Mastercam Plans Two Releases at Westec 2008

By DE Editors

CNC Software (Tolland CT) will release two developments in its Mastercam CAD/CAM software at Westec 2008, to be held in Los Angeles, CA, from March 31 – April 3: Mastercam’s new Feature Based Machining (FBM) and the Mastercam for SolidWorks add-in.

Mastercam’s new Feature-Based Machining automates the machining process, offering shops speed improvements and allowing for reductions in programming time. Mastercam’s FBM will automatically evaluate the part and program pockets, contours, bosses, and drilling routines with minimal user input. New users to Mastercam will be machining 2D solid parts sooner thanks to FBM's ease of use and short learning curve.

Mastercam for SolidWorks is fully integrated CAM that runs seamlessly in SolidWorks. SolidWorks users can now program their parts directly within SolidWorks using Mastercam’s industry-leading toolpaths and machining strategies.

Mastercam’s latest release, X2MR2 will also be demonstrated including such features as a new Peel Milling toolpath, an Operations Manager pane, a Create Boundary function, and multiaxis enhancements in the advanced multiaxis toolpaths. Plus common edge optimization in nesting is now supported.

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis milling and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling; artistic relief cutting, and 2D and 3D routing. For details, go to CNC Software.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.