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Quite possibly the least known shortcut in Mastercam that can really help you get things done faster!

Talking about Tool Length Offsets and how they are set on a CNC Mill. There are many methods to choose from. This video covers the 3 most common methods and the benefits and drawbacks  of each.

Video 2 in our Macro B Programming series. This video looks at passing values to a macro that control the resulting tool motion.

This video is taken from an Ask the Instructor email submission and looks at the Tooplath Control options in some of the 3D toolpaths.  Ask the Instructor is available to all Premium bundle subscribers.

This video looks at some things you can do inside of Mastercam, as well as external to Mastercam, to help speed up your overall workflow!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Taking a look at the basics of the Mastercam 2019 User Interface.

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

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

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

This video describes the new Divide feature in Mastercam 2019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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