Mastercam is #1 Again. What Does that Mean for You?

The latest CIMdata NC market report is out, and Mastercam has again claimed the top spot for the most widely-used CAM software in the world. What does this mean for NC programmers? Machine shops? Machinists? In short - what does it mean for you?

It can mean a lot, with more installations than the next two top CAM packages combined, it means Mastercam has that many more real-world shops giving us feedback and suggestions on what they need to make the most out of their time and money.

If you're looking to hire, it means that there are more qualified Mastercam programmers in the workforce than for any other package. And if you're looking for work, it means that you have more opportunities for employment with a shop that uses Mastercam.

It means that there is a greater variety of training tools available to help you make sure your skills stay sharp. And it means that you have access to the largest community of CAM users on the planet.

That's what it might mean for you. For us, it means we're grateful to our users, and look forward to being your partners in success for many years to come!

Updates to User Interface Highlight New Advancements in Mastercam X6

In the upcoming newsletters, OptiPro will be highlighting new advancements that our customers can look forward to in X6. This month we will take a look at Coolant Icons and Override Solid Face Color on Import.

Coolant Icons in Toolpath Manager

These new icons let you quickly see whether coolant is on or off for each toolpath. These icons are only used by Mill and Lathe toolpaths. Clicking on the icons takes you to the toolpath parameters so you can make changes if necessary.

Override Solid Face Color on Import

This new option, located in File, Open, Options or Settings, Configuration, Converters, forces the colors of imported solids to take on the current system color. This overrides any face or feature colors that have already been applied to a solid.

OptiPro's Annual Open House and Steak-Out Scheduled for November 2-3! 

A look at the last OptiPro open house, which brought in over 200 attendees

OptiPro's annual Open House and Steak-Out will be taking place November 2nd and 3rd at OptiPro's newly-expanded facility! Currently in progress is the construction of a 7,500 square-foot addition to OptiPro's building that will house OptiPro's optics machine build area, opening up more room for our machine tool showroom. More space means more machine tools on display for our attendees! Come check out the technologically advanced and cost effective machine tools that OptiPro represents, as well as the capabilities of the world's most popular CAD/CAM software, Mastercam. OptiPro's Mastercam experts will be available to give demonstrations and answer any questions that you may have regarding the software. Demos of the Master3DGage, the affordable and portable CMM that uses Verisurf's advanced 3D model-based inspection software, will also be given to anyone interested in learning more about the product. Those in attendance will also be able to enjoy a free steak lunch and/or dinner courtesy of OptiPro.

More details regarding the open house, including a complete list of machine tools on display, will be announced in the upcoming newsletters.

Mastercam University Promotion Ending Soon! Buy One Class, Get the Second Half Off!

Mastercam customers only have two more days to take advantage of a special Mastercam University promotion! Until August 31st, if you buy one Mastercam U class, you get the second at 1/2 off! Both classes must be under the same company's email (the person's name can be different). This is for Industrial customers only. This promotion cannot be used in combination with any other Mastercam U promotion. For more information regarding Mastercam University's online training and for a complete list of classes being offered at Mastercam U, go to the Mastercam U website at www.mastercamu.com. To purchase Mastercam U classes, contact Lynda Bechtold at OptiPro by calling 585-265-0160 x236 or send emails to lynda@optipro.com.