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Choosing which kind of CNC machining to use — mill, lathe, or mill-turn — can be overwhelming. All three techniques are forms of subtractive manufacturing; they cut material away rather than add material on, unlike additive processes like 3D printing. But what sets them apart from each other? Mostly, the answer lies in how they remove that material and which piece rotates: the cutter or the workpiece. What is Milling? Milling is the most commonly [...]

Error messages and lagging software are the last things any Mastercam programmer wants to be dealing with when creating new parts. Unfortunately, this is exactly what can happen if Mastercam's program system requirements are ignored. CAD/CAM hardware requirements are the set of hardware and software specifications a computer must meet in order for a program to run smoothly. This blog post will walk you through Mastercam’s System Requirements. 1. OS Requirements The operating system (OS) [...]

The aerospace industry encompasses not only all things aviation and flight, but also aircraft operations in space, and it services the private, commercial, and government defense sectors. In 2019 alone, the industry contributed over $900 billion to the U.S. economy and employed over 2 million people, according to the Aerospace Industries Association. In 2020, however, the industry took the biggest downturn in its history when COVID-19 impacted the global travel demand. Experts agree that aerospace [...]