Mastercam X4 Training Manuals & Other Useful Tutorials
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Later Version Mastercam Training Manuals also available!!!
The Mastercam Handbooks are created to provide not only applications, but also background and
insight into why and when to apply certain functions and techniques. Throughout the Handbooks practical tips,
hints and best practices are discussed, including industry basics such as speeds and feeds, tool selection and more.
The goal is to create a well educated and skilled NC programmer that is not only immediately employable and productive,
but is also equipped to learn and grow as technology changes.
X4 Suggested Requirements:: Windows XP or Windows 7, Mastercam X4 will require 1024 x 768 resolution to display optimally (1280 X 1024 or better is recommended). A minimum of 1.5GB of memory is required.
SFA Home Learning Kit
Price: $150.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc. ISBN:
978-1-926566-22-1,
ISBN:
978-1-926566-24-5 ISBN:
978-1-926566-25-2
Why should you use SFA's Home Learning Kit?
SFA recommended Tutorials for any user from beginners to advanced.
Bring Mastercam home with you allowing you to work on perfecting your Mastercam skills away from the pressures of work.
You get the full version of Mastercam with the Demo DVD. (Has LImited Saving abilities, 1.5 GB of memory required and a minimum of 1GB of RAM)
Easy to use tutorials giving you step by step instruction for Mastercam Lathe, Mill and Solids
SFA Home Learning Kit Includes: Mastercam X4 Demo DVD The X4 Mill Level 1 Tutorial:
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Mastercam Handbook Volume 1 - Learning Kit X4 Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc
Price: $195.00 (plus*)
ISBN:
978-1-926566-71-9
The Mastercam X4 Handbook Learning Kit provides an excellent platform to springboard your learning endeavor; whether you are new to Mastercam entirely or simply looking to brush up on the latest features. ONLY SHIP WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
.Processing and delivery can take up to 2 weeks from order date.
The new Mastercam X4 Handbook Learning Kit for Volume 1 consists of:
Handbook Volume 1 textbook
Student CD with MCX files referenced in the book
Mastercam X4 Home Learning Edition DVD (Demo Software)
The new Mastercam Handbook Volume 1 – The Video Series DVD
3 month subscription to the entire online Mastercam Video Library from eapprentice.net
Mastercam X4 Handbook Volume 1
Price: $98.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-26-9
The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do.
The Mastercam X4 Handbook Volume 1 teaches the basics of 2D modeling and machining; computer fundamentals, basic and advanced CAD drawing, working with CAD data, basic solid modeling, basic 2D Toolpaths such as Mill Contour, pocket and Drill, along with 2D High Speed Toolpaths, Feature Based Machining, Toolpath modification, Toolpath verification and Post Processing.
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Mastercam X4 Handbook Volume 2
Price: $98.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-47-4
The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do.
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Mastercam X4 Handbook Volume 3
Price: $98.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-48-1
The Handbook series takes a top-down theoretical approach to teaching Mastercam. Concepts and essential knowledge are included along with practical applications. You not only learn how to use Mastercam, but why things work as they do.
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Mastercam X4 -
Advanced Multi-Axis Tutorial
Price: $80.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-42-9
Intended for the advanced Mastercam user, this book contains projects demonstrating various Advanced Multiaxis milling applications. The first tutorials introduce the reader to the simplified user interface featuring application derived toolpaths and later transitions to the more advanced interface. Topics covered include Projection and Port machining applications, Advanced Multiaxis Swarf & Pencil toolpaths, Advanced Multiaxis Surface Roughing & Finishing toolpaths and several Gouge Check Strategies.
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Mastercam X4 - Art Training Tutorial
Price: $35.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-43-6
This tutorial is a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning Mastercam Art. There are six part projects that demonstrate how to create intricate 3D sculpted images from simple 2D artwork. Each tutorial walks through Geometry Creation to Toolpath instructions, Verification and G-Code generation. Instructions are also provided for importing a scanned bitmap, clip art or a CAD file and converting it into machinable geometry.
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Mastercam X4 Beginner Training Tutorial
Price: $60.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc. ISBN: 978-1-926566-27-6
This book provides a comprehensive step by step approach to learning Mastercam. It contains pages of projects, helpful hints.The book covers six mill part projects, two lathe projects, three solid projects and an additional 17 exercises. Each tutorial walks you through all the procedures from Geometry Creation to Toolpath instructions, Verification and G?Code Generation.
The material covered includes 2D Geometry and Solids Creation, Drilling, Tapping, Contouring, Pocketing, Circle Milling and Slot Milling. It also contains 2D High Speed Toolpaths. Explanations are given for the use of transforming toolpaths as well as proper Stock Setup and Tool Settings. The Beginner Training Tutorials also include a General Notes chapter with useful tools and shortcuts that make the software easier to use. A description of the 2D toolpath parameters of the Solid menu and Operations Manager are also covered in the General Notes
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Mastercam X4 Design Training Tutorial
Price: $40.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-40-5
The Mastercam X4 Design Training Tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning Mastercam Design. It contains over 540 pages of projects and helpful hints. The book's 18 tutorials now feature step previews, making it easier than ever to follow. Each tutorial walks through all the procedures required for each part's geometry creation. Additionally, 26 practice exercises are provided.
