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Mastercam X9 Multiaxis - Professional Courseware

Copyright: 1998 - 2015 In-House Solutions Inc. All rights reserved
Software: Mastercam X9
Author: Mariana Lendel
ISBN: 978-1-77146-393-5
Revision Date: May 7, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Professional Courseware Contents

4 Axis Toolpaths .......................................................................................................... 1
About Rotary Axis Control ......................................................................................................................2
Axis Substitution - Roll The Geometry ....................................................................................................3
Axis Substitution - Unroll The Geometry ..............................................................................................12
Rolldie C-Hook .....................................................................................................................................17
Axis Substitution - Creating A Cylindrical Helix .....................................................................................19
Create The Geometry For The Helix ....................................................................................................20
Machine The Helix Using Contour With Axis Substitution ...................................................................20
Axis Substitution - Creating A Conical Helix .........................................................................................22
Create The Geometry For The Conical Helix .........................................................................................23
Machine The Conical Helix ...................................................................................................................23
Axis Substitution & Rolldie - Barrel Cam ...............................................................................................26
Create The Barrel Cam Geometry For The Toolpath (Optional) ..........................................................27
Contour Axis Substitution To Machine The Barrel Cam ......................................................................29
Rolldie C-Hook To Machine The Barrel Cam .........................................................................................32
Axis Substitution, Rotary Axis Positioning & Transform - Rotate .........................................................37
Drill The Four 3/8" Diameter Holes Using Y-Axis Substitution .............................................................38
Drill The Eight Holes Using Rotary Axis Positioning ..............................................................................39
Engrave The Numbers At A Depth Of 0.05" Using Axis Substitution ....................................................40
Transform - Rotate Toolpath To machine the rest of the slots ............................................................42
Tool Planes - Indexing About A-Axis .....................................................................................................44
Tool Planes - For Horizontal Machining Centers ..................................................................................52
Classic Multiaxis Toolpaths ....................................................................................... 67

Rotary Toolpath ....................................................................................................................................69
Axis Rotary Toolpath - Axial Dampening ..............................................................................................73
Curve Type - 3D Curves .........................................................................................................................77
Curve Type - Surface Edge Single ..........................................................................................................81
Curve Type - Surface Edge All ...............................................................................................................84
Tool Axis Control - Lines .......................................................................................................................87
Tool Axis Control - Plane .......................................................................................................................90
Tool Axis Control - From Point ..............................................................................................................93
Tool Axis Control - To Point ..................................................................................................................96
Tool Axis Control - Chain ......................................................................................................................99
Curve 5 Axis - Output Format .............................................................................................................103
Curve 5 Axis - Tip Control ...................................................................................................................108
Curve 5 Axis - Projection Type ............................................................................................................111
Curve 5 Axis - Review ..........................................................................................................................114
Drill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points - Tool Axis Control - Surface ..............................................................120
Drill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points / Lines ...............................................................................................123
Circle Mill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points / Lines ......................................................................................125
Drill 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control - Plane .................................................................................................127
Circle Mill 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control to Plane .....................................................................................131
Swarf 5 Axis - Walls Defined By Surfaces; Output Format 4 Axis .......................................................133
Swarf 5 Axis - Walls Defined By Surfaces; Output Format 5 Axis .......................................................137
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Swarf 5 Axis - Walls Defined By Chains ...............................................................................................140
Swarf 5 Axis - Tip Control To The Lower Rail ......................................................................................144
Flow 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control Limits .................................................................................................147
Flow 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control Boundary ...........................................................................................152
Multisurface 5 Axis - Cut Pattern ........................................................................................................154
Advanced Multiaxis Toolpaths ................................................................................ 159

