Understanding Mastercam
by Jon Stenerson, Kelly Curran
Prentice Hall | ISBN: 0130205818 | 2002 | DJvu | 251 pages | 4.5 Mb
This practical, easy-to-use and
understand book guides users through a logical, step-by-step approach
to learning Mastercam. It evolves from a keystroke by keystroke process
to an exploration of programming and post processing programs for the
mill. Chapter topics cover Mastercam’s working environment, an overview
of the Mastercam CAD/CAM process, creating basic geometry, creating and
modifying existing geometry, tooling fundamentals, creating 2D tool
paths in Mastercam mill, creating lathe geometry, creating tool paths
in Mastercam lathe, and importing CAD files.
This practical, easy-to-use and understand book guides users through a
logical, step-by-step approach to learning Mastercam. It evolves from a
keystroke by keystroke process to an exploration of programming and
post processing programs for the mill. Chapter topics cover Mastercam’s
working environment, an overview of the Mastercam CAD/CAM process,
creating basic geometry, creating and modifying existing geometry,
tooling fundamentals, creating 2D tool paths in Mastercam mill,
creating lathe geometry, creating tool paths in Mastercam lathe, and
importing CAD files.
Once again Curran and Stenerson have succeeded in
delivering a practical text that is easier to understand and follow
than reference manuals. This textbook is reader friendly, offering
plenty of exercises as well as step-by-step procedures with clear
explanations. The exercises are designed to reinforce the skills for
programming and operating CNC equipment using Mastercam, the leading
software program in the machine tool industry.
Features of this edition:
* Organized so instructors can adjust their presentations
for varying levels of proficiency from beginner through experienced
operator.
* Includes a chapter devoted to creating and modifying basic geometry.
* Covers the basic background concepts in a manufacturing environment and then proceeds to advanced techniques.