The material covered includes 2D Geometry and Solids Creation. Explanations are given for the use of WCS in multiple fixture applications. The Design Training Tutorials also includes a General Notes chapter with useful tips, tools, shortcuts and descriptions of each option on the Solid menu.
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Mastercam X4 Lathe Training Tutorial
Price: $40.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN:978-1-926566-24-5
The Mastercam X4 Lathe Training Tutorial consists of 7 part-oriented tutorials and 14 practice exercises. Topics covered include 2D toolpaths such as Face, Rough, Finish, Drilling, Inside Boring, Cutoff, Threads and Canned Cycles for Rough and Finish. It also covers 3D geometry creation and C-Axis toolpaths such as Face, Cross Contouring, C-Axis Drilling and C-Axis Contouring.
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Mastercam X4 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial
Price: $65.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN:
978-1-926566-22-1
The Mastercam X4 Mill Level 1 Training Tutorial puts a greater emphasis on the machinability of parts by offering suggested fixtures, setup sheets, recommended tool setups and grouping for multiple setup scenarios. Clearly laid out objectives and dimensioned step previews make it easier than ever to complete the 10 included tutorials. Additionally, 17 practice exercises and a General Notes chapter provide useful tools, shortcuts and 2D toolpath parameter descriptions that round out this 700+ page book.
Topics covered include dynamic plane and dynamic mill toolpaths, 2D geometry and solids creation, drilling, tapping, contouring, pocketing, circle milling, slot milling, 2D high speed toolpaths, stock setup, tool settings and WCS in multiple fixture applications.
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Mastercam X4 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial
Price: $55.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-23-8
The Mastercam X4 Mill Level 3 Training Tutorial now puts more emphasis on the machinability of example parts by offering suggested fixtures, tool setups and grouping for multiple setup scenarios. Clearly laid out objectives and dimensioned step previews make it easier than ever to complete the 8 included tutorials. Additionally, 8 practice exercises and a General Notes chapter provide useful tools, shortcuts and 3D toolpath parameter descriptions that round out this 550+ page book.
Topics covered include 3D wireframe and surface geometry creation, Surface Finish and Roughing toolpaths, advanced Surface High Speed toolpaths, advanced Toolpath Refinement, C-Hooks, STL Stock creation and its use in solid model verification.
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Mastercam X4 4/5 Axis Training Tutorial
Price: $90.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-41-2
These training tutorials are intended for the advanced Mastercam user. There are 10 sample projects, plus general notes on 4/5 Axis Milling. Topics covered are 3D Geometry Creation, Axis Substitution, Rotary Axis Positioning, 5 Axis Drilling, Rotary 4-Axis, Swarf 5-Axis, Flow 5-Axis Toolpaths, Curve 5-Axis, Msurf 5-Axis and Port 5-Axis. These comprehensive notes also include information on Rolldie C-Hooks..
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Mastercam X4 Router Training Tutorial
Price: $60.00 (plus*)
Published in 2008 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-38-2
This book provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to learning all levels of Mastercam Router. It includes 9 tutorials that cover 2D Geometry, Drilling, Contouring, Pocketing, Nesting, importing bitmaps using Raster to Vector and tips on modifying the resulting geometry. Instructions on proper Stock Setup, Tool Settings, creating profile bits and using the metric system are provided as well as various other helpful hints. Each tutorial is complete with instructions from Geometry Creation to Toolpath instructions, Verification and G-Code Generation.
A General Notes chapter outlines useful tools and shortcuts that make the software easier to use. It also offers an alphabetical listing of 2D toolpath parameter descriptions, tips on creating 3D geometry, a look at Machine Properties and the Toolpath Manager.
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Mastercam X4 Solids Training Tutorial
Price: $35.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN:
978-1-926566-25-2
The Mastercam X4 Solids Training Tutorial offers concise, step-by-step instructions on creating 3D wireframe and solid geometry. Six Tutorials illustrate a variety of useful solid commands. Topics covered include Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Boolean. This book also demonstrates creating solid geometry from surfaces, using loft commands, shell, chamfer and fillet features.
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Mastercam for SolidWorks X4
Training Tutorial
Price: $95.00 (plus*)
Published in 2010 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN:
978-1-926566-61-0
This book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step “hands-on” method of learning Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks, which is the CAM application that combines the world’s leading modeling software with the most widely used CAM software. The student will learn how to program a variety of different parts requiring most of the toolpath types available with Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks, including extensive emphasis on making parametric changes and update of toolpaths to match the solid model changes. This book contains 14 lessons with full color illustrations that cover:
The manual time-tested 2D machining strategies including Contour, Pocket and Drilling.
Innovative new 2D High Speed Machining techniques.
Feature Based Machining for automatic programming of Drill and 2D Mill toolpaths.
3D Machining of irregular shaped solid models.
Specialty techniques used in machining different configurations of SolidWorks models.
Focus on toolpath changes matching model updates and complete part swaps.