Cut Patterns ........................................................................................................................................160
Area Settings .......................................................................................................................................167
Sorting And Linking .............................................................................................................................173
Tool Axis Control - Side Tilt Definition ................................................................................................179
Collision Control .................................................................................................................................187
Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis ..........................................................................................................189
Moving Tool Away ..............................................................................................................................190
Tilting Tool Away With Max Angle ......................................................................................................191
Trim And Relink Toolpath ...................................................................................................................192
Projection Toolpath ............................................................................................................................194
Parallel Cuts Toolpath .........................................................................................................................197
Swarf Milling - Surface / Solid Family .................................................................................................202
Create A Stock Model Toolpath ..........................................................................................................203
Parallel To Multiple Curves Toolpath .................................................................................................207
Create An STL File In Verify .................................................................................................................211
Machine Simulation ............................................................................................................................211
Parallel Cuts Toolpath .........................................................................................................................215
Finish The Blade Surfaces Using Parallel Cuts Toolpath .....................................................................216
Morph Between 2 Curves Toolpath ....................................................................................................219
Parallel To Multiple Curves Review ....................................................................................................224
Impeller Floor Without Tilted Curve ...................................................................................................227
Morph Between 2 Surfaces ................................................................................................................230
Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing ...........................................................................................................234
Parallel To Surface Toolpath ...............................................................................................................236
Parallel To Multiple Curves .................................................................................................................237
Transform - Rotate .............................................................................................................................239
Impeller Rough And Finish ..................................................................................................................242
Morph Between 2 Curves With Tilted Curve ......................................................................................243
Morph Between 2 Curves With Tilt Angle ..........................................................................................246
Finish The Floor And Fillets .................................................................................................................250
Rough And Finish The Entire Part .......................................................................................................253
Gouge Check Exercise .........................................................................................................................254
Collision Control Off ...........................................................................................................................255
Tilt Tool Away With Max Angle ..........................................................................................................257
Collision Control - Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis ............................................................................260
Moving Tool Away; Retract Tool In +z ................................................................................................261
Review Exercise ..................................................................................................................................263
Morph Between 2 Curves No Tilt Axis ................................................................................................264
Parallel To Mutiple Curves With Tilt Set To Lines ...............................................................................267
Morph Between Two Curves With Tilt Angle .....................................................................................270
Parallel To Surface Toolpath ...............................................................................................................272
Parallel To Multiple Curves .................................................................................................................274
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Surface Finish Scallop .........................................................................................................................276
Machine The Entire Finish ..................................................................................................................279
Port Expert Toolpath .........................................................................................................................283
3 Axis To 5 Axis Toolpath ....................................................................................................................288
Multaxis Roughing Toolpath ...............................................................................................................291
Rest Roughing The Part Using Multiaxis Roughing Toolpath .............................................................295
Finish The Part Floor Using Multiaxis Roughing Toolpath ..................................................................297
Finish The Part Walls Using Swarf Milling ...........................................................................................298
Surface Finish Scallop To Clean The Island .........................................................................................301
GETTING STARTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
4 AXIS TOOLPATHS
Objectives:
Using Axis Substitution and rolled geometry.
Using Axis Substitution and unrolled geometry.
Using Roll Die C-hook to machine the walls with the side of the tool.
Using Rotary Axis Positioning and Transform - Rotate.
Creating a Cylindrical Helix.
Creating a Conical Helix.
Using Tool Planes to machine the part indexing about A-axis.
Using Tool Planes to machine the part indexing about B-axis.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
ABOUT ROTARY AXIS CONTROL
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
ABOUT ROTARY AXIS CONTROL
Mastercam allows you to configure rotary axis motion for 2D or 3D toolpaths.
You can select one of three types of rotary motion:
Rotary Axis Positioning is used to index the part to a specified tool plane. The tool can then move in three axes.
3-axis is used to rotate the part while the tool axis stays parallel to the axis of rotation. Also called polar conversion, this
replaces linear motion in X, Y, or Z with rotary motion. This is typically used to machine a toolpath on a face of a part.
Axis Substitution is used to wrap a toolpath around a cylinder. The geometry can be either flat or already properly
oriented in 3D space (select the Unroll option if this is so).
Rotary Diameter sets the size of the cylinder that the toolpath is rotating about. It is used mainly for toolpaths on
cylinders.
NOTE: Before you can create rotary axis motion, you need to properly configure the rotary axis components in
your machine definition. You will only be able to select rotary axis options which are supported by your
machine definition.
Mastercam can simulate the rotary axis performance while backplotting the toolpath. To enable this feature,
go to the Backplot Options dialog box and select Simulate Axis Substitution or Simulate Rotary Axis.
The Rotary Axis Control page should look as shown.
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AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
EXERCISE 1: AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Axis Substitution is used on machines that allow simultaneous four-axis movements. The toolpath replaces X or Y-axis with
a rotary axis, known as A-axis or B-axis. Using this option, the part will be rotated about the rotating axis while the tool
moves perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Resources - Download the file from http://www.emastercam.com/files

