3-Axis CNC Milling with Mastercam | Practical Training

Name: 3-Axis CNC Milling with Mastercam | Practical Training
Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)

Hands-on 2D & 3D toolpaths, setup logic and real shop-floor CNC milling strategies

Created byTechSchool Institute

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

CNC Programming G Code
Cutting Strategies Decision
Cutting and Spindle speed decision making
2 Axis or 3 Axis toolpath decision making
2D and 3D Wireframe Geometry Creation
Solid and Surface Creation
Advanced manufacturing process
Importing and Exporting of Non-MasterCAM files (such as SolidWorks etc.)
High speed toolpath in 2 and 3 Axis
Advanced 2 and 3 Axis Manufacturing
Effective Exercise (Free Download)
Understanding different toolpath type and their parameters

Course content

20 sections • 112 lectures • 14h 21m total length

Introduction0:55
3 Axis CNC Programming with MasterCam
Mastercam Setup
Go to https://www.mastercam.com/.
Create an account and log in.
On the homepage, click the Download option.
Scroll down and click the Download button highlighted in red at the bottom of the page.
Download the latest available version of the software.
Visit https://learningedition.mastercam.com/.
Obtain a license by selecting Get Activation Code, then log in using your credentials.
Target Audiance

Face Toolpath Feedrate Spindle Speed6:38
Application 01: Feedrate and Spindle Speed Settings
1. Spindle Speed (Rotational Speed – N)
Spindle speed is calculated based on the cutting speed using the following formula:
N=1000⋅V / π⋅D
Where:
N → Spindle speed (revolutions per minute – rpm)
Vc → Cutting speed (meters per minute – m/min)
D → Tool diameter (mm)
π → Constant (3.14)
The cutting speed (Vc) is selected from tooling catalogs depending on the workpiece material and cutting tool.
As the tool diameter decreases, the spindle speed increases accordingly.
2. Feedrate (Feed Speed – F)
Feedrate represents the distance the tool advances per unit time.
For milling operations:
F=fz⋅Z⋅N
Where:
F → Feedrate (mm/min)
fz → Feed per tooth (mm/tooth)
Z → Number of flutes (teeth)
N → Spindle speed (rpm)
Important Considerations
High feedrate → Increases productivity, but may reduce surface quality
Low feedrate → Improves surface finish, but increases machining time
Incorrect combinations of spindle speed and feedrate may result in:
Tool breakage
Material burning (especially in aluminum machining)
Vibrations (chatter)

Summary of Toolpaths1:45
Face Toolpath
Contour Toolpath
Rough Pocket Toolpath
Finish Contour Toolpath
Finish Scallop Toolpath
Face and Contour Toolpath3:17
Face and Contour Toolpath
Rough3:29
Rough
Finish Contour3:41
Finish Contour
Finish Scallop3:09
Finish Scallop
3D High Speed Toolpath Area Roughing16:07
3D High Speed Tolpath Area Roughing
3 Different parts selected as a examples try to understand effect of toolpath type

Requirements

MasterCam knowledge
Install Master CAM software

Description

This course focuses on practical CNC milling knowledge, not just software menus. You will learn how 3-axis CNC milling is actually performed on the shop floor using Mastercam, with the goal of creating safe, efficient, and production-ready CNC programs.

The training is designed for CNC operators, engineering and manufacturing students, and CAD/CAM users who want to gain hands-on experience rather than purely theoretical knowledge. Throughout the course, real machining logic is emphasized so you understand not only how to create toolpaths, but also why specific strategies are used in real production environments.

You will learn practical CNC milling workflow, 2D and 3D milling toolpaths in Mastercam, basic tool selection and cutting parameter logic, setup planning, machining order for 3-axis milling, and common mistakes frequently encountered in real CNC shops. The course helps you develop a programmer’s mindset, allowing you to create reliable, repeatable, and optimized CNC milling programs.

Unlike menu-based or theoretical courses, this training is fully practice-oriented and based on real shop-floor experience. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently program 3-axis CNC milling parts, apply practical machining strategies in production, reduce programming and setup errors, and communicate more effectively with machine operators and production teams.

This course focuses on practical CNC milling applications and assumes basic familiarity with CNC machining concepts.

Who this course is for:

Engineers
Mechanical Engineer
Production engineer
Designers ( for producible products )
Industry Person
Person of Working on the Manufacturing process
Technology lover

3-Axis CNC Milling with Mastercam | Practical Training

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 1min

Fundamental of Cutting1 lecture • 9min

Mastercam Essentials in 1 Minute3 lectures • 3min

2 Axis Example 16 lectures • 31min

2 Axis Example 28 lectures • 27min

2 Axis Example 71 lecture • 10min

2 Axis Example 91 lecture • 22min

3 Axis Example 1 opt 11 lecture • 7min

3 Axis Example 1 opt 29 lectures • 33min

3 Axis Example 26 lectures • 31min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: