Mastercam Lathe Setup

First, begin opening the part file in MasterCam. Use the drop down bar to select All Files (*.*) to show all of the files in the folder. MasterCam does not require the part to be saved as a different file type than SolidWorks saves as. Select the part that will be operated on, and then save the MasterCam file before work begins.

Once the file is loaded, the machine must be selected. From the Machine tab across the top, select the Lathe. The CNC lathe that will be used to cut the part must be selected correctly. This will create a machine group, which will store the toolpaths for the lathe.