File
Open.
Select AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY.MCX-9.
The following functions/toolpaths are covered in this

exercise:
Xform Roll.
Drill Toolpaths with Axis Substitution (X-axis).
Slot mill Toolpath with Axis Substitution (X-axis).
Contour Toolpath with Axis Substitution (X-axis).
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Change the main Level to 2 and name it "Rolled Geometry"
Xform
Roll.
Select the geometry using window selection.

Enable Copy.
Enable Roll.
Rotate about Y axis.
Enable CCW.
Diameter 4.0" (Press Enter).
NOTE: You should see the rolled geometry as shown to

the right.
Positioning 0 degrees.
Type Line/Arcs.
SETTING THE AXIS DEFINITIONS IN MACHINE DEFINITION

Expand Properties and select Files.
Click on the Edit button to edit the Machine
definition.
Double click on the A Axis to edit the
parameters.
Make sure that + X is highlighted in red as
the Axis of rotation.
In the 0 degrees position have the Y+
selected.
Select the OK button several times until you
exit from Properties.
Make visible only Level 1, the flat geometry
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
DRILL THE 0.25" DIAMETER HOLES

Toolpaths
Drill.
Select the 0.25" diameter holes.
Tool page
Select the 0.25" Drill.
Cut Parameters page

Enable the Cycle Drill/Counterbore.
Linking Parameters page

Clearance = 2.0" (Absolute) and enable Use clearance only at the start and end of operation.
Retract =0.1" (Absolute).
Top of stock = 0.0" (Absolute).
Depth = -0.25" (Absolute).
Tip Comp
Enable Tip comp.
Backplot the toolpath
NOTE: The toolpath motions are only 2-axis.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
SUBSTITUTE X-AXIS
From the Toolpaths Manager, select Parameters and choose the Rotary Axis Control page.
Enable Axis substitution and Substitute X axis.
Enable CCW.
Enter Rotary diameter 4.0".
Make sure Unroll feature is not activated.
NOTE: For this toolpath we selected the flat geometry which makes the unroll function not necessary.
Regenerate the toolpath.

Make visible only Level 2
Make sure that Simulate Axis Substitution is enabled in the Backplot Options.
NOTE: With Simulate Axis Substitution enabled the part is maintained in the same position, while the tool
moves around.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
DRILL THE 0.5" DIAMETER HOLES

Make visible only Level 1 to see the flat geometry
Toolpaths
Drill.
Select the 0.5" diameter holes.
Tool page
Select the 1/2" Drill.
Cut Parameters page

Enable the Cycle Drill/Counterbore.

Tip Comp
Enable Tip comp.
Rotary Axis Control

Enable Axis Substitution and Substitute X axis.
Enable CCW.
Make visible only Level 2

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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
Make only Level 1 visible
MACHINE THE INSIDE OBROUND SHAPE USING SLOT MILL TOOLPATH

Toolpaths
Circle Paths.
Slot Mill.
Chain the inside obround shape.
Tool
Select a 3/8" Flat Endmill.
Rough/Finish
Leave the defaults for Rough/ finish parameters.
Linking Parameters
Clearance = 2.0" (Absolute).
Feed plane = 0.1" (Absolute).
Rotary Axis Control

Enable CCW.

