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July 2023
Design X Essentials for Mastercam Users
What is Reverse Engineering for Mastercam?
Design X Essentials for Cimquest’s Mastercam users provides an outstanding reverse engineering mechanism to go from a mesh or point cloud to a fully functional (machine-able) Step or Parasolid model. That model is then imported into Mastercam and used for toolpath generation and functions as […]
New Mastercam 2024 Multiaxis Features
As more and more shops adopt multiaxis practices, Mastercam has invested more in improving their Multiaxis product. Explore these three new Mastercam 2024 Multiaxis tools, created with users like you in mind.
Colored Selection Display Multiaxis
In Mastercam 2024, many geometry selections are now viewable in the graphics screen immediately upon entering a multiaxis path. […]
Reproducing Legacy Auto Parts with 3D Scanning
The Audi Sport Quattro road and rally car has captivated many automotive enthusiasts since its first launch around 40 years ago. Some even call it the “legend of motorsports”. That’s why two companies passionate about motorsports decided to recreate it with the help of 3D scanning and 3D printing.
On one hand, LCE Performance led the way with its long-standing experience in automotive tuning and engine […]
Machining Allowance Inspection with FreeScan UE Pro Metrology 3D Scanner
PT. Meiwa Mold Indonesia (hereby referred to as Meiwa Mold) is a company engaged in die-casting mold manufacturing. Its customer base is diverse, including prominent names like American Toyota, Astra Daihatsu (ADM), HPPM (Honda Precision Parts Manufacturing), and Yamaha.
Meiwa Mold recognizes the importance of delivering high-quality molds to meet their customers’ strict requirements. To ensure accurate machining of castings, machining allowances must be tightly controlled. An excessive allowance will raise the machine’s weight and the […]
Mastercam Reaches 300,000th Installation Milestone
Italian oil, gas, and advanced automotive supplier Bazzana F.lli highlights the value of working with Mastercam
Mastercam recently announced the 300,000th installation of its product, reinforcing its status as the most widely used CAM software in the world. The CAD/CAM software’s noteworthy installation went to Italian manufacturer Bazzana F.lli, expanding their longstanding partnership with Mastercam and their local Mastercam representative, Cadline Srl.
Bazzana F. Ili, based […]
What is Bound Metal Deposition (BMD)?
Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) is an extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) process where metal components are constructed by extrusion of a powder-filled thermoplastic media. Bound metal rods—metal powder held together by wax and polymer binder—are heated and extruded onto the build plate, shaping a part layer-by-layer. Once printed, the binder is removed via the debind process, and then sintered—causing the metal particles to densify.
Prevalent metal AM technologies involve melting powder or wire feedstock using lasers […]