Getting Started With Mastercam

Setting Up and Configuring Mastercam

Manage and configure Mastercam to meet your needs. Learn how to activate a license, upgrade to the latest version, or import machine definitions.

Exploring the Mastercam Interface

Learn about the Mastercam Managers, the Quick Masks options, the Status Bar, and more.

Designing Your Part

Create your part using the wireframe, solid, surface, and mesh functions available in Mastercam.

Creating and Using Tools

Create your own tools, holders, and assemblies for your machining project. Learn how to import tools from the cloud or download samples from our Tech Exchange.

Setting Up Your Machining Job

Select and configure the machine that you will use to machine your part, including workholding components and fixtures.

Creating Toolpaths

Learn how to create a mill, lathe, mill-turn, router, or wire toolpath to best machine your part.

Simulating and Verifying Toolpaths

Simulate your part being machined before posting by using the Classic Backplot, Mastercam Simulator, or Machine Simulation functions.

Posting Your Toolpaths

Learn about how to post your operations in to a format that is understood by your machine tool's controls.

Managing Your Workflow

Manage your file imports and exports, or use the built-in calculator and SelCue to manage input values.