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March 2021
Introducing Shining 3D Freescan UE X7 and X11
Two brand new Shining 3D Freescan scanners called the UE X7 and UE X11 offer a new threshold for high precision scanning combined with a lighter design and enhanced functionality.
The enhanced software can import scans into Control X with a single mouse click, completely streamlining the scan-based inspection process. Accuracy for both the UE X7 and UE X11 is an incredible +/-20 microns (+/-.00078”) with an excellent volumetric accuracy of 20 microns + 40 microns/meter […]
Maximum Material Condition
Why would one want to use a Maximum Material Condition for a true positional callout for clearance holes?
Maximum Material Condition or MMC in GD&T is added to the GD&T symbol. The symbol is shown below.
In this example, we have a .137 diameter clearance hole that is defined as .137 Rad +/-.010”. Let’s assume the hole is manufactured (drilled) and inspected and it comes out as […]
Applying Accelerated Finishing in Mastercam 3-axis Machining
This blog post will explain how to apply accelerated finishing concepts in Mastercam 3-axis machining. Let’s explore a new method for machining the radius on the top edge of the sample part below.
Traditionally there are two options to machine a radius like this, contouring with an exact size radius form tool or 3D machining with a ball […]
February 2021
How to Inspect a Scan Without a CAD Model
When using Control X for inspection, you are usually comparing one scan file to another scan file, or a scan file to a nominal CAD file. But sometimes you may have the need to inspect or measure a one-off part without a CAD file to compare it to. This blog post will explain how to take an isolated 3D scan in Control X and take measurements […]
Creating a Water-Tight Model from CAT scan
This blog post will show you an advanced method to clean up internal portions of a CAT scan with the goal of creating a water-tight model. When processing CAT scan data the biggest challenge is cleaning up the geometry. Typically, the internal geometry of a CAT scan contains disconnected poly-faces, which makes it difficult to select and delete only the unwanted geometry. A good example of this is a CAT scan of a bone, as […]
Mastercam’s Smart Manufacturing
Mastercam is an integral slice of the reality of Smart Manufacturing. It is one of many fibers giving strength to the digital thread that is Industry 4.0. The following, courtesy of Strategic Market Analyst Ben Mund, are five areas in which Mastercam’s vision is on the future of connectivity as it benefits the manufacturing community
1. Awareness
Mastercam is addressing the emerging shift in the market by acknowledging the rapidly evolving Industry 4.0 concept and the fact […]