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November 2024
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.
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.
October 2024
Y-Axis Turning Support in Mill-Turn – Mastercam 2025
Y-Axis Turning Support in Mill-Turn in Mastercam 2025
Mastercam 2025 introduces Mastercam Mill-Turn support for Y-axis Turning. All turning toolpaths except Custom Thread and B-axis Contour Turning support Y-axis functionality. Automatically create a set of planes that you can use to create your toolpath with the proper tool orientation and spindle origin. Approach and retract strategies have been enhanced to include Y-first strategies, along with the ability to designate tool assemblies as Y-axis compatible in the […]