PRESS RELEASE

Illustrations available upon request

 

 

For Immediate Release

May 2009

Contact: Michelle Nemeth

                                                                                  Phone:  (860) 875-5006

                                                                                      Fax:  (860) 872-1565

                                                                        michellen@mastercam.com

 

CNC Software Unveils Mastercam X4

 

Tolland, CT – CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam X4. Mastercam X4 offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation with a suite of new toolpaths, multi-threading ability, and much more.

 

Dynamic Machining – This new machining technique creates an active toolpath that delivers more consistent cutting conditions and allows use of the entire tool flute length, saving both time and money. Dynamic machining offers flexible retract options to keep the tool down in smaller parts, and rapid retract on larger parts.

 

Multi-Threading – Mastercam Mill delivers multi-threading support, dividing complex tasks in a multi-core computer, and delivering faster processing and other benefits. You have the option to turn this on or off. When used in a single-core environment, multi-threading allows users to multi-task, prioritize running and pending tasks, and monitor the progress of toolpath calculation, which increases productivity.

 

Mastercam® for SolidWorks® – Mastercam for SolidWorks is fully integrated CAM that runs seamlessly in SolidWorks. SolidWorks users can now program their parts directly within SolidWorks using Mastercam’s industry-leading toolpaths and machining strategies.

 

Mastercam for SolidWorks includes a suite of cutting strategies, including Feature Based Machining (FBM) and 3D High Speed Machining (HSM) toolpaths. HSM promotes longer tool life, faster machining time, and precision cutting by creating smooth cuts that eliminate dangerous sharp moves. Mastercam for SolidWorks also delivers a powerful set of automated cleanup toolpaths, letting you get parts off the machine faster and with little or no handwork.

 

Other X4 features include:

-        Powerful 3D toolpath refiner for dramatically better finish

-        Feature Based Machining Drill enhancements

-        Feature Based Machining Mill enhancements

-        Tree-style dialog boxes for 2D toolpaths

-        Circle 5-axis toolpath

-        Agie Support

 

For more information about Mastercam X4, please visit www.mastercam.com.

 

 

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About Mastercam

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling; and artistic relief cutting. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1984. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 124,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 2000, Windows XP, and VISTA, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems. For more information about CNC Software, Inc. and its Mastercam family of products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM EST at (800) 228-2877 or (860) 875-5006,    671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084. Or visit www.mastercam.com.

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