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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
MACHINE THE OUTSIDE OBROUND USING CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Toolpaths
Contour.
Chain the outside obround shape CCW.
Tool page
Select the 3/8" Flat Endmill.
Enable Force tool change.
Cut Parameters
Enable Cutter compensation in Computer to the Left.
Lead In/Out
Enable Lead in/out.
Make all Length and Radius values equal to 60% of the tool diameter.
Linking Parameters
NOTE: The absolute values are measured from the 4.0" diameter cylinder, setup in the Rotary axis control
page.
Rotary Axis Control

Enable CCW.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS

Set the stock as cylinder in the Stock Setup

Shape set to Cylindrical; Axis Y.
Diameter 4.0".
Length 3.0".
Stock Origin X0, Y-1.5, Z0.
Backplot/Verify Options
From the Toolpaths Manager, select the Backplot/Verify Options icon.
Enable Cylinder and then setthe values as shown.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
Verify the toolpaths
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
AXIS SUBSTITUTION - UNROLL THE GEOMETRY
EXERCISE 2: AXIS SUBSTITUTION - UNROLL THE GEOMETRY

Resources - Download the file from http://www.emastercam.com/files
File
Open.
Select AXIS SUBSTITUTION - UNROLL THE GEOMETRY.MCX-9.
The following toolpaths are covered in this exercise:

Xform Roll.
Pocket Toolpath with Axis Substitution (Y-axis).
Rolldie Toolpath (C-hook).
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
UNROLL THE GEOMETRY

Change the main Level to 2 and name it "Unrolled Geometry"
Xform
Roll.
Using single chaining selection, select the two highlighted arcs in the same direction as shown.
Enable Copy.
Enable Unroll.
Rotate about X axis.
Enable CCW.
Diameter 2.5" (Press Enter).
Angle tolerance 0.5.
Positioning = 0 degrees.
Type Line/Arcs.
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
Fit the geometry to the screen and you should see the two lines generated in the result color (magenta), as
shown.
CREATE EXTRA GEOMETRY TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY MACHINE THE OPEN AREAS

Using the Create Line Parallel command offset the lines outside
by 0.25" (the radius of the tool).
Create two lines using the Line endpoint command to close the
rectangle as shown.
Make visible only Level 1, the flat geometry
USE POCKET TOOLPATH TO MACHINE THE PART

Toolpaths
Pocket.
Select the flat rectangle.
Tool page
Cut Parameters page

Enable as Pocket Type, Standard.
Stock to leave on walls/ floors = 0.0
Roughing
Cutting Method Zigzag.
Stepover percentage 75%.
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4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
Entry Motion
Enable Helix.
Finishing
Enable Finishing.
Enable Machine finish passes only at final depth.

Feed Plane = 0.1 (Absolute).
Depth = 0.0" (Absolute).
page.
Rotary Axis Control

Enable Axis Substitution and Substitute Y axis.
Enable CCW.

Make sure that Simulate Axis
Substitution is enabled in Backplot
Options.
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
SET THE STOCK AS CYLINDER IN THE STOCK SETUP

Shape set to Cylindrical; Axis X.
Diameter 3.0".
Length 2.0".
Stock Origin X-2, Y0, Z0.
Verify the toolpath
Change the graphic view to Right Side and backplot the toolpath again
NOTE: The side of the tool does not machine the pocket walls. Rolldie C-hook toolpath is designed to
compensate to the side of the tool and not to the center of the tool as the pocket or the contour toolpaths are
designed.
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ROLLDIE C-HOOK
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
ROLLDIE C-HOOK
The Rolldie C-Hook creates toolpaths around a rotary axis. The toolpath can be rounded or squared on outside sharp
corners. When a tapered tool is used, the tool can run up and down the crease formed at the intersection of two walls at
an inside sharp corner.
USING ROLLDIE C-HOOK TO MACHINE WITH THE SIDE OF THE TOOL

Hold-down Alt key and enter C.
Select Rolldie from the C-Hook directory.
From the Chaining dialog box, enable Single button and
select the two highlighted lines in the same directions as
shown.
Toolpath Type
Contour should be enabled.
Tool
Cut Parameters
Compensation direction set to Right.
Linking Parameters
Depth = 0.0" (Absolute).
Rotary Axis Control

Enable Axis substitution and Substitute Y axis.
Enable CW.
Enable Unroll.
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
ROLLDIE C-HOOK
Rolldie Parameters
Chordal deviation = 0.001".
Corners set to square.
Enable Z = Radius.
Pre rolled about X.
NOTE: The system might change the tool type and size and you might need to reselect the 1/2" Flat Endmill.
Backplot the toolpath from Right Side view
Make sure that Simulate Axis Substitution is enabled in Backplot Options.
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AXIS SUBSTITUTION - CREATING A CYLINDRICAL HELIX
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
EXERCISE 3: AXIS SUBSTITUTION - CREATING A CYLINDRICAL HELIX

Drawing
The following toolpaths are covered in this exercise:

Contour Toolpath with Axis Substitution (Y-axis).
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE HELIX
CREATE THE GEOMETRY FOR THE HELIX

NOTE: The part geometry can be downloaded from www.emastercam.com.
Create the horizontal line
Create
Line.
Endpoints.
Sketch the line starting in the origin.

