Paid $25 start learning MasterCam

[bonmotwang]

Learning MasterCam on eapprentice.net. a very good videos.
So far, what I have learned is how to create tool pathes to cut parts.
But there gonna be a way to simply generate one tool path for cutting from one side.
I am comparing it to Cut3D multiside cutting.
Thanks
There is a long way to go :-D. I know.

[bonmotwang]

Found it. 3D surface toolpath!

[Mark and Poco]

Looks like a good deal. keep us updated on the value of the course. I may enroll, just for the 5 axis training stuff.

[bonmotwang]

Value wise, $25 for a month is a no brainer for me. I have never used any CAM before. It guides me into the CNC world right away. Now I am thinking about trying my first tool path. Ha toolpath. What do I know :-D

[ZipSnipe]

I don't remember that guys name on eapprentice but he is an excellent teacher. At one time he had free videos on the net to learn from and I learned alot, I only wish I would have burned the videos to give my self refresher courses!!!!

[cadcam]

Originally Posted by bonmotwang Found it. 3D surface toolpath!

Are doing 3d surfcing or just trying to cut one side of a block like standard 2d contours cuts.

[cadcam]

Originally Posted by ZipSnipe I don't remember that guys name on eapprentice but he is an excellent teacher. At one time he had free videos on the net to learn from and I learned alot, I only wish I would have burned the videos to give my self refresher courses!!!!

His name is Derek Goodwin good guy.

[bonmotwang]

I am cutting 3D parts, needs to be milled from top and bottom also front and back sometimes. They are small parts, about 2 in x 2 in x 2in is the typical max size. I have a small A axis too. maybe it is better just directly use 4 axis cutting??

[cadcam]

Originally Posted by bonmotwang I am cutting 3D parts, needs to be milled from top and bottom also front and back sometimes. They are small parts, about 2 in x 2 in x 2in is the typical max size. I have a small A axis too. maybe it is better just directly use 4 axis cutting??

Can you share a picture of the shape this will help me to tell what would be better.I ahve seen to many time on here were people are learning and try to cut a simple shape with surface paths and not needed.or complete over kill.

[bonmotwang]

Some parts I am designing

[cadcam]

Ok now like I was saying these are simple 2d paths may be some of te Radii may need a little surfaceing but 90% percent is 2d look at contour and drilling. what are the radii edges on the first part are they like 1/8 and 1/4 rads?

[bonmotwang]

1mm - 3mm radius