Mill Level 1

Mastercam Learning Kit

Student Instructions

Mastercam X Mill Level 1

In-House Solutions Inc.

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

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction Module 1 continued

Watch; Drawing Exercise 1 Mill 1 Training CD 10

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

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

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

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

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

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Module 2 continued

Review Exercise Mill Level 1 60

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

Time 70
Total Time 4 hours

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

Watch; Stock Setup. Mill 1 Training CD 8

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

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Module 3 continued

Review Exercise Mill Level 1 60

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

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

Tutorial3_Exercise1.mcx

Checkpoint Mill Level 1 60

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

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

Review Exercise Mastercam 60

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

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Mill Level 1 LEARNING KIT

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

Review Exercise Mastercam and Mill 60

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

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

Complete To Do Resources Time

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

Review Exercise Mastercam 60

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

Checkpoint Final Assignment Mill 1 Training CD 120

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

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

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

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

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