Latest CAD/CAM Software Release Streamlines Production From Setup To  Completion

Mastercam 2021, the newest version of CAD/CAM software from developer CNC Software Inc. (Tolland, CT), increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with faster and more-flexible multi-axis improvements, improvements in turning and turning-related applications, advances in speed, safety, and much more.

Faster, more flexible multi-axis programming. As more shops continue to rely on streamlined multi-axis cutting for single-setup precision, Mastercam 2021 adds new techniques and strategies. Expanded pocketing combines efficient pocket cutting with a focus on finishing with accelerated-finish tools, automatically maintaining the correct tool contact within defined parameters.

The software gives users the ability to analyze and modify ultraviolet (UV) direction on surface models, expanding the power and flexibility of multi-axis flowline milling toolpaths. The new 3+2 roughing toolpath automatically makes multiplane 3-axis toolpaths by evaluating the model and stock, creating a cut, calculating what remains, and repeating the process until roughing is complete.

Advances in turning and turning-related applications. The software expands support for modeling chucks and chuck jaws by allowing users to define them by selecting a solid model.

Mill-Turn supports collet chucks as individual component types, greatly expanding the range of machines that can be used. Mill-Turn Simulation has been added to the Mastercam Simulator interface.

Combining Mastercam Mill and Mastercam Lathe with specialized post-processors adds machine-specific controls, delivering accurate G-code for a wide variety of Swiss machines.

NC programming speed, safety, and precision. A new multi-segment toolpath, Advanced Drill for spot drilling, deep hole drilling, and back spot facing, enables users to define and customize each segment of the drill cycle.

When using tools with a tip angle, the new Chamfer Drill toolpath chamfers holes after calculating the correct depth based on the desired width or depth, and lets users select holes of different diameters or sizes, or that lie in different planes, and machine them in a single operation with a single tool.

When creating a bounding box, the new Wrap option allows users to create the smallest bounding box possible. New Check Tool Reach function lets users check tool and holder against the selected model geometry to view where the tool can and can’t reach.

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