cimquest april 2012 newsletter
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Cimquest Cad/Cam Solutison Mastercam NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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MASTERCAM NEWS - X6MU1 RELEASED!!!
Download Mastercam X6MU1
You must be on current maintenance to receive this release.
You MUST have X6 already installed on your system to install
this update. Save the .exe to your desktop. After downloading,
double click to launch the installer and follow the prompts.
This is NOT a standalone installation, it will install right on top
of your current X6 installation.
X6 Post Processors do not need to be updated to run in X6MU1After the installation finishes and once
you launch Mastercam X6 you will have the option to Read the "What’s New File” We recommend
you do go over this file to see what is new with the new release. If you have any questions please don't
hesitate to contact Cimquest at (866) 277-8778 or Support: [email protected]
Please Note - If X6 MU1 is uninstalled, X6 must be installed again, so it
is a good idea to keep the X6 installation source readily available.
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News - Up Coming Events
MANUFACTURING 4 THE FUTURE BOOTH # 1849
Mfg4, the world-class event and
conference that brings together the
aerospace, defense (including
arms), medical and energy
industries,
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New 2D HST Region Chaining
The new region chaining options in Mastercam X6 give you more control
over areas to machine and areas to avoid in your 2D HST toolpaths. After
you select your initial chains, the Chain Options dialog box lets you ad-
just your machining }areas.
What’s New In Mastercam - 2D Enhancement
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What’s New In Mastercam - Bull Nose Support
Bull-Nose Tool Support in Dynamic and
Optimized Roughing Toolpaths
Toolpath motion in the following Mill and Router toolpaths is now optimized for bull-
nose tools as well as flat endmills. If you select a bull-nose tool, the toolpath strategy
alters the tool’s trajectory to prevent any remaining material cusps.
2D HST: Dynamic Core, Dynamic Area, Dynamic Rest
2D HST: OptiCore, OptiArea
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.
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2D High Speed Toolpaths (HST) - Basic
Overview of HST. This will cover 2D HST showing you
a step by step orientation of the feature in Mastercam.
3D High Speed Toolpaths (HST) - Basic
Overview of HST. This will cover 3D HST showing you
a step by step orientation of the feature in Mastercam.
Date & Time Place
August 1, 2012 1pm-3pm Windsor Locks, CT
Date & Time Place
June 27, 2012 1pm-3pm Windsor Locks, CT
July 17, 2012 1pm-3pm Cimquest - Sterling, MA
Feature Based Machining - FBM & FBD
- Basic Overview of how to use FBM & FBD to assist in
your machining process, this will cover set up and a step
by step orientation of the feature in Mastercam.
Date & Time Place
May 30, 2012 1pm-3pm Windsor Locks, CT
June 12, 2012 9am-11am Cimquest - Sterling, MA
Upcoming Events From Cimquest New England
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Understanding Machine & Control
Definitions - Basic understanding of how Machine
and Control Definitions' interact with Post processors
Date & Time Place
TBD Cimquest - Sterling, MA
Date & Time Place
TBD Cimquest - Sterling, MA
Date & Time Place
June 12, 2012 1pm-3pm Cimquest - Sterling, MA
July 17, 2012 9am-11am Cimquest - Sterling, MA
Mastercam Setup Sheet - Basic introduction into
Mastercam's new set up sheet and active reports.
Upcoming Events Cimquest New England
Work Coordinate System (WCS) - Basic Overview of how WCS's work and how to create,
name and save them.
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UPrint Applications
1. Prepare the file. Create your 3D model in CAD software, then click “print.”
CatalystEX software converts your CAD system’s STL output into 3D model
printing instructions, including support structures, that guide the uPrint Printer ex-
trusion head.
2. Print your model. uPrint Printers use patented Stratasys FDM® (Fused Depo-
sition Modeling) technology to build your 3D model and its support material,
layer by layer, from the bottom up on a removable modeling base.
3. Remove supports. Take your printed model out of the uPrint Printer build
chamber, pop it off the modeling base and dissolve away the soluble support ma-
terial. Then, your model is ready to use, or ready for any post-processing you
want: drilling, tapping, machining, sanding, painting, even chrome plating.
A basic uPrint or uPrint Plus 3D Printing System includes everything you need
to start making 3D models in durable ABSplus plastic.
For a price less than you’d expect, you get a uPrint or uPrint Plus Personal 3D
Printer with one material bay, CatalystEX software, modeling bases, ABSplus
model material, soluble support material and a start-up kit with cables, parts and
tools. Just unpack, set up, install software, load materials and start making 3D
models.
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Mastercam Tech Tip Tool Wear Check
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Mastercam Basic Mill - May 2-4, 2012@ Cimquest Sterling MA Design, interface & configuration. project setup, 2D Toolpaths & NC output.
Mastercam Intermediate Mill - May 10 & 11, 2012 @ Cimquest Sterling MA 2D HST, 3D geometry, Workplanes, Fixture Offsets, 4-Axis Indexing
Mastercam Advanced Mill - May 16-18, 2012 @ Cimquest Sterling MA Surface creation & manipulation, 3D toolpaths, multi-surface toolpaths & verification
May 30, 2012@ Windsor Lock, CT - Session - 9am-12noon
June 13, 2012 @ Cimquest Sterling MA - Session 1 - 9am-12noon
June 13, 2012@ Cimquest Sterling MA - Session 2 - 1pm-4pm
Upcoming Mastercam Training
Upcoming Mastercam Tech Days