Mastercam 2017 For Solidworks Tutorial (lathe) -

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.

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 Tutorial (Lathe)

Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up: If you’re a SOLIDWORKS user, you already know

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 If you’re still rocking , you’re using one

Pick your tool (typically a standard 80-degree diamond like a CNMG).

Go to the Mastercam Tab and select Lathe Default .

Use the and Verify functions. Verify gives you a 3D representation of the stock being cut—watch for any red collisions!