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. Multiple machine groups can be created on one file, so you can create as many as needed to stay organized. Right clicking the machine group will allow you to rename it to whatever is desired.

PART ORIENTATION
Now that the initial setup is completed, the part must be oriented. Right clicking and changing toe GView will allow you to see the part at a different angle. Go to the transform tab and select Dynamic to open its function panel.