Design X Go: Reverse Engineering for Mastercam Has Arrived Join Cimquest or this educational webinar to explore how Design X Go can serve as both a 2D and 3D CAD system as well as a reverse engineering tool to create machinable CAD models from scan data (mesh or point cloud) and is the bridge from scan or point cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam.
Y-Axis Turning Support in Mill-Turn in Mastercam 2025 Mastercam 2025 introduces Mastercam Mill-Turn support for Y-axis Turning. All turning toolpaths except Custom Thread and B-axis Contour Turning support Y-axis functionality. Automatically create a set of planes that you can use to create your toolpath with the proper tool orientation and spindle origin. Approach and retract strategies have been enhanced to include Y-first strategies, along with the ability to designate tool assemblies as Y-axis compatible in [...]
How to Make Your Own Custom Jigs and Fixtures In the world of manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. One of the key tools that help achieve these goals are jigs and fixtures. These essential devices hold, support, and secure products during various processes, ensuring consistency and quality. Traditionally, creating jigs and fixtures could be time-consuming and costly, but with the advent of 3D printing, manufacturers now have a powerful tool to produce these aids [...]
Golden Gate Bridge Replica: Crafted with 3D Scanning and Geomagic Design X San Francisco’s landmark captivates people. “Everyone who visits San Francisco goes to see the Golden Gate Bridge. They want to see it from all sides and always to be close,” says 3D scanning specialist Marcio Adamy. He’s also enchanted by it. “Every time I go back to the bridge, which is often, I learn more about it. I’ve learned about the people who [...]
Safety Zone Improvements for Hole Making in Mastercam 2025 The updated Safety Zone feature now incorporates a background mesh for all defined shapes within the Safety Zone panel. This mesh plays a crucial role in the linking calculation, facilitating more accurate and efficient tool-angle motion for linking moves. The newly introduced parameters include: Linear Tolerance Value: Provides precise control over allowable deviations in linear motion. Blending Distance: Ensures smooth transitions between different motion segments. Smoothing [...]
Understanding Refresh Rate in SLS 3D Printing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing is a powerful technology that allows for the creation of high-quality, industrial-grade parts. One of the key factors in achieving optimal print quality and efficiency with SLS printers, such as the Formlabs Fuse Series, is the refresh rate. The refresh rate refers to the ratio of new powder to recycled powder used in each print cycle. This balance is crucial because it impacts [...]
Swing Bridge Reverse Engineering Simplified with Geomagic Design X A swing bridge in a coastal dock system was decommissioned after being twisted. A ferry company needed it operational for car parking but faced a dilemma: closing the bridge to test it could jam it if it wasn’t functioning. Unable to test physically, they created a digital twin using a long-range laser scanner and simulated the bridge’s motion if closed. Scanning a swing bridge This approach, [...]
Solid Hole Selection - Mastercam 2025 Mastercam 2025 introduces significant enhancements to the Solid Hole Selection feature, which is integral for those utilizing Hole Making and Process Hole toolpaths. The changes associated with this update create a more efficient, precise, and controllable hole selection. The Solid Hole Selection update encompasses many new behaviors for selecting holes such as simplified selection rules, multiple hole types are allowed in a single toolpath, and segment selections from [...]
