Once it looks good, hit the button to "Post" your code. Mastercam will translate your clicks into the G-code your Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak controller understands. Final Thoughts
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: Your Quick Guide to Lathe Programming Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
You can’t cut air (well, you can, but it’s not productive).
Use the and Verify functions. Verify gives you a 3D representation of the stock being cut—watch for any red collisions! Once it looks good, hit the button to "Post" your code
Are you working with or do you have Live Tooling (Mill-Turn) ?
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. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS: Your Quick Guide to
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.