August 26, 2014

X8 Tips: How to Install Mastercam X8

With the release of X8 behind us we thought it would make sense to take a step back to the basics and give you a few tips on how to install Mastercam X8, since it’s not something the average user does every day. 1. Download Mastercam X8 If you are a customer with a valid maintenance agreement…

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July 16, 2014

X7 Tips: Mastercam – Cutting a big chamfer with a small tool

Mastercam – Cutting a big chamfer with a small tool In situations where the chamfer on the part is larger than the chamfer on the tool, finding a simple method to make the cuts is essential. Here is one such method. In the sample part show here, the tool cannot cut the chamfer in one pass….

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July 14, 2014

X7 Tips: Mastercam Verify – Check remaining stock

Have you ever needed to know how much stock is remaining at a specific point when programming with Mastercam? This is simple to do with Mastercam Verify. First run the Mastercam Simulator / Verify and make sure you have the “Workpiece” option selected, as well as the “Stock” shown as translucent (See settings in picture). …

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July 2, 2014

X7 Tips: Mastercam’s Natively Supported Import & Export File Types

If you have ever wondered exactly which file formats Mastercam supports out of the box, today is your lucky day. We have compiled a list of all the file types that Mastercam supports both for importing and exporting. Sure, you can find this information within Mastercam but we took the time to format it into this…

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June 19, 2014

X7 Tips: Mastercam Lathe Stock Preview

The Mastercam Lathe Stock Preview function inside of the Lathe module is a great way to display the machined stock, chuck, tailstock, and steady rest boundaries as either solids or surfaces. To use this function, stock must be defined for the job. To access the Mastercam Lathe Stock Preview, right click in the operations manager and…

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May 23, 2014

X7 Tips: Verify Simulation – Mastercam Accurate Zoom

One of the many perks of the Verify in Mastercam X7 is the speed at which toolpaths can be verified. However, even with the precision bar at its maximum, the visual quality of the verified part may not be high enough in some detailed areas. In situations like these, it is beneficial to make use of…

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