solid

button.

the solid face.
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n Select the solid edge as

shown.
the Solid Chaining dialog
box.
n Select the Machining geometry button.
n Select the face as shown.

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You will set the Tool axis control to Surface with tilt to align the tool axis normal to the surface. You can
also apply a lead/lag angle to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, measured relative to the surface
normal.

Axis Control.
n In the Tool axis control select
Surface with tilt as shown.
n Make sure that Limits is disabled and
the rest of the parameters are set as
shown.
Maximum angle step sets the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent
moves. Tool axis control set to Surface with lead/lag will maintain the tool axis normal to the drive
surface. Ortho to cut direction at each position side tilt direction is determined by an orthogonal
(perpendicular) line from the current surface contact point to the lower edge curve. That means that the
tool axis is always orthogonal to the toolpath.
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9.4 Linking
n Set the Linking parameters as shown.
First entry is the first approach of the tool towards the part. You can specify from where the tool should
approach (enter) the part and whether there will be a lead-in move when entering the part.
Last exit defines how the tool will leave the part and where it will go after the toolpath is complete. The
default setting is Retract to clearance area. In this exit method, the tool leaves the drive surface, moves
to the feed distance, then to the rapid distance, and finally to the clearance area.
Gaps along cut sets the type of motion the tool makes when a gap is encountered along the cut.
Follow surfaces will keep the tool in contact with the surface.
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9.5 Default Lead-in/out

n In the Tree View list, expand the Linking and select Default Lead in/out.
n Set the Type to Tangential arc.
n Width =0.1.
n Length = 0.1.
n Height = 0.1.
9.6 Roughing
n Enable Depth cuts as

shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
n Once the operation has been generated

Backplot the toolpath.
n Using the mouse wheel, slightly rotate the part
as shown.
9.8 Verify the Right Spindle Toolpath
Note: The Lead out direction has been changed and no

gouge will appear on the part.
STEP 10: TRANSFORM - ROTATE TOOLPATH
In this step you will rough out the rest of the pockets using Transform - Rotate toolpath.
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
Milling

group, select the
Transform icon as
shown.
n In the Type and

Methods, enable
Plane Rotation
and in the Axis
combination
enable Upper
Right as shown.
n As Transform type
enable Rotary
Rotate and make
sure that the
Unified toolpath is
enabled in the
Source
operations as
shown.
10.2 Rotary Rotate
n Select the Rotary Rotate tab and set the

number of instances and the angle between
instances as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit Transform
Operation Parameters.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
10.4 Verify the Right Spindle toolpaths
STEP 11: FRONT POCKET FINISH - UNIFIED MORPH 2 CURVES
In this step you will finish one pocket using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern style set to
Morph between two curves. The Morph Between Curves will create a morphed toolpath on the drive
surface. The drive surfaces are enclosed by the two curves. A "morphed" toolpath is one that is
approximated between the two curves and evenly spread over the surface.
Toolpath Preview:
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Milling

n Select a 1/8" Ball

Endmill from the
library and change the
parameters as shown.
11.1 Setup
n In the Axis combination,

enable Upper Right.
n Enable Align with machine
and Maintain spindle
origin.
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11.2 Cut Pattern
n Set the Machining geometry

offset to 0.0.

Cut Pattern.
button.

the solid edge.
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n In the Chaining dialog box enable Solid Chaining.

n In the Solid Chaining dialog box enable Edges button
only
n Select the OK button to exit the Solid Chaining dialog
box.

button.

the solid face.

n Select the OK button to exit the Solid Chaining
dialog box.
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n In the Style, click on the

drop down arrow and
enable Morph as shown.
n Select the Machining geometry button.
Note: Rotate the part to make sure that you

select all the faces.
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You will set the Tool axis control to From chain to align the tool axis from a chain.

