In the parameters, ensure you have a "Lead In" and "Lead Out" so the tool doesn't just plunge straight down into the material. 4. Roughing and Finishing This is where the shape happens.
Go to Tools > Add-ins and ensure Mastercam 2017 is checked.
Use a Lathe Rough toolpath. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on your material (Steel vs. Aluminum). Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS bridges the gap between "perfect design" and "perfect part." By staying inside the SOLIDWORKS interface, if you change a dimension on your 3D model, you can simply "Regenerate" your toolpaths in Mastercam without starting from scratch.
Moving from CAD design to actual chips on the floor can be a bit intimidating, but the Mastercam integration for SOLIDWORKS makes it about as seamless as it gets. In the parameters, ensure you have a "Lead
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Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use the Manager Tree to select the edges of your model. Mastercam 2017 is great at "seeing" the profile of your solid. Go to Tools > Add-ins and ensure Mastercam 2017 is checked
If you’re a SOLIDWORKS user, you already know the power of your design environment. But when it’s time to move to the lathe, you don't want to export files and lose your associativity. That’s where the Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS (MCfSW) add-in comes in.