Mastercam / CNC Software, Inc.

Mastercam's Specialized Multi-Axis Programming
Mastercam’s Blade Expert add-on simplifies the toolpath creation process for any multi-bladed parts, including fans, propellers, impellers, turbines, marine screws and more.

Software Update Includes New Stock Models
Mastercam X6 from CNC Software features new functionality for stock models, multi-bladed parts, Z-level cuts and more.

Keeping Watch on Small Parts
From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.

Software Update Includes New Stock Models
Mastercam X6 from CNC Software features new functionality for stock models, multi-bladed parts, Z-level cuts and more.

Design Tools Provide Flexibility and Ease of Use
Mastercam is known for powerful NC programming, but it also delivers a suite of shop-tested design tools including 3D surfacing and solids.

Segue into Swiss Machining a Positive Experience
I thank all of you who gave Mastercam a warm reception at PMTS 2011 where we “soft” launched our new CAD/CAM software package, Swiss Expert.

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Software Includes Smart Hybrid Finishing
Mastercam X5 introduces new capabilities, including new dynamic milling techniques, multiaxis machining, Smart Hybrid Finishing, and more.

Gary Hargreaves, V.P. of Business Development
As a manufacturer, if you are experiencing growth and have plans to expand your company with more capacity, more people or more efficient methods, PMTS will give you an up-to-date view of the state of the precision machining market.

Enhancements to CAD/CAM Software
The company will be previewing the 2011 release of Mastercam Swiss Expert and will also offer the Mastercam X5.

Software Multi-Axis Programs
CNC Software’s Mastercam X5 introduces some dynamic milling techniques, multi-axis machining, smart hybrid finishing, and more.

CAM Offers Dynamic Milling Techniques, Supports Multi-Axis Machining
The X5 version of the company’s CAD/CAM software introduces significant new capabilities, including new dynamic milling techniques, multi-axis machining, Smart Hybrid Finishing and more.

Multi-Axis Machining Increases Speed and Finish
Mastercam’s multi-axis machining offers a range of multi-axis machining strategies, both basic and advanced.

Dynamic Machining
Dynamic Machining software creates a constantly adapting toolpath that delivers more consistent cutting conditions and allows use of the entire tool flute length, often eliminating the need for multiple depth cuts, according to the company.

Machining Software with Adapting Tool Path
Dynamic Machining software creates a constantly adapting tool path that delivers more consistent cutting conditions, allows use of the entire tool flute length, often eliminating the need for multiple depth cuts.

Software for Speed and Efficiency
Mastercam X4 Lathe, from CNC Software, includes a suite of CAD/CAM tools focused on delivering speed and efficiency for machining jobs. From roughing and finishing to easy grooving and threading, the software has been designed to reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility.

Don't Chase Variability with CAM
A recent study showed that mechanical SuperTuning of a moderately priced CNC machine could dramatically improve volumetric positioning accuracy.

High Speed Toolpaths Offer Increased Efficiency and Automation
Mastercam’s X3, high speed machining is now available in a suite of 2D high speed toolpaths. The six 2D toolpaths—peel mill, core mill, area mill, rest mill, blend mill, and facing—are optimized for high speed machining and hard milling.

Software For SolidWorks And FBM
Mastercam for SolidWorks is fully integrated CAM that runs seamlessly in SolidWorks. SolidWorks users can now program their parts directly within the program using Mastercam’s tool paths and machining strategies. It includes a suite of cutting strategies, including feature based machining (FBM) and 3D high-speed machining tool paths.

Upgraded Version Of CNC Software
CNC Software’s Mastercam X3 offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. Feature based machining (FBM), new high-speed tool motion, and faster toolpath generation combine with dozens of additional enhancements in a package intended to improve shopfloor productivity. Valuable for experienced power users and easy enough for new users, FBM evaluates a part’s features and automatically designs an effective machining strategy.

Programming Lathes: Eliminate Cutting Air On The Second Pass
Cutting air benefits no one. Eliminate it in the programming department.

