Super Mastercam X7 Comprehensive Study Guide

Front 1

Define a fillet

Back 1

An arc tangent to two entities

Front 2

When trimming, a "solid entity between two points" represents what will be created.

Back 2

True

Front 3

The Dynamic Gnomon is an interactive item used in the graphics window to locate and align a set of axes.

Back 3

True

Front 4

Where do full circles start and end?

Back 4

3:00

Front 5

In the Xform Rotate function, what is zero position referenced to?

Back 5

Relative to horizontal in the active plane.

Front 6

Select the best answer for the following: What does the Work Offset # in the View Manager do.

Back 6

Assigns a work offset number to the associated view.

Front 7

How many selection points on an axis of the dynamic gnomon can redefine the axis vector?

Back 7

3 selection points

Front 8

Which of the following Trim function buttons is not mutually exclusive?

Back 8

Default

Front 9

In the Xform Rotate function, what is the zero position referenced to?

Back 9

At 3:00 in the current construction plane.

Front 10

How many selection points are along each axis of the dynamic gnomon?

Back 10

5 selection points

Front 11

Which of the following can be used to define a plane?

Back 11

2 lines, an arc, a flat surface, 3 points

Front 12

Arcs may not be created on an extended portion of the selected entity.

Back 12

False

Front 13

Polar Arcs are calculated in a clockwise direction

Back 13

False

Front 14

It is a good idea to copy system views when shifting the Zero to accommodate multiple setups on the CNC machine.

Back 14

True

Front 15

After using the Xform function, what are the original entities called?

Back 15

Group

Front 16

Press F9 to:

Back 16

Show/hide the coordinate axes and system origin

Front 17

When extruding a solid the direction is set by

Back 17

B and C

Front 18

To create a parallel line that is tangent to an arc, click the Tangent button in the Line Parallel ribbon bar, Select the reference line, and then choose the entity you want the parallel line to be tangent to

Back 18

True

Front 19

When you create entities dynamically, they are drawn with a white line. This is called the phantom state. When you click the final position to create the entity, the entity becomes:

Back 19

Live

Front 20

Setting a new active WCS, Cplane, and Tplane in the View Manager tells Mastercam to

Back 20

Map the axis to the desired plan as if rotating a part by hand

Front 21

Ina Top view and plane, vertical is parallel to which axis?

Back 21

Y axis

Front 22

When using the Autocursor to set a Delta Position?

Back 22

Hold shift and select a position

Front 23

To move between buttons and fields in ribbon bars, you can:

Back 23

All of the above

Front 24

In 2D mode, where is geometry created?

Back 24

Parallel to the current Cplane at the current system Z depth

Front 25

What is term that defines the Color, Line Style, Point Style, Level, Line Width, and Surface Density of an entity?

Back 25

Attributes

Front 26

A hidden entity will remain hidden when a file is saved and re–opened

Back 26

False

Front 27

You can create a full circle by entering 0 for the start angle and 360 for the end angle?

Back 27

True

Front 28

A locked Autocursor override remains in effect until you perform one of the following actions.

Back 28

All of the above

Front 29

All basic geometry can be created through the Sketcher toolbar.

Back 29

True

Front 30

Which is not a typical task of the View Manager?

Back 30

Changing the Gview

Front 31

Select the best answer to place copies around the selected center point using Solid Circular Pattern.

Back 31

All of the Above

Front 32

Selecting an arrowhead on the dynamic gnomon controls

Back 32

Align the axis

Front 33

In 3D mode, where is geometry created?

Back 33

At all of the geometry positions listed above

Front 34

After using Xform function, what are the new entities called?

Back 34

Result

Front 35

If a contour toolpath is on the wrong side of the centerline, which of the following does not correct the problem?

Back 35

Changing the compensation type to wear

Front 36

Mastercam always sets the Incremental Depth value to zero (0.0) in the Linking Parameters page. (T or F)

Back 36

True

Front 37

Activating Microlift on back moves (Cut Parameters) helps evacuate chips more cleanly and reduce tool temperature during Peel mill cut passes. (T or F)

Back 37

True

Front 38

You can set the Helical entry position to a specific point. (T or F)

Back 38

True

Front 39

To create a Setup sheet for toolpath operations, you select the operations and:

Back 39

Right–mouse click, select Setup sheet

Front 40

Which of these is not a standard WCS selection?

Back 40

None of the above

Front 41

Name all of the 2D Contour toolpath types:

Back 41

2D, 2D chamfer, Ramp, Remachining and Oscillate

Front 42

The File Merge Pattern allows you to add additional geometry and place and rotate it into current Mastercam geometry files. (T or F)

Back 42

True

Front 43

ActiveReports Setup sheets always include an isometric view relative to the operation’s WCS.
(T or F)

Back 43

True

Front 44

What is the best use for the setting “Even number of passes”.

Back 44

Control the cut direction and burr

Front 45

Where do you set the default chaining direction?

Back 45

Chaining options

Front 46

When you select a chain in the chain manager the large arrow indicates direction and the small arrow indicates.

