https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/mrabmgjfmy?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Sharp corner smoothing is now available in the 3D high-speed hybrid toolpath. This feature will help refine your machined finishes and create more fluid motion in your programs.
There is an interesting new option in the linking parameters for Mill toolpaths in Mastercam 2018. In previous versions there were only two options available on this page – Absolute and Incremental. Now, in 2018, a new option called Associative Linking has been added which takes full advantage of the intelligence built right into the model. And, it will adapt automatically to changes in the model structure. In the example file above there are several [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/wsauxi76a1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This innovative new system from Sandvik integrates both specialized cutting tools and toolpath engineering to produce phenomenal efficiency gains in material removal rates.
There is a new enhancement to the dynamic turning toolpaths in Mastercam 2018. In previous versions of Mastercam, you had to be careful not to gouge the part with the tool holder. Now in Mastercam 2018, one simple checkbox and an adjustable clearance angle can help prevent upcut motions which fall outside the tools useable cutting angle. If we examine a toolpath in a previous version we can see that, based on the chained geometry, [...]
In today’s Employee Spotlight we are featuring Genise Postell, the Senior Office Administrator here at Cimquest. Here’s a little information that will help you get to know her a little better . . . What are your responsibilities at Cimquest? My main responsibility is to process Mastercam maintenance renewal orders and 3D printer orders. What industry do you come from? I have worked in a few different industries: restaurant, architectural, landscape, retail, hotel, etc. Where are [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/fpi9q2e7xx?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 With the help of over 600 people who attended this year's event, the AME has been established as a premiere manufacturing expo in the Tri-State region.
There’s a new option in the Mastercam 2018 Simulator to save full 3D executable presentation files. In previous versions we could capture and save MP4 movies, but viewers could not change the capture perspective or zoom level. Now in Mastercam 2018, the presentation exe files are standalone files that can be run on any computer and they allow full flexibility of the 3D viewing environment. The file below is all set up and ready to [...]
In today’s Employee Spotlight we are featuring Tom Kryger, an Applications Engineer here at Cimquest. Let’s get to know Tom a little better . . . What are your responsibilities at Cimquest? Application Engineer. What industry do you come from? Manufacturing Where are you from (hometown)? Phillipsburg, NJ What is your educational background? High School, Technical How long have you worked at Cimquest? 2 Years. What are your hobbies? Fishing, outdoors, and making things. What [...]
