September 21, 2015

X9 Rollout – Lathe, Multiaxis, Simulator, Tool Manager

What’s new in Mastercam X9? WEBINAR #4 – Lathe, Multiaxis, Simulator, Tool Manager With the release of X9, Mastercam has made some exciting changes to offer you more than ever! This is the fourth and final installment of our X9 Rollout Webinar Series, focusing on Lathe, Multi-axis, the Simulator and the Tool Manager. In approximately 30 minutes, see…

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August 11, 2015

X9 HOW TO: Turn grid on or off

Settings > Configuration Screen > Grid Settings If you’re finding when creating geometry you’re snapping to the grid and this is not what you want, turn off Active Grid. If you have any questions with regards to “X9 HOW TO: Turn grid on or off” and how it may improve your Mastercam experience, you are…

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July 15, 2015

X9 HOW TO: Set default workspace

Settings > Configuration Start/Exit If you have any questions with regards to “X9 HOW TO: Set default workspace” and how it may improve your Mastercam experience, you are welcome to email us. If you have an “X9 HOW TO” you would like to see us cover, let us know in the comment section below. Join the Conversation:…

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February 5, 2015

X8 Tips: How to Set & Save Operation Defaults

Mastercam allows for various settings to be specified as operation defaults so you do not have to re-set them every use. You can also save multiple default files so different users can use different defaults. Navigate to the Files page under Machine Group Properties. …

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January 26, 2015

X8 Tips: Right Click – Numerical Values

When entering almost any numerical value in Mastercam, you have the ability to right click in the respective field to choose from a number of different calculation methods. Selecting one of these options will bring you back to your CAD model so you can select a given point, feature…

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January 5, 2015

X8 Tips: 3-to-5-Axis Tilting

A new feature in X8, 3-to-5-axis tilting provides an easy-to-use introduction to 5-axis technology. Available for 3D HST finishing paths specifically, users can define collision checking and apply it to the shank and holder of the tool which will automatically utilize 5-axis motion. These options…

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December 8, 2014

X8 Tips: Lathe – Variable Cut Depth

A feature in the Lathe Rough toolpath, Variable Depth allows you to vary the point that the surface contacts the tool insert to prevent notching and improve tool life. The variable depth can vary up to 25% of the depth of cut. The valid range is -25% to 25%….

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November 18, 2014

X8 Tips: Stock Awareness

In Mastercam X8 2D Mill toolpaths have been updated to be more stock aware, helping the dynamic motion algorithm make decisions and create better flexibility for the user. Users may no longer have to add additional geometry to represent their stock boundary. If no machining region is defined then the…

In-House Team

October 15, 2014

X8 Tips: Strategic Multiaxis Toolpath Procedure

Do you find yourself struggling to efficiently create your Multiaxis toolpaths? Are you consistently using a “trial & error” approach when defining your parameters? At In-House Solutions, we find the most success when we strategically and patiently work our way down the parameter tree. Next time you are creating Multiaxis toolpath, try this approach. After selecting…

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October 6, 2014

X8 Tips: Adjusting Precision Factor for better Verify Results

Are you finding your graphical results in the Mastercam X8 Verify Simulation less than desirable? Try modifying the Precision Factor in the Simulator Defaults XML. Select File, Open User Folder Open up the MastercamSimulatorDefaults.xml …

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