--- title: camInstructor Video Blog | camInstructor Mike description: camInstructor Mike is Mike Wearne, an avid machinist, cnc programmer and overall connoisseur of all things machining. 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-in-windows-11) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Oscillate%202022%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/oscillating-in-different-mastercam-toolpaths) ## [Oscillating in Different Mastercam Toolpaths](https://blog.caminstructor.com/oscillating-in-different-mastercam-toolpaths) 10/5/21 3:24 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [Swarf](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/swarf), [5 Axis Curve](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/5-axis-curve), [Oscillate](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/oscillate) [1 Comment](https://blog.caminstructor.com/oscillating-in-different-mastercam-toolpaths#comments-listing) Oscillate is most commonly used in the 2D Contour toolpath, did you know there are other toolpaths also capable of this motion? 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-in-vr) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Xometry%20Mill%20Test%20Part%20-OptiRest%20Part%202b.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/controlling-optirough-xometry-mill-test-part-video-5) ## [Controlling OptiRough | Xometry Mill Test Part - Video 5](https://blog.caminstructor.com/controlling-optirough-xometry-mill-test-part-video-5) 8/25/21 7:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [2022](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/2022), [Xometry](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/xometry) [4 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/controlling-optirough-xometry-mill-test-part-video-5#comments-listing) Often when using OptiRest, tool motion happens where you don't want. Let's look at controlling this toolpath. 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/optirough-using-stock-aka-optirest-xometry-mill-test-part-video-4) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Xometry%20Mill%20Test%20Part%20-Stock%20Setup%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/stock-setup-vs-stock-model-xometry-mill-test-part-video-3) ## [Stock Setup VS Stock Model | Xometry Mill Test Part - Video 3](https://blog.caminstructor.com/stock-setup-vs-stock-model-xometry-mill-test-part-video-3) 7/30/21 4:50 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [2022](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/2022), [Xometry](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/xometry) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/stock-setup-vs-stock-model-xometry-mill-test-part-video-3#comments-listing) The defined stock in Mastecam Mill can play a couple different roles in your programming. 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/stock-setup-vs-stock-model-xometry-mill-test-part-video-3) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Xometry%20Mill%20Test%20Part%20-%20Import%20and%20Align2.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/solid-import-and-alignment-xometry-mill-test-part) ## [Solid Import and Alignment - Xometry Mill Test Part](https://blog.caminstructor.com/solid-import-and-alignment-xometry-mill-test-part) 7/28/21 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [2022](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/2022), [Xometry](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/xometry) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/solid-import-and-alignment-xometry-mill-test-part#comments-listing) First up for the Xometry Test Part is importing the supplied solid model and then aligning it to the Top WCS . [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/solid-import-and-alignment-xometry-mill-test-part) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Xometry%20Mill%20Test%20Part-Overview%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/xometry-mill-test-part-overview) ## [Xometry Mill Test Part - Overview](https://blog.caminstructor.com/xometry-mill-test-part-overview) 7/25/21 3:29 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [2022](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/2022), [Xometry](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/xometry) [1 Comment](https://blog.caminstructor.com/xometry-mill-test-part-overview#comments-listing) Programming the Xometry CNC Mill Test Part, start to finish, in this video series. This first video provides an overview of the starting files. [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/xometry-mill-test-part-overview) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Streamdeck%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/voice-programming-mastercam) ## [Voice Programming Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/voice-programming-mastercam) 6/15/21 7:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [2022](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/2022), [Stream Deck](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/stream-deck), [Siri](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/siri) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/voice-programming-mastercam#comments-listing) Hey Siri, program Mastercam for me! 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/the-mastercam-keyboard-shortcut-you-dont-know) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Best%20Computer%20for%20Mastercam%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/whats-the-best-computer-for-mastercam) ## [What's the BEST Computer for Mastercam?](https://blog.caminstructor.com/whats-the-best-computer-for-mastercam) 2/24/21 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [Benchmark](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/benchmark) [8 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/whats-the-best-computer-for-mastercam#comments-listing) What is the fastest, what is the best bang for your buck? 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/the-big-event) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Levels%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-levels) ## [Mastercam Levels](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-levels) 12/24/20 12:50 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam Tips](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam-tips), [levels](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/levels) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-levels#comments-listing) Everything you need to know about Mastercam Levels and more! 