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November 2015
Reverse Engineering Solutions from Cimquest
Cimquest Sales and Scanning Services now offers reverse engineering services and Design X software to our customers and prospects. Whether you prefer to have us scan your part, or if you want to bring that process in house, we are here to help you make that happen.
Watch the video above to see how Design X, a premier reverse-engineering software can process data produced by essentially any 3D scanner in existence […]
In-depth Look at Insight Software From Stratasys
Included with the Fortus Line of Stratasys printers, Insight software gives you more power and customization over your projects. Insight controls the Fortus FDM printers from Stratasys. This includes the Fortus 250 as well as the 380mc, 450mc and 900mc Production Systems. Like Catalyst (the software that controls the uPrint and Dimension line of FDM printers), Insight will run in default mode for […]
Overcoming Challenges With New Product Development
Phillips Precision is a Cimquest customer in Boylston, MA. They are a machine shop that specializes in prototypes and light production. One of their specialties is new product development that addresses various problems.
Six years ago they bought their first CMM (coordinate measuring machine). After the equipment was delivered and placed on their shop floor their first challenge was holding the parts down on the granite table. […]
Crank up the “Q” with Mastercam Dynamic Power Cutting
by Shawn Spinneweber
Have you heard about Mastercam’s Dynamic Power Cutting? Did you know that it could save you cycle time and extend your tool life?
When thinking of a CNC mill cycle, typically the first factor thought about is the cycle time and the “Q” is overlooked. The Q is the Metal Removal Rate (MRR). MRR enables you to compare different toolpaths to see how efficient you can remove a volume of material in a period […]
Customer Spotlight: CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a Cimquest customer that manufactures aircraft assemblies. They started doing military work directly for the government, built a good reputation for themselves, and now they have recently branched off into commercial work. Daniel Gray, their program engineer, explains how 3D printing cut their lead time on most projects from months to hours. They can now take a complicated contour surface from the computer screen and bring it right into their hands in a […]
Mastercam Update Promo
But it won’t last forever so don’t miss out on a great Mastercam deal. From now through December 31, 2015, customers using Mastercam X5 and newer can save up to 40% off the normal costs to update their software package.
If you’re not using Mastercam X9, you’re missing out on some great new features and functionality. Here’s just a short summary of some of the […]