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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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What's Going On in the Mastercam Booth at IMTS 2010 |
 Attendees at the upcoming IMTS show (September 13-18 in Chicago, IL) will get a first look at Mastercam X5 (booth # E-3840). Mastercam X5 introduces significant new capabilities, including new dynamic milling techniques, multiaxis machining, Smart Hybrid Finishing, and much more.
Stay tuned...more information on Mastercam X5 will be available later on in the year.
Visitors to the Mastercam booth also have the opportunity to meet two motorsports personalities:
Make sure to stop by the Mastercam booth this year at IMTS to meet Robert or Pablo, and find out why Mastercam is the world leader in PC-based CAD/CAM software. |
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Tech Tip: Angled Tools for Angled Grooves | | An interesting case was recently reported to Mastercam where a custom Lathe tool was drawn and angled to fit an angled groove, but the user could not get the tool to cut the groove properly.
When a custom Lathe tool needs to be at an angle, define it oriented straight, not at an angle. Then, use the Setup Tool > Tool Angle settings to define the angle.
Follow this outline:
- Display the tool geometry level or open the file with the tool profile geometry.
- Draw the tool so the flat face aligns with the X axis and the tip is at the origin:
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Tech Tip: Guidelines for Custom Tool Diameter | |
There seems to be some confusion about custom tools and custom tool profiles - specifically, about whether the profile needs to be drawn to the exact tool diameter, or whether the diameter needs to be specified in the tool definition. We hope these guidelines will help.
There are two types of custom tools. The first type is when you are using one of the standard predefined tool types (for example, end mill or bull nose), but you want to use a custom tool profile. In this case, there are two ways to specify the tool diameter in the tool definition:
The second type of custom tool is based on the Undefined tool type.
In this case, the tool profile must be drawn to the exact size of the tool. In addition, the proper size must be specified in the tool definition. |
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Mastercam U Promotion: Sharpen Your Mastercam Skills at a Discounted Rate! | |
Did you know that beginning August 16, 2010 through December 31, 2010 if you purchase two online classes at Mastercam University, you get a third class at equal or lesser value? That's $249 in savings, delivered to you at no charge!
With online training from MastercamU.com, keeping pace with technology just got easier. Whether you're new to Mastercam or are a seasoned Mastercam "power-user" you can learn or reinforce your skills at your own pace, on your own time. Benefit from the knowledge of expert certified corporate trainers who bring their extensive industrial experience and Mastercam mastery to each lesson. Use the growing list of Mastercam U classes to get up to speed quickly, keep your skills sharp, or prepare for the official Mastercam Certification. Classes currently available at Mastercam U are:
Classes soon to come are:
If you are interested in sharpening your skills while saving significant money, log on to MastercamU.com and take advantage of this special promotion, good through December 31st, 2010. Mastercam U is open to anyone with internet access and can be purchased by calling OptiPro Systems at 585-265-0160 or by sending emails to lynda@optipro.com. |
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Only One More Master3DGage Webinar Left! | |
Don't miss out on learning more about the new portable CMM brought to you by Verisurf and select Mastercam dealers!Sign up for the last in a series of Master3DGage webinars, "Increasing Productivity with Rapid Shop Floor Inspection." Click on the link 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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