Mastercam X5 Preview Being Showcased at IMTS 2010 |
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The IMTS show ushers in the latest CAD/CAM software from CNC Software, Inc. Attendees will get a first look at Mastercam X5, which introduces new capabilities, including new milling techniques, multiaxis machining, smart hybrid finishing and more.
"Dynamic 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," said a company spokesperson. "New dynamic milling techniques include Dynamic Rest Mill and Dynamic Contour. 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. Dynamic Contour uses an intelligent, efficient high speed contouring strategy to remove material along walls. It supports multi-passes and can optionally include finishing passes. |
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"Mastercam's multiaxis suite has new machining techniques and a new, easy, workflow-oriented interface. 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 machining also includes a new interface for smooth, gouge-free engine head porting.
"Mastercam's new 3D surface high speed OptiRough toolpath is a new technique designed to remove large amounts of material quickly using its successful dynamic milling motion. Large, aggressive cuts are followed by fast, smaller up-cuts, safely delivering a fully roughed part quickly.
"Hybrid finishing intelligently blends two efficient cutting techniques in a single toolpath. This new toolpath evaluates the model shape and smoothly switches between Constant Z cutting and Constant Scallop machining. The result is a finer finish with less work."
For more information contact:
CNC Software, Inc.
671 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
860-875-5006
Booth #E-3840
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