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camInstructor Mike

camInstructor Mike is Mike Wearne, an avid machinist, cnc programmer and overall connoisseur of all things machining. Mike is one of camInstructor's resident cad/cam/cnc experts and works part time at his local college teaching aspiring machinists how to program CNC Machines of all types.

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Mastercams Dynamic Toolpath Engagement - 1

7/10/19 10:43 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam Tips, Mastercam 2019

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This video is video 1 of a 9 part series describing the Dynamic Mill Tool Engagement & Stepover. You can get access to the remaining videos by signing up for the free course.

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Mastercam X9 vs Mastercam 2020

6/26/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam, Mill, Mastercam 2020, Mastercam X9

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This video takes a look at the new Mastercam 2020 and compares it to an older version, Mastercam X9. Mastercam X9 is still a popular release since it was the last version on the old interface. This video looks at some of the new chaining options in 2020 and compares them against X9.

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Mastercam X3 vs Mastercam 2020

6/12/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam, Mill, Mastercam 2020, Mastercam X3

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This video takes a look at the new Mastercam 2020 and compares it to an older version, Mastercam X3. Mastercam X3 was released in 2008 so it's not a fair comparison but a fun look at how far things have come in the last 11 years.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling - Chaining Part 4

5/29/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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This is video four of five on chaining in Mastercams Highspeed Dynamic Toolpaths. This is taken from our online Highspeed Toolpath course which covers all aspects of the 2D Highspeed Toolpaths.

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Mastercam - Chip Thinning RCTF and Iscar HEM

5/15/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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This is video explains Chip Thinning (RCTF) and Iscars HEM found in Mastercams Dynamic toolpaths.

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Mastercam - 5 Minute 5 Axis Impeller Challenge

5/1/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill, Impeller

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This video runs through the programming of a 5 axis impeller in 5 minutes...the 5 minute, 5 axis, impeller challenge!

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling - Chaining Part 3

4/17/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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This is video three of five on chaining in Mastercams Highspeed Dynamic Toolpaths. This is taken from our online Highspeed Toolpath course which covers all aspects of the 2D Highspeed Toolpaths.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling - Chaining Part 2

4/3/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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This is video two of five on chaining in Mastercams Highspeed Dynamic Toolpaths. This is taken from our online Highspeed Toolpath course which covers all aspects of the 2D Highspeed Toolpaths.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling - Chaining Part 1

3/20/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling, Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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This is video one in a series of videos covering the chaining options and strategies used in the 2D Highspeed toolpaths. These strategies differ from those used in the conventional 2D toolpaths.

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Mastercam Tips - Pocket Entry Motion

3/6/19 8:56 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Mill

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Mastercams Pocket Entry Motion settings  may need adjusting when trying to enter small pockets or features.

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Macro B Programming - Introduction

2/20/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Setup Operate, Macro

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Macro B Programming doesn't have to be scary! Here's a brief introduction into some of the capabilities of Macro B Programming.

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Mastercam Lathe Stock Recognition

2/6/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, Lathe

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This video shows the use of Stock Recognition in the Lathe environment for Mastercam.

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Haas CNC Lathe Setup and Operate

1/24/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Setup Operate, Haas

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This video is taken from our Haas CNC Lathe Setup and Operate course which provides comprehensive step by step instructions for setting up and running your Haas CNC lathe.

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Mastercam Entity Selection

1/9/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Tips, Mastercam

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This video discusses Entity Selection in Mastercam along with some options to help speed up the selection process.

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Delete Duplicates in Mastercam

12/19/18 5:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Tips, Mastercam

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This video discusses the Delete Duplicates Function and FindOverlap CHook in Mastercam, which can be used to clean up geometry in your file.

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The Different Backplot Interfaces in Mastercam

12/5/18 5:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Tips, Mastercam

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Did you know there are 2 different interfaces for Backplotting your toolpaths in Mastercam?

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Chaining Direction Control in Mastercam

11/21/18 5:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Tips

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This video is taken from a QnA session during one of our Teacher Training Courses and here we're looking at how to control the direction of your chain when creating toolpaths.

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Dynamic Toolpath Tool Engagement

11/8/18 6:01 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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Here I go over the Dynamic Tool Engagement & Stepover Lesson that camInstructor is offering for FREE!

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Lathe Cross Center Turning

10/16/18 8:00 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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Having a look at the improved Cross Center Turning feature in Mastercam Lathe 2019.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Deburr Part 2

9/26/18 7:37 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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Having a look at the new Deburr Toolpath in Mastercam 2019. Part 2 of 2.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Deburr Part 1

9/12/18 7:31 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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Having a look at the new Deburr Toolpath in Mastercam 2019. Part 1 of 2.

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The New Mastercam Drill Interface

8/29/18 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019, Mastercam, drill

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Here I take a look at the new Drilling interface in Mastercam.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Divide

8/15/18 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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This video describes the new Divide feature in Mastercam 2019.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Advanced Display

7/25/18 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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This video describes the new Advanced Display feature in Mastercam 2019.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Model Chamfer 2

7/11/18 12:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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This is video 2 of 2 and describes the new Model Chamfer features in Mastercam 2019.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Model Chamfer 1

6/27/18 12:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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This is video1 of 2 and describes the new Model Chamfer features in Mastercam 2019.

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New in Mastercam 2019 - Overview

6/20/18 12:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam 2019

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This video describes some of the new Features in Mastercam 2019. Stay tuned for follow up videos highlighting each new feature in more detail.

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Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath 4

5/31/18 6:09 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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The 4th and final Video showing how to create more efficient toolpaths using Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath.

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Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath 3

5/29/18 12:02 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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The 3rd Video showing how to create more efficient toolpaths using Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath.

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Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath 2

4/30/18 12:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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Part 2 in this series looking at Mastercams 3D OptiRough toolpath.

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Mastercam OptiRough Toolpath 1

4/19/18 12:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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 Learn how to create more efficient toolpaths using Mastercam's OptiRough Toolpath.

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Mastercam Cutter Compensation

3/1/18 5:42 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Tips

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Having a look at the different types of Cutter Compensation you can use in Mastercam.

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Mastercam Linking Parameters - Top of Stock and Depth

12/12/17 5:46 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Linking Parameters

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Looking at the Linking Parameters page, learn to utilize Mastercam's Top of Stock and Depth settings.

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Mastercam Linking Parameters - Feed Plane

11/15/17 5:43 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Linking Parameters

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Looking at the Linking Parameters page, learn to utilize Mastercam's Feed Plane settings.

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Mastercam Linking Parameters - Retract

10/10/17 11:04 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Linking Parameters

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Looking at the Linking Parameters page, learn how to utilize Mastercam's Retract Settings.

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Mastercam Linking Parameters - Clearance

9/18/17 11:07 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Linking Parameters

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Looking at the Linking Parameters page, learn how to utilize Mastercam's Clearance Settings

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling Part 5

4/28/17 10:45 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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This video series covers every setting in Mastercams Dynamic Milling Toolpath. This is Part 5 of 5.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling Part 4

3/28/17 10:51 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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This video series covers every setting in Mastercams Dynamic Milling Toolpath. This is Part 4 of 5.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling Part 3

2/27/17 1:27 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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This video series covers every setting in Mastercams Dynamic Milling Toolpath. This is Part 3 of 5.

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling Part 2

1/27/17 10:56 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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This video series covers every setting in Mastercams Dynamic Milling Toolpath. This is Part 2 of 5

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Mastercam Dynamic Milling Part 1

1/2/17 11:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam Dynamic Milling

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This video series covers every setting in Mastercams Dynamic Milling Toolpath. This is Part 1 of 5.

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