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December 2018
Solidworks Slicing Tool
This post will explain the new functionality in SolidWorks 2019 called Slicing.
Scanning is becoming more and more prevalent in the engineering world. Whether you want to scan geometry just to back up your design or scan to recreate and make modifications, it’s becoming more and more easy to start from a scan. Once done, you export the scan as an STL.
The challenge comes when trying to […]
What’s New in Mastercam Lathe 2019
Mastercam Lathe 2019 includes many new enhancements that will make your programming faster and easier. Mastercam now allows you to build tools from 3D STEP models using the new Tool Designer, a function panel with tab-style navigation, providing a structured workflow that is similar to using a wizard. You can define tools, assign them to operations, […]
The Process of Importing Organic Shapes
In this article, we go into more details about the process of importing organic shapes into CAD. We will explain how we created a custom coffee pod holder by scanning a human hand and including it in the CAD design.
The first step involved capturing the geometry. There are many different 3D scanners out, all of which vary in accuracy, resolution, and light technologies. In order to facilitate […]
Autodesk Netfabb Lattice Assistant and Lattice Commander
Today we are going to cover how to use Autodesk Netfabb to create lattices with two of Netfabb’s internal tools, Lattice Assistant and Lattice Commander.
Autodesk Netfabb is Additive Manufacturing software that allows you to repair, prepare and build your parts. Lattice Assistant and Lattice Commander are currently available as tech previews, and included in Netfabb Premium and Ultimate.
Mastercam Mill and Router 2019 Enhancements
Mastercam 2019 includes many new features and enhancements to the milling and routing side of the software.
General Improvements
Accelerated Finishing technology addresses today’s finishing tool geometries and processes, resulting in greater efficiency and higher machining productivity when using Mill. Two new tool types, Lens Form and Taper Form, have been added, and Barrel Mill has been moved to the Accelerated Finishing group, with additional variations of this […]
Formnext Recap
Cimquest recently visited the FormNext 2018 trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. FormNext is the leading 3D printing global exhibition and conference with over 26,000 visitors and 632 exhibitors. It was held in Hall 3 with a floor space of 36,000-square-meter and will be expanding to 58,000 square meters next year due to the increasing demand. Six of our 3D Printing partners were exhibiting this year and we had a […]