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Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ
DUAL SPINDLE WITH A B-AXIS HEAD AND LOWER TURRET
Mill - Turn Introduction Topics Covered
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Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ
n Mastercam Simulator.
n Sync Manager.
n Post Processing from Sync
Manager.
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Table Of Contents
Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZDual Spindle With B-axis Head And Lower Turret That Rotates
About The Z-axis 1
Introduction: 14
Step 4: WCS 19
Introduction: 30
Part Handling 69
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Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff 72
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ
Introduction
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction
When using Mastercam Mill-Turn, the *.machine file combines the machine definition from Mastercam
Lathe with your Mill-Turn post, customizing your entire Mill-Turn experience for a specific machine tool.
Hundreds of machine files are available for purchase, including models for Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma
controls.
The Machine Explorer displays the individual files that are contained in the .machine file, as shown below.
The .machine file can be stored anywhere on your workstation or on a network drive.
The default location is:
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction
However, users of these machines still must have the proper product licenses.
Note: In our example you will use the Generic Fanuc Mill - Turn LTZ.machine that is provided in the
software. This machine is a Dual Spindle with a B-axis Head and Lower Turret that rotates about the
Z-axis.
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction How To Add The Machine
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction How To Add The Machine
n From the Machine ribbon, in the Mill-Turn select the drop down arrow.
n The Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ.machine should be listed as shown.
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Mill - Turn Fanuc LTZ Introduction How To Add The Machine
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Fanuc LTZ Job Setup
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Introduction:
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson you will set the stock and part handling needs, and creates a complete set of planes and
viewsheets to simplify programming on each spindle.
It is important to know how you will handle the stock before you start programming as this sets the part
handling options available to you.
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
In this lesson you will define the stock using the revolved option. You will set the Part Handling to Single
pieces of stock -Pickoff.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 1: Select The Machine
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 1: Select The Machine
n The Code Expert opens automatically listing the Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn LTZ components.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 2: Machine Configuration
The Work Holding allows you to set the Left Spindle and Right Spindle Default Chucks. You can
select new chucks (if available) or edit the existing ones.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 2: Machine Configuration
n The Inside
diameter is 3.25
as shown.
n Select the
OK button.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 3: Setup Type
Setup Type allows you to set the Initial spindle and the Part Handling.
STEP 4: WCS
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 5: Part Geometry
The Part Geometry dialog box allows you to select the geometry of the part and creates the Sub spindle
geometry on a designated level. If the part geometry is a solid without any wireframe, you can also create
the turn profiles on a specified level and attributes.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 6: Bar Stock
In the Bar Stock you can define the number of parts to be machined, the stock size and the extra stock to
be added at the ends of the bar for facing. In this lesson you will define a forged stock.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 6: Bar Stock
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 7: Toolplane Origin Z
The Toolplane Origin Z page allows you to set the tool plane origin Z value for your operations. Instruct
Mastercam to calculate the value from the part geometry or manually enter the value yourself. You can
also set a Work offset number on this page.
In this page you can set how much the part is sticking out of the chuck.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 8: Stick Out
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 9: Right Spindle Toolplane Origin Z
Pickoff page lets you define where the sub spindle will grab the part. You can also define a Cutoff tool
width on this page.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 10: Pickoff
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 10: Pickoff
n If you click on the Machine Group-1.Left, the geometry should look as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Job setup Step 11: Save The File
SUMMARY:
In this hands-on lesson, you reviewed how to create the Mill-Turn Job Setup so you can generate toolpaths
accurately. After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Select and modify the chucks and jaws for your part.
n Configure the Setup type options by selecting the Initial spindle and the Part handling option.
n Translate/Copy the geometry in the sub spindle and create a turn profile if needed.
n Set the forged stock using Revolved Stock. (The Left Spindle lathe toolpaths are already done).
n Enter the proper dimensions for part stick-out and pick-off positions.
n Setup the toolplanes and work offsets.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle
Toolpaths
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Introduction:
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson will explain how the use milling toolpaths when using a Mill -Turn machine. Mill-Turn users can
access all of the Mastercam milling toolpaths from 2D to Multiaxis.
In this lesson you will learn how to use a Spindle/B-axis head to rough and finish one slot using Unified
Multiaxis toolpath.
The new Multiaxis Unified toolpath consolidates all the surface-based toolpaths Morph, Parallel, Along
Curve, and Project in a single interface. The geodesic toolpath options that influence the cut pattern such
as Guide curves and Automatic are also included in this interface.