Also includes FREE Workflow Reference guide and Mastercam for SolidWorks Quick Reference Guide
The book assumes the student is already familiar with the basics of using SolidWorks. Extensive modeling skills are not required and anything beyond the basics are detailed in the lesson instructions. The primary focus of this book is to quickly teach how to program solid models using Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks.
Mastercam X4 Wire Training Tutorial
Price: $35.00 (plus*)
Published in 2009 by In-House Solutions Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926566-39-9
This Practical set of training tutorials cover 2D & 3D Geometry, Wirepath Creation such as Contour, Multiple Contours, 4-Axis Wirepath, and No Core Wirepath. Each tutorial walks you through Geometry Creation to G-Code Generation. Six mechanical parts projects provide step-by-step instructions for Mastercam Wire. Each section contains screen shots and windows/menus for Start, Thread, Cut, and Work (STCW) Parameters, Wire Parameters, Lead In/Out, Contour Parameters, Tabs, and more.
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Secrets of 5-Axis Machining
Price: $54.95 (plus*)
Published: Industrial Press October, 2008
ISBN 9780831133757
Up to now, the best way to get information on 5-axis machining has been by talking to experienced peers in the industry, in hopes that they will share what they learned. Visiting industrial trade shows and talking to machine tool and Cad/Cam vendors is another option, only these people will all give you their point of view and will undoubtedly promote their machine or solution
This unbiased, no-nonsense, to-the-point description of 5-axis machining presents information that was gathered during the author's 30 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry, bridging countries and continents, multiple languages - both human and G-Code. As the only book of its kind, Secrets of 5-Axis Machining will demystify the subject and bring it within the reach of anyone who is interested in using this technology to its full potential, and is not specific to one particular CAD/CAM system. It is sure to empower readers to confidently enter this field, and by doing so, become better equipped to compete in the global market.
Features
Features full-color illustrations through that help to explain the theories and principals.
Includes a CD containing avi files, high quality illustrations, and sample parts.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Common Misconceptions
Know Your Machine
Cutting Strategies
Indexing Work
Simultaneous Work
Machine Simulation
Choosing a Machine for Your Application
Choosing a CAD/CAM System for Your Application
Machine and CAD/CAM System Configuration
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CNC Control Setup for Milling and Turning:
Mastering CNC Control Systems
Price: $59.95 (plus*)
Published: Industrial Press April 2010
ISBN 9780831133504
Overview
No other book covers CNC control setup in such practical detail. This unique reference from the author of the best-selling CNC Programming Handbook features nearly all of the activities a typical CNC operator performs on a daily basis. Starting with overall descriptions and in-depth explanations of various features, it goes much further and is sure to be a valuable resource for anyone involved in CNC.
Features
Describes working with all types of offsets for milling and turning applications, interpretation of part programs, applying trial cuts, making program changes, and much more.
Places emphasis on troubleshooting many common problems that occur in CNC operations.
Presents suggested methods of correction, along with methods of prevention.
Table of Contents
Concepts of CNC Machining
CNC Machine Specifications
Program Interpretation
Control System
Setup Handle
Operation Panel
Milling Tools-Setup
Setting Part Zero
Machining a Part
Work Offset Settings
Tool Length Offset
Multipart Setup
Cutter Radius Offset
Tools for CNC Lathes
Lathe Offsets
Cutter Radius Offset
Grooving on Lathes
Thread Cutting
Trial Cuts
Offset Change by Program
Coolants
Maintaining Surface Finish
System Parameters
Program Optimization
Troubleshooting
References
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SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering
Price: $69.95 (plus*)
Published: Industrial Press February 2010
ISBN 9780831134150
Overview
This unique text presents a thorough introduction to SolidWorks for students with little or no prior experience. It can be used in virtually any educational setting -- from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and voc/tech schools to industrial training centers -- and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use or as a self-study manual. The authors have carefully arranged the contents in a clear and logical sequence and have used many hundreds of visuals instead of wordy explanations. Several learning aids have been designed throughout
Features
Good graphical displays rather than long text and definitions are emphasized. Key definitions are boxed in.
Examples provide step by step instructions with excellent graphical displays.
Needless cross-referencing has been eliminated. Each example is presented with all explanations appearing on the same page.
Exercises are presented at the ends of chapters.
A CD provided with the text contains files that are keyed in sequence to the selected examples. Students can follow interactively when learning the procedure with the concepts presented in the text.
Information is provided on the SolidWorks Stimulus Program where applicants can receive a free trial 90-day copy of SolidWorks 2009 software.
The text contains exercises and materials that are key to preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Appendix B contains a complete key and sample exam solutions
Table of Contents
Introduction to SolidWorks
The SolidWorks User Interface
Creating 2D Sketches on Reference Planes
Advanced Sketch Tools
Creating Extrude, Fillet and Hole Features
Producing 2D Engineering Drawings from 3D Solid Parts
Creating Shells Draft and Rib Features
Patterns, Mirror Features and the Hole Wizard
Creating Sweep, Curve and Loft Features
Creating Assemblies
Producing 2D Engineering Drawings from 3D Solid Assemblies
