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  1. 07-22-2012, 06:28 AM #1
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    x6 for solidworks 4 axis

    how do you do 4 axis machining on mastercam x6 for solidworks?
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  2. 07-22-2012, 04:19 PM #2
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    Select machine definition with 4th axis defined and then select 4 axis tool paths.
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  3. 07-23-2012, 04:30 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by juniormachinist View Post
    how do you do 4 axis machining on mastercam x6 for solidworks?
    I've already done that but I can't the tool paths to work
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  4. 07-23-2012, 08:16 AM #4
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    Did you look at these forum threads?

    mastercam 4th axis - Google Search
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  5. 07-23-2012, 10:08 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by txcncman View Post
    Did you look at these forum threads?

    mastercam 4th axis - Google Search
    it didnt really help much due to the fact that im using mastercam x6 for solidworks its a bit harder to find and i would like a free tutorial or as a cheap as possible
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