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-triangular-mesh-swarf-and-5-axis-helix-bore) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/RWD2-Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-multiaxis-flow-parallel-and-morph) ## [Mastercam MultiAxis Flow, Parallel, and Morph](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-multiaxis-flow-parallel-and-morph) 11/5/20 9:14 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [5 Axis](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/5-axis), [Morph](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/morph), [Parallel](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/parallel), [Flow](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/flow) [1 Comment](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-multiaxis-flow-parallel-and-morph#comments-listing) Finishing starts with Mastercams Flow 5 Axis, MultiAxis Parallel, and MultiAxis Morph! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-multiaxis-flow-parallel-and-morph) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/RWD3%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/5-axis-pocketing-with-undercut-walls) ## [5-Axis Pocketing with Undercut Walls](https://blog.caminstructor.com/5-axis-pocketing-with-undercut-walls) 11/5/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [5 Axis](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/5-axis), [Parallel](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/parallel), [MultiAxisRoughing](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/multiaxisroughing) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/5-axis-pocketing-with-undercut-walls#comments-listing) Undercut features can be very difficult to toolpath, Mastercam MultiAxis toolpaths make it easy. 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/expert-level-mastercam-optirough-tips) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/thumb0000234.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/who-is-caminstructor) ## [Who is camInstructor?](https://blog.caminstructor.com/who-is-caminstructor) 10/27/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Interview](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/interview) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/who-is-caminstructor#comments-listing) Introducing Team camInstructor! Lets put a face behind some of the names! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/who-is-caminstructor) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/5th%20Axis%20Interview%20thumb%201.png)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/rare-interview-with-a-5-axis-expert) ## [RARE Interview With a 5 Axis Expert](https://blog.caminstructor.com/rare-interview-with-a-5-axis-expert) 10/20/20 10:47 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [5 Axis](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/5-axis), [Interview](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/interview) [5 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/rare-interview-with-a-5-axis-expert#comments-listing) You won't find him posting on Instagram, FaceBook, or YouTube...listen in on this chat! 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-help) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/MFGDay20%20-%20Thumb3.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mfgday20) ## [Manufacturing Day 2020](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mfgday20) 10/2/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [news](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/news), [MFGDay](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mfgday) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mfgday20#comments-listing) 'We should have fewer people doing law and finance...and more people making stuff' - Elon Musk #MFGDay20 [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mfgday20) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Quick%20Masks%20-%20Thum.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-quick-masks) ## [Mastercam Quick Masks](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-quick-masks) 9/28/20 8:00 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [QuickMask](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/quickmask) [4 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-quick-masks#comments-listing) These 15 little icons can save you hours of work in Mastercam... [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-quick-masks) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Selection%20Bar%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-selection-bar) ## [Mastercam Selection Bar](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-selection-bar) 9/17/20 8:55 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [SelectionBar](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/selectionbar) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-selection-bar#comments-listing) The Selection Bar is used to select entities in Mastercam for use in different functions. Let's look at how to use this effectively. 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[Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/rocket-cybertruck-5-axis-crew-dragon-pocketnc-caminstructor-update) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/3D%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-hle-for-3d-printing) ## [Mastercam HLE for 3D Printing?](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-hle-for-3d-printing) 7/3/20 7:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [3D Printing](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/3d-printing), [HLE](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/hle) [4 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-hle-for-3d-printing#comments-listing) 3D Printing fans are looking everywhere for cheap CAD software to model their prints, is Mastercam HLE an option? [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-hle-for-3d-printing) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/ModuleWorks%20Help%20Mastercam%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/module-works-help-in-mastercam) ## [Module Works Help in Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/module-works-help-in-mastercam) 6/26/20 9:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [ModuleWorks](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/moduleworks), [Help](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/help) [9 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/module-works-help-in-mastercam#comments-listing) The Module Works End User Help file is your best friend when doing Multi Axis work in Mastercam, do you have it yet? Links to download in the post! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/module-works-help-in-mastercam) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/drag%20thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-2021-is-a-drag) ## [Mastercam 2021 is a Drag!](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-2021-is-a-drag) 6/19/20 8:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam Linking Parameters](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam-linking-parameters) [1 Comment](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-2021-is-a-drag#comments-listing) Continuing our look at some of the new features in Mastercam 2021, some are a real drag! