http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/paoe123gxh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Through this sweep function enhancement, you can create sweeps for a mid-path profile in either direction or the entire path (bidirectional sweep). You can also control the twist value of the path independently for each direction.
CNC Software, Inc will soon be releasing their next generation software named Mastercam 2017 and the plans for our Mastercam 2017 Rollouts are now in the works. We will be hosting a variety of events including full-day conferences, half-day meetings, as well as webinars starting in June and continuing throughout the summer. Please stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters. Some of the major features you’ll see in the Mastercam 2017 include: New Optimized [...]
The Objet Connex 3 by Stratasys is a renowned series of machines in the 3D printing industry. The Connex 3 first entered the market in 2014, functioning through PolyJet technology. Its release was monumental as it was the first 3D platform to offer multi-material, multi-color 3D printing. Since then, it has evolved into an industry standard, operating at an elite level of performance that designers and engineers around the world depend on. The Connex 3 [...]
http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/c64w9tgh9h?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 In today's Mastercam episode we learn about the advantages of positioning operations in the solid tree, relative to one another.
To stay competitive in today's rapidly changing manufacturing environment it is imperative that you stay on top of new and emerging technologies. Cimquest is offering the first of a series of Manufacturing Training classes that we are developing to take you to the next level and improve your machining production. This is an intense course on how to implement, evaluate and select components for high efficiency milling to get shorter cycle times, reduce tool wear [...]
Did you know that Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion Technology includes two different techniques: Dynamic High Speed Machining and Dynamic Power Cutting. Let’s take a closer look at them. But first, What is Dynamic Motion? Dynamic Motion is Mastercam’s unique toolpath that has a super smooth cutting motion, is 25 to 75% faster, and extends tool and machine life. And it offers two different techniques that let you apply it to different machine types, materials, work holding [...]
Repost from http://3dprint.com/ Ryerson University professors Claire Oswald and Claus Rinner have come up with a novel way to teach their students about local watersheds and the problems that they face. Working with Ryerson-affiliated 3D printing company Think2Thing, they’ve begun 3D printing scale models of Toronto watersheds, so that their students can actually hold the bodies of water in their hands. So far, they’ve printed every watershed in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. “The [...]
http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/z3xyoqo4dm?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 In this month's special, United Tool & Die is back to discuss the evolution of their 3D printed jigs and fixtures. Since implementing 3D printing, UTD has pushed beyond the limits on conventional design, creating innovative parts that have improved their production efficiency. If you haven't seen Part 1, you can watch it here: https://cimquest-inc.com/united-tool-cust-spotlight/
