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Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. MFG Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute. The MI builds, diversifies, and strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce and tries to and shift common perceptions about careers in modern manufacturing. It leads skilled training and career development [...]

If you were to ask what the difference is between 2D and 3D machining, you’d likely get the stock reply of “2D machining works in two axes, and 3D works in three.” It’s an accurate answer, but not much else. So, what does that really mean and when should you use one or the other? Continue reading to learn more about 2D and 3D machining. What is the difference between 2D and 3D? We’ve established [...]

Let’s take a look at how the Mastercam Launcher can make the distribution of Mastercam seats simple and easy for customers with NetHASP and Networkable software licenses. Prior to the use of the Mastercam Launcher, the first user to check out a license would receive the most advanced options available. Even if this user did not need those resources, they were inaccessible for other users until the user who checked them out closed the software. [...]

This year all of our Mastercam Rollout/update events were held at a Dave & Busters! This was a fun opportunity to learn all about the latest release, network with fellow Mastercam programmers, and enjoy a great day out with free food and games. But, we’re not done yet. We are planning two Virtual Rollouts on August 15 and 24. If you weren’t available to attend one of the live rollouts, we’ve got you covered. From [...]

Mastercam 2024 is the latest edition of the world’s leading CAD/CAM software, intentionally upgraded to make your programming workflow fast and easy. It prioritizes streamlining workflow so that the entire machining process – from design to QC – is as efficient as possible. Explore these six tips and features to help you maximize the benefits of Mastercam 2024. 1. Dividing Turret Tool Locators into 2 Separate Component Types You can now use the turret-mounted angled [...]

Mastercam Design is a computer-aided design solution that simplifies the creation of even the most complex parts with a robust suite of CAD tools. Mastercam 2024 is here and elevates your machining experience with powerful toolpaths, flexible tool motion, and our most intuitive interface yet. Here are some top CAD features—and how they can help your shop. 1. Note Workflow Improvement Mastercam 2024 improves efficiency with a simple change to the Note workflow. In previous [...]