Introduction to milling operation

MILLING OPERATION in Mastercam

General steps to be taken:-

1. Create a solid work model (preferably in TOP plane).

2. Delete all existing machine groups.

3. Select your machine. (ex. mill )

4. Define stock for your operation.

5 Locate the origin of the tool (Preferably one of the corner )

6 Then, select your TOOLPATH. (ex. contour,pocket,drill )

7 Select the movement of the tool. (Using chain manager tab)

8 Select your tool type (ex. Flat mill,end mill )

9 Select Tool holder

10 Give depth of cut for your operation