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March 2024
Formlabs Fuse Series 3D Printers Records Fastest Print Time Ever
Not Only Did the Fuse Series 3D Printers Record the Fastest Print Times But SLA Reaches New Heights
Formlabs’ most recent software update, PreForm 3.34.0, introduces several features that can unlock new printing capabilities for both stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) workflows.
With these updates, the Fuse 1+ 30W makes fast, daily production of full builds possible — print speeds are 25% faster […]
February 2024
Mastercam Announces the Signing of an Agreement to Acquire Cimquest
I’m excited to announce that Mastercam, in conjunction with Sandvik, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Cimquest. This is a natural next step for our Cimquest organization to allow us to expand our technology and support to become more accessible to Mastercam users in the Northeast region of the United States.
It is important to note that there are no plans to […]
Understanding Mastercam Multi-Threading
This blog post will cover Mastercam Multi-threading and how it can accelerate your toolpath creation. To understand multithreading, we first must know what a processor is and how that processor uses cores and threads. The processor is what carries out the individual tasks assigned by the application. Early computers only could only process one instruction at a time, because they had one core. Now, processors can have multiple cores and each core can carry out […]
Working With the Mastercam Analyze Entity Tool
Mastercam has multiple tools for measuring and gathering information from your geometry. Some of these tools also include additional functions like the Mastercam Analyze Entity tool. This article will explore how to use this tool.
You can access the Analyze Entity utility by selecting Home/Analyze/Utility from the main menu. Alternatively, you can also launch it from the right-click menu, or use the F4 […]
Working With the Shining 3D FreeScan UE Pro
Today we are going to talk about working with the FreeScan UE Pro laser handheld 3D scanner, brought to you by Shining 3D. Just as CNC machine tool and 3D printer manufacturers design products to address different part sizes, materials, etc. scanners are no different. It takes the expert staff we have at Cimquest to offer guidance and direction for users tasked with choosing the scanning […]
High-Efficiency Milling (HEM) Training Classes
Are you looking for a class that teaches you how to reduce cycle time, extend tool and machine life, or where to find and calculate cutting data and dial in your milling process?
High-Efficiency milling (HEM) training classes are application classes that put all the pieces of the cutting environment together with a focus on metal roughing. We look at the 7 key areas that affect […]
