CNC Software will showcase Mastercam 2017, the latest Mastercam release, which introduces a more efficient workflow, improved usability, Dynamic Motion improvements and more.
Mastercam 2017 features a new ribbon interface and makes it easier to find the functions needed to complete tasks. The ribbon tabs group similar functions and display them in order from simple to more complex. Each tab relates to a type of activity, from creating wireframe geometry to generating toolpaths. Editing functions are on the same tab as creation functions.
"Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology can slash machine time by as much as 75%," said a company spokesperson. "Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology extends tool life, reduces cycle time, saves wear and tear on machines, and cuts hard materials more easily." New to 2017, micro lifts now use a line-of-sight approach to move the tool where it needs to go through unobstructed areas. This results in reposition moves during micro lifting that are efficient, less complex and travel a shorter distance.
Mastercam 2017 introduces Maximum Stock Engagement for select 3-D HST Finishing toolpaths, allowing users to select a previously made stock model and set the maximum depth so that users can limit how deeply the cutter engages uncut material. HST Raster allows users to limit raster passes relative to a cutoff distance, and then fills in the limited area with perpendicular raster motion to create a clean result. Mastercam Mill-Turn now supports multiple sessions, multiple Machine Groups and multi-station tool locators for turrets as well as half index positions.
Mastercam 2017 has many toolpath enhancements:
- Preview select 2-D High Speed toolpaths in the graphics window before closing and generating or regenerating the toolpath
- The Level and Plane Managers are now a dockable, floatable function panel and have been redesigned for more intuitive controls and easier workflow
- Tool Setup Manager in Mill-Turn has been redesigned to improve workflow and ease of use
- New features have been added to Multiaxis Drill, such as using a line length for the drill depth and recognition of the stock model for depth and top of stock purposes
- Multiaxis now includes a new 4-axis toolpath - Rotary Advanced - which allows more control over the tool motion through the selection of walls, hubs and shroud surfaces.
Meghan West, President of CNC Software, will be presenting "Acquaint, Convince, and Excite: ACE the Next Generation of Manufacturing" on Thursday, September 15th from 3:15 - 4:10 PM in Room W194-A. West will talk about the increasing skills gap in manufacturing and ways to get students excited about a career in manufacturing.
For more information contact:
Michelle Nemeth
CNC Software, Inc.
671 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
info@mastercam.com
www.mastercam.com
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