A Wide Range of Multiaxis Strategies

Multiaxis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness, and Mastercam’s multiaxis add-in offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies – both basic and advanced. With Mastercam, you have complete control over the three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: toolpath types, tool motion, and tool axis. And you get that control in a clear, easy to understand way.

Streamlined multiaxis programming tools make projects easier than ever before.

Advanced gouge checking helps ensure safe cuts in even the most complex operations.

Mastercam's advanced multiaxis machining lets you choose what type of project you are doing and adjusts the interface to show exactly what you need.

Mastercam's link options offer complete control over entry/exit, cut-to-cut, and between cut moves.

Multiaxis Toolpath Types

Efficient multiaxis roughing techniques help ensure accurate cuts and short turnaround times.

5-axis contour cutting for easy trimming

• Multisurface 5-axis roughing and finishing, including depth cuts, plunge roughing, and flowline machining.
• Machine 5-axis parts using spiral, zigzag, or one way tool motion.
• Swarf fanning and swarf machining over multisurface floors keeps the tool edge against the drive surface for a smooth finish.
• Rail swarf cutting gives you added control by driving the tool along a lower rail.
• 5-axis circle milling.
• Minimum tilt control helps prevent tool motion that would cause tool holder collisions.
• Machine 5-axis curves with independent definitions of tool side angle and lead/lag angle.
• Create 5-axis contour toolpaths around surface edges for applications such as trimming vacuum-formed parts.
• Machine toward a single point for smooth tip cutting around an entire part.
• Easy 4-axis rotary axis and roll die programming, and 5-axis drilling.
• Wrap a toolpath around a diameter with rotary axis substitution.
• Create full 5-axis motion from a 3-axis projected toolpath.
• Special options for machining cylinder heads and converting probe data to machinable geometry.

Fast, efficient 5-axis drilling	Multisurface swarf cutting keeps the tool against drive surfaces for a smooth finish	Rail swarf cutting lets you control the cut using a lower rail
5-axis flowline can machine a pattern that follows the natural shape of the part	Mastercam gives you a variety of tool motion choices: one way cutting, zigzag cutting, and smooth spiral cutting	4-axis roll die programming delivers easy programming specialized for roll dies and vertical walls on cylindrical parts
Streamlined rotary 4-axis cutting

Tool Motion Control

• Automatic point generator adds greater precision in difficult areas.
• Complete control over the tool axis, lead/lag, entry/exit, and tilt simplifies even the most difficult multiaxis jobs.
• Full entry and exit control lets you determine exactly where and how the cutter enters and leaves your part.
• 3D tool compensation in machine controls and full tapered tool support.
• Advanced gouge checking and a 5-axis safe zone around the part.

Mastercam can add toolpath points to tightly curved areas for a smoother, more consistent finish

Full entry and exit control lets you determine exactly where and how the cutter enters and leaves your part

Mastercam gives you complete control over your lead/lag and side tilt

Tool Axis Control

• Shank containment simplifies cutting in confined areas.
• Powerful axis limits control tool motion between defined angles, ensuring the tool tilt will not violate part or machine tool limits.
• Easily refine control of your tool axis with a few simple pieces of CAD geometry.

Shank containment simplifies working in confined spaces

Mastercam's axis limits controls tool motion between defined angles, ensuring the tool tilt will not violate part or machine tool limits