Axis Control.
n In the Tool axis control select From
Chain as shown.
n Click on the Select button.
Maximum angle step sets the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent
moves.
Tool axis will set to From Chain will maintain the tool axis from an open contour. Ortho to cut
direction at each position side tilt direction is determined by an orthogonal (perpendicular) line from the
current surface contact point to the lower edge curve. That means that the tool axis is always orthogonal to
the toolpath.
n In the Chaining dialog box, enable

Wireframe and Single buttons.
n Select the OK button to exit the Wireframe
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11.4 Linking
n Leave the Linking parameters set as they are from the previous Unified toolpath.
11.5 Disable Roughing
n Disable Depth cuts as shown.
n Once the operation has been generated Backplot

the toolpath.
n Using the mouse wheel, slightly rotate the part as
shown.
11.7 Verify the Right spindle toolpaths.
Note: The Lead out gouge into the part.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath
STEP 12: MULTIAXIS UTILITY - ROTATE TOOLPATH
In this step you will finish the rest of the pockets using Utility options in the Unified Morph Multiaxis
toolpath. This is another way of finishing the rest of the pockets
Toolpath Preview:
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select the

Parameters of the last Unified Morph
toolpath as shown.
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n In the Utility, enable

Transform /
Translate and set
the parameters as
shown.
n In the Linking page, set

the Large gaps to
Retract to clearance
area and enable Use
Lead-In/Out.
exit Multiaxis Toolpath -
Unified.
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12.2 Backplot the Unified Morph toolpath.
12.3 Verify the Right Spindle toolpaths.
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RightSpindleToolpaths_Finished_LTZ.MCAM.
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you were generating the toolpath in the Right Spindle After completing this lesson you should
be able to:
n Right Spindle Helix Bore Y-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Circle Mill Y-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified Guide toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Morph between curves toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Verify.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 13: Save The File
In this lesson you will start reviewing Mastercam Simulator used in Mill-Turn environment. It will help detect
collisions between the stock, tools, holders, and any machine components before sending any code to the
machine tool. You will also review the Sync Manager and synchronize the Upper and Lower Streams.
CONCEPTS COVERED IN THIS LESSON:

n Sync Manager.
n Post Processing from Sync Manager.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 1: Open The File

n Select RightSpindleToolpaths_Finished_LTZ.MCAM.
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all

operations icon to select all the toolpaths.
STEP 2: MASTERCAM SIMULATOR

2.1 Sync Manager
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select Post all selected

operations icon.
n In the Graphics window, right mouse click and select Fit to see both spindles.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 2: Mastercam Simulator
n The Sync Manager inside of the Code Expert should look as shown.
2.2 Mastercam Simulator
n In the Sync Manager

ribbon, click on the
Launch icon as
shown.
n In the View ribbon, Show group enable Move List if needed.
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n Move the cursor close to the center

of the machine and scroll up the
mouse wheel to zoom in.
n The machine with the part should
look as shown.
2.3 Run Mastercam Simulator

n The part should look as

shown.
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2.4 Check the Report
n Select the Report tab.

n The Report list should look as shown.
Note: In the Report list there is a collision, some proximity alerts

and lots of axis overruns.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
n Restart the verification.
Note: The Lathe finish toolpath

is machined in the right spindle
in the same time as the first
Unified toolpath is machined in
the Left Spindle. You need to
sync the Upper and the Lower
Streams.
n To exit Machine Simulation select the Minimize icon.
STEP 3: SYNC THE UPPER AND LOWER STREAMS
In this step you will sync the Upper and Lower Streams and instruct Mastercam to:
Park the lower turret to the left before starting the part transfer
Move the lower turret towards the right spindle after the part is transferred
Perform the Lathe Finish before machining the Contour (2D)
n From the Taskbar, click on the Code Expert icon to open it.
n The IOF file should look as shown.
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Note: If you closed Code Expert you can open it from Mastercam by clicking on the G1 icon.
3.1 Park the lower turret to the left before starting the part transfer
n Click on the "+" in front of the

6 Spindle Synch and 5
Turret Park to expand them
as shown.
n Resize the Upper Stream
and Lower Stream
windows to be able to see all
the expanded toolpaths.
n Using the mouse, in the

