Part Cycle Time

[Big"E"]

Is there a way to get and "estimated" cycle time for cutting a part from MasterCam X?

For example when it generates a toolpath, does it also compute a cut cycle time also?

[Matt Berube]

There are several ways to make a "setup sheet" which will usually give a cycle time.

The more direct route, however is simply in "backplot". Select all of your operations, hit backplot, press the arrow button to expand the dialog, switch to the "info" tab (if memory serves) and there you'll see cycle time among other things.

[Big"E"]

Thanks, I never even noticed arrow that expanded that box.