
3 Axis CNC Programming with MasterCam
3-Axis CNC Milling with Mastercam | Practical Training
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Mastercam CAD/CAM and CNC Programming Fundamentals
Mastercam 2-Axis Milling CNC Programming Fundamentals (Free)
Mastercam CAD CAM and CNC Milling Programming Professional
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Summary of Toolpaths
Mastercam face toolpath teaches creating a face contour from a SolidWorks part, setting z position, and configuring a 20 mm end mill with 0.15 mm feed per tooth, plus simulation.
Contour Toolpath
Drilling
Finish Pocket and Contour
Target model in Solidworks
Transform and Rotate
Face and Contour Toolpath
Pocket with Entry Ramp (Hole)
Pocket (Different linking)
Pocket with Hole
Contour Ramp Slot Milling
Contour Milling
2 Axis Example 7 All Toolpaths
2 Axis Example 9 All Toolpaths
Facing Dynamic
Contour
Drill Counterbore
Contour Slot Tool
3D High speed toolpath Waterline
Contour tapper
2 Axis High Speed 2D Area Mil Summary
Facing Dynamic Toolpath
High Speed 2D Area ( From Outside )
Contour Ramp
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.