Mastercam For Solidworks

Why Mastercam?
What's New
System Requirements

Why choose Mastercam?

Mastercam is the Industry Standard

The most recent analysis of CAM software seats produced by CIMdata, Inc. shows that CNC Software’s Mastercam® is the world’s most widely-used CAM software. With more than 150,000 installed seats, Mastercam has more than twice the installed base of the closest competitor.

What does this mean for you? It means that when you choose Mastercam, you’re using innovative CAM software that has helped more shops achieve success than any other. It also means that skilled Mastercam users are much easier to find.

Mastercam’s Support is Second to None
Mastercam is supported by a worldwide network of dedicated, expert resellers who focus exclusively on ensuring that Mastercam fits your needs. They know the software, know your area, and are there when you need them.

Mastercam also enjoys a large online user community that offers advice, help, tips and tricks to fellow Mastercam programmers.

Mastercam is Dedicated to the Future
As one of the pioneers in PC-based CAD/CAM, Mastercam has a long history of company security and health. As a privately-owned company, we continue to focus exclusively on the needs of NC programmers. And as a CAD/CAM innovator, we’ll be here to work with you as you move into the future.

Region Chaining

Mastercam's 2D Dynamic Milling is now easier to use than ever with the introduction of Region Chaining. You can now explicitly define the area for a 2D dynamic milling toolpath by simply selecting the face to be machined and face (including non-planer faces) to be avoided. Mastercam treats the selections (even on open pockets) as complete machining chains.

Intersecting and Trimming Solid Edges

Mastercam will automatically recognize intersections between wireframe geometry and solid edges.

Enhanced Solid Trim to Surface

New options give you greater control over solid / surface trim results.

Solid history removal

Mastercam lets you strip the list of operations or features from a solid model, leaving it as a "brick" to prevent changes and protect your model.

Transform (Xform) fit

Mastercam can "nest: geometry along a vector. This can be helpful when fitting parts between clamps and fixtures.

64-bit Support

Mastercam is now available as a 64-bit application, which lets you take full advantage of your 64-bit hardware and operating systems.

Mastercam System Requirements

Processor

2.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) minimum
32-bit or 64-bit Intel®-compatible processor

Note: The processor must be SSE2-compatible. Intel-compatible processors manufactured since 2003 should be SSE2-compatible.

Operating System

Windows XP, Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate) including the latest service packs and recommended updates

Memory

2 GB minimum
Additional RAM recommended for optimal performance

Graphics Configuration

256MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card (minimum)
Professional-level graphics card designed for CAD/CAM applications required, NVidia Quadro or AMD FirePro series recommended
Integrated graphics controllers are not supported
1280 x 1024 pixel resolution (minimum)
Full hardware acceleration display setting is recommended

Hard Disk Drive Space

3 GB available hard disk space (minimum)

Mouse

2-button (minimum)
3-button or 2-button with middle mouse wheel (recommended)

Network Protocol

(NetHASP users only) TCP/IP protocol for NetHASP installation

Additional Supported Hardware

Dual monitors
Multi-core processors (one or more processor per instance of Mastercam)
SpaceBall® motion controllers

Additional Software

You will need the latest version of Adobe® Flash® to view the videos that accompany Mastercam.
You will need Adobe® Reader® 6.0 (minimum) to display the PDF documentation.
You can download both applications from www.adobe.com.

As an independent software vendor partner with Dell, Mastercam receives and tests their latest hardware offerings to make sure that they are compatible with Mastercam. Once a system is received, Mastercam is installed and we run tests to insure the hardware platform and its individual components work without error. By eliminating the issue of incompatibility, both software and hardware vendors help reduce troubleshooting and resolution. If the system meets our approval, it is deemed “certified” and then listed on Dell's web page as a supported and recommended system from running Mastercam.

Clicking here will direct you to Dell’s Workstation Advisor page. Please follow their wizard to find the Dell Precision Workstations that are recommended for use with Mastercam.

SolidBox is a turnkey hardware integrator for Mastercam end users. SolidBox sells servers, desktops, and laptops that are configured specifically for Mastercam. Systems arrive with Mastercam software pre-installed. Your requested version of Mastercam is installed and configured with the most compatible system drivers available. This allows you to open the box, plug in your HASP, turn on the computer, and start working! SolidBox does not sell Mastercam software, rather they work with your Mastercam Value Added Reseller (VAR) to make sure your license of Mastercam is properly installed and ready to work for you.

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