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November 2024
Major 3D Scanning Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Opportunities
Major 3D Scanning Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Opportunities
A-Axis Contour Turning in Mastercam Mill-Turn
A-Axis Contour Turning in Mastercam Mill-Turn
Exploring the New A-axis Contour Turning Toolpath in Mastercam
Mastercam continues to innovate with its latest addition: the A-axis Contour Turning toolpath. This new feature builds on the B-axis Contour toolpath introduced in Mastercam 2023, enhancing support for rotary contour turning operations.
Key Features and Benefits
The A-axis Contour Turning toolpath shares many similarities with its predecessor, the B-axis Contour toolpath, but with a significant difference: it utilizes Y-axis tools. This advancement […]
Design X Go: Reverse Engineering for Mastercam Has Arrived
Design X Go: Reverse Engineering for Mastercam Has Arrived
Join Cimquest or this educational webinar to explore how Design X Go can serve as both a 2D and 3D CAD system as well as a reverse engineering tool to create machinable CAD models from scan data (mesh or point cloud) and is the bridge from scan or point cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam.
Recap of our Design X Go Webinar – […]
SLA 3D Printing – How Pixel Size Impacts Accuracy, Feature Size, Surface Finish
SLA 3D Printing – How Pixel Size Impacts Accuracy, Feature Size, Surface Finish
In the realm of 3D printing, resolution is a frequently discussed but often misunderstood topic. With the rise of various 3D printing technologies and manufacturers, the conversation around resolution has become even more complex. One critical aspect of this discussion is pixel size, especially in the context of Stereolithography (SLA) and Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) 3D […]
Formlabs launches large format 4L series; opens up SLA & SLS 3D printers to third party materials.
Formlabs launches large format 4L series; opens up SLA & SLS 3D printers to third party materials.
Formlabs, a leader in 3D printing technology, has announced the launch of the Form 4L and Form 4BL, their latest large-format SLA 3D printers. These new models promise blazing fast speeds and exceptional print quality, catering to a wide range of applications from prototyping to production. Alongside […]
3D Scanning for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Maintenance Overview
3D Scanning for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Maintenance Overview
Civil engineering and infrastructure are complex and costly. Maintenance of structures like highways and bridges requires addressing operational complexity, material scale, and safety.
3D scanning provides accurate site information to tackle these challenges.
This blog explores how 3D scanning aids these projects, its benefits, and the technology involved.
