Go to Tools > Add-ins and ensure Mastercam 2017 is checked.
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up:
Pick your tool (typically a standard 80-degree diamond like a CNMG). Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
Use a Lathe Rough toolpath. Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on your material (Steel vs. Aluminum).
Since you are inside SOLIDWORKS, you can use the Manager Tree to select the edges of your model. Mastercam 2017 is great at "seeing" the profile of your solid. Go to Tools > Add-ins and ensure Mastercam 2017 is checked
This is critical. You need to tell Mastercam the size of the raw bar stock. Use the "Make from 2 points" or "Cylinder" options. Don't forget to add a little extra on the face for a facing cut and enough "meat" in the back for the chuck jaws to grab! 3. The Facing Operation Always start by cleaning up the face of the part. Select Lathe Face .
Once it looks good, hit the button to "Post" your code. Mastercam will translate your clicks into the G-code your Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak controller understands. Final Thoughts Keep your "Depth of Cut" conservative based on
If you’re a SOLIDWORKS user, you already know the power of your design environment. But when it’s time to move to the lathe, you don't want to export files and lose your associativity. That’s where the Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS (MCfSW) add-in comes in.