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How can I use stock recognition in Mastercam?
The use of Stock Recognition in Mastercam can be extremely valuable in the lathe environment. Stock Recognition can be used to ensure all roughing passes are the same depth and also automatically update toolpaths if the stock sized is changed.
Why does Mastercam store the stock view with the WCS?
If you have several toolpaths in the machine group that use more than one WCS, Mastercam will use the stock view to keep the stock model constant when the WCS for each operation changes. Mastercam stores the stock view with the stock definition, independent of the WCS.
Why is my Mastercam roughing up my stock?
It's not Mastercam fault though, it's just working with the info you're giving it. If you enable Stock Recognition, and have defined the Stock correctly in the machine setup, Mastercam can automatically start roughing from the current state of the stock.
How do I map the Mastercam functions to keyboard shortcuts?
You can also map these Mastercam functions to keyboard shortcuts using the Key mapping dialog box. Stock shading does not shade stock unless you have already defined your stock on the Stock Setup tab of the Machine Group Properties dialog box. It also does not shade unless the stock is set to display.
What is a stock model in Mastercam?
1:483:32Stock Models in Mastercam 2022 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipModel of just the puffed up faces. Now that stock model has very little associated to it itMoreModel of just the puffed up faces. Now that stock model has very little associated to it it generates very quickly and it allows us to move forward while we're working the one thing we're going to do.
How do you make stock with Mastercam?
0:012:00Stock Model Toolpath - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAre what will machine the original stock model to create this stock model and i'm just going to sayMoreAre what will machine the original stock model to create this stock model and i'm just going to say okay mastercam will quickly calculate that. And if i turn on the cut lines it'll show the stock.
How do you save a stock model in Mastercam?
0:211:1448 - Mastercam for SolidWorks - Saving STL File - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOption navigate to where i would like my stock model saved. And then save the stl. File i'll nowMoreOption navigate to where i would like my stock model saved. And then save the stl. File i'll now exit the simulator. And save my work.
What is top of stock in Mastercam?
From the Mastercam help files we can read the definition of both Top of Stock and Depth. Top of Stock sets the initial height of material in the Z axis and Depth sets the final machining height in Z.
What is a stock model?
Stock Model was created to "manage stock" within the Mastercam File. It can be used for "Initial Stock", but more often is used to generate 'in-process stock', and can be used for 'Stock' for an Operation.
Is the stock set up red or red?
However, there is still one advantage to using the Stock Setup function. When you have your models Shaded, the Stock Setup (red) always shows as Translucent, even though your other solids are opaque.
Guest CNC Apps Guy 1
Dude.. he said "These are just general guidelines". Sheesh!!! Slam a guy for trying to help. DAMN!!! :rant:
Guest CNC Apps Guy 1
James..... arent these stls and stock model supposed to help MC create a path properly because MC has issues using regular geometry?....workaround as we call somany other things.
Guest CNC Apps Guy 1
You can always ignore his posts. ( a feature i believe you were screaming for in this old forum)
Guest CNC Apps Guy 1
I don't too easily get frustrated to the point I see people getting frustrated here. I've always been a position that I just had to get the job done come hell or highwater and letting my blood boil while I'm trying to function in a stressful environment runs counter to what I need to do to accomplish said task.
How to set stock dimensions in Mastercam?
You can type the dimensions directly into the X, Y, and Z fields, or use the following methods when you don’t know the exact dimensions: Choose Select corners to return to the graphic window and select the two opposing corners of a 3D rectangle.
Why use stock models?
Use stock models to help you visualize your toolpaths more realistically. The stock model that you create here can be displayed with the part geometry when viewing the file or toolpaths, during backplot, or while verifying toolpaths. Click on each topic to read more about it.
