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WHAT'S NEW INMASTERCAM 2019 FOR

SOLIDWORKSApril 2018

WHAT'S NEW IN MASTERCAM 2019 FOR SOLIDWORKS

April 2018© 2018 CNC Software, Inc. – All rights reserved.Software: Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 5

Release Highlights 5

Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS Resources 5

Contact Us 6

General Enhancements 7

Advanced Holes Support 7

Advanced Toolpath Display 7

Analyze Toolpath 10

ATP Added to Zip2Go 11

Block Drill Support 11

Capture Images 12

Files withMultiple Data Streams 12

Mastercam Simulator 14

Axis Control 14

Capture/Replay 14

Color Loop 15

Display or Hide Machine Housing 16

Save Tool asWireframe or Mesh 17

Stop Conditions 18

Timeline Zoom 19

Toolpath Analysis 20

Nesting Enhancements 21

Highlighted Operations 21

MCLink INI Files 21

Order of Operations 21

Save Color Images 22

Stock Display 23

Toolpath Transform 23

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ToolpathsManager Display Options 23

Wireframe Tool Display 24

Mill Enhancements 25

Mastercam's Accelerated Finishing™ 25

RenishawProductivity+™ Probe 27

Requirements 28

Skip Pocket Smaller Than 28

2D Enhancements 30

Miscellaneous Enhancements 30

Maintain Sharp Corners 30

NewModel Chamfer Toolpath 30

3D Enhancements 32

Accurate Point Descriptions 32

Area Roughing Improvements 33

New Equal Scallop Toolpath 34

Smoothing Tolerance 36

Transitions Feed Rate 36

Multiaxis Enhancements 37

Miscellaneous Enhancements 37

Gradual Front Shift 37

Multiaxis Link 39

Multi-Threading 39

NewDeburr Toolpath 40

Lathe Enhancements 42

3D Tool Support 42

Improved Support for Cross-Centerline Turning 42

Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS Lathe for SwissMachines 43

Multiple Plunge 44

NewPrimeTurning™ Toolpath 46

Improved Tool Libraries for PrimeTurning 46

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS!Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS features new functionalityfocused on delivering speed and efficiency to your machining jobs.

Release HighlightsListed below are a few of the highlights of this release, including new toolpaths and enhanced functionality.

l "NewDeburr Toolpath"on page 40

l "NewModel Chamfer Toolpath"on page 30

l "NewPrimeTurning™ Toolpath"on page 46

l "3D Tool Support"on page 42

l "Advanced Toolpath Display"on page 7

l "RenishawProductivity+™ Probe"on page 27

WARNING: Screen colors in the document pictures were modified to enhance image quality; they may notmatch your Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS settings or results. These color differences do not affect func-tionality.

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GENERAL ENHANCEMENTS

Listed below are general enhancementsmade to Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS. This includes improvements toselection, general toolpath enhancements, and other functions not specific to one product line.

Advanced Holes SupportWhen you select features to create aWizard Holes operation, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS recognizes AdvancedHoles created by the Advanced Hole function in SOLIDWORKS 2018 or later.

Advanced Toolpath DisplayMastercam for SOLIDWORKS nowdisplays toolpaths with different colors, based on the move type. The followingimage depicts a part with aDynamic OptiRough toolpath, with Advanced Display toggled on.

What's New in Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS—General Enhancements

If Advanced Display is not toggled on, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS displays only cuttingmotion and rapidmotionin different colors.

You can toggle the display of the colors on theMastercam2019 tab, by selecting Advanced Display. Set these col-ors in the System Configuration dialog box on the Advanced Toolpath Display page, which is located under Col-ors.

You can also set the colors by selecting Color dialog from the Advanced Display drop-down.


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You can also change the line style, line width, and other attributes. For drill toolpaths, you can set the color, linestyle, and line width of the drill tool diameter.

Use the drop-downmenu to display different sections of the toolpath. For example, if you deselect Exit Motion,then any exit motion does not display in the graphics window.

You can also toggle the display from the ToolpathsManager.


Classic Backplot andMastercam Simulator display the customized toolpath colors if the Advanced Display toggle ison. If it is not, the default colors display.

Analyze ToolpathWhen using Analyze Toolpath, you can now choose to display the tool and tool holder as shaded or wireframe entit-ies. You can also control the opacity of the tool and holder when they are displayed in shadedmode.


