They are one of the first to introduce CAD/CAM software designed for both machinists and engineers. Founded in MA in 1983, CNC Software, LLC is one of the oldest developers of PC-based computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. Mastercam (also MasterCAM) is a suite of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and CAD/CAM software applications.

The result is a dramatically finer finish with less work. This new toolpath evaluates the model shape and smoothly switches between Constant Z cutting and Constant Scallop machining. Hybrid finishing intelligently blends two efficient cutting techniques in a single toolpath. Large, aggressive cuts are followed by fast, smaller up-cuts, safely delivering a fully roughed part faster than ever. Mastercam’s new 3-D surface high speed OptiRough toolpath is a new technique designed to remove large amounts of material quickly using its successful dynamic milling motion. Mastercam’s multiaxis machining also includes a new highly specialized interface for smooth, gouge-free engine head porting. Mastercam lets you choose the basic type of work you’re doing using clear illustrations, and then gives you a clear, step-by-step process for defining how you’ll cut the part. Mastercam’s multiaxis suite has new machining techniques and a new, easy, workflow-oriented interface. It supports multi-passes and can optionally include finishing passes. Dynamic Contour uses an intelligent, efficient high speed contouring strategy to remove material along walls. Dynamic Rest Mill behaves in a manner similar to the current toolpath, only it uses dynamic milling motion instead of core mill or area mill motion for the rest operations.

New dynamic milling techniques include Dynamic Rest Mill and Dynamic Contour. Mastercam X5 introduces significant new capabilities, including new dynamic milling techniques, multiaxis machining, Smart Hybrid Finishing, and much more.ĭynamic milling constantly adjusts the toolpath to ensure the most efficient cut possible and allows use of the entire tool flute length, often eliminating the need for multiple depth cuts.

CNC Software (Tolland, CT) has released Mastercam X5.

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