Understanding Mastercam [Paperback]

Jon Stenerson (Author), Kelly Curran (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130205818 | ISBN-13: 978-0130205810 | Publication Date: July 20, 2001

Once again Curran and Stenerson have succeeded in delivering a practical text that is easier to understand and follow than reference manuals. This textbook is reader friendly, offering plenty of exercises as well as step-by-step procedures with clear explanations. The exercises are designed to reinforce the skills for programming and operating CNC equipment using Mastercam, the leading software program in the machine tool industry. Features of this edition: *Organized so instructors can adjust their presentations for varying levels of proficiency from beginner through experienced operator. *Includes a chapter devoted to creating and modifying basic geometry. *Covers the basic background concepts in a manufacturing environment and then proceeds to advanced techniques.

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"The strength of this manuscript lies in its well-developed, step-by-step instructions. The explanations of the menu picks, the dialogue box options, and logic are very well developed." -- Brian LaBombard, St. Clair College "The authors explain the subject very well. It shows that they have taught a wide variety of students over the years. They do not try to over explain, but get the general points across to the students in a way that they can understand." -- Don Ruesch, College of Lake County

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Once again Curran and Stenerson have succeeded in delivering a practical text that is easier to understand and follow than reference manuals. This textbook is reader friendly, offering plenty of exercises as well as step-by-step procedures with clear explanations. The exercises are designed to reinforce the skills for programming and operating CNC equipment using Mastercam, the leading software program in the machine tool industry.

Features of this edition:

• Organized so instructors can adjust their presentations for varying levels of proficiency from beginner through experienced operator.
• Includes a chapter devoted to creating and modifying basic geometry.
• Covers the basic background concepts in a manufacturing environment and then proceeds to advanced techniques.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130205818
• ISBN-13: 978-0130205810
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,573,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book, but outdated and too simplistic, November 8, 2002

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terry (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Mastercam (Paperback)

This book tries to explain Mastercam software to novice students. The chapters and topics are well thought out but don't go into nearly enough depth. One big problem is the book's use of Mastercam V7, which is 4-5 years old. A book published in 2002 should use software from 2002. The screenshots are excellent, but the book would need to double in size and feature the latest software to become a contender in the CAD/CAM marketplace.