James Valentino

This unique text presents a thorough introduction to Mastercam X8 Lathe for anyone with little or no prior experience with the software. It can be used in virtually any educational setting -- from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and voc/tech schools to industrial training centers -- and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use or as a self-study manual. The award-winning author has carefully arranged the contents in a clear and logical sequence and has used many hundreds of visuals instead of wordy explanations. He has also provided exercises from the text for student practice. Features Emphasizes student-friendly visual displays in place of long explanations and definitions.Uses numerous examples that provide step-by-step instructions with visual displays.Eliminates flipping between pages by featuring all explanations on the same page as the example.Covers all aspects of using Mastercam X8 to machine various types of parts and contains a process plan describing the machining operations to be carried out to machine each part.Contains student exercises at the end of each chapterThe enclosed CD contains the complete Mastercam X8 Demo, as well as student practice exercises from the book.The authors are recipients of the prestigious M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award, presented by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in recognition of the year’s most outstanding manufacturing-related textbook. They received this award for their Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (Prentice Hall). James Valentino holds a doctorate in applied mechanics from the Polytechnic University of New York. He has over 30 years experience teaching technology courses and many years experience in industry. Formerly, he was professor and chairperson of the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology & Design Drafting at Queensborough Community College (CUNY). He is a member of Sigma XI and a senior member of SME. Joseph Goldenberg is a mechanical engineer with over 40 years experience as a machine tool designer, CNC programmer, manufacturing manager and college professor. He is the founder and president of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Studies (www.learncnc.com), a company dedicated to training and advising manufacturing personnel in the latest developments of CNC and CAD/CAM technology. Professor Goldenberg is a full-time faculty member in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology & Design Drafting at Queensborough Community College.Introduction to Mastercam X8 Chapter ObjectivesMastercam X8 CNC SoftwareSystem Requirements for Version X8Conventions Used Throughout the TextInstallation of Mastercam X8 Demo Software for Student UseAn Overview of Generating a Word Address Program via Mastercam X8Types of Files Created by Mastercam X8Starting the Mastercam X8Entering the Mastercam X8 Lathe PackageA Description of the Mastercam X8 Lathe Main Interface WindowMastercam X8’s Short-Cut Keys for Entering CommandsSetting Working Parameters via the System Configuration Dialog BoxUsing On Line HelpSaving a FileOpening a FileUsing the Zip2Go UtilityCreating a New FileConverting Files from Previous Releases of Mastercam X to X8Exiting the Mastercam X8 Design/Lathe PackageExercisesBasic CAD Operations Chapter Objectives Generating and Editing a Wireframe CAD Model of a PartSetting the Construction Plane to Lathe DiameterCreating Lines in 2D SpaceCreating Circles in 2D SpaceCreating Arcs in 2D SpaceCreating Chamfers in 2D SpaceDeleting Entities in 2D SpaceTriming Entities in 2D SpaceZooming Graphics Window DisplaysPanning Screen DisplaysFitting the Existing Geometry to the Screen Display AreaRepainting the ScreenThe Undo/Redo FunctionsExercisesBasic Lathe OperationsChapter Objectives An Example of Basic Lathe MachiningExercisesGrooving and Threading OperationsChapter ObjectivesAn Example of Grooving and ThreadingExercisesC-Axis CAD OperationsChapter ObjectivesAn Example of Generating C-axis Wireframe GeometryExercises C-Axis OperationsChapter ObjectivesAn Example of C-Axis MachiningExercises

