Moving from CAD design to actual chips on the floor can be a bit intimidating, but the Mastercam integration for SOLIDWORKS makes it about as seamless as it gets.
If you’re still rocking , you’re using one of the most stable versions of the software. Here is a blog-style guide to help you (or your readers) get a lathe part from a SOLIDWORKS model to G-code. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
Before you click a single toolpath button, make sure your environment is set up: Moving from CAD design to actual chips on
Go to Tools > Add-ins and ensure Mastercam 2017 is checked. Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS Tutorial (Lathe)
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