Why MasterCAM ??

Because MasterCAM 9.1 is the program the High School uses in their machine shop for programming their mini-mill/engraver, their small wood router, and their rebuilt micro-lathe. They also have Version8 Quick Part, which makes it easy for the students to actually program and engrave/mill a small project from start to finish in a 2 period shop block. This helps to motivate and keep the students interested, because they can see actual results in a relatively short period of time.

This page is mostly for collecting a series of links and documents that the students can use to practice their drawing skills, or aide them in planning better machine processes and program flow.

PDF Sample drawings from different sites to use for programming practice:

 Drawing 1              Drawing 2

Some free planning files courtesy of the Solace Group, and The MasterCAM handbook downloads:

Simple Planning Sheet     G & M Code Summary     Speeds and Feeds Tutorial