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Mastercam X4-MU1 has been released and is ready to be downloaded from the web.

The download of Mastercam X4-MU1 is safe and clean to install on your computer. You must be on current maintenance to download X4-MU1(Maintenance Update 1)This install goes on top of X4 so there is not need to update post processors. You must have a maintenance expiration date of 09-30-09 or later