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FREE for All Mastercam Customers
Please email seminars@s4a.us to register
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WCS Overview FBM Overview
WCS Overview & Feature Based Machining (FBM)
The Feature Seminars are  an overview of the specific topic on the scheduled dates below and will
go into the basic understanding of the Feature in Mastercam. 
  
  

 
WCS Overview - Work Coordinate System - Basic Overview
of how WCS's work and how to create, name and save them.
Feature Based Machining  - FBM- Basic Overview
of how to use FBM to assist in your machining process, this will cover
set up and a step by step orientation of the feature in Mastercam.
Feature Seminar Dates and Times
Feature
Where
Date &Time
WCS Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 17th 9am-11am
WCS Overview
@ Windsor Locks, CT *
New Date - February 18th 9am-11am
WCS Overview
@ Windsor Locks, CT *
New Date - February 18th 1pm-3pm
(FBM) Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 26th 9am-11am
(FBM) Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 26th 1pm-3pm

CT dates were rescheduled because of the storm on January 28th
Pre-registration is required, Please email seminars@s4a.us to register.

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What's New in Mastercam X3

 


Cimco News

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Backplotting "G" Code


Side by Side File Compare

Cimco Edit
Backplotting Your Code

As a CNC programmer or machinist on the shop floor responsible for creating or editing CNC programs, you need a reliable, fast, and professional tool.

CIMCO Edit 5.5 is the latest version of the most popular CNC program editor on the market - in any country, in any language. Not counting the fact that over 80,000 licenses have been distributed in the past few years, CIMCO Edit is the editor of choice for professional CNC programmers who demand a full-featured and reliable, yet cost-effective professional editing and communication tool.


CAPABILITIES

  • Handling of even the largest CNC programs - fast. Limited only by the amount of memory on your PC.

  • CNC code specific functions including line numbering/renumbering, character handling, XYZ range finder, and more...

  • File Type Specific Configurations (NEW in v5.5) - offers a range of options including modal colors, new "type" specific numbering/renumbering options, auto registration of extensions, and more...

  • Math functions including basic math, rotate, mirror, tool compensation, and translate.

  • Reliable, configurable DNC RS232 communications. NOTE: With CIMCO Edit you can send and receive to one CNC machine at a time

  • Side-by-Side File Compare (ENHANCED in v5.5) - our file compare is fast and fully configurable allowing users to choose whether to view differences one line/section at a time or all at once. Our file compare even supports side-by-side printing for offline review.

  • Excellent 3D Mill / 2D Lathe Open-GL Back Plotter (ENHANCED in v5.5) - plot your 3-Axis Mill and 2-Axis lathe CNC programs inside CIMCO Edit with step and continuous forward and reverse synchronized plotting.

  • NC-Assistant (ENHANCED in v5.5) - move the cursor to any M or G code and the NC-Assistant will identify the code and allow you to modify values using an interactive interface.

  • Cycle/Macro Support (ENHANCED in v5.5) - cycle/macro support allows users to quickly add/edit complex cycles and operations.

  • Drag-and-drop editing - CIMCO Edit supports drag-and-drop editing.

  • Configurable Printing (ENHANCED in v5.5) - CIMCO Edit has always offered numerous printing options including ISO standard features.

  • Comprehensive system and feature options to maximize your productivity; configure the program work the way you work.

Call SFA for more information 978-728-0009


SFA Tech Tip

Changing Machine Definitions
If you set up toolpaths in a file with a particular machine, but then decide
to run it on a different machine in your shop, you can simply replace the
current machine with a few mouse clicks:


That's it, simple and easy, you can now post your operations so it outputs the new Machine NC code.


3D Connexion Promotion

Call Services Four Automation for more information 978-728-0009


SFA - Mastercam Training

Mastercam Basic Mill -  
February 4th - 6th, 2009 @ SFA Sterling MA -
Basic Design, Interface & Configuration, Project Setup, 2D Toolpaths & NC Output
Mastercam Intermediate MIll -  
February 12th - 13th, 2009 @ SFA Sterling MA
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3D Geometry Creation, Advanced Pocketing, Workplanes, Fixture Offsets and 4-Axis Indexing


Upcoming Tech Days in February 2009:
  • February 11th @ SFA - Sterling, MA -
    Session one
    9am-12noon & Session two 1pm - 4pm
  • February 25th @ Windsor Locks, CT -
    Session one 9am-12noon & Session two 1pm - 4pm

Upcoming Feature Seminars in February 2009:

Feature Seminar Dates and Times
Feature
Where
Date &Time
WCS Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 17th 9am-11am
WCS Overview
@ Windsor Locks, CT *
New Date - February 18th 9am-11am
WCS Overview
@ Windsor Locks, CT *
New Date - February 18th 1pm-3pm
(FBM) Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 26th 9am-11am
(FBM) Overview
@ SFA - Sterling, MA
February 26th 1pm-3pm
*We had to reschedule the January 28th Seminar due to the Snow Storm!


Click Here to see our Mastercam training schedule

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