Super Mastercam X7 Toolpaths Review

Front 1

If a contour toolpath is on the wrong side of the centerline, which of the following does not correct the problem?

Back 1

Changing the compensation type to wear

Front 2

Mastercam always sets the Incremental Depth value to zero (0.0) in the Linking Parameters page. (T or F)

Back 2

True

Front 3

Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters) helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool temperature during Peel mill cut passes. (T or F)

Back 3

True

Front 4

You can set the Helical entry position to a specific point. (T or F)

Back 4

True

Front 5

To create a Setup sheet for toolpath operations, you select the operations and:

Back 5

Right-mouse click, select Setup sheet

Front 6

Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?

Back 6

None of the above

Front 7

Name all of the 2D Contour toolpath types:

Back 7

2D, 2D chamfer, Ramp, Remachining and Oscillate

Front 8

The File Merge Pattern allows you to add additional geometry and place and rotate it into current Mastercam geometry files. (T or F)

Back 8

True

Front 9

ActiveReports Setup sheets always include an isometric view relative to the operation’s WCS.

(T or F)

Back 9

True

Front 10

What is the best use for the setting “Even number of passes”.

Back 10

Control the cut direction and burr

Front 11

Where do you set the default chaining direction?

Back 11

Chaining options

Front 12

When you select a chain in the chain manager the large arrow indicates direction and the small arrow indicates.

Back 12

The side the tool will travel

Front 13

In Tool Manager default state. The top window contains tool in the part file. (T or F)

Back 13

True

Front 14

The C-plane method of chaining limits selection to:

Back 14

Same C-plane with a Z depth of the first entity in the chain

Front 15

In the view manager Work Offsets are set with a number. (T or F)

Back 15

True

Front 17

The FBM Mill parameter “Minimize tool changes” - sorts the toolpaths into subgroups using the following criteria:

Back 17

Operation type, Tool diameter, Sequence and Restmill overlaps

Front 18

What are the chaining requirements for a 2D high speed Core mill toolpath?

Back 18

Two closed chains; the outermost chain defines the stock boundary and the innermost defines the toolpath boundary

Front 19

Which of these is not a toolpath Compensation type?

Back 19

Radial

Front 20

After having a file with solid geometry. What are the minimum requirements to run FBM?

Back 20

Select a Machine type, Setup stock

Front 21

When you chain a contour and it does not chain completely around the part, which of the following is not the possible cause?

Back 21

A reversed normal

Front 22

Chaining a rectangle CW with the cutter comp set to left will cut the inside of the rectangle.

(T or F)

Back 22

False

Front 23

Chains can only start and end at endpoints of entities. (T or F)

Back 23

False

Front 24

Which button in the Chaining dialog box allows you to select all chains similar to the first chain?

Back 24

Chain Feature

Front 25

The depth of a chain for a Chamfer toolpath should be at the base of the chamfer. (T or F)

Back 25

False

Front 26

When entering arc or line dimensions as absolute values or a percentage of the tool diameter as you enter an entry in one field the other automatically updates. (T or F)

Back 26

True

Front 27

To create a new view in the view manager you must start with either geometry or an existing view. (T or F)

Back 27

True

Front 28

The roughing Angle sets the orientation for the roughing passes when you use the One Way or Zigzag cutting methods for pocket toolpaths.

(T or F)

Back 28

True

Front 29

Stock Definitions have an influence on Toolpath Verification. (T or F)

Back 29

True

Front 30

Toolpaths used for Engraving typically have what type of cutter comp?

Back 30

Off

Front 31

Select the item that does not belong in the tool list window in the Tool Manager.

Back 31

Assembly Number

Front 32

Choose the best answer to describe Entry and Exit moves

Back 32

All of the above.

Front 33

You must select a bull nose endmill, ball endmill or chamfer endmill when creating a chamfer toolpath. (T of F)

Back 33

True

Front 34

What are Lead In/Out moves?

Back 34

All of the above

Front 35

Name all of the 2D Contour toolpath types:

Back 35

2D, 2D chamfer, Ramp, Remachining and Oscillate

Front 36

When you select a chain in the chain manager the large arrow indicates direction and the small arrow indicates.

Back 36

The side the tool will travel