There is a new option in Mastercam X9 called “Linked Edges” in toolpath chaining for solids. In previous versions, solid chaining was limited to picking loops of edges on individual faces. Now, thanks to technology first seen in Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, tangent edges of adjacent faces can be linked to produce 2D and 3D cuts. It is interesting to note that the fillet radius around the base of the above part is actually made up of [...]
Mastercam X9 offers three new enhancements in 2D High Speed Toolpaths for both Mill and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. These enhancements will effect Peel Mill, Dynamic Mill, and the Blend Mill toolpaths during cutting and also when repositioning between cuts in an operation. When Peel Mill was first introduced it cut using a fixed step-over and repositioned using a fixed rounding radius. In later releases, it was converted to use full Dynamic Motion. In X9, you [...]
SolidWorks 2016 offers an improved interface with a balanced color scheme and flexible customization. It supports high pixel density displays and will respond to Microsoft Windows scale settings. For information on all of Cimquest's solutions, visit https://cimquest-inc.com/
Let’s take a look at the user interface in the new SOLIDWORKS 2016 release. It has improved scaling for high-resolution screens, a new icon style, and a redesigned triad. SOLIDWORKS 2016 supports high-pixel density displays and responds to the Microsoft Windows display scaling setting so the PropertyManagers and FeatureManager design tree uses your display scaling setting to display buttons and icons at an appropriate size. For toolbars, you can display SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE buttons [...]
We hope you’re beginning the brainstorming and design process for your very own 3D printable ornament. The sky is the limit for what you can dream up and some questions have started to roll in. We thought we should share some of the answers with everyone to help you all in your design process. The biggest question that has come up is regarding colors. Some folks have asked, “Can my ornament be printed in multiple [...]
In the video below we examine a new option in the Mastercam X9 2D contour cut parameters called External Corner Break Radius. This option eliminates manual deburring of sharp corners, requiring only a simple value entry to generate the break radius. Rather than risk deburring by a manual process or altering the part geometry, External Corner Break gets the job done in a few simple clicks. Watch the video below to see how it works. [...]
Today we examine a new option in the cut parameters of 2D contour. This option eliminates manual deburring of sharp corners, requiring only a simple value entry to generate the break radius.
by Shawn Spinneweber Have you heard about Mastercam's Dynamic Power Cutting? Did you know that it could save you cycle time and extend your tool life? When thinking of a CNC mill cycle, typically the first factor thought about is the cycle time and the “Q” is overlooked. The Q is the Metal Removal Rate (MRR). MRR enables you to compare different toolpaths to see how efficient you can remove a volume of material in [...]