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ATP Added to Zip2GoYou can now capture ATP information when creating a Zip2Go file. Select ATP files under File Options to collectthis information.

Block Drill SupportMastercam Simulator and Classic Backplot nowproperly support Block Drill toolpaths. This includes support fordrillingmultiple holes simultaneously.

Mastercam Simulator, using Verify:

Mastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS


Classic Backplot:

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Capture ImagesYou can now create additional graphics for your ActiveReports setup sheet from the graphics window view. Includ-ing these images lets you highlight areas that are complex or require special attention. Mastercam for SOLIDWORKSdoes not limit the number of custom images you can add to a setup sheet.

Select Add Images on the Setup Sheet dialog box to add custom images to your setup sheet. You can preview all ofyour custom images, edit captions, and add additional images fromany location accessible by your system in the Act-iveReports setup sheet.

Files with Multiple Data StreamsMastercam for SOLIDWORKS nowhandles SOLIDWORKS files that contain data frommultiple versions of Mastercamfor SOLIDWORKS. When you open a file that contains data frommultiple versions, you can choose a stream that iscompatible with your version of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Mastercam then saves that streamand purges otherdata streams in that file.


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TheMultiple Data streams dialog box also displays if the datawas created by Industrial or Educational users, inaddition to the different versions of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS only saves the datato the version and user type that you are running. Data streams that differ only by user type are not purged fromthe file.

For example, if you are an Industrial user:

l You only have access to the Industrial data streams.

l If you select the 2018 stream, it is saved to the current version of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS.

l The 2017 stream is purged.

l The Educational stream remains in your part, unchanged.

When you save the SOLIDWORKS file, the Mastercamdata is saved to the current Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS ver-sion based on the current user type.


Mastercam SimulatorListed below are enhancementsmade to Mastercam Simulator, available from the ToolpathsManager andMachinetab.

Axis Control

Axis Control, which is available when using Simulationmode inMastercam Simulator, has been enhanced. Thispanel can be toggled on by selecting Axis Control on the View tab.

The Axis Controller pane manually moves the axes. Use the sliders and buttons to jog the axes. Use this to check ifthe machine limits are set correctly or for collision checking. If necessary, use Reset All to return all options to theirdefault setting and components to their default position.

Capture/Replay

You can now stop your verification partway through processing, and rewind the progress to showmaterial beingadded back onto the part. Capture/Replay is only available for Verifymode.

To use Capture/Replay, youmust first turn on the option and then run through the simulation.


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Once simulation is complete, you can use the Playback bar to move forward and backward to watch asmaterial isremoved or added.

Color Loop

More colors have been added to Color Loop forMastercam Simulator. In Mastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS,there were only 12 available colors. InMastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS there are now 18 colors.

You can also now choose to loop By Operation or By Tool number from the Color Loop drop-down on the Verifytab. These options have been removed from the Options dialog box.


Display or Hide Machine Housing

When in Simulationmode, you can now toggle the state of theMachine Housing toOn, Off, or Translucent.

Set this option on the Home tab, in the Visibility group.


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Save Tool as Wireframe or Mesh

Mastercam Simulator, when in Backplotmode, allows you to save your tool as wireframe or as amesh. If you selectSave as wireframe, the tool will be saved as a SOLIDWORKS 3D Sketch. If you select Save as mesh, the tool will besaved as a SOLIDWORKS Imported Graphic.

Select Save Tool on the Backplot contextual tab to set your options.


Stop Conditions

When using Specify Values to set stop conditions, you can now select Reach or Exceed Value to stopMastercamSimulator once you have reached or exceeded the entered X, Y, or Z value. You can set stop conditions on theHome tab.


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Timeline Zoom

Timeline Zoomhas been added to Mastercam Simulator, allowing you to zoom into the simulation timeline to seemore or less detail. This is helpful when using Bookmarks that might be close together. Timeline Zoom is toggledon or off on the View tab.

Use the Timeline Zoom slider in the bottom left corner of Mastercam Simulator to zoom in and out of the timeline.

The Timeline in the bottom right corner of Mastercam Simulator displays the total timeline of the simulation. Thehighlighted section displays the zoomed section. You can also move the highlighted section by sliding it forward andbackward.

If you toggle Timeline Zoom off, the simulation returns to its default setting. If you toggle Timeline Zoom backon, it remembers your zoom setting and applies it based on the location of the simulation. This only applies per eachsession of Mastercam Simulator.


