CNC Software to showcase dynamic motion technology at IMTS

By Niraj M Wanikar, Chief Editor, CNCTimes.com, 2014-08-02 11:16:36

IMTS 2014 will feature the latest in the line of powerful Mastercam machining software. The company will introduce its dynamic motion technology, as well as Mastercam X8, the latest release, which introduces significant new capabilities, including a more efficient workflow, improved usability, and much more.

Mastercam's groundbreaking Dynamic Motion technology can slash machine time by as much as 75%. And, Dynamic Motion will help you get the most out of any machine in your shop-new or old. Mastercam has included Dynamic Motion for more than five years, and it is expanding its capabilities across the entire Mastercam product line. Speed and efficiencies are built into the software, at no extra cost to our users.

A complete understanding of your machine allows for streamlined programming, from toolpaths to synchronisation to simulation. Select tools and build 3D tool assemblies in the comprehensive Tool Manager. Tools, tool assemblies, and tool equipment are fully supported in Machine Simulation.

Save tools and cutting strategies into libraries for future use on similar or families of parts.

View your operations and add synchronisation points graphically using the Sync Manager. Mastercam Swiss Expert understands your machining modes, and will prevent adding sync points that the machine cannot execute.

Tools to Make Programming Easier

Efficient cutting means more than just programming a toolpath. Mastercam Swiss Expert gives you a set of tools that impact your entire process, including:

Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology:

Dramatically extends tool life.

Reduces cycle time.

Saves wear and tear on machines.

Cuts hard materials more easily.

Effective with virtually any machine you own.

Efficient Workflow

Mastercam X8 introduces a completely new Solids Workflow that makes constructing and editing solids more intuitive than it’s ever been. Every existing Solids function has been updated to reflect this new workflow. A few examples are a new modern interface that allows you to work in the interface and on screen as needed and a live preview where you can see the results of changes made as you work. Also, Solid Direct Editing has been greatly expanded to make the process of model preparation easier.

Mastercam X8 delivers improved usability and the ability to customise the way you work. Panels in Mastercam, such as the Toolpaths or Solids Manager, can now be automatically hidden to show more of the graphics screen, docked to either side of the Mastercam window, or undocked and placed outside of Mastercam, on a second monitor for example. In addition, Mastercam X8 includes over 750 new icons that provide a consistent color palette that is modern, clean, and colorblind friendly.

Toolpath Enhancements

Mastercam X8 has many powerful toolpath enhancements, such as:

All 2D HST toolpaths now support multi-core processing.

New Air Region chaining defines an open side of a closed region where tools can safely enter a region for machining.

3D HST finishing toolpaths have 5-axis motion for automatic collision avoidance.

Stock model now supported in Mastercam Lathe toolpaths.

Mill-Turn now supports Mill Level 1 for twin turret machines that do not require surface machining and supports Drag and Drop for placing tools on locators loaded on turrets. For more information, visit www.mastercam.com.

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