Mastercam X Delivers New Ease, Speed, and Power to Manufacturers

By DE Editors

Next generation of the CAD/CAM software features a new, streamlined customizable interface.
 

Mastercam X, the latest release from CNC Software (Tolland, CT), has been streamlined and features new features designed to reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility.

The new version of the machining program delivers a new, streamlined customizable interface. Specially designed to minimize interaction while maximizing programming options, the new interface can be set to each user's specific preferences. Mastercam's new "smart" ribbon bar further boosts efficiency and maximizes workspace by appearing only when needed, and displaying tools specific to the job at hand.

Mastercam X features a suite of new programming tools, including the Pencil Offset Finishing toolpath. This surface machining technique extends the crisp cleanup of a pencil trace toolpath across an entire part by automatically sectioning the part into logical machining areas. Mastercam X also introduces Machine and Control Definition. These are virtual descriptions of the actual machine tool and control used to cut a part, allowing the software to automatically customize the interface based on the CNC machine. This means that Mastercam X is aware of what the machine can and cannot do, helping ensure a correctly programmed part.

"Mastercam X marks an exciting new chapter for our software," said CNC Software President Mark Summers. "We've put a lot of hard work into developing new techniques that will dramatically improve … ease and flexibility in programming any toolpath, the toolpath calculation speed, and a superior toolpath output."

For more information, visit mastercam.com.