Mastercam X Delivers New Ease, Speed and Power to
Manufacturing Industry
CNC Software unveils the next generation of its leading CAD/CAM
software
Mastercam, the world's most widely-used CAD/CAM software* takes a leap
forward with the release of Mastercam X. Dramatically streamlined and
featuring powerful new features, Mastercam X has been designed to
reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility.
"Mastercam X marks an exciting new chapter for our software," says CNC
Software president Mark Summers. "We've put a lot of hard work into
developing new techniques that will dramatically improve the three most
important areas for an NC programmer - ease and flexibility in
programming any toolpath, the toolpath calculation speed, and a
superior toolpath output."
Mastercam X delivers a new, streamlined customizable interface.
Specially designed to minimize user interaction while maximizing
programming options, the new interface is completely customizable and
can be set to each person'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
powerful new Pencil Offset Finishing toolpath. This new 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 you will
use to cut a part, allowing Mastercam to automatically customize its
interface based on your CNC machine. This means that Mastercam X is
aware of what the machine can and cannot do, helping ensure a correctly
programmed part.
*Mastercam has the most installed seats (almost 2-to-1 over the next
competitor) of any CAD/CAM program, according to the CIMdata Inc. 2005
market report. Mastercam maintains this position for the
11th year running.
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