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.

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. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)

Are you working with or do you have Live Tooling (Mill-Turn) ? Moving from CAD design to actual chips on

You can’t cut air (well, you can, but it’s not productive). You can’t cut air (well, you can, but

If you’re still rocking , you’re using one of the most stable versions of the software. Here is a blog-style guide to help you (or your readers) get a lathe part from a SOLIDWORKS model to G-code.

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.