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…
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:…
              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…
              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…
            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…
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…