Mastercam 2017 For Solidworks Tutorial (lathe) -

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.

Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up:

Use the and Verify functions. Verify gives you a 3D representation of the stock being cut—watch for any red collisions! Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)

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.

In turning, your Z-axis must be the centerline of the part, and the X-axis is your diameter. Mastercam usually handles this, but it’s worth double-checking that your SOLIDWORKS Top or Right plane aligns with your machine's orientation. 2. Define Your Machine and Stock Moving from CAD design to actual chips on

Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming

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. Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use

Are you working with or do you have Live Tooling (Mill-Turn) ?