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November 2016
Mastercam 2017 Preview Chains / Toolpaths
Today we are going to explain two new features now available in Mastercam 2017 2D high speed toolpaths – Toolpath Preview and Preview Chains. In previous versions of Mastercam, you would have to click OK in Toolpath Parameters and then regenerate to see results. Now in 2017, you can click Toolpath Preview before exiting to see what the toolpath looks like. […]
Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Eyewear Icon Re-Invent Design
Stratasys full color, multi-material 3D printing (J750 3D Printer) allows Safilo to quickly iterate designs and reduce turnaround time for product-matching prototypes by 60%.
Founded in 1878, Safilo was propelled to success and is now the second-largest producer of eyewear in the world. The […]
Reverse Engineering Variable Fillets
Let’s explore how to reverse engineer a variable fillet from a polygonal mesh . . . When reverse engineering a physical model, radius values can be measured with various types of radius gauges. It can be somewhat of a challenge if the fillet face is worn, chipped, or distorted.
In addition, the task becomes […]
October 2016
Mastercam 2017 Bounding Box Enhancements
Today we will discuss a new Mastercam 2017 Bounding Box enhancement and review the built-in dynamic push pull technologies. In X9, the bounding box feature was enhanced, allowing you to drag out the box envelope in each direction independently. However, the center point option only created one point in the 3D center of the volume. Now in 2017, activating the center point option […]
Onshape Training Class
Cimquest is proud to host the first formal Onshape training course on November 15-17, 2016, at Cimquest Headquarters in Branchburg, NJ. The course will be taught by Onshape Instructors and the material along with the in-class exercises will cover everything from Parts, Assemblies, to Drawings…soup to nuts.
This three-day class will be offered for $1250 and limited to a maximum of 15 students. We are offering a special […]
Advanced Manufacturing Expo / Open House Recap
What a great success our Advanced Manufacturing Exo / Open House event was last week. We had over 420 people in attendance and everyone got the opportunity to see what’s hot in the Advanced Manufacturing arena. Our 3D printing showroom was open all day and everyone got a chance to see the printers in action.
