https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/28ajtwryum?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Today's tutorial walks you through the process of installing custom post files directly to your PC.
There is a new easy way to scale Mastercam solids, surface, and wireframe models from Metric to Inches and vice versa. This article will explain how to do it. Let’s start out with a basic Parasolid file in inch units (shown above). After using Analyze Distance, we can see the part size is 19.7. Now, we can go to the Transform tab, select the Scale function and select our model. There are two settings that [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/wdkzbmzml0?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 In 2019, all changes to the Dynamic Gnomon Settings preview instantly and a new plane grid viewing option has been added.
There’s a new function in Mastercam 2019 which will help you visualize part features with more clarity. Section View can be activated relative to any saved planes and you can choose multiple styles of display. You will notice some new icons in the Planes Manager and on the View Ribbon tab. If you click the drop-down arrow to the right of either icon you can see that section viewing can be applied to stock models, [...]
In Mastercam 2019, three functions have been added to the Model Prep tab: Align to Plane, Align to Face, and Align to Z. Align to Plane lets you quickly prepare a solid body for machining by positioning it in line with a specific plane. You can move the solid and additional selected geometry to align with an existing plane. You can also create a new work coordinate system (WCS) based on a selected face of [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/hqfji4t6kc?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Mastercam's built-in conversion calculator provides an easy way to scale our solids, surface, and wireframe models from Metric to Inches and vice versa.
Three functions have been added to the Mastercam 2019 Model Prep tab: Align to Plane, Align to Face, and Align to Z and this post will cover all three. Align to Plane lets you quickly prepare a solid body for machining by positioning it in line with a specific plane. You can move the solid and additional selected geometry to align with an existing plane. You can also create a new work coordinate system (WCS) [...]
A new function called Hole is now available on the Solids tab in Mastercam 2019. This function automates the punching of cylindrical holes in primitive solids, saving you from creating circles and extruding them. Set the hole dimensions and the hole type. You can create a simple cylinder or select from the following hole types: Counterbore Countersink Counterdrill Taper Click in the graphics window to place it on the solid. Press Enter to view the [...]
