Mastercam X7 OptiRest Toolpath Slashes Roughing Time!!!

OptiRest is the latest 3D high speed toolpath from Mastercam. It performs rest rough milling operations to remove stock left from roughing passes with large cutters. This powerful new toolpath compares

the in-process stock model to the intended shape to create an opti-mized dynamic milling cleanup pass. The result is precise, effi-cient motion that is easier on your tooling and your machine.

The toolpath supports cutters capable of machining very large depths of cut. It uses an aggressive, fast, intelligent roughing algorithm based on Mastercam’s 2D high speed dynamic milling motion. A single toolpath can cut material in two directions: on step downs (-Z) and step ups (+Z). This highly efficient bi-directional cutting strategy removes the maximum amount of material with the

minimum of step downs, significantly reducing cycle times.

“The beauty of OptiRest is that you don’t need any special tooling to use it. It simply

uses the tools you have now, but in a much more efficient way,”

says Gary Hargreaves, VP, Business Development.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Cimquest at (866) 277-8778 ext 1 or Email Support:support@cimquest-inc.com

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What’s New In Mastercam - 2D Mill Enhancements

Blend Mill Improvements - Finish Passes Similar to finish passes in many other Mastercam toolpaths, finish passes were added to Blend Mill for X7. Adding finishing passes along the selected boundaries of the toolpath can improve the final finish quality of your part.

Synchronized Chain Support Mastercam X7’s Blend Mill toolpath now includes additional controls to pro-duce exactly the tool motion you want for your part. Just like the chain syn-chronization options that are available in Mastercam Wire, you can now adjust your toolpath motion by synchronizing your two selected chains. You

apply the synchronization method when you first select your chains (in the Chaining Options dialog box).

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What’s New In Mastercam - 2D Mill Enhancements

You can also adjust the sync mode within the Chain Manager for an existing toolpath to see how different sync options may adjust your toolpath.

The following graphics show the same part with no sync and with syncing by entity.

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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

September 6, 2013 9am-11am Cimquest - Sterling, MA

Date & Time Place

September 25, 2013 1pm-3pm Windsor Locks, CT

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

October 30, 2013 1pm-3pm Windsor Locks, CT

Upcoming Events @ Your Local Cimquest Feature Seminars are held every month in either a Morning(9am-11am) or Afternoon

(1pm-3pm) session. Session are designed to give an overview of specific functionality in a

seminar/presentation style setup.

FREE for our Customers on Standard & Premier Mastercam Software maintenance and

support. Pre-registration is required.

Space is limited and will be awarded on a 1st come 1st serve basis

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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 Windsor Locks, CT

Date & Time Place

October 8th 9am-11am Cimquest - Sterling, MA

Mastercam Setup Sheet - Basic introduction into

Mastercam's new set up sheet and active reports.

Upcoming Events @ Your Local Cimquest

Work Coordinate System (WCS) - Basic Overview of how WCS's work and how to create,

name and save them.

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Tech Tip - Autosave and Backup

So what you get is:

(Activefilename).MCX-7 AUTOSAVE.MCX-7

(Activefilename)@100.MCX-7 AUTOSAVE@100.MCX-7

(Activefilename)@101.MCX-7 AUTOSAVE@101.MCX-7

(Activefilename)@102.MCX-7 AUTOSAVE@102.MCX-7

Consider the interval setting carefully so you don’t create conflicts with large toolpath calculations

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Mastercam X7 Lathe Course - September 9-10, 2013@ Sterling, MA

Get in-depth information regarding lathe toolpaths, including facing and grooving operations, stock transfer, and C-axis machining. Learn how to use lathe tool libraries,

create new tools, and use those tools to quickly and accurately turn new components.

Mastercam X7 Mill 2D Part 1 Course-September 17-18, 2013@Harrisburg, PA Learn the basics of the Mastercam CAD and drafting tools. Use these tools to develop

basic 2½ axis toolpaths and tool control. Configure Mastercam to automatically calculate

speeds and feeds based on your machining intent.

Mastercam X7 Mill 3D Course - September 18-20, 2013 @ Sterling, MA Learn to create and edit complex surfaces and curves, and then machine them using a variety of efficient toolpaths. Single and multiple surface machining is discussed. Other

topics include pencil tracing, gap settings, tool boundaries, and drive surfaces.

Mastercam X7 Mill 2D Part 2 Course - October 7-9, 2013 @ Bedminster, NJ Learn to configure Mastercam to work the way you want to work. Learn advanced 3D

CAD and CAM techniques, including advanced pocketing, drilling, and helical entry.

Tech Days: Open Q & A Forum and choice of 2 Tech Day Sessions once per month (morning or afternoon)

September 11, 2013 @ Cimquest Sterling MA - Session 1 - 9am-12noon

September 11, 2013 @ Cimquest Sterling MA - Session 2 - 1pm-4pm

September 25, 2013 @ Cimquest Windsor Locks, CT - Session 1 - 9am-

Upcoming Mastercam - Training

Upcoming Mastercam - Tech Days