This unique text presents a thorough introduction to Mastercam X7 Mill for students with little or no prior experience. It can be used in virtually any educational setting - from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and voc/tech schools to industrial training centers - and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use or as a self-study manual. The award-winning author has carefully arranged the contents in a clear and logical sequence and has used many hundreds of visuals instead of wordy explanations. The enclosed DVD contains Mastercam X7 Demo and also includes examples and exercises from the text for student practice. It emphasizes student-friendly graphical displays in place of long explanations and definitions. It includes an overview of the process of generating a word address program. It presents numerous examples that provide step-by-step instructions with graphical displays. It eliminates flipping between pages by featuring all explanations on the same page as the example. It contains exercises at the end of each chapter.It features a process plan for many machining exercises to indicate the machining operations to be performed and the tools to be used. It contains a new chapter on Machining with 2D High Speed Toolpaths. It contains new material on 2D high speed dynamic toolpaths: area mill, rest mill, core mill, contour mill. It contains a new chapter on Executing 2D Feature Based Machining(FBM) on Solid Models. It includes an in-depth presentation of how to customize Mastercam X7 for user applications in the appendix.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL, 5/e is the industry’s most thorough, easy-to-follow, and well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of CNC technology and programming. Throughout, it relies on illustrations and interactive software to promote learning, not lengthy narratives. Coverage includes: programming linear profiles, programming with cutter diameter compensation, programming with subprograms, CNC lathe programming, and more. Program patterns are provided with many programs, quickly explaining what groups of programming blocks are intended to accomplish. This edition contains an all-new chapter on wire EDM technology and programming, as well as new and updated reference appendices. Interactive dynamic displays of machining examples are presented via an full industrial quality machining simulator are now available via a premium website: www.pearsonhighered.com/valentino.

Unique and thoroughIncludes a CD keyed to examples for clear, effective and interactive learning of SolidWorks software. (Note: Users must have a current version of the SolidWorks software installed on their computer to complete the exercises.)An appendix offers the CSWA exam for certification of skills14 chapters and two appendices (click the TOC button, above, to view)SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction for students. Little or no prior experience is needed to benefit from this liberally-illustrated work. Use the book in any educational setting from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and vocational / technical schools and industrial training centers. The book is also a reliable reference on the job. It functions well as a self-study manual. Authors Valentino and DiZinno have carefully and thoughtfully arranged the contents in a clear, logical sequence.Many hundreds of well-drawn visuals supplant wordy explanations, demonstrating the power of the software. Many learning aids are included throughout the 500 page book.Key FeaturesStrong graphical illustrations rather than long text and definitions are emphasized. Key definitions are boxed in.Examples provide step-by-step instructions, supported with excellent graphics.Needless cross-referencing has been eliminated. Each example is presented with all explanations appearing on the same page.Exercises are presented at the ends of chaptersA CD provided with the text contains files that are keyed in sequence to the selected examples. Students can follow interactively when learning the procedure with the concepts presented in the text.The text contains exercises and materials that are key to preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Appendix B contains a complete key and sample exam solutions.

This unique text presents a thorough introduction to Mastercam X5 Mill for students with little or no prior experience. It can be used in virtually any educational setting -- from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and voc/tech schools to industrial training centers -- and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use or as a self-study manual. The award-winning authors have carefully arranged the contents in a clear and logical sequence and have used many hundreds of visuals instead of wordy explanations. Two enclosed CDs contain Mastercam X5 Demo and also include examples and exercises from the text for student practice. Emphasizes student-friendly graphical displays in place of long explanations and definitions.Includes an overview of the process of generating a word address program.Presents numerous examples that provide step-by-step instructions with graphical displays.Eliminates flipping between pages by featuring all explanations on the same page as the example.Contains exercises at the end of each chapter.Features a process plan for many machining exercises to indicate the machining operations to be performed and the tools to be usedContains a new chapter on Creating 2D Solid Models by extrusion, revolving and Boolean Operations.Contains new material on editing solids and building a history tree for imported solids.Contains a chapter on Executing 2D Milling Operations on Solid Models.Contains new material on creating a user defined tool plane and machining on the plane.Contains a new chapter on File tracking and Change Recognition.Includes an in-depth presentation of how to customize Mastercam X5 for user applications in the appendix. Introduction to Mastercam X5 Creating 2D Geometry Additional Tools for CAD Generating Hole Operations in 2D Space Profiling and Pocketing in 2D Space Editing Machining Operations Via the Operations Manager Using Transform to Rotate or Mirror Existing Toolpaths Using a Library to Save or Import Machining Operations Using Tabs and Work Offsets Customizing Mastercam X5