Mastercam 2025 – OptiRough Uniform Stepdown | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we examine a new enhancement to Mastercam 2025 for OptiRough, Uniform Stepdown. Or watch and subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://youtu.be/q0L4cld2ylQ
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 [...]
Design X Go – Modeling from a 2D Drawing | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, we explore some of the CAD modeling capabilities of Design X Go without the existence of a scan. We’ll then open the created model in Mastercam for toolpath generation. Or watch and subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://youtu.be/37rND743SJ8
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, [...]
Vapor Smoothing with the AMT PostPro SFX | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, we are going to examine the AMT PostPro SFX, the world’s first bench-top vapor smoothing system. With this, you can achieve a professional, smooth finish with minimal effort. Or watch and subscribe on YouTube ➤ https://youtu.be/FyBTS5AQByk
Customer Spotlight: South Hills School of Business and Technology Cimquest visits their customer, South Hills School of Business and Technology, to discover how they have incorporated Mastercam into their Engineering Technology associate degree curriculum.
