In late January, Mastercam launched the Mastercam X8 closed Beta program, working with over 200 Beta testers in the customer and Reseller networks. They have gone through four full Beta release cycles, gathering a lot of information and invaluable feedback while working with users and shop-testing the software. Now, Mastercam wants to open up the Beta to the general Mastercam community!  

Here are just a few of the things you'll see in the Mastercam X8 Beta:

• Solid Modeling Improvements such as push/pull direct editing, advanced model prep tools, a new interface and workflow, and hands-on drag controls.
• Mastercam Dynamic Motion technology for both Mill and Turning is enhanced, helping to further reduce cycle times and improve tool life - on just about any machine.
• Mill-Turn is expanded to include twin turret support, ability to define and select reference positions, and many other job setup / tool loading / sync manager enhancements.
• Dramatically improved region chaining includes new tools such as the Air Region chain that defines safe air the tool can move within.
• New integrated 3- to 5-axis tilt away option in 3D finishing to avoid shank and holder collisions by using multiaxis motion.
• Speed improvements in toolpath generation.
• UI Improvements, including upgraded graphics to provide a cleaner look and clearer, more responsive selection tools.
• ...and many other productivity improvements across the entire product.

Click here to learn more and be the next to give Mastercam X8 a test drive!