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Mastercam Ultra-News will highlight important news and events pertaining to Mastercam software, since OptiPro has been an authorized distributor and certified training facility of the product since 1982. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter as OptiPro strives to provide you with the most current and exciting information regarding Mastercam. |
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Mastercam Version 9 Users: Act Now and Save Over 70%! |
You may not have realized that your Mastercam Version 9 was released nearly a decade ago. If you are a customer running Mastercam Version 9, now is the time to update your software. With the release of Mastercam X5 (coming soon) Mastercam Version 9 will no longer be supported and you will not be able to update without buying at full price. By updating now you avoid having to repurchase the software. Click here to read more. There are currently three different promotions that Version 9 customers can take advantage of effective immediately:
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V9 Update Promo: Version 9 customers who update to X4 will receive 1/2 off the update portion of the cost!
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Mastercam U Promo: "Mastercam Transition: V9 to X5". This course will help aid V9 customers in their transition to X4/X5.
This class is free to all V9 customers that update or upgrade to X4/X5 during this promotion.
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Mastercam V9 Multiaxis Promo: V9 Mill Level 3 or Router Pro customers that update and want to keep their Multiaxis functionality can purchase the new Multiaxis product at 50% off the retail price!
These promotions won't last forever, so now is the best time to make the change to X4. Certain conditions apply. For more information or to update your software, please call OptiPro at (585) 265-0160 or send emails to lynda@optipro.com. |
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Tech Tip: Switching Between Setup Sheets | |
There are two styles of Setup Sheets - Graphical (default) and Post.
The Graphical Setup Sheet displays the part, toolpath, and information about the operation on the graphics screen. The Post Setup Sheet uses a .SET file, which is a generic, simplified post (.PST) to report tool information and calculate toolpath length and cutting time.
Sometimes it is handy to have both formats available without having to go to Screen, Configure, NC Settings to change from one to the other. This can be done by keeping the default Setup Sheet option set at Graphical and going direct for the Post option.
Graphical Setup Sheet: NC Utils, Setup Sheet
Post Setup Sheet: NC Utils, Post Proc, Change, select the .SET file, Run |
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If I save a job with numbered tools from the Operations Manager, when I apply that job to another model, I lose the original tool numbers. What can I do to prevent this?
Before you open the new file, go into Job setup and deselect "Assign Tool Numbers Sequentially." This will allow Mastercam to bring in the original tool numbers in your job.
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Master3DGage Webinars Going On Now! | |
Sign up for one of the upcoming Master3DGage webinars, "Increasing Productivity with Rapid Shop Floor Inspection." Click on one of the dates below to register:
Master3DGage - an affordable and portable rapid 3D inspection solution that enables machine shops to significantly increase production and improve part quality. There's no metrology experience needed. Just align the part, inspect it, and report it. First article inspections that used to take hours or days now take just minutes.
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| Take Advantage of Mastercam U! | |
There are several classes currently on the Mastercam U website that are available by going to the Mastercam U homepage then clicking on the course titles under "Available Courses". Mastercam maintenance customers can also view a Mastercam X4 Maintenance Class for free. This class is meant to help customers get up-to-speed with X4 or learn some new feature that you might not be aware of.
We encourage you to take advantage of these classes as they can prove to be very beneficial to all Mastercam users, whether you are a beginner or a professional. Please contact OptiPro via e-mail (Lynda@optipro.com) or call 585-265-0160 ext. 236 for more information on these classes. |
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