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October 2024
Design X Go – Reverse Engineering for Mastercam has arrived!
Design X Go – Reverse Engineering for Mastercam has arrived!
The ‘Bridge’ from Scan or Point Cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam
If you’ve ever programmed a Step file that was ‘AutoSurfaced’ from a mesh or point cloud, you’ve likely experienced the many challenges associated with this process.
Design X Go supports traditional CAD modeling capabilities to generate the most basic, 2-axis part to the most involved, multi-axis part, from scan data.
From Mesh to Part to […]
HP 3D Printing and Cimquest: Innovating Custom Solutions for J-DAMMIT
HP 3D Printing and Cimquest: Innovating Custom Solutions for J-DAMMIT
In September, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and its Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, STORMWERX, once again hosted the Joint-Defense Advanced Manufacturing Meeting for Innovation and Transition Summit, better known as J-DAMMIT. J-DAMMIT brings together experts from industry, academia, government, and the armed forces to explore and demonstrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that support defense needs. […]
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform
Luca Gualerzi, a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO), leads Ortopedia Gualerzi, a family business in Italy. Embracing digital workflows, they use Oqton Freeform for designing 3D models. Nobel88, their B2B arm, manufactures and trains other O&P companies. Despite early challenges, they now produce diverse medical devices, including spinal braces and prostheses, with Freeform’s […]
September 2024
Understanding Mastercam Finish Passes
Understanding Mastercam Finish Passes
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, efficiency is key. Mastercam’s Dynamic toolpath functionality has long been a beacon of innovation, helping machinists reduce cycle times, extend tool life, and lessen wear and tear on their machines.
With the release of Mastercam 2025, this game-changing toolpath motion has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of finish passes. This new feature promises to take your machining operations to the next level. Let’s delve into […]
HP 3D Printing Solutions: 3D Printing Performance Footwear
At HP, they believe thoughtful innovation can have a real impact on business, people, and the planet. Hp’s 3D printing solutions enable more sustainable manufacturing across industries like automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Using 3D printing for final parts and prototypes is quicker, uses less energy, and creates less waste than traditional manufacturing.
Last October, at HP Imagine, HP unveiled a new partnership with Brooks Running to disrupt the […]
Repositioning a Crankshaft in Control X
Repositioning a Crankshaft in Control X
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to reposition the nominal CAD model in Oqton’s Control X so that inspection information is reported based on the main assembly’s coordinate system rather than the local subassembly. We’ll use a crankshaft as our example.
Introduction to Crankshafts
Crankshafts are essential components in piston engines, converting reciprocating motion into rotational motion. […]