Toolpath Analysis

Toolpath Analysis is now available when using Simulationmode inMastercam Simulator. Select Toolpath Analysison the View tab to display the Toolpath Analysis panel.

Toolpath Analysis analyzes changes to toolpaths by applying color schemes. Choose from the following options:

l Operation: Colors each toolpath differently.

l Tool: Colors toolpaths when different tools are being used.

l Feed Rate: Colors toolpaths by feed rate and rapidmoves.

l Segment Length: Colors toolpaths based on the length of the segments.


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Nesting EnhancementsListed below are enhancementsmade to toolpath nesting.

Highlighted Operations

You can highlight and identify individual operations when sorting or deleting your nesting results. After selectingSort or Delete in the Nesting Results dialog box, hover your mouse over the operation in the graphics window.Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS displays the operation information in the function panel.

MCLink INI Files

You can open and save MCLink's ATP-generated .INI files from the Toolpath Nesting dialog box. MCLink is aMastercamRouter utility. MCLink nesting is amethod of running a set of nested parts and toolpaths that were out-put by the Automatic Toolpathing (ATP) add-on.

For a detailed procedure on how to open and save .INI files, please read About Toolpath Nesting in the Mastercamfor SOLIDWORKS Help.

Note: The MCLink utility is not available for Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS.

Order of Operations

You can now reorder operations within an operation cluster when using Toolpath Nesting. This option is only avail-able if you have selectedNone as your sortingmethod.


Right-click on the operation cluster and select Order of operations.

The Order of operations dialog box then displays, and lists all operations in the selected cluster. You can then usethe dialog box to change the order of the operations.

After Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS has sorted the operations, it moves any operations assigned a non-zero machin-ing index. The lower the machining index, the earlier the operation ismachined. The higher the machining index,the later the operation ismachined. For example, operations that are assigned a negative machining index (such as -5 and -1) are machined before operations not assigned to an index (such as 0). Operations assigned to a positivemachining index (such as 10 and 25) are machined after operations not assigned to an index. In that case, themachining order for six operations would be the following: -5, -1, 0, 10, 25.

Save Color Images

The Nesting Configuration dialog box allows you to include color images in your nesting reports by selecting Colorimages in reports. Toolpaths only display in color if you enable Cycle colors starting with.


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Stock DisplayYou can now toggle the display of stock on or off by selecting Stock Display on theMastercam2019 tab.

One enabled, you can individually control the display of the Left Spindle, Left Chuck, Left Stock, Right Stock,Right Chuck, Steady Rest, and Tailstock. The available options depend on your current stock setup.

Toolpath TransformWhen transforming a toolpath in previous versions of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, you were limited to creatingthe transformoperation from the source operation's NCI lines. InMastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS, you can cre-ate a transformoperation using the source operation's geometry.

Toolpaths Manager Display OptionsThe state of the Only display selected toolpaths nowpersist acrossMastercam for SOLIDWORKS sessions.


Wireframe Tool DisplayWhen using Classic Backplot, you nowhave the option to display the tool as wireframe, or shaded.

You set this option in the Backplot Options dialog box, by selecting Shaded orWireframe under Tool RenderStyle.


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MILL ENHANCEMENTS

Listed below are enhancementsmade to the Mill product, including improvements to the 2D, 3D, andMultiaxistoolpath types.

Mastercam's Accelerated Finishing™

Mastercam's Accelerated Finishing technology addresses today's finishing tool geometries and processes, resultingin greater efficiency and higher machining productivity when usingMill. To support this, Mastercam forSOLIDWORKS has added two new tool types, Lens Formand Taper Form. Barrel Mill has beenmoved to the Accel-erated Finishing group, and additional variations of this shape are now available.

What's New in Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS—Mill Enhancements

Lens Formand Taper Form are based on Barrel Mill tools, with new tip and profile dimensions.


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Renishaw Productivity+™ ProbeMastercam2019 for SOLIDWORKS integrates Renishaw’s Productivity+ for in-process gauging. This product lets youuse ameasuring probe on amachine tool to determine fixture offsets, orientation, and critical dimensions. Manualtool-setting, job set-up and inspection are time consuming, and prone to operator errors. Probing eliminates theneed for tool presetters, expensive fixtures, andmanual setting with dial indicators.

