Architecture Shops
RESERVATIONS
HOURS
TUTORIALS
CLASSES
archshops@mit.edu
TUTORIALS(under construction) -PDFs and older tutorials (login required) at
ARCHSHOPS WIKI
TUTORIALS
Epilog Laser Cutters
Sindoh FDM Printers
PPE
Modela PCB
Soldering (PCB)
Spray Paints/Spray Booth
Powder Print Excavating
Vinyl Cutter
OMAX File Setup
OMAX Machine Setup
Routers
Mastercam CAM Setup
Shopbot Buddy 3/4 Axis
3D Scanners
Festool Sanders
Intelitek
Sand Blaster
Drill Press
Band Saw
Stationary Sander
Miter Saw
Cordless Drills/ Drivers
Sewing Machine
Casting: Using Plaster
Casting: Using Silicone
Studio Foam Cutter Booths
Plastic Thermoforming
Jointer/Planer/Table Saw
Mastercam setup for 3-axis routers- tl;dr
PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
TL;DR extremely basic setup, with links to Mastercam Tutorial sections:
installing Mastercam on personal computer
understanding the tools (end mill assemblies) and spoil board (table)
first steps
Open Mastercam
Pick machine
Set stock size & origin, check tool library settings
File -> merge prepped geometry from Rhino/other CAD (avoid meshes if possible)
Check orientation
roughing surface-driven toolpaths
Right-click 'machine group 1' - router toolpaths - surface rough - parallel
Select drive surfaces (only the necessary ones - do not click on vertical surfaces or bottoms/sides of solids)
'undefined' ok
Double-click on 'parameters' in new toolpath to open up toolpath details
edit toolpath/surface parameters/rough parallel parameters tabs
toolpath parameters - pick tool from (correct) tool library - make sure sequential numbering is OFF
surface parameters -
rough parallel parameters -
with tool, material and toolpath settings entered accurately, preview the toolpath to check for problems
roughing curve-driven toolpaths
roughing parameters and other roughing issues
surface finish toolpath options
surface finish parameters and other typical issues
tips for preventing collisions
tips for preventing any diving into negative Z
tool movements BETWEEN toolpaths
chipload!
chipload & feeds & speeds!
onsrud-specific issues
shopbot or other manual install machine issues