How to build 3D tools in Lathe

How to build 3D tools in Lathe

The video here explains the process for adding a 3D tool in Mastercam 2024. This process is essentially unchanged for several versions of Mastercam. The tool shown in the video is a relatively simple tool, but explains all the major parts of building 3D tools. 


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