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December 2019
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 […]
Production 3D Printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion
The release of the HP Multi Jet Fusion platform makes production 3D printing a reality, and the new Jet Fusion 5200 is on the forefront of this paradigm shift. For the first time, 3D printing was now a viable option for larger-scale production.
Let’s take a look at how the process works.
Coolant Delivery Methods for CNC Machines
Coolant has three purposes for CNC machines.
- To cool
- To lubricate
- To flush
chips away from the cutting tool.
There are 3 typical delivery methods, flood, air, and mist and each is affected by pressure and volume.
Flood is the most common method, which is directed either at the tool, through the […]
What’s New in Mastercam 2020 Solids
Mastercam 2020 includes many advances to boost your productivity and help streamline your manufacturing process from job setup to job completion.
Solids enhancements in Mastercam 2020 include numerous improvements to the Solid Hole function. Additionally, Boolean now recognizes if you have pre-selected the Target, or not, and you can now select multiple Tool Bodies. Let’s look at both new features . . .
Mastercam 2020 includes many […]
Take Aways from Formnext the Largest 3D Printing Show in the World
by Rob Hassold, Founder/CEO Cimquest
With over 800 exhibitor booths, the Formnext 3D Printing show in Germany has grown exponentially in the last few years of our attendance to become an unmatched force in the industry. I had the pleasure of teaming up with our Director of 3D Printer Sales, Dave Macfie, in an attempt to conquer the show. There are so many news feeds on the Formnext […]
Women in 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing is an organization that is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using Additive Manufacturing technologies. They host quarterly conversations with inspiring women in the 3D printing industry. Cimquest will be sponsoring and exhibiting at their next event which will take place:
December 12, 2019 – 6PM – 9PM
A/D/O
29 Norman Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
The keynote speaker for this event will be Diana Verdugo, […]