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As operating systems continue to change we continually test Mastercam in the new environments to ensure the best possible user experience. We have been running Mastercam X8 and X9 extensively on the newly released Windows 10 and have not seen any compatibility issues. For the best user experience we recommend using Mastercam with Windows 7, 8.x or 10 64-bit Professional editions and an internet connection. Below we have listed the minimum and recommended system requirements [...]

Picking up where we left off last week, we will explore a few more benefits to using Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology. #7: Reduce Finishing Operations Since Dynamic Motion technology supports high removal rates using smaller cutting tools, more areas of the part can be accessed with a single cutting tool. This means that roughing and rest roughing can be accomplished in a single operation, bringing the workpiece closer to its target condition before finishing operations [...]

Mastercam X9 Mill offers some new 3D enhancements that are sure to make your 3D work faster and easier. Surface High Speed Hybrid now supports dedicated flat processing, making Hybrid even more intelligent and efficient. Flat processing supports an optional flat stepover, allowing bull nose tools to be programmed with greater efficiency. You can select Flats Only which turns Hybrid into a powerful flat machining option. Hybrid can be programmed to ignore flats as well, [...]

Last week we started to list out some paybacks to using Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology. Today we will continue with a few more reasons to explore these toolpaths . . . Payback#3: Program Faster Dynamic Motion technology users report that they are creating part programs for roughing faster. What used to take hours can frequently be accomplished in minutes. Why is this? Dynamic Motion technology automatically makes many adjustments in tool movements that create ultra [...]

Mastercam X9 includes many enhancements, bringing Mastercam Mill to the next level. It now supports generic Radial Chip Thinning in a number of applicable Mill and Mill 3D toolpaths, making it easier to program efficient feeds and speeds while maintaining targeted chip thickness. Mastercam X9 also builds on its already efficient and powerful Dynamic Motion engine. It introduces an optional Conventional cut feed rate for toolpaths powered by Dynamic Motion technology. When Dynamic Motion is set to output [...]

Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion Technology can shrink lead times and slash operating costs with constant chip load. This CAM roughing technology is designed to take full advantage of the latest cutting tool advancements. For more than a half-century, material scientists understood the theoretical benefits of a phenomenon known as RCT (Radial Chip Thinning). RCT has to do with the behavior of cutting tools when step-overs are 50% or less. As step-overs decrease, too wear decreases too, as [...]

Let’s take a look at what the X9 release offers for doing complex multiaxis work. New repositioning control, safety zones and multi-threading are just a few of the tools Mastercam X9 delivers to help you make the most of your multiaxis machines. Watch the video below for more details and contact us today to get your software update.

The bottom line is always a concern in a shop of any size and Mastercam X9 expands the value of your CAD/CAM choice. For instance, solid modeling is now included at no extra charge, delivering a range of powerful creation and part prep tools as part of your standard package. And if you create your solid models in SOLIDWORKS, there’s even more exciting news. You now have the option of running the equivalent version of [...]