Mastercam 2026.R2 Probing: A Smarter, Faster Path to Precision

In modern manufacturing, accuracy is not a goal. It is a requirement. Every setup. Every tool change, and every cut must be right the first time. With Mastercam 2026.R2, we are raising the bar with powerful new probing enhancements that simplify setup, reduce manual steps, and bring a new level of intelligence to tool measurement and verification.

Probing has always played a crucial role in protecting machines, tools, and parts. Today’s shops need more than basic checks. They need systems that anticipate errors, adapt in real time, and connect digital programming directly to see what is happening on the machine.  

Elevate CNC Probing with BLUM DIGILOG Tool Setter Support

Mastercam 2026.R2 introduces native support for BLUM® TOOLS™, including high-performance BLUM DIGILOG touch probes and laser tool setters. This integration brings tool setting, wear detection, and breakage checks directly into Mastercam’s programming environment, with no workarounds required.   

What this means for CNC programmers: 

• No manual cycle edits.  

• No external applications.  

• No disconnected workflows. 

Instead, Mastercam automatically generates the correct BLUM tool setter macros based on your programmed cycles and the tools defined in your Mastercam file.  

The results speak for themselves: 

• Faster setup times by moving directly from programming to machine-ready code. 

• Stronger process reliability with tool wear and breakage detection built in. 

• Cleaner workflows since all probing logic lives inside Mastercam. 

• Better data consistency because tool dimensions and offsets are driven directly from your actual toolpaths. 

For shops running multiple machines or a mix of control brands, this upgrade replaces complexity with clarity and control. 

BLUM DIGILOG Mode: Smarter Detection for Real-World Conditions

BLUM’s renowned DIGILOG technology, designed to detect coolant, chips, or contamination on the tool, is now fully supported in Mastercam 2026.R2.  

This capability is critical in real-world machining environments where: 

• Heavy coolant is present 

• Chips accumulate during long cycles 

• Machines run unattended for extended periods 

BLUM DIGILOG mode ensures probing cycles deliver reliable, trustworthy measurements, even under challenging conditions. When something is not right, the system can stop the process before scrap, rework, or downtime occurs.  

That is smarter probing built for real shops.

A Seamless, Familiar Probing Experience 

Mastercam 2026 introduced our modern probing environment. In R2, that experience continues to evolve, adding more flexibility, deeper integration, and greater confidence on the shop floor.  

With Mastercam 2026.R2, you can: 

• Access the full range of BLUM probing cycles directly within Mastercam  

• Choose from predefined cycles or create fully customized routines. 

• Program in a familiar interface designed around the CNC programmer’s workflow. 

The interface adapts automatically based on your machine’s probe and tool setter configuration, ensuring the cycles you see are the ones your equipment supports.  

This alignment between software intent and machine reality is where Mastercam continues to lead the industry. 

Why Probing in Mastercam 2026.R2 Matters 

Probing may not always be the headline feature in a CAM release, but it is often the most impactful on the shop floor. Mastercam 2026.R2 advances probing in ways that directly improve daily operations: 

Efficiency 

Automated cycle output means faster programming and quicker changeovers. 

Accuracy 

BLUM DIGILOG detection and precise tool setter integration reduce scrap and maximize tool life. 

Confidence 

Every probing step—tool setup, wear detection, breakage checks is now aligned end-to-end in a single CAM environment.   

Flexibility 

Support across top control brands (Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, Heidenhain, Mazak, Makino) ensures broad compatibility for real-world machine mixes.  

Mastercam 2026.R2 is not just adding probing features. It is redefining the role probing plays in digital manufacturing. 

Precision That Moves You Forward 

The most successful shops understand that the right probing strategy unlocks speed, accuracy, and predictability. With Mastercam 2026.R2, we are delivering probing tools designed for today’s production demands while preparing you for tomorrow’s challenges. 

Faster setups. More reliable results. Integrated intelligence.  

These advanced probing capabilities are available now in Mastercam 2026.R2 , provided as a free update for all customers on active Mastercam CONNECT maintenance and support.