Let's take a look at how to use the new Edit UV tools in Mastercam 2021. There is a common problem that occurs when using the surface finish flowline toolpath. This problem occurs when using flowline to finish multiple surface regions. As you can see in the image below, the cut direction is reversed on one surface set. This occurs when the UV directions of those surfaces are opposite of the rest. In previous versions [...]
Cimquest is proud to announce a partnership with 3DGence. We are adding their industrial and professional-grade 3D Printers to our 3D printer lineup. These versatile industrial 3D Printers, with high-temp & high-performance materials, offer: FFF technology (Fused Filament Fabrication) Ultra-Fast Speed, Reliability, and Unmatched Total Cost of Ownership Industrial Grade Performance and Build Volumes Enabling Rapid Prototyping to Rapid Production Widest range of Materials and Temperatures ABS, CF-Nylon, PC, PEEK, PEKK, CF-PEEK & ULTEM Up [...]
Call for Presenters and Exhibitors In case you haven’t heard, Cimquest is hosting our first ever Virtual Xpand3D event! Now in its 6th year, this event is the premier Design & Manufacturing event featuring exhibitors and presentations on 3D Printing, CAD/CAM, CNC Machining, Machine Tools, 3D Scanning, CMM’s, Reverse Engineering Software, Mold Design, and more. If you are involved in any aspect of manufacturing, from design straight through to production, you won’t want to miss [...]
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In today’s blog post we will take a look at a new utility added to Mastercam 2021 called Check Tool Reach. Check Tool Reach can be accessed through the toolpaths menu after a machine is loaded into the file. This utility is used to scan a part model and see if the selected tool has the ability to reach all the features you would want to machine. Using this utility, you can create STL geometry [...]
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Real-world ROI: Top Success Stories with 3D Printing Do you find it challenging to understand the potential 3D printing holds for your organization? It can be easier to understand its benefits by studying real-world cases. The following companies have incorporated additive manufacturing technology into their day-to-day operations to great success, maximizing their return on investment (ROI). Volkswagen Autoeuropa Volkswagen Autoeuropa uses Ultimaker 3D printers to create tools, jigs, and fixtures for use on its assembly [...]
Install Posts from the Tech Exchange - Mastercam 2021 https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/uengcgox05?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The Tech Exchange offers default posts for plenty of common CNC Machines.
