Mastercam Courseware

Available courses

• Introduction to SolidWorks

  In this introductory course you will learn how to design mechanical components using SolidWorks

  The course includes:

  • Sketching 2-D geometry
  • Sketch dimensions and relations
  • Creating Solid Models
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Assemblies and mates

  

• CNC Operator

  Our CNC Operator training course is designed for entry personnel and teaches the fundamentals of CNC Machine operation

  The course covers:

  • Safety
  • Cutting tools
  • Inspection tools
  • Blueprint reading
  • Basic Inspection
  • Shop documentation
  • CNC Machine types
  • Work holding techniques
  • Part loading tehniques
  • Machine startup procedure
  • Daily Machine maintenence

  

• Beginning Mastercam

  • Teacher: Derek Goodwin

  Our Beginning Mastercam Course is a project based study of CNC Programming using Mastercam.

  Subscribers begin by downloading the Mastercam Home Learning Edition of the software, and then watching the video tutorials and completing the Assignments.

  The course covers:

  • Creating 2D Geometry
  • Solid Modeling
  • Configuring Mastercam
  • Creating 3D Geometry
  • Dimensioning
  • Applying Toolpaths; Contour, Pocketing, Drilling and tapping
  • Backplot, Verification and stl Compare
  • Work Coordinate System (WCS) and working on Multiple Sides of a Part

  

• Advanced Mastercam 3D

  • Teacher: Derek Goodwin

  Our 3D Mastercam course covers CNC Machine Programming using both legacy and the new 3D High speed toolpaths to apply cuts directly to solid or surface geometry using simultaneous 3D axis movement to produce organic shapes.

  Students must have completed the beginning course or be able to demonstrate proficiency in Mastercam to take this course.

  The course covers:

  • 3D surfacing
  • 3D toolpaths
  • 2D High speed toolpaths
  • 3D High speed toolpaths
  • Feature Based machining (FBM)
  • Optirough toolpaths

  

• Mastercam Multiaxis

  • Teacher: Derek Goodwin

  Our Multiaxis Mastercam course covers CNC Machine Programming using automatic rotational devices to machine components on multiple sides.

  Students must have completed the beginning course or be able to demonstrate proficiency in Mastercam to take this course.

  The course covers:

  • Rotary 4th axis indexing on the vertical machine
  • Axis substitution which is simultaneous linear and rotational axis movement
  • Programming for the horizontal machining center with 4th axis rotation
  • Tooling and fixture design for mounting components in tombstone or pedestal conditions
  • 5 axis indexing and the dovetail work holding method
  • Programming an impeller using simultaneous 5 axis rotation
  • CNC lathe programming including live tooling
  • Machine simulation of the machining environment including the part, the machine tool and work holding fixtures