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-2021-is-a-drag) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/linking%20parameters%20part%205.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-linking-parameters-output-feed-move) ## [Mastercam Linking Parameters - Output Feed Move](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-linking-parameters-output-feed-move) 6/12/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam Linking Parameters](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam-linking-parameters) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-linking-parameters-output-feed-move#comments-listing) New for Mastercam 2021, Output Feed Move and Arc Fit found on the Linking Parameters page. [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/mastercam-linking-parameters-output-feed-move) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Feedrate%20Wrong-thumb2.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/your-feedrate-is-wrong-fixing-it-with-mastercam) ## [Your Feedrate is Wrong - Fixing it with Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/your-feedrate-is-wrong-fixing-it-with-mastercam) 6/6/20 2:01 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [CNC](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/cnc), [Mill](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mill), [feedrate](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/feedrate) [0 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/your-feedrate-is-wrong-fixing-it-with-mastercam#comments-listing) Inspired by a recent Haas Tip of the Day, here I look at how to fix your 'incorrect feedrates' in Mastercam. [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/your-feedrate-is-wrong-fixing-it-with-mastercam) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Macro%20Stream%20Thumb%206.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/using-while-and-if-in-macro-b) ## [Using WHILE and IF in Macro B](https://blog.caminstructor.com/using-while-and-if-in-macro-b) 6/1/20 8:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [CNC](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/cnc), [Macro](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/macro), [Mill](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mill), [gcode](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/gcode), [live stream](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/live-stream) [3 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/using-while-and-if-in-macro-b#comments-listing) Making a program that will face ANY size block using Macro B. This was taken from one of our YouTube Live Streams. [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/using-while-and-if-in-macro-b) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/VBScripts%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/vbscripting-to-automate-mastercam) ## [VBScripting to Automate Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/vbscripting-to-automate-mastercam) 5/26/20 12:54 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [gcode](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/gcode), [live stream](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/live-stream), [editors](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/editors) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/vbscripting-to-automate-mastercam#comments-listing) The often forgotten function in Mastercam, VBScripts! They are the easiest way to automate Mastercam. This was taken from one of our YouTube Live Streams. --- [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/vbscripting-to-automate-mastercam) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/Editor%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/g-code-editors-in-mastercam) ## [G-Code Editors in Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/g-code-editors-in-mastercam) 5/17/20 6:29 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [gcode](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/gcode), [live stream](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/live-stream), [editors](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/editors) [3 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/g-code-editors-in-mastercam#comments-listing) Talking G-Code editors in Mastercam and why you would choose one over the other. This is taken from our most recent YouTube Live Stream. [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/g-code-editors-in-mastercam) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/LiveStream1b.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/caminstuctor-live-mastercam-demo-on-youtube) ## [camInstuctor LIVE!! Mastercam demo on YouTube](https://blog.caminstructor.com/caminstuctor-live-mastercam-demo-on-youtube) 5/1/20 5:02 PM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [engrave](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/engrave), [live stream](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/live-stream), [boolean](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/boolean), [softjaws](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/softjaws), [vise](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/vise) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/caminstuctor-live-mastercam-demo-on-youtube#comments-listing) Here is a recording of our first YouTube LIVE event. Thanks to everyone who joined and participated! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/caminstuctor-live-mastercam-demo-on-youtube) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/turning%20on%20a%20mill%20-%20thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/programming-a-mill-as-a-lathe-in-mastercam) ## [Programming a Mill as a Lathe in Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/programming-a-mill-as-a-lathe-in-mastercam) 4/18/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [postprocessor](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/postprocessor) [2 Comments](https://blog.caminstructor.com/programming-a-mill-as-a-lathe-in-mastercam#comments-listing) Programming a CNC Mill as a CNC Lathe in Mastercam! [Read More](https://blog.caminstructor.com/programming-a-mill-as-a-lathe-in-mastercam) [![](https://blog.caminstructor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/April%20Fools%20Thumb.jpg)](https://blog.caminstructor.com/new-post-processor-for-manual-machines) ## [NEW Post Processor for Manual Machines](https://blog.caminstructor.com/new-post-processor-for-manual-machines) 4/1/20 6:00 AM / by [camInstructor Mike](https://blog.caminstructor.com/author/caminstructor-mike) posted in [Mastercam](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/mastercam), [postprocessor](https://blog.caminstructor.com/topic/postprocessor) [1 Comment](https://blog.caminstructor.com/new-post-processor-for-manual-machines#comments-listing) Start programming those MANUAL mills and lathes with Mastercam using this Post Processor from camInstructor and Postability! 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