Mastercam 2023 Color Mapping in Verify
Mastercam 2023 now gives you choices for mapping colors identically or independently in the main interface and the Mastercam Simulator often referred to as Mastercam Verify. In previous versions of Mastercam, color mapping in the main interface was completely independent of the Simulator and was also tied to the simple 256-color palette of Windows. However, the Simulator uses the HTML color palette which, while it supports many more color definitions, uses a different naming convention that may be unfamiliar to some. Now, one simple checkbox in the Simulator options links your main system color settings to the simulator defaults. At the top left corner of the screen, go to File/Configuration/Colors and highlight the item called Mill - Tool Cutting. Note that the color shown in the box above has the number “55” next to it. This is one of the 256 colors defined in the simple windows mapping system. However, when running the Simulator, the rendered colors shown for the part, stock, fixtures, tool components (meaning cutting length, shoulder length, shank), and tool holder have some differences. In the simulator window, go to File/Options/Graphics. Now, you will see that the color definitions are radically different. In simple terms, these color “numbers” are using [...]
Takumi H10 Demo CNC Machine For Sale
It's been 5 years since we began our partnership with Hurco CNC and Alta Enterprises. We are extremely happy to continue that relationship by using and showing the great capabilities of their CNC Machines. We first received a Hurco VM 10Ui 5 -axis mill and a Takumi H10 VMC back in Sept of 2017. The VM 10Ui has made its way to a new home running production parts and we now have the Takumi H10 available for sale for a great demo unit price. We need to move this amazingly accurate and rigid-double column-mill out in order to get a new 5-axis Hurco in its place. Some specifications of the H10 are shown below. If you are interested in this machine please contact Ray Dominguez at rayd@altamachinetools.com or call 484-695-9435. The Takumi H10 CNC machine is a world-class machine built for die/mold, aerospace, and high-speed applications. Machine Specs: Control Info- FANUC© 31i-MB Series Control Fanuc 31i control has 100 tool offsets and work offsets G53-G59 Travels- 40.16 x 27.56 x 19.69 in (1,020 x 700 x 500mm). Glass scales on all axis Table Size- 41.3 x 27.6 in / 1,050 x 700 mm Table Max. Load- 1,760 lbs / 800 kg Spindle Speed- [...]
PreForm — Orienting Supports for Resin Prints
This blog post will show you the best way to orient and support your resin prints for the Formlabs 3 and 3L SLA printers. By modifying the support touch point size and density, you can have resin parts that simply break off of the support which reduces your post-processing time. When it comes to supporting models for SLA 3D printing, the goal is to have the least amount of support while still securing the model to the build plate. If your support size is too large, small puck marks can be visible on the model as the supports’ tips pull off some of the uncured resin. If you make the support size too small and the supports too sparse, the model will break away from the build plate, and the print will fail. PreForm is the standard slicing software for Formlabs printers. This software allows you to generate supports for your models. Some of the parameters that you can change are the touchpoint size, density, and support location. In this example, we have a simple box that can be supported using large touchpoints. We used 0.5mm supports with a density of 80%. Using the Edit Support feature, you can add extra supports in [...]
Mastercam 2023 Includes Unsharp Edges in Multiaxis Deburr
There is a new feature in the Mastercam 2023 Multiaxis Deburr toolpath that allows you to more easily program your models. Typically, when using the deburr toolpath, you would need to modify your models to remove the modeled chamfers in order to program to a sharp corner. Now, with the latest Mastercam release, there is a new option available when using automatic edge detection called Include Unsharp Edges. Here’s how to use it. In the usual process for getting sharp corners on a part, you first want to remove the large chamfers. To do this, you can use the model prep tool known as Modify Feature. To utilize this option to remove features, select the face of the chamfer, and once the geometry is selected, you can hit the green check, to remove the chamfer. Now the model is ready and you can apply the deburr path. You can use the defined edge to add a 7mm chamfer to the desired edge. Here is an alternative method . . . Instead of modifying the model, you can apply the 7mm chamfer to the part as is without the need for model prep. Select only the faces you want to use to create the [...]
3D Printing and Veterinary Medicine
3D Printed Prosthetics To Save A Bird’s Life While caretakers at ZooTampa were performing a routine check-up on a 25-year-old great hornbill, they found a lesion at the base of the bird’s casque, the yellow helmet-like growth on top of the head. Further examination determined that the bird, named Crescent, was suffering from life-threatening cancer. The great hornbill is one of the most endangered bird species on the planet, driven out of its habitat by forest-clearing and hunted for its casque. Found only in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ZooTampa’s hornbill is one of its prized attractions. The cancer, located near the bird's skull, couldn't be removed because it housed part of the bird's sinuses. The team wanted to know if they could remove the casque, and replace it with a 3D-printed replica designed specifically for this bird. Patient-specific prosthetics and devices have been used before in human procedures, but never for a great hornbill. Would it be possible, and if so, which materials would be safe for the bird? "Clinical literature has shown improved outcomes when patient-specific prosthetics, medical devices, and surgical guides have been used with human patients," Gaurav Manchanda, director of medical market development for Formlabs, said in a [...]
Bring SLS 3D Printing In-House
Outsourcing vs. In-House: When Does it Make Sense to Bring SLS 3D Printing In-House? Do you ever wonder about the value proposition of bringing selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in-house and how it compares with outsourcing SLS parts from a service bureau? Or have you ever wondered about what it would be like to post-process these parts? In "Outsourcing vs. In-House: When Does it Make Sense to Bring SLS 3D Printing In-House?" a white paper created by Formlabs, they examine the value proposition of bringing SLS 3D printers in-house while providing an overview of the SLS 3D printing market today and discussing the six case studies they conducted. These six case studies represent three applications, and with them, they demonstrate the positive ROI of bringing SLS in-house for all different types of businesses. Additionally, you may learn about different post-processing techniques from a webinar we shared earlier this year. Cimquest's Tyler and Camil teamed up with Mark from 3D Cincy to discuss many different ways parts from an SLS printer can be post-processed. This webinar delves into 10 different methods, with examples, of providing parts with different finish outcomes. Watch Here Fill out the form below to download the [...]