Use RenishawProductivity+ to take simple measurements and alignments. This allows you to set up and validateyour parts at the machine tool. This can lead to better process control and reporting of the performance of yourmachine tool. You can use Productivity+ with 3- and 4-axismills (vertical and horizontal) andmultiaxis (3+2)machines.

To create a probe operation, select Probe from the Toolpath Utilitiesmenu on theMastercam2019 tab.

Use Productivity+ to perform such automated functions as:

l Part setup

l Tool height and diameter settings

l Adjusting wear and geometry values of tools in the control

l Tool breakage checking

l Inspection and reporting of basic geometric features (points, lines, planes, circles, web, and pocket sizes)

l Measuringmachined areas and dynamically setting offsets to remachine

Notes:


l Productivity+ supports only Renishawprobes.

l Productivity+ does not probe complex, free-flowing surfaces.

l The current version does not support continuous 4- or 5-axismotion.

Requirements

l Youmust have a Renishawprobe installed on your machine tool, as well as functioning Inspection+ software.Productivity+ software generates the necessary NC code.

l The current active Machine Groupmust be aMill or Router machine.

l Youmust have a Renishawmachine file (.RenMF) installed on your workstation and in the proper location.Additionally, your Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS post (.pst)must be configured to support Productivity+.

Skip Pocket Smaller ThanA newparameter is now available on the Transitions page for Area Roughing, Dynamic OptiRough, Waterline, Hori-zontal Area, and 2D AreaMill toolpaths. This newparameter allows you to skip pockets based on the tool diameterpercent, rather than by entering a dedicated size of the pocket. When you enter a value for either the Tool dia-meter percentage (on the left) or for theMinimum pocket size (on the right), the other parameter updates.

This is helpful whenMastercam for SOLIDWORKS thinks that a pocket is large enough to accommodate the tool, butthe entry move is so compressed that the tool is effectively plunging into the part. If you want to ensure that theentire surface ismachined, you can set these values to 0. However, if the cutting area is too small for the pro-grammed entry moves, the tool will plunge straight down into the pocket.

The images below show a 2D AreaMill toolpath using a flat endmill tool with a tool diameter of 12.0 (mm)with dif-ferent Skip pockets smaller than percentages.

Percentage amount Resulting toolpath

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Percentage amount Resulting toolpath

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When opening a file froman older version of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, your operationsmight be marked dirty.A warning displays if this is the case.


2D EnhancementsListed below are enhancementsmade to 2D toolpath types, such as Contour.

Miscellaneous Enhancements

l ThreadMill toolpaths now can control the entry/exit arc length anywhere from0° to 360°.

l The new End of Center option on the Lead In/Out page allows you to end the toolpath at the center of theselected arc.

Maintain Sharp Corners

A new field,Maintain sharp corners, is now available on the Cut Parameters page for standard 2D Contour andPocket toolpaths. This newoption allows you to roll the toolpath around sharp corners. It is available when youenter a positive value for Stock to leave on walls.

l Roll cutter around cornersset to Sharp.

l Stock to leave on walls set to0.0.

l Maintain sharp corners is notselected.



l Maintain sharp corners is notselected.



l Maintain sharp corners isselected.

New Model Chamfer Toolpath

A new toolpath is now available for 2D machining. The Model Chamfer toolpath allows you to machine safe hori-zontal chamfers on solidmodels. Model Chamfer only supports the following:

l Chamfer mill tool type

l Solid edges and faces for Chain geometry

l Surfaces, solids, andmeshes for Avoidance model


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After selecting your Chain geometry, Model Chamfer has several unique parameters to further control thetoolpath. You can enter a Side clearance for the Solid model, which is the distance away from the solidmodel youwant the vertical part of your flute to clear. This option is set on the Toolpath Type page.

On the Cut Parameters page, you can set aChamfer width value allowingMastercam for SOLIDWORKS tomeas-ure the width from the chained geometry adjusted by the cut depth defined on the Linking Parameters page. UseTop offset to define how far the full diameter of the tool is above the top rail of the chamfer and use Bottom off-set to define how far the tip of the tool is from the bottomof the chamfer.


SelectModel Chamfer from the 2D Toolpathsmenu on theMastercam2019 tab.

3D EnhancementsListed below are enhancementsmade to 3D toolpath types, such as Hybrid.

Accurate Point Descriptions

In previous versions, when creating a 3D high speed toolpath such as Spiral, the point selected from the selectionmanager was the approximate start point, and not the radial point as it is in surface toolpaths. InMastercam 2019for SOLIDWORKS, point selection is now consistent with similar surface toolpaths. Additionally, the point type is nowclearly indicated in the Selection panel.


