How To Choose the Right 3D Scannner
The world of 3D scanning offers many different technologies. From free scanners that run on Smartphones, all the way up to industrial options for high precision metrology, it can be difficult to determine the best 3D scanner solution that will meet your requirements. How do you know what scanning solution is right for you? The first step is to determine the object size of the parts you will be scanning. Scanners generally have a fixed Field of View, meaning they will be able to capture a set volume of data at any given time. Next, consider what you will be using the scanner for, whether it's reverse engineering, inspection, 3D Printing, producing online assets or even AR/VR. This, in turn, will determine the minimum accuracy and resolution required. Accuracy has to do with how well the scan dimensionally conforms to the physical object. When would accuracy be important? Accuracy is extremely important for inspection applications, but far less important for Web Assets or Virtual Reality. Resolution, on the other hand, refers to a scanner's ability to pick up fine detail. You can think of the density of a point cloud captured as the resolution. The closer the points are to each other, the [...]
Mastercam Hole Table Feature Now Integrated
The Hole Table feature of Mastercam Mill was previously only an add-in in earlier releases but it is now integrated with Mastercam and has been improved. Select Hole Table on the Drafting tab to use this new function. Hole Table creates parameter notes for all holes (circles) in your part file, allowing you to gather hole data and record it in a table for part inspection. In previous Mastercam releases, it was limited to finding hole geometry only on the active plane and only recognized wireframe geometry. Selection As an add-in in earlier versions of Mastercam, Hole Table automatically recognized wireframe hole geometry. Now, Hole Table requires you to select geometry, but the type of geometry you can select has expanded to include wireframe, faces, edges, and bodies. You can filter your selection to any combination of these types, as well as individually remove a selection. Additionally, you can control the direction of each selected hole. Display and Position You can define the scope, size, and position of the table and labels describing the hole geometry. You can describe the holes in radii or diameters. You can also add location coordinates (in 2D and 3D) for each hole relative to the origin/world Cplane, [...]
Mastercam 2020 Lathe Delivers Powerful Toolpaths and Techniques
From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic Motion™ roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2020 Lathe gives you a variety of options to turn all your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam 2020 Lathe features new 3D tooling, filters for inserts and holders, improved chuck jaw definitions, and much more. 3D Tooling 3D Tooling has many usability improvements, such as the new 3D tool icons in the tool lists to help distinguish between 3D and non-3D tools in the Lathe Tool Manager, and the new stop-on-contact functionality when mating insert to holder. Mastercam 2020 allows you to build inserts using the new Insert Designer function panel, as well as holders using the new Holder Designer panel. Filters for Inserts and Holders Mastercam 2020 Lathe lets users filter inserts and holders by attributes by selecting the attributes they are looking for. Only items that match that criteria will display in the Tool Manager. Improved Chuck Jaw Definitions Parametric jaw definitions are now more powerful and flexible with Mastercam 2020 Lathe. A few enhancements include support for pie-shaped jaws in additional to rectangular-shaped jaws, ability to change the mounting orientation with easily reversible steps, as well as a live preview showing the overall [...]
Job Openings at Cimquest
Cimquest specializes in providing and implementing CAD/CAM Software, 3D Printers, Inspection Software, Scanners and related services. We just happen to be the world’s largest support organization for Mastercam and we are continuing to grow our Mastercam staff. We are currently looking for a CNC Programmer and Support Specialist in our Sterling, MA office. Full details below . . . CNC Programmer and Support Specialist Cimquest New England, Sterling, MA This position is for a CNC Programming Application Specialist/Engineer for our high-tech Mastercam CAD/CAM product line. This position usually does not require overnight travel, but will require up to 25% local travel. Cimquest will provide the new hire with full training to become an expert in the Mastercam product line; however, the ideal candidate would have at least 3 years experience programming CNC equipment with CAD/CAM Software. First 12 Months Responsibilities: Provide professional and customer service-oriented hotline support Teaching all levels of Mastercam training with our State-of -the-Art training technology 12+ Months Responsibilities in addition to the tasks above: Provide installation, implementation and consulting services Product demonstrations of Mastercam and associated 3rd party products in-house, at prospect sites, at trade shows and seminars JOB ADVANTAGES The job offers the employee: Opportunity and training to [...]
Mastercam Training in the New Year
It's time to start planning for the New Year. If one of your business resolutions is to be more productive, than starting the year off with training would be a great idea. Be sure that you and your programming staff are aware of all the latest features that Mastercam training has to offer. Having the latest software is only the beginning. Knowing how to best use all the latest advancements is the key to your success. Cimquest has a number of Mastercam classes to choose from in January and February, in a variety of locations. Mill 5 Axis - HBG, PA Jan. 6-7 Lathe Essentials - Sterling, MA Jan. 6-7 Mill Essentials - Branchburg, NJ Jan. 6-9 Wire - Branchburg, NJ Jan. 21-22 Mill 3D - Windsor Locks, CT Jan. 21-23 Mill 3D - HBG, PA Jan. 21-23 Lathe Essentials - Branchburg, NJ Jan. 27-28 Lathe Essentials - Hanover, VA Jan. 30-31 Mill Essentials - Branchburg, NJ Feb. 3-6 Mill Essentials - Butler, PA - Remote Class Feb. 3-6 Mill 3D - Sterling, MA Feb. 3-5 Mill 3D - Hanover, VA Feb. 3-5 Adv. Lathe - Sterling, MA Feb. 10-11 Mill Essentials - Windsor Locks, CT Feb. 10-13 Mill 3D - Branchburg, NJ [...]
Mastercam 2020 Mill Enhancements
Mastercam 2020 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D high-speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements, and multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam Mill: General Enhancements Mastercam’s signature Dynamic Motion™ toolpath has been updated to streamline performance and increase programming speed. Accelerated Finishing™ receives new support for oval form and lens barrel form tools, delivering faster, smoother finishes on select surfaces. Toolpath Hole Definition has been improved, and the Features list now displays more information about the selected points, in addition to the type of selection you have made and the diameter of the selected point. 3D Enhancements Mastercam’s Equal Scallop toolpath delivers finish across sloped, curved, and flat surfaces. Now tool tip containment and “Closed” or “Trimmed” toolpath offsets deliver optimal finishes for different types of complex shapes. A new toolpath, Blend, has been added to the 3D High-Speed suite of toolpaths. Blend is based on the Surface Finish Blend toolpath but is faster and has a superior quality and includes the use of stock and holder checking. Multiaxis Improvements Deburr can use [...]