Mastercam

Recently a multiaxis programming consultant, Ron Branch of 5th Axis Consulting Inc. in Marietta, CA, was asked to integrate advanced machining strategies for an important aerospace part being manufactured on an Okuma Multus U4000 9-axis Mill/Turn machine. In this case, the company was removing large amounts of material with the lathe even though it was theoretically possible to do it in much higher volumes with the milling spindle. This was not being done, however, because [...]

There are some common misconceptions surrounding the type of machining that Dynamic Motion delivers. Some assume toolpaths that are designed for fast, controlled cuts are intended for use on special high speed machines. The truth is that Dynamic Motion is built to give you a benefit on virtually any milling machine you run – old or new. It’s certainly true that newer and more sophisticated machines can output parts with greater efficiency, but you’ll see dramatic [...]

Machine tools are one of a shop's larger capital expenses. Wouldn't it be nice to go a little easier on them? Accuracy depends on a well-maintained machine and machines are much more easily maintained if the toolpaths they run are built to provide smooth, non-jarring motion. That’s where Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion comes in. Dynamic Motion technology is seen throughout the core of Mastercam, and we continue to expand it to new areas such as turning. [...]

Dynamic Motion technology lets you confidently run your machines at the highest possible cycles without stressing tools and equipment or damaging parts. Toolpaths incorporating Dynamic Motion do not cut blindly, but instead they are "aware" of the condition of the material during every stage of machining. They use this intelligence to automatically adjust feeds and speeds to avoid burying the tool. Cutting is done at high speeds at shallow radial cuts using as much of [...]