Facing and Roughing Toolpaths – Advanced Lathe Tips and Tricks 2/12

This Advanced Lathe Tips and Tricks Webinar continues where our Getting Started in Mastercam Lathe project left off. Learn best practices managing tools, part handling operations, and advanced editing of toolpaths to tweak the final finish on specific faces.

Even advanced lathe programs start from the beginning, episode 2 covers basic facing and roughing operations typical of all lathe programs. See how the stock model definition streamlines the toolpath creation to efficiently remove material without cutting air and identifies problems like collisions. Keep good notes in your code for reference later and to make troubleshooting at the machine much easier. Utilize the right tool to remove material efficiently while considering things like plunge features and sharp corners. Finally, dynamic roughing keeps the chip load at a consistent level to maximize tool life.