You can quick change the patterns from a parallel to a chain pattern or to a morph between two surfaces
without starting the toolpath over.
The toolpath allows you to choose between four drive patterns: automatic, curve, surface, plane. The curve,
surface, and plane patterns are similar to options in Parallel or Morph toolpaths, such as Parallel to curve,
Morph between curves, Parallel to surface, Morph between surface or Parallel to a plane.
Add Automatic row will look at the area selected and decide the toolpath that best machines the
geometry. The Style options determine the pattern that will be automatically generated on the selected
machining geometries. The following Styles are available:
Add Curve row allows you to select the curves to generate a Parallel to a curve, a Morph between
curves or Cuts along curve patterns. The Style options depend on the number of curves selected. With one
curve selected the following styles are available:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Introduction:
Two curves selected allows you to choose between the following styles:
If the Style is set to Guide you can have as many curves as you needed added to the toolpath.
Add Surface row allows you to select surfaces to generate patterns that Morph between two
surfaces, Parallel to a surface or flow over a surface.
The following styles are available with two rows of Surfaces option:
Add Plane row allows you to set a parallel pattern with a constant z step or align to X, Y or Z axis.
You can also aligned the toolpath to the WCS Z axis or XYplane.
You can choose between the following styles:
The Unified Multiaxis toolpath uses the new geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic or when
curves and surfaces are set to Guide.
Geodesic is defined as the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. Mastercam's geodesic
algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a toolpath over such a surface. This
strategy allows machining of 3D complex model with a toolpath that has a constant stepover even in shallow
areas.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Introduction:
The geodesic Automatic pattern takes the extents of the geometry you have selected and tries to find its
boundary. It then creates, based on the Style you choose, a toolpath that is either parallel to the boundary or
morphs between a central shape and the boundary.
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
Programming your part using a Mill-Turn machine is the same a programming it within the Lathe/Mill Module.
In this lesson you will rough and finish the channels of the part in the Left Spindle. You will use Unified
Multiaxis toolpaths to rough and finish one channel.
You will machine the rest of the five channels using Transform -Rotate toolpath.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 1: Open The File
n Select LeftSpindleToolpaths_
LTZ.MCAM.
n In the Levels Manager make sure the
Level 3 is invisible as shown.
The new Multiaxis Unified toolpath consolidates all the surface-based toolpaths Morph, Parallel,
Along Curve, and Project in a single interface.
The Unified Multiaxis toolpath uses the new geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic
or when curves and surfaces are set to Guide.
Geodesic is defined as the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. Mastercam's
geodesic algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a toolpath over such a
surface. This strategy allows machining of 3D complex model with a toolpath that has a constant
stepover even in shallow areas.
Toolpath Preview:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
Milling
2.1 Tool
n Select the 1/4" Ball Endmill and change the parameters as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
2.2 Setup
Cut pattern settings determine the geometry the tool follows and how it travels along that geometry. The
direction of the cuts is approximated between the two curves and evenly spread over the surface.
You can also choose the Area type which determines where the tool starts, ends, and area to be cut. Cut
Pattern page also allows you to set the Cutting method and the direction for one way machining. In the Cut
Pattern you can set the Cut tolerance and the Maximum stepover.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
Tool axis control settings determine the tool's orientation in relation to the geometry being cut. You can set
the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent moves. You can also apply
a lead/lag angle to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, measured relative to the surface normal. The side
tilt angle is applied to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, relative to the surface normal. A positive angle
tilts the tool to the left; a negative angle tilts the tool to the right.
2.5 Limits
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
2.6 Linking
Linking determines how the tool moves when not cutting material. The Clearance area that determines
how the retracts from the part.
n From the Tree view area, select Linking and make sure the parameters are set as shown.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
In this page you can set the Leads that determine how the tool feeds into the material as it approaches the
part.
n In the Tree view area, expand Linking, select the Default Lead-in/out and make sure the
parameters are set as shown.
n In the Backplot dialog box, make sure that the following buttons are
turned on (they appear in a darker color) to displayed the toolpath with
color codes and see the insert, the holder and the rapid moves.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Unified Toolpath Parallel From Curve (Guide)
2.9 Roughing
Roughing page allows you to establish roughing options for the multiaxis toolpath.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath
Transform-Rotate toolpaths are used when you want to run the same toolpaths in different locations or at
different orientations in the same part file. In this step you will rotate the toolpath to machine the rest of the
channels. You will rotate the toolpath around a center point using the Plane Rotation mill type and the
Rotary Rotate transform type.