Back 46

The side the tool will travel

Front 47

In Tool Manager default state. The top window contains tool in the part file. (T or F)

Back 47

True

Front 48

The C–plane method of chaining limits selection to:

Back 48

Same C–plane with a Z depth of the first entity in the chain

Front 49

In the view manager Work Offsets are set with a number. (T or F)

Back 49

True

Front 50

Mastercam always sets the Incremental Depth value to zero (0.0) in the Linking Parameters page. (T or F)

Back 50

True

Front 51

The FBM Mill parameter “Minimize tool changes” – sorts the toolpaths into subgroups using the following criteria:

Back 51

Operation type, Tool diameter, Sequence and Restmill overlaps

Front 52

What are the chaining requirements for a 2D high speed Core mill toolpath?

Back 52

Two closed chains; the outermost chain defines the stock boundary and the innermost defines the toolpath boundary

Front 53

Which of these is not a toolpath Compensation type?

Back 53

Radial

Front 54

After having a file with solid geometry. What are the minimum requirements to run FBM?

Back 54

Select a Machine type, Setup stock

Front 55

When you chain a contour and it does not chain completely around the part, which of the following is not the possible cause?

Back 55

A reversed normal

Front 56

Chaining a rectangle CW with the cutter comp set to left will cut the inside of the rectangle.
(T or F)

Back 56

False

Front 57

Chains can only start and end at endpoints of entities. (T or F)

Back 57

False

Front 58

Which button in the Chaining dialog box allows you to select all chains similar to the first chain?

Back 58

Chain Feature

Front 59

The depth of a chain for a Chamfer toolpath should be at the base of the chamfer. (T or F)

Back 59

False

Front 60

When entering arc or line dimensions as absolute values or a percentage of the tool diameter as you enter an entry in one field the other automatically updates. (T or F)

Back 60

True

Front 61

To create a new view in the view manager you must start with either geometry or an existing view. (T or F)

Back 61

True

Front 62

The roughing Angle sets the orientation for the roughing passes when you use the One Way or Zigzag cutting methods for pocket toolpaths.
(T or F)

Back 62

True

Front 63

Stock Definitions have an influence on Toolpath Verification. (T or F)

Back 63

True

Front 64

Toolpaths used for Engraving typically have what type of cutter comp?

Back 64

Off

Front 65

Select the item that does not belong in the tool list window in the Tool Manager.

Back 65

Assembly Number

Front 66

Choose the best answer to describe Entry and Exit moves

Back 66

All of the above

Front 67

You must select a bull nose endmill, ball endmill or chamfer endmill when creating a chamfer toolpath. (T of F)

Back 67

True

Front 68

What are Lead In/Out moves?

Back 68

All of the above

Front 69

How do you suppress fillets in a solid when there is no history?

Back 69

Remove solid fillets

Front 70

What page do you use to set a range in a Waterline toolpath?

Back 70

Steep/Shallow

Front 71

Which options should you select on the Lead In/Out page when including points in your chain selection?

Back 71

Use entry point, Use exit point

Front 72

What corner type do you select if you want a sharp corner created with your slot mill tool?

Back 72

None

Front 73

Which item in the Level Manager makes all levels visible?

Back 73

All on

Front 74

What is a bounding box used for?

Back 74

Determining the boundaries of your part

Front 75

What is generally the most efficient way to group transform operations?

Back 75

By tool size

Front 76

Why is it a good idea to copy the name when creating a new plane?

Back 76

To use for the View name

Front 77

What is the biggest problem for creating toolpaths on solid models?

Back 77

Determining the boundaries

Front 78

Why is it important to name toolpath groups logically?

Back 78

All of the above

Front 79

What happens when an imported operations work offset is already in use?

Back 79

The work offset is reassigned

Front 80

On what page will you find the option for “Create operations independent of solid (create points)” in FBM Drill?

Back 80

Setup

Front 81

When generating an FBM toolpath you must create a new toolpath group..(T or F)

Back 81

False

Front 82

What is a primary benefit of importing operations

Back 82

Reuse proven toolpaths

Front 83

How do you change the parameters of multiple toolpath operations at the same time?

Back 83

Edit common parameters

Front 84

Why would you blank pieces of geometry?

Back 84

All of the above

Front 85

Which option from the WCS menu allows you to manipulate the gnomon during plane creation?

Back 85

Dynamic WCS

Front 86

Which right–click option is used to create a tool?

Back 86

Create new tool

Front 87

How do you select an entire chain when not in the Chaining dialog?

Back 87

Hold the shift key and select

Front 88

Why would you analyze inner radii on your model?

Back 88

To ensure the finishing tool will fit

Front 89

Which command removes all the levels that contain no entities?

Back 89

Purge empty levels

Front 90

Which toolpath is a good choice for milling large holes?

Back 90

Circle Mill

Front 91

What must be set to import geometry into the proper WCS orientation?

Back 91

Construction and Tool plane equal to the WCS

Front 92

What key or keys do you hold to select multiple operations?

Back 92

Shift or Control

Front 93

What is an important feature of FBM, even if you don't use it to generate toolpaths?

Back 93

2D boundary creation

Front 94

Which command converts a solid to a brick?

Back 94

Remove solid history

Front 95

Which drill cycle do you select to cut to the final depth in increments?

Back 95

Peck Drill

Front 96

What function do you select to view boundaries created through FBM?

Back 96

Un–blank Entity

Front 97

What is the easiest way to machine a fillet on a solid model using FBM?

Back 97

Eliminate the fillet and use a tool with the original radius (correct?)

Front 98

How do you get Verify to present a clearer image?

Back 98

Increase the precision