Enable Horizontal icon and enter the Length = 8.0".
Select the Apply button to continue in the same command.
Create the Vertical line

NOTE: To calculate the length of the line use your computer calculator (start/run type "calc").
Enter pi* 2*4.
Highlight the result value and press Ctrl C to copy.
Sketch the line starting in the origin.
Enable Vertical icon and enter the Length = Ctrl V (to paste the value).
Select the OK button to exit the command.
Create Line Parallel

Create a parallel line with the horizontal line, through the upper endpoint of the vertical line.
Create the hypotenuse of the right angle triangle as shown in the drawing
Disable Vertical icon and select the endpoints of the lines.
Select the OK button to exit the command.
Delete the two horizontal lines and the vertical line
MACHINE THE HELIX USING CONTOUR WITH AXIS SUBSTITUTION

Toolpaths
Contour.
Select the hypotenuse.
Tool
Select the 1/2" Ball Endmill.
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MACHINE THE HELIX USING CONTOUR WITH AXIS SUBSTITUTION
4-AXIS TOOLPATHS
Cut Parameters
Set the Compensation type to Off.
Depth Cuts
Enable Depth cuts.
Max rough step = 0.25".
Lead In/Out
Enable Lead in/out.
Enter 0.0" for the Arc Radius entry and exit.
Extend the Start and the End of the contour with 0.6".
Linking Parameters
Feed plane = 0.1" (Incremental).
page.
Rotary Axis Control

Enable Rotary axis substitution.
Substitute Y axis.
Rotary diameter = 4.0".
INDEX
Numerics
3-axis ................................................................. 2
Linking ........................................................... 174

Linking Parameters ......................................... 79
A
About Rotary Axis Control ................................ 2
Angle range ................................................... 172
Area Settings ................................................. 167
Axis Substitution ...........................................2, 3
Curve Tool Axis Control - Chain ...................... 99

Curve Tool Axis Control - From Point .............. 93
Curve Tool Axis Control - Lines ....................... 87
Curve Tool Axis Control - Plane ...................... 90
Curve Tool Axis Control - To Point .................. 96
Curve Type ................................................76, 77
Custom Application Toolpaths ...................... 160
Cut Order - From Center Away ..................... 177
Cut Order - From Outside To Center ............ 178
Cut Pattern ..................................................... 78
Machine by Lanes ......................................... 176

Machine by Region ....................................... 174
Machine Simulation ...................................... 211
Morph between 2 curves ............................. 165
C
Morph Between 2 Curves No Tilt Axis .......... 264
Circle Mill 5 Axis - Entity Type Plane ............. 131
Morph
Between 2 Curves Toolpath .............. 219
Circle Mill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points / Lines 125
Morph
Between
2 Curves With Tilt Angle .... 246
Collision Control ............................................. 79
Morph
Between
2 Curves With Tilted Curve 243
Collision Control - Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis 260
Morph Between 2 Surfaces .......................... 230
Collision Control Moving Tool Away ............. 261
Collision Control Tilting Tool Away With Max Angle 257 Morph between 2 surfaces ........................... 163
Morph Between Two Curves With Tilt Angle 270
Create An Stl File In Verify ............................ 211
Moving
Tool Along Tool Axis ........................ 190
Curve 5 Axis - Projection Type ...................... 111
Multaxis roughing ......................................... 291
Curve 5-Axis Toolpath ..................................... 76
Multisurface - 5 Axis ..................................... 154
Curve Curve 5 Axis - Output Format ............. 103
D
Drill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points ..................... 120
Drill 5 Axis - Entity Type Points / Lines .......... 123
Drill 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control - Plane ........... 127
E
Entity Type In Drill And Circle Mill 5 Axis ...... 119
Extend / Trim ................................................ 170
F
Flip step over ................................................ 175
Flow - 5 Axis .................................................. 147
Flow 5 Axis - Tool Axis Control Limits ........... 147
Follow surface iso ......................................... 180
I
Impeller Blade Swarf Finishing ..................... 234
Impeller Floor Without Tilted Curve ............. 227
Indexing About A-Axis ..................................... 44
Ortho To Cut Direction At Each Contour ...... 183

