Cimquest is happy to offer a new Mastercam 2024 2D Router class covering the key points of programming your CNC Router. This is a foundational class in 2D router toolpaths that includes the topics of nesting, block drilling, patterns, tabbing, and aggregate heads. We are offering this open enrollment class remotely and as a dedicated class at your facility/one of our offices. Our Mill 3D and 5-Axis classes are directly applicable if you have a [...]
Mastercam CAD/CAM software is a self-contained, fully capable NC-coding program for manufacturing applications. Within its main solution products, like Mill and Lathe, most users can program any part that comes across their desk. In some cases, however, processes can be streamlined or precision boosted with outside help. That’s where Mastercam Add-Ons come into play. Mastercam Add-Ons are software extensions that deliver additional Mastercam functions. Each has its own specialized function and is designed to help [...]
In most cases – and especially when a customer has provided only a description or 2D drawing of a part – the first step in the machining process is to build a digital model of the desired part. This model will be a precise, virtual 3D representation of the part’s dimensions, planes, and contours. In CAD (computer-aided design) programming, there are three main types of models: wireframe, surface, and solid. Each has its own strengths [...]
This blog post will explore how to use the Mastercam 2023 Drill toolpath. This new toolpath will allow you to edit toolpath motion for any single selected entity in that operation. Typically, when using Drill and working with a solid, you can use the Calculate incremental values from holes or line option. This allows you to have multiple depths in a single operation. When you only have wireframe geometry this can be a little trickier [...]
Mastercam Dynamic Motion technology powers numerous toolpaths within the Mastercam solutions lineup. Essentially, Dynamic Motion is a nuanced and meticulous set of proprietary algorithms that optimize machining. One subset in the Mastercam Dynamic Motion family is 2D Dynamic. This blog post will explain what it is, how it works, and how it could benefit you. What is Mastercam 2D Dynamic? 2D Dynamic is a function within the Mastercam Mill solution specially designed to optimize cutting [...]
We have two great year-end Mastercam promotions to offer you in the 4th quarter of 2023! This is your chance to save up to 100% on the cost to update with the reinstatement of Mastercam Maintenance before the end of the year, instead of paying full price for a new license in the future. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. You will regret it next year. And if you're looking to upgrade your Mastercam [...]
Additive manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing are no longer mutually exclusive. In fact, to truly get the most out of either, it’s best to combine them in hybrid manufacturing. Mastercam’s new Add-on, Mastercam APlus® by CAMufacturing Solutions Inc., does exactly that. This blog will cover what additive and subtractive manufacturing are, what APlus is, and how it can help you in your own shop. What is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is exactly what it sounds like [...]
In this blog post, we will take a look at how the addition of avoidance geometry streamlines the use of the Mastercam 2024 High-speed pencil toolpath. If you create a pencil toolpath and select the geometry surrounding the radius that you want to machine and look at the resulting motion of the toolpath (that is set to one pass), you will notice that the tool is diving into the part at every surface intersection. In [...]