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Area Roughing Improvements

The linking processing time for Area Roughing toolpaths has improved, specifically for parts withmany pockets andsmall stepdowns. This improves the overall processing time for high-speedmachining applications that use Highfeedendmills. These tools typically use a smaller stepdown—for example, 10% of the tool diameter—which can generatemany pockets to sort. You can see in the following images that the processing time for this toolpath is reducedbetweenMastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS andMastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS.

Mastercam 2018 for SOLIDWORKS


Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS

New Equal Scallop Toolpath

Mastercam2019 for SOLIDWORKS introduces a new 3D high speed toolpath, Equal Scallop. This new toolpath cre-ates a consistent scallopmotion relative to stepover distance. Equal Scallop produces a superior surface finish com-pared to 3D HST Scallop.


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Equal Scallop generates clean, noise-free motion with the ability to smooth out sharp corners, or convert the motionto a spiral approach while avoiding stepover moves.

Equal Scallop supports avoidance geometry and Projected boundary smoothing tolerance, which was also intro-duced in this release. For more information, please read "Smoothing Tolerance"on the next page.

There are two parameters that are specific to Equal Scallop, both available on the Cut Parameters page. Spiral elim-inates stepovers whenmachining. Smoothing attempts to smooth sharp corners and replaces themwith curves,resulting in amore even load on the tool.

Select Equal Scallop from the 3D HighSpeed Toolpathsmenu on theMastercam2019 tab.


Smoothing Tolerance

A newoption, Projected boundary smoothing tolerance, has been added to the Toolpath Control page forHybrid and Equal Scallop toolpaths.

When you project a containment boundary onto the machiningmodel, the resulting projected boundary can bejagged or noisy, especially near steep features. Use this option to allowMastercam for SOLIDWORKS to improve thequality of the projected boundary.

Without tolerance With tolerance

When you use this option with the new Equal Scallop toolpath with avoidance geometry and no containment bound-ary, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS attempts to smooth the border between the machining and avoidance geometryif it is jagged or noisy.

Transitions Feed Rate

You can now set which feed rate is used during transitionmoves for Waterline toolpaths on the Transitions page.

l Plunge rate: Uses the Plunge rate set on the Tool page for transitionmoves.

l Feed rate: Uses the Feed rate set on the Tool page for transitionmoves.


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Multiaxis EnhancementsListed below are enhancementsmade to Multiaxis toolpath types.

Miscellaneous Enhancements

l Output from Swarf Milling toolpaths can nowbe locked to 4-axis, even if it deviates from the surface.

l You can now select a plane with the Select Plane button in the 3-axis Select Tool Plane dialog box.

l You can now set the Pattern toDynamic when using Roughing for Port Expert toolpaths. This option is avail-able on the Cut Pattern page whenOutput format on the Tool Axis control page is set to 4 Axis.

l Returned the ability to choose a named plane as a view direction.

l Scallop Height is now enabled for Morph toolpaths, as well as any other toolpath that supports it.

Gradual Front Shift

Morph and Parallel toolpaths now support a gradual Front shift, which keeps the tool in better contact with the partwithout placing excess wear on the tool's leading and trailing edges. Without gradual front shift, the tool cuts acrossthe part with the tool's edge, as shown in the following images. Front shift is located on the Tool Axis Controlpage.

The first image shows the tool starting its cut on the edge of the tool.


The second image shows that the tool has cut across the entire arc with that edge.

The images below show the same cut using gradual front shift. The first image shows the tool entering the cut, thesecond image shows the tool shifted to use the center of the tool, and the third image shows the tool near the endof its cut, with the opposite edge of the tool cutting.


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Multiaxis Link

When you create or edit an active Safety Zone, you can now change the direction of the safe link path when definingthe shape.

You are also able to filter for and select sketch geometry when defining a safety zone.

Multi-Threading

Curve, Swarf, Flow, Multisurface, Port, and Rotary toolpaths are nowmulti-threaded, which letsMastercam forSOLIDWORKS operate while the toolpaths regenerate. Youmay experience speed improvements inmultiple andoffset cut calculations.

If necessary, multi-threading can be turned off by selectingDisable for Classic Multiaxis toolpath mul-tithreading on the Toolpath Support page in theMastercam Advanced Configuration dialog box.


