In this blog post we are going to show you how to resolve a common issue that can arise using Mastercan 3D toolpaths; erratic jumping along the cut. For this example, we used a flowline toolpath on the geometry to cut the material on the inside of the surfaces. The toolpath we applied looked pretty good, with nice clean passes around the inside of the feature. To begin, let’s take a look at how we [...]
In previous Mastercam posts, we explored the first and second of three Mastercam 2024 b-Axis Contour Turning enhancements. You can find the first post here and the second one here. Today we are going to move on and talk about the last one – the Adjust Stock function. Many turning operations in Mastercam include the Adjust Stock function. B-Axis Contour Turning operations now also include this feature. However, the interface has been completely redesigned for [...]
Manually Defining the Usable Portion of the Insert In our last Mastercam post, we covered the first of three Mastercam 2024 b-Axis Contour Turning enhancements. You can find that post here. Today we are going to move on to the next one - Manually defining the usable portion of the insert. Mastercam now lets you manually define the allowable portion of the insert. Do this when you would rather define the insert visually instead of [...]
Three major enhancements have been added to the Mastercam 2024 B-Axis Contour Turning operation. They include: Ability to manually edit tool axis vectors. Ability to manually edit usable insert area. Adjust stock function. Together, these new features give you even more control over how their tool contacts the part. These enhancements further the optimization of tool life and surface finish, while also streamlining the workflow. In today's post, we will cover the first enhancement - [...]
Mastercam and Andrew Crowe recently provided resources to students at Benjamin Franklin High School to start an advanced manufacturing program. (A reprint from Modern Machine Shop.) Andrew Crowe (left) and Yolexis Lima (second from right) from Mastercam reseller Cimquest show students at Ben Franklin High School the features of Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Photo Credit: Mastercam Mastercam and Andrew Crowe, founder of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, recently presented Benjamin Franklin High School with [...]
Are you ready to elevate your machining experience with more powerful Multiaxis toolpaths? The Mastercam Multiaxis add-on is designed to provide practical multiaxis machining strategies for simultaneous 4- and simultaneous 5-axis machining. It’s an available add-on for Mastercam Mill 3D, Mastercam Router 3D, Mastercam Mill-Turn, and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Whether your organization produces simple or highly complex parts, investing in this technology will provide you with more consistent, efficient, and precise machining practices. For those [...]
Is third-party G-code simulation software necessary to safely run Multiaxis? The short answer is no, especially not starting out. Fundamentally, when we post out to our NC code, we are going from vectors in space to motion commands for our machines, with all their linear and rotary axes. The post processor is translating that motion into something that a specific machine can understand. In the past, this is where third-party simulation and verification software has [...]
A Display graphical elements button has been added to hole-making and multiaxis toolpath dialog boxes. This control allows you to show or hide graphical elements such as selected geometry colors and graphical planes, depending on the toolpath type. Mastercam 2024 Viewing Linking Parameter Planes When you create a hole-making toolpath, Mastercam can now display on-screen indicators of plane types and values. Use the Display graphical elements button to turn on graphical elements. Then, in the [...]
