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Mastercam CAM Skills
Presenter: John McCordMLC CAD Systems Sales / [email protected]
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Mastercam Tool Manager
An in depth review of Mastercam’s integrated Tool Manager
Overview
We will be going over the use and implementation of the tool manager• General interface• Tool/Holder combinations• Custom tool profiles• Vendor/custom speeds and feeds• Update existing tool libraries
General Interface
Overview• The Tool Manager will run independent of
Mastercam• Multiple instances can be run at one time• Able to drag and drop between instances
General Interface
General Interface
Creating Tools
Overall Process has not changed1. Choose tool type2. Define Dimensions3. Define Parameters4. Finish
Now let’s look at the new layout…
Creating Holder
1. Create Holder2. Set Upper type3. Define remaining sections
Creating Holders
Tool – Holder Combination
• Take an existing tool and holder and save as an assembly
• Reuse in programs
Tool – Holder Combination
• Setup interface as shown
• Tools and Holder on left and Assemblies on right
Tool – Holder Combination
• Drag Holder to Assembly pane
• Then drag tool to holder line
• Adjust parameters using properties pane
• CTRL click to adjust stick out
Custom Tool Profiles
• Mastercam can use custom profiles to machine part
• Use either MCX file or DXF file
Custom Tool Profiles
MCX file• Same as old method
– Create tool profile vertically on TOP plane on +Y side– Use Undefined tool type– Select MCX file that contains geometry
Custom Tool Profiles
DXF File• Create geometry horizontally on +X and +Y
quadrant• Geometry that represents shank or body is on
a level named “NOCUT”• Geometery that represents flutes or inserts is
on a level named “CUT”• At minimum cutting and noncutting geometry
must overlap
Custom Tool Profiles
Custom Tool Profiles
• The new tool manager is built to be standards compliant.
• Tooling Vendors can supply data that is built on ISO13399 standards
• These files can be imported directly into Mastercam
Speeds and Feeds
• We have a new method for searching for Speeds and Feeds
• Standards compliant database enables vendors to supply cutting parameters
• Search for cutting parameters based on filters
Speeds and Feeds
• Right Click on tool and choose Search for cut parameters
Speeds and Feeds
• Setup desired filter and click Search
• Choose the necessary cutting parameter and click Accept
Create Custom Tool Libraries
• Open Tool Manager• File > New > Database• Save database in Standard Mastercam
directory
C:\Users\Public\Documents\shared mcamx7\mill\Tools
Create Custom Tool Libraries
• Create tools and Holder– Drag and Drop from other libraries
• Combine tools and holders into Assemblies
• Create Materials • Create Cut parameters
Updating Tool Libraries
Best Practices• A well managed and clean library will update
much nicer• Do not modify Mastercam Default library, ie
MILL_INCH. Instead create a company or personal one, you can copy MILL_INCH and rename to get started.
• Prefix custom tool profile geometry with “CUSTOM” or similar to make searching and sorting easier
• Always use the default locations for tools and libraries
Updating Tool Libraries
1. Create two folders on your Desktop called UPDATE1 and UPDATE2
2. Copy all of your tool libraries and custom tool profiles into UPDATE1
3. In Mastercam go to File > Update Folder4. Set the Source Folder to UPDATE1 on your
desktop, and Destination folder to UPDATE25. Click OK
Mastercam CAM Skills
Presenter: John McCordMLC CAD Systems Sales / [email protected]
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