Toolpath Preview:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Transform Rotate Unified Toolpath
Milling
Use this page to setup your transform operation for milling toolpaths in Mill-Turn. Select the type of milling
to perform, the axis combination to use, the source operations, and the transform type.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
In this step you are going to create the curve used for the tool axis control in the Unified ( Morph between
two surfaces) toolpath.
Step Preview:
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the Mini Toolbar,
select the drop down arrow next to the Wireframe color as shown.
n Select the dark blue color as shown.
Surfaces
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
In this step you will finish one channel using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern set to Morph
Between Surfaces. The Morph Between Surfaces will create a morphed toolpath on the drive surface.
The drive surfaces are enclosed by the two check surfaces. A "morphed" toolpath is one that is
approximated between the check surfaces and evenly spread over the surface.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
5.1 Setup
Cut pattern settings determine the geometry the tool follows and how it travels along that geometry. The
direction of the cuts is approximated between two surface edges and evenly spread over the surface.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
You will set the Tool axis control to From Chain to align the tool axis along a chained geometry.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Unified Toolpath - Morph Two Surfaces
5.4 Roughing
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
In this step you will finish the rest of the channels using Transform - Rotate toolpath.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
Note: The windows can be resized and can be horizontally or vertically aligned and then docked at the
desired location. To learn how to customize Mastercam Simulation, check
Generic Fanuc Mill-Turn TT (Main/Sub Spindles & Upper/Lower Turrets) tutorial.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
n Click on the Move List tab and scroll down to line 36.
Note: The spindle is close to the chuck. You can modify the Tool Axis Limits to keep the B-Axis head
further away from the chuck.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Use Machine Simulation To Verify The Toolpaths
n In the Limits
change the b2
to 80 degrees
as shown.
n Select the
OK button to
exit Multiaxi
Toolpath -
Unified
Parameters.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Save The File
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Save The File
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you learned how to rough and finish one of the channels in the Left Spindle using Multiaxis
Unified toolpath. You learn how to use Transform Rotate toolpath to machine the rest of the channels. You
also verified the toolpaths in Mastercam Simulator to determine if there are any collisions or gouges.
After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Use Multiaxis Unified (Guide) toolpath using a spindle/B-axis head .
n Create geometry for tool axis control.
n Multiaxis Unified (Morph between Surfaces) toolpath using a spindle/B-axis head.
n Transform - Rotate toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Mastercam Simulator.
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Fanuc LTZ Left Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Save The File
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Part Handling
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Part Handling Step 8: Save The File
INTRODUCTION:
Part handling operations are used to control spindles, chucks, tailstocks, and turrets. You can create part
handling operations in two ways:
n Chuck Clamp
n Chuck to Clearance
n Chuck Grip
n Chuck Position
n Chuck Retract
n Position: Mill-Turn
n Spindle Sync: Align Spindles
n Steady Rest (Mill-Turn)
n Steady Rest Point (Mill-Turn)
n Tailstock Operations
n Turret Park: Motion and Destination
2. Individual operation for part handling can be choose from the followings
n Spindle clamp
n Spindle move
n Spindle sync
n Steady Rest (Mill-Turn)
n Steady Rest Point (Mill-Turn)
n Turret park
n Bar feed
n Tailstock
n Center point
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Part Handling Step 8: Save The File
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
In this lesson you will create the Single pieces of stock -Pickoff toolpaths based on the strategy that you
selected in the Job Setup Part Handling. Mastercam will automatically creates a sequence of individual
events that is closely tailored to your specific machine and application requirements to transfer the part from
the main right spindle to the left sub spindle. The operations created allows you to transfer the stock between
spindles.
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Part Handling Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff
In this step you will create the Single pieces of stock -Pickoff toolpaths based on the strategy that you
choose in the Job Setup Part Handling. Mastercam will automatically create a group of operations to
transfer the part from the main left spindle to the right sub spindle.
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Part Handling Step 1: Single Pieces Of Stock -Pickoff
Upper Strategy requires a specific set of events for parking the lower turret, clamping and unclamping
both pickoff spindle chuck and stock spindle chuck, synchronizing the spindles, cutoff the part, etc.
Align spindles- align matches the left spindle angle with the right spindle angle and sync locks the spindle
together so they turn in unison.
Pickoff spindle - Unclamp and eject part - used to unclamp the chuck and eject any existing parts in
the pickoff spindle (in our case the right spindle).
Pickoff spindle - Move to clearance distance - moves the pickoff chuck to the specified clearance
distance. The chuck will approach the part in preparation for a part transfer operation.
Pickoff spindle - Move to grip position - controls the feedrate the chuck approaches the part. The grip
position is defined in the Job Setup.
Pickoff spindle - Clamp and transfer stock - clamps and then transfers the stock to the pickoff spindle.
Stock spindle - Unclamp - unclamps the chuck on the initial spindle.
Pickoff spindle - Retract - retracts the pickoff spindle to the home position.
Send Lower Turret Home - parks the lower turret to home position.
Note: As you move through each operation you can edit the parameters as needed. You can also define
your own strategy.
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Part Handling Step 2: Simulate The Part Handling
Note: For safety reasons the sequence of the operations is locked in the resulting Pickoff, Stock Pull,
Cutoff Upper Turret group. However you can edit the parameters of each individual operation.
In this step you will simulate all the toolpaths including the part handling group
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Part Handling Step 3: Save The File
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you have learned how to transfer the part to the other spindle, perform pickoff operations
based on the selected part-handling strategy. After completing this lesson you should be able to:
n Understand the different Pickoff sequence of events.
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Part Handling Step 3: Save The File
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Right Spindle Toolpaths
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Save The File
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson will review using the Lower Turret to finish the part with a Lathe Finish toolpath.
You will learn how to machine the part in the Right Spindle with the B-axis head using a C-axis Toolpath and
2D Mill toolpaths and Multiaxis toolpaths.
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
In this lesson you will use the Lower Turret to finish part in the Right Spindle using Lathe Finish toolpath. You
will use the spindle B-Axis head to Contour the hexagonal shape using a C-axis Toolpath. You will machine
the hole with the spindle B-Axis head using Helix Bore and Circle Mill toolpaths. You will review Multiaxis
Unified toolpath and the Transform Rotate toolpath. You will learn how to use the Utility options inside the
multiaxis toolpath as an alternative to Transform Rotate the toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 1: Open The File
n Select PartHandling_LTZ.MCAM.
n Select the Machine Group-1.Right viewsheet.
In this step you will use Turn Profile command to create the profile needed for the Lathe Finish toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 2: Create The Right Spindle Turn Profile
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath
Lathe Finish toolpath follows the contour of the chained geometry. In this operation you will finish the part
on the Right spindle with the Lower Turret.
Toolpath Preview:
Turning
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath
n In the Toolpath
parameters, click on
the Axis Combination
/Spindle Origin icon.
n Make sure that the
Lower Right icon as
shown.
n Select the OK button to
exit Axis Combination
/Spindle Origin.
n Select the OD 55
deg Left tool as
shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 3: Right Spindle Finish Lathe Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
n In the Toolpaths Manager, click on the Toolpath Group -2 to select only the Right Spindle
Toolpaths.
n The part should look as shown after you verify it.
Note: Everything looks fine in Verify but without the Synchronization between the upper and lower
stream the tools will crash. Before you post the file you need to simulate the toolpaths in the Mastercam
Simulator. To go back to the Mastercam window, minimize the Mastercam Simulator window.
Contour toolpaths remove material along a path defined by a chain of curves. Contour toolpaths only
follow a chain; they do not clean out an enclosed area.
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
Milling
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
4.2 Select a 1/4" Flat Endmill from the library and set the Tool Parameters
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
4.3 Use Setup to Select the Mill Type and the Axis Combination
C-Axis Face Mill Type allows you to machine the face of the part with the tool parallel to the main
spindle's axis of rotation. If the machine has the Y-Axis available and the part is in its travel limits you can
use instead of the C-Axis Face the Y-Axis Face Mill Type.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 4: Finish The Hexagonal Shape Using Contour
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour
5.1 Tool
5.2 Setup
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 5: Chamfer The Hexagon Using Contour
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
Helix Bore toolpaths are used to mill circular pockets using helical motion. Roughing passes are created
as you cut down the hole. You have the option to create finish passes in the same operation.
In this step you will machine the 0.8" diameter hole with the B-axis head using Helix Bore toolpath with
Y-Axis Face.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
Definition panel.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
6.1 Tool
6.2 Use Setup to Select the Mill Type and the Axis Combination
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
6.4 Rough/Finish
Rough/Finish create roughing and finishing passes for a helix bore toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 6: Helix Bore The 0.8" Diameter Hole
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
Circle Mill Toolpaths are used to mill circular pockets based on a single point. You can select either point
entities, or center points of arcs. Mastercam will then pocket out a circular area of the diameter and to the
depth that you specify. After milling the center of the circle, Mastercam calculates an entry arc before
approaching the perimeter and then a similar exit arc. High speed entry moves are an option as well.
In this step you will machine the 0.8" diameter hole with the B-axis head using Circle Mill toolpath with Y-
Axis Face.
Toolpath Preview:
Milling
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
n The Solid Arc 1 with the 1.35 Diameter will appear on the
Toolpath Hole Definition.
n Select the OK button to exit Toolpath Hole Definition
panel.
n In the Toolpath Type make sure that the Circle Mill is selected.
7.1 Select the 1/4" Flat Endmill and set the Tool Parameters
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
7.2 Use Setup to Select the Mill Type and the Axis Combination
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
7.4 Roughing
Roughing provides high-speed pocket-style clean out for the circle geometry with motion similar to the
Spiral pocket style. This style creates roughing passes using tangent arcs.
If you select the Helical Entry option, Mastercam creates the roughing motion tangent to the helical entry. If
you are also creating depth cuts, the high-speed roughing features are repeated at each depth.
7.5 Finishing
Finishing allows you to define multiple cutting passes at the cutting depth.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
7.6 Transitions
Transitions allows you to control the transition between passes and the Lead in out moves. Start at
center sets the beginning of the toolpath at the center of the defined circle.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 7: Circle Mill The 1.35" Hole
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
In this step you are going to create the geometry required by the Morph between 2 curves Multiaxis
toolpath. You will create the curve for the tool axis control.
Step Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
n Right mouse click in the graphics window and in the Mini Toolbar, select
the drop down arrow next to the Wireframe color as shown.
n Select the dark blue color as shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
Wireframe
n From the Curves group, select Curve One Edge icon as shown.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
panel.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
n In the Surface Offset panel, enable Move and set the Offset Distance to 0.475 as shown.
n Click on Cycle /Next and the Reverse Normal button if need to reverse the direction of the surface.
n Select the OK button to exit the command.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 8: Create The Geometry For The Multiaxis Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
In this step you will finish one channel using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern style set to
Guide. The Unified toolpath uses a geodesic algorithm when the pattern is set to Automatic or when
curves and surfaces are set to Guide. Geodesic is defined as the shortest line between two points on a
curved surface. Mastercam's geodesic algorithm eliminates the distortions you may get when generating a
toolpath over such a surface. In this step you will use to guides to control the toolpath pattern.
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
9.1 Setup
Cut pattern settings determine the geometry the tool follows and how it travels along that geometry. The
direction of the cuts is approximated between two surface edges and evenly spread over the surface.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
You will set the Tool axis control to Surface with tilt to align the tool axis normal to the surface. You can
also apply a lead/lag angle to the tool axis in the direction of the cut, measured relative to the surface
normal.
Maximum angle step sets the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent
moves. Tool axis control set to Surface with lead/lag will maintain the tool axis normal to the drive
surface. Ortho to cut direction at each position side tilt direction is determined by an orthogonal
(perpendicular) line from the current surface contact point to the lower edge curve. That means that the
tool axis is always orthogonal to the toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
9.4 Linking
n Set the Linking parameters as shown.
First entry is the first approach of the tool towards the part. You can specify from where the tool should
approach (enter) the part and whether there will be a lead-in move when entering the part.
Last exit defines how the tool will leave the part and where it will go after the toolpath is complete. The
default setting is Retract to clearance area. In this exit method, the tool leaves the drive surface, moves
to the feed distance, then to the rapid distance, and finally to the clearance area.
Gaps along cut sets the type of motion the tool makes when a gap is encountered along the cut.
Follow surfaces will keep the tool in contact with the surface.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 9: Front Pocket Roughing - Unified Two Guides
9.6 Roughing
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
In this step you will rough out the rest of the pockets using Transform - Rotate toolpath.
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 10: Transform - Rotate Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
In this step you will finish one pocket using the Multiaxis Unified toolpath with cut pattern style set to
Morph between two curves. The Morph Between Curves will create a morphed toolpath on the drive
surface. The drive surfaces are enclosed by the two curves. A "morphed" toolpath is one that is
approximated between the two curves and evenly spread over the surface.
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
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11.1 Setup
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
Cut pattern settings determine the geometry the tool follows and how it travels along that geometry. The
direction of the cuts is approximated between two surface edges and evenly spread over the surface.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
You will set the Tool axis control to From chain to align the tool axis from a chain.
Maximum angle step sets the maximum angle the tool will be allowed to move through between adjacent
moves.
Tool axis will set to From Chain will maintain the tool axis from an open contour. Ortho to cut
direction at each position side tilt direction is determined by an orthogonal (perpendicular) line from the
current surface contact point to the lower edge curve. That means that the tool axis is always orthogonal to
the toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 11: Front Pocket Finish - Unified Morph 2 Curves
11.4 Linking
n Leave the Linking parameters set as they are from the previous Unified toolpath.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath
In this step you will finish the rest of the pockets using Utility options in the Unified Morph Multiaxis
toolpath. This is another way of finishing the rest of the pockets
Toolpath Preview:
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 12: Multiaxis Utility - Rotate Toolpath
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 13: Save The File
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you were generating the toolpath in the Right Spindle After completing this lesson you should
be able to:
n Right Spindle Lathe Finish toolpath.
n Set the Axis combination/ Spindle Origin.
n Right Spindle Contour C-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Helix Bore Y-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Circle Mill Y-Axis Face toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified Guide toolpath.
n Transform Rotate toolpath.
n Right Spindle Multiaxis Unified -Morph between curves toolpath.
n Backplot.
n Verify.
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Right Spindle Toolpaths Step 13: Save The File
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 13: Save The File
OVERVIEW OF EXERCISE:
In this lesson you will start reviewing Mastercam Simulator used in Mill-Turn environment. It will help detect
collisions between the stock, tools, holders, and any machine components before sending any code to the
machine tool. You will also review the Sync Manager and synchronize the Upper and Lower Streams.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 1: Open The File
n In the Graphics window, right mouse click and select Fit to see both spindles.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 2: Mastercam Simulator
n The Sync Manager inside of the Code Expert should look as shown.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 2: Mastercam Simulator
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 2: Mastercam Simulator
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
In this step you will sync the Upper and Lower Streams and instruct Mastercam to:
Park the lower turret to the left before starting the part transfer
Move the lower turret towards the right spindle after the part is transferred
Perform the Lathe Finish before machining the Contour (2D)
n From the Taskbar, click on the Code Expert icon to open it.
n The IOF file should look as shown.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
Note: If you closed Code Expert you can open it from Mastercam by clicking on the G1 icon.
3.1 Park the lower turret to the left before starting the part transfer
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
3.2 Move the lower turret towards the right spindle after the part is transferred
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
3.3 Perform the Lathe Finish before machining the Contour (2D)
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 3: Sync The Upper And Lower Streams
Note: The asterisk * attached to the IOF extension and the yellow button in the Ready ribbon bar at the
bottom of the Code Expert. These tell you that the changes made in the Sync Manager are not
reflected in Mastercam. You will have to save the IOF file.
n Select the Save icon to makes sure that the changes made in
Sync Manager are reflected in Mastercam.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths
n In the Home tab, click on the drop down arrow next to Stop
Conditions and enable Collision.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths
n Enable Depth cuts and set the rough steps and the finish step
as shown.
n Select the OK button to exit the 2D Toolpaths - Contour
parameters.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 4: Simulate All Toolpaths
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
n To check where in the program you have the first Axis overflow, double click on it in the Report
list as shown.
Note: It is important to know the axis limits. In the Report, the axis that overflows is X1.
n In Mastercam Simulator, from the View ribbon, enable Axis Control as shown.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
n In the Axis Controller panel, rotate the hands to set the Arm Turret and the
Spindle Gear to Right Spindle as shown.
Note: In the Axis Controller you can see the current X1 value is -
15.786 while the Minimum limit of the axis is -15.748.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 5: Fixing The Axis Overflow
Note: Once you click on the line 85 the play button will
replace the number as shown. This procedure speeds up the
verification up to the operation selected.
n Once the simulation reaches the Unified Guide operation click on the Play button to continue to
check the unified toolpaths on the right spindle.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 6: Post The Toolpaths
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 7: Save The File
n The Upper Stream and the Lower Stream NC files open side be side as shown.
Note: The G code that you have created will appear on the screen, if the code looks okay you can shut
the window down without saving it. If you need to change the code, make sure you save it before you
close the window down. How the program is sent to the machine depends on the shop setup.
SUMMARY:
In this lesson, you were reviewing Mastercam Simulation, Sync Manager and Post processing.
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Right Spindle Sync & Simulation Step 7: Save The File
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