Software Certified For Autodesk Inventor
Mastercam X2 CAD/CAM software has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009 software by the Certified Applications Program. To be certified, the product must meet certain guidelines and demonstrate a high level of quality as well as compatibility with Autodesk Inventor. Certification is given only after the product

Feature Based Machining
Mastercam's Feature Based Machining (FBM) evaluates a part's features and automatically designs an effective machining strategy. With just a few clicks, FBM will detect solid machining features for the chosen FBM operation type, based on selection criteria; machine pockets using 2D roughing, rest mill and finish operations; automatically support closed, open, nested and through pockets and set the right toolpath options; optionally create a separate finish tool path for floors and walls; automatically identify when external machining is required and enable users to activate or deactivate it; automatically identify when facing is required; automatically create drilled, tapped, counterbore and countersink holes; automatically perform deep drilling, spot drilling, pre-drilling, tool selection and tool creation if needed.

Feature Based Machining And SolidWorks--CNC Software
Mastercam's Feature Based Machining (FBM) automates the machining process. This offers shops speed improvements and allows for reductions in programming time.

Automating The Machining Process--Mastercam CNC Software
Mastercam's Feature Based Machining (FBM) automates the machining process. It offers shops speed improvements and allows for reductions in programming time, the company says. The program automatically evaluates the part and program pockets, contours, bosses and drilling routines with minimal user input.

Software Enhances Toolpath Control
CNC Software's Mastercam X2's Maintenance Release (MR2). This release is available to all Maintenance customers and all new Mastercam customers. It introduces new capabilities, including new and improved toolpaths for high-speed machining, multi-axis enhancements, and more.

Enhanced Tool Path Control
CNC Software has released Mastercam X2’s Maintenance Release (MR1), available to all Maintenance customers and all new Mastercam customers. The capabilities include improved tool paths for high speed machining, multi-axis enhancements and more. The high speed machining pencil tool path has been enhanced to provide smoother motion with fewer retracts when used with rest material.

Increased Control For Programmers
Here is a CAD/CAM system designed to be inviting to programmers, with a comfortable interface, integrated guides and a learning mode to facilitate operation and allow the shop to start creating tool paths—and turning parts—as quickly as possible.

Software With New Toolpaths
Mastercam X2 offers newly added tool paths that expand the range of toolpath style choices and provide unique capabilities to machine a variety of conditions that might be encountered in a daily job. High-speed and multi-axis tool paths are examples of the new advanced tool paths implemented. These tool paths use a "smart" interface that customizes itself to the selected machining strategy, making it easier for the user to tightly control the machining process, the company says.

Software For Multi-Axis Tool Paths
Mastercam X Maintenance Release 2 (MR2) software offers multi-axis tool paths, X Art and more.  An engine on the multi-axis tool path provides a customized, streamlined interface that is fine-tuned to specific applications, such as impellers and turbine blades. Depending on what tool path is being used, the company’s parameter pages display parameters applicable to the specific tool path type.

New High-Speed Tool Paths
Mastercam X’s latest maintenance release, MR1, includes various new capabilities, such as added high speed machining tool paths, holder definition and more.   Seven high speed surface machining (HST) tool paths—two roughing and five finishing paths—have been incorporated into the release, including an interface for toolpath creation. These added types are tailored to high speed machining while offering smooth cutting motion and smooth entry/exits, says CNC Software.

Customizable CAD/CAM Software
Mastercam X has been designed to reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility.  It features a streamlined customizable interface. Specially designed to minimize user interaction while maximizing programming options, the interface is completely customizable and can be set to each person's specific preferences.

Add-On Automatic Toolpathing Program
The new Automatic Toolpathing (ATP) add-on, free to all Mastercam users, automates repetitive programming tasks by allowing a user to link cutting strategies to specific levels or layers containing geometry. The program allows a user to choose machining strategies that will automatically be applied to any geometry on a specific layer or level. When selected, the program will automatically scan each layer or level and program them with the toolpath types the user chooses.

New CAM Version Has Solid-Model Verifier
Mastercam Version 8.1, which improves on the success of Version 8, features all-new verification, automatic stock recognition in Mastercam Lathe, and full associativity in Mastercam Wire. Version 8.1 incorporates a new solid-model verifier from LightWork Design LTD in all its CAM products. The new verification is th