Lower Stream Turret Park,
click on the End move and
drag the mouse to the Upper
Stream Spindle Sync Align
move as shown.
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n Release the mouse to

create the sync point
between these two
3.2 Move the lower turret towards the right spindle after the part is transferred
n Click on the "+" in front of the 13

Turret Park and 12 Spindle
Move to expand them as
shown.
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n Using the mouse, in the

Upper Stream , click on
the 12 Spindle Move, End
move and drag the mouse
to the Lower Stream 13
Turret Park, Lower
Reference Return move
as shown.
n Release the mouse to

create the sync point
between these two
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3.3 Perform the Lathe Finish before machining the Contour (2D)
n Click on the "+" in front of the 15

Contour (2D) and 14 Lathe Finish
to expand them as shown.
n Resize the Upper Stream and
Lower Stream windows to be able to
see all the expanded toolpaths.
n Using the mouse, in the Lower

Stream Lathe Finish, click on the
Retract move and drag the mouse to
the Lower Stream Contour (2D)
Approach move as shown.
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n Release the mouse to create the sync

point between these two operations
as shown.
n The Sync Manager should look as
shown.
Note: The asterisk * attached to the IOF extension and the yellow button in the Ready ribbon bar at the
bottom of the Code Expert. These tell you that the changes made in the Sync Manager are not
reflected in Mastercam. You will have to save the IOF file.
n Select the Save icon to makes sure that the changes made in
Sync Manager are reflected in Mastercam.
n The button in the Ready ribbon changes to green and no

asterisk * is attached to the IOF file as shown.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths
STEP 4: SIMULATE ALL TOOLPATHS
n In the Sync Manager

tab, click on the Launch
button as shown.
4.1 Enable Stop Collisions
n In the Home tab, click on the drop down arrow next to Stop
Conditions and enable Collision.
Note: Setting the Stop Condition to Collision will make it

easier to spot the collision as the simulation will stop there. You
can also double click in the Report list, on the line with the
collision, and Mastercam will display the collision in the
machine.
4.2 Run Mastercam Simulation
n Follow the same steps as

shown before.
Note: You can see the result

of the first sync: the lower
turret is parked below the Left
Spindle before the Right
Spindle picks the part.
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n The Lower Turret moves to the

right spindle after the part is in
the Right spindle. The Finish
Lathe toolpath is the first
toolpath performed in the Right
Spindle.
n The simulation stops on

collision at the right spindle as
shown.
Note: The tool cutting length is

the same as the depth cut
(0.5"). To fix this, in the Contour
(2D) toolpath you can add depth
cuts.
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4.3 Add depth cuts in Contour (2D)
n In the Toolpaths Manager panel, click on the

Parameters in the Contour (2D) toolpath.
n Enable Depth cuts and set the rough steps and the finish step
as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit the 2D Toolpaths - Contour
parameters.
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4.4 Simulate all toolpaths in the Mastercam Simulator
n In the Toolpaths Manager, make sure all

operations are selected.
n Select the Post all selected operations button
(G1).
n From the Sync Manager select the Launch
button.
n Run the simulator and part should look as shown.

n In the Report list there are some alerts and lots of axis overruns.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
STEP 5: FIXING THE AXIS OVERFLOW
n To check where in the program you have the first Axis overflow, double click on it in the Report
list as shown.
Note: It is important to know the axis limits. In the Report, the axis that overflows is X1.
5.1 Axis Control
n In Mastercam Simulator, from the View ribbon, enable Axis Control as shown.
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n In the Axis Controller panel, rotate the hands to set the Arm Turret and the
Spindle Gear to Right Spindle as shown.
n To check the limits for X1 change the Axis to X1 as shown.
Note: In the Axis Controller you can see the current X1 value is -
15.786 while the Minimum limit of the axis is -15.748.
The Maximum limit is set to 0 for this axis.
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n Rotate the part in the machine and you can see

that the overflows are in the finish Unified toolpath.
Note: To address the issue you need to change the