New Deburr Toolpath

A new toolpath is now available for Multiaxis. Deburr is used to break edges for 3-to-5 axis, and to remove burrs.

The Deburr toolpath can be used with the following tools:

l Ball endmill

l Lollipop with undercut


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Select 5-Axis Deburr from theMulti-Axis Toolpathsmenu on theMastercam2019 tab.


LATHE ENHANCEMENTS

Listed below are Lathe enhancementsmade to Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS.

3D Tool SupportStand-alone Mastercamnowallows you to build tools from 3D STEPmodels. You cannot create them inMastercamfor SOLIDWORKS; however they are supported for use in toolpaths. You can also view themwhen using Classic Back-plot or Mastercam Simulator.

Improved Support for Cross-Centerline TurningSupport for cross-centerline turning has improved. When you select a tool or turret that is across the centerlinefrom the chained geometry, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS reverses the spindle direction of the operation. Earlierversions of Mastercam required you to artificially mount the tool in the opposite turret. This is no longer necessary.

What's New in Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS—Lathe Enhancements

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Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS Lathe for Swiss MachinesNote: Lathe for SwissMachines is only available in the United States.

Mastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS now supports Swissmachines through its familiar Lathe solution. Swiss users withactive Lathe andMill/Mill 3D licenses can now take advantage of familiar Lathe andMill toolpaths. Mastercam forSOLIDWORKS providesmilling, grooving, and engraving strategies usingmilling tools.

A wide variety of post processors are available to support Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS Lathe for Swiss. These postprocessors are created andmaintained by our Mastercampartners, Postability, Inc. and In-House Solutions, Inc.Currently there are posts for many of the 5-7 gang-style Swissmachines now available in the Unites Statesmarket.


After creating your part, you can use Mastercam Simulator and Classic Backplot to simulate the toolpaths.

Multiple PlungeThe Lathe Groove toolpath includes aMultiple Plunge option, allowing you to rough out a groove with rib cuts, asshown below:

This is useful when you are concerned about tool deflection. Consistent tool pressure can result in better chip con-trol, andmore even tool wear.Multiple Plunge also gives you the option to machine the ribs with amore aggress-ive feed rate than the initial plunges.


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To activate the newoptions, check and selectMultiple Plunge on the Groove rough parameters tab.

Use theMultiple Plunge Parameters dialog box to configure the rib cuts, such as the direction, plunge feed rate,plunge spindle speed, or the rib width.


New PrimeTurning™ ToolpathThe PrimeTurning toolpath is available for Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS for Lathe. Select Lathe Toolpaths,PrimeTurning on theMastercam2019 tab.

Mastercamhas partnered with Sandvik Coromant on the development and support of their innovative PrimeTurn-ing™method and CoroTurn® Prime tooling. With these tools andmethods, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS allows youto turn in conventional turning and PrimeTurning directions. When combined with either CoroTurn Prime A-type orB-type inserts, PrimeTurning provides superior metal removal rate, productivity gains of over 50%, and increasedtool life in a variety of materials.

PrimeTurning has highmetal removal rates that are the result of running the CoroTurn inserts at double the speedand feed, compared to conventional turning strategies. These inserts utilize a chip thinning design that reduces tem-perature at the leading edge and away from the tool nose. You experience greater chip control and increased toollife, requiring fewer tool changes and production stops.

Improved Tool Libraries for PrimeTurning

The CoroTurn Prime tool libraries for PrimeTurning now include Sandvik's 0.4mm radius inserts. The libraries areinstalled withMastercam 2019 for SOLIDWORKS, and can also be downloaded from the Tech Exchange(https://community.mastercam.com/techexchange) onMastercam.com.


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IntroductionRelease HighlightsMastercam for SOLIDWORKS ResourcesContact Us

General EnhancementsAdvanced Holes SupportAdvanced Toolpath DisplayAnalyze ToolpathATP Added to Zip2GoBlock Drill SupportCapture ImagesFiles with Multiple Data StreamsMastercam SimulatorAxis ControlCapture/ReplayColor LoopDisplay or Hide Machine HousingSave Tool as Wireframe or MeshStop ConditionsTimeline ZoomToolpath Analysis

Nesting EnhancementsHighlighted OperationsMCLink INI FilesOrder of OperationsSave Color Images

Stock DisplayToolpath TransformToolpaths Manager Display OptionsWireframe Tool Display

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