Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] MasterCAM Tutorials, postprocessor, and NC file generation questions

On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 23:53:35 -0800, you wrote:

>Does anyone have a good source for MasterCAM tutorials? I just got
>MasterCAM 8 and I also have access to 10. I have used FeatureCAM pretty
>extensively but it was a bit different.

Why not stick with FeatureCam? Mastercam is far inferior IMO, with awful
menus and user interface, and only basic machining strategies.

>Also, since my Taig has manual, non-preset tools (it's got an ER-16
>spindle), I always run my ops as separate programs, one program for each
>tool.

You can use all your tools in the one program if your set up right. I
start with tool one Zero 'd to stock surface or a reference point and
when Mach3 stops for a tool change, simply change tool, jog back to
surface or ref point, press zero Z then press cycle start, and off you
go again.

Steve Blackmore
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