Tool axis control.
The Singularity event can also create a problem for
the machine as it cannot determine the tool axis tilt
in these points.
A Singularity is a situation where the tool axis tilt is
at Zero. When programming a 5-Axis vector based
toolpath, avoid vertical vectors (0, 0, 1), in the
middle of the toolpath.
By using the Side Tilt option, you can add a tilt to
the tool to avoid that Singularity event.
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the operation 21-

Unified Morph Parameters as shown.
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n In the Tool Axis Control, set

the Curve tilt type to
Closest point as shown.
Note: You do not need to add

a Tilt angle in our case.
n Regenerate the dirty Transform /Rotate

toolpath.
5.2 Simulate all toolpaths in the Mastercam Simulator
n In the Toolpaths Manager, make sure all

operations are selected.
n Select the Post all selected operations button
(G1).
n From the Sync Manager select the Launch
button.
n Run the simulator and part should look as shown.
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n To speed the verification process, in the Move List, click on

the line 85 below the19 Unified Guide as shown.
Note: Once you click on the line 85 the play button will
replace the number as shown. This procedure speeds up the
verification up to the operation selected.
n Once the simulation reaches the Unified Guide operation click on the Play button to continue to
check the unified toolpaths on the right spindle.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 6: Post The Toolpaths

n In the Report list there are some Proximity alerts.
Proximity alerts are only available in Simulation mode. You

can set a distance, currently set to 0.03, which determines
how close objects can get before reporting an alert. The
Proximity alert distance is set in Mastercam Simulator Files,
Options as shown.
STEP 6: POST THE TOOLPATHS
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Select all

operations icon to select all the toolpaths.
n From the Toolpaths Manager, select Post all selected

operations icon.
n Mastercam Code Expert will be

launched, and from the Sync Manager
select the G1 Post button as shown.
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n The Upper Stream and the Lower Stream NC files open side be side as shown.
Note: The G code that you have created will appear on the screen, if the code looks okay you can shut
the window down without saving it. If you need to change the code, make sure you save it before you
close the window down. How the program is sent to the machine depends on the shop setup.

RightSpindleToolpaths_Sync_LTZ.MCAM.
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you were reviewing Mastercam Simulation, Sync Manager and Post processing.
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n Dual Spindle with a B-axis Head and

Mill-Turn Job setup Topics Covered

n Set the Initial Spindle, the Stock Type

Left Spindle Toolpaths Topics Covered

n Multiaxis Unified (Guide) toolpath.

Part Handling Topics Covered

n Pickoff a single part and transfer it in the sub

Right Spindle Toolpaths Topics Covered

Upper and Lower Streams Sync & Simulation Topics Covered

Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ 3

Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction 7

How To Add The Machine 10

Fanuc LTZ Job Setup 13

Step 1: Select The Machine 15

Step 2: Machine Configuration 17

Step 3: Setup Type 19

Step 5: Part Geometry 20

Step 6: Bar Stock 21

Step 7: Toolplane Origin Z 23

Step 8: Stick Out 23

Step 9: Right Spindle Toolplane Origin Z 25

Step 10: Pickoff 25

Step 11: Save The File 28

Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths 29

Step 1: Open The File 33

Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide) 33

Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath 42

Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath 44

Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces 51

Step 6: Transform - Rotate Toolpath 59

Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths 60

Step 8: Save The File 66

Step 2: Simulate The Part Handling 74

Step 3: Save The File 75

Right Spindle Toolpaths 77

Step 1: Open The File 79

Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile 79

Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath 83

Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour 87

Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour 93

Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole 97

Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole 102

Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath 108

Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides 116

Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath 124

Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves 126

Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath 134

Step 13: Save The File 137

Right Spindle Sync & Simulation 139

Step 1: Open The File 141

Step 2: Mastercam Simulator 141

Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams 145

Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths 151

Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow 155

Step 6: Post The Toolpaths 160

Step 7: Save The File 161

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