Ortho To Cut Direction At Each Position ...... 182
OrthoTo Lower Edge Curves ......................... 181
P
Parallel Cuts Toolpath ...........................197, 215
Parallel cuts toolpath .................................... 161
Parallel To Multiple Curves ...................224, 237
Parallel to multiple curves ............................ 166
Parallel To Multiple Curves Toolpath ...207, 303
Parallel To Mutiple Curves With Tilt Set To Lines 267
Parallel to surface ......................................... 162
Parallel To Surface Toolpath .................236, 272
Parallel To Surface With Limits ..................... 274
Port Expert Toolpath .................................... 283
R
Rest rough .................................................... 295
Retract Tool In +Z .......................................... 261
Retracting Tool Along Tool Axis .................... 189
Roll The Geometry ............................................ 4
Rolldie C-Hook ................................................ 17
Rotary Axis Positioning ..................................... 2
Rotary Diameter ............................................... 2
Rotary Toolpath .............................................. 69
Roughing ......................................................... 80
Round corners .............................................. 169
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INDEX
S
Side tilt definition ......................................... 179
Sorting .......................................................... 173
Stock model toolpath ................................... 203
Surface edge - single ....................................... 81
Swarf 5 Axis - Tip Control To The Lower Rail 144
Swarf 5 Axis - Walls Defined By Chains ......... 140
Swarf 5 Axis Output Format 4 Axis ............... 133
Swarf 5 Axis Output Format 5 Axis ............... 137
Swarf milling ................................................. 298
Swarf Milling - Custom Application .............. 202
Tilting Tool Away With Max Angle ................ 191

Tool Axis Control ............................................. 79
Tool Page ........................................................ 78
Tool Planes - For Horizontal Machining Centers 52
Transform - Rotate ....................................... 239
Transform-Rotate ........................................... 42
Trim to avoid gouge ...................................... 289
U
Use Spindle Main Direction .......................... 184
Use Tilt Line Definition ................................. 186
Use User Define Direction ............................ 185
T
Tilt to avoid gouge ........................................ 290
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Advanced Multiaxis Toolpaths ................................................................................ 159

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ABOUT ROTARY AXIS CONTROL

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AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

EXERCISE 1: AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Resources - Download the file from http://www.emastercam.com/files

Select AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY.MCX-9.

The following functions/toolpaths are covered in this

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Select the geometry using window selection.

NOTE: You should see the rolled geometry as shown to

SETTING THE AXIS DEFINITIONS IN MACHINE DEFINITION

Make visible only Level 1, the flat geometry

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

DRILL THE 0.25" DIAMETER HOLES

Select the 0.25" diameter holes.

Cut Parameters page

Linking Parameters page

Backplot the toolpath

NOTE: The toolpath motions are only 2-axis.

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Backplot the toolpath

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

DRILL THE 0.5" DIAMETER HOLES

Select the 0.5" diameter holes.

Cut Parameters page

Linking Parameters page

Rotary Axis Control

Make visible only Level 2

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Make only Level 1 visible

MACHINE THE INSIDE OBROUND SHAPE USING SLOT MILL TOOLPATH

Chain the inside obround shape.

Rotary Axis Control

Make only Level 2 visible

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Make only Level 1 visible

MACHINE THE OUTSIDE OBROUND USING CONTOUR TOOLPATH

Chain the outside obround shape CCW.

Rotary Axis Control

Multiaxis Professional Courseware

AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY

Make only Level 2 visible

Set the stock as cylinder in the Stock Setup

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AXIS SUBSTITUTION - ROLL THE GEOMETRY