MasterCAM System Design and Development

Author: Xu Chengjun
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: MasterCAM is a PC-based integrated CAD/CAM software developed by CNCSoftware NC, a U.S. company. It possesses unique and powerful functions in automatically generating NC code for complex surfaces, demonstrating excellent practicality and is widely used in mold design and manufacturing in fields such as mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and agricultural machinery. The main feature of this book is its focus on the practical application of MasterCAM software, combining examples to explain common menu and command operations. To enhance readers' understanding of MasterCAM's basic operations, the book provides detailed introductions to the software's menus and commands, along with numerous examples to help readers master MasterCAM's operations. MasterCAM V9.0 is the latest version of MasterCAM, which adds new functions and modules on the foundation of the MasterCAM 8.0 version, offering more convenient operation and enhanced capabilities. MasterCAM 9.0 includes four modules: Design, Mill, Lathe, and Wire. The content of this book is primarily divided into two parts—CAD and CAM—introducing how to create geometric models of workpieces in MasterCAM, how to achieve 2D machining tool paths, 3D surface machining tool paths, and turning tool paths, as well as how to exchange data with CNC machines.