MasterCAM System Design and Development, Mechanical Engineering Design Software Series

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 Company in the United States. It has unique and powerful functions in automatically generating NC code for complex surfaces, and is highly practical, widely used in mold design and manufacturing in mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and agricultural machinery industries. MasterCAM V9.0 is the newest version of MasterCAM, adding new features and modules on the basis of the MasterCAM 8.0 version, with more convenient operation and stronger functionality. In MasterCAM 9.0, there are four modules included: Design, Mill, Lathe, and Wire. The content of this book is mainly divided into two parts: CAD and CAM. It introduces how to create the geometric model of a workpiece in MasterCAM, how to achieve 2D machining tool paths, 3D surface machining tool paths, and turning tool paths, as well as data exchange with CNC machines. The major 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 the basic operations of MasterCAM, detailed introductions to the menus and commands of MasterCAM are provided, along with numerous examples to help readers master the operation of MasterCAM.