PRESS RELEASE
Illustrations available upon request
For Immediate
Release
November 2005
Contact:
Phone: (860) 875-5006
Fax: (860) 872-1565
michellen@mastercam.com
Mastercam X Mill
Delivers Speed, Power, and New Opportunities
CNC Software unveils the next generation of its leading
CAD/CAM software
New Surface Finish Pencil Toolpath
Traditional “pencil
trace” machining offers an efficient method of final cleanup machining,
removing material that previous finish passes missed. Mastercam X’s new “finish
pencil” strategy extends this efficient technique to the whole part, delivering
a remarkably clean piece. This new technique divides the part into logical
machining segments, then automatically finishes and “cleans up” the part in a
single toolpath.
Machine and Control Definition
Mastercam’s Machine
Definition stores knowledge of your machine and control. You can now create
toolpaths for all your machine types (Mill, Lathe, Router, and Wire) in one
session of Mastercam, and the interface will change based on the type of
machining. Based on the selected machine definition, Mastercam allows you to
perform functions that are applicable only to that machine. Mastercam
automatically checks toolpath compatibility if you have to move your work from
one machine to another.
Backplot
Mastercam’s
backplot function has been rewritten for the new release, making it faster than
ever before. Backplot is a visual simulation of your toolpath before actual
code is created. This allows you to verify that your toolpath is correct before
investing the time and money actually cutting your part. A slider bar is now
present which allows you to view any area of concern, without having to watch
the entire backplotting process from start to finish. Also, tools are now
available for verifying toolpath information, time of cut, feeds and speeds, and
more.
Additional Milling Enhancements
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Mastercam X Mill now offers support for tapered tools,
including flat, bull, and ball, for all toolpaths.
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Mastercam now gives you unlimited negative stock to leave on
your part.
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STL machining has been improved. It is now faster then ever
before and requires less memory.
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Mastercam provides gouge-free handling of surfaces with
sharp internal corners. If you receive inaccurate models, Mastercam will
automatically adjust the toolpath to prevent gouges.
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Rough Pocket facing automatically recognizes the flat areas
in your part and performs a facing operation for increased efficiency.
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Safety zones have been improved and give your toolpath a
safe move in 3D space, not just to the clearance plane, ensuring your part
stays gouge-free.
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Zip2Go utility allows you to take your files and libraries
and package them up to send to other people.
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