Latest Version of CNC Software Released

CNC Software has announced the release of Mastercam 2017. Mastercam 2017 brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation and efficiency for machining jobs. Mastercam 2017 introduces a more efficient workflow, improved usability, Dynamic Motion improvements and more.

Mastercam 2017 features a new ribbon interface and is designed to be easier to find the functions users need to complete tasks. "Many of our more powerful tools were underused because customers did not know where to find them," said CNC Software President Meghan West. "We spent a lot of time with users determining the best way to simplify this, and the response has been positive." The ribbon tabs group similar functions and displays 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 so users have all the tools they need.

"Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology can slash machine time by as much as 75% or more," said a company spokesperson. "Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology helps to increase material removal rates, extend tool life, reduce cycle time, save wear and tear on machines and cut 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 that are more efficient, less complex, and travel a shorter distance resulting in shorter cycle times," said the spokesperson.

Mastercam 2017 introduces Maximum Stock Engagement for select 3-D high speed finishing toolpaths, allowing users to limit how deeply the cutter engages uncut material and protect smaller tools from taking too heavy of a cut. Optimized Raster Motion helps to improve toolpath efficiency by filling in steeper geometry with perpendicular raster motion to create a cleaner result. Mastercam Mill-Turn now supports multi-station tool locators for turrets as well as half index positions and improvements to tool and job set-up to improve overall workflow.

Mastercam 2017 features toolpath enhancements such as:

• 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.

For more information contact:

Michelle Nemeth

CNC Software, Inc.

671 Old Post Road

Tolland, CT 06084

info@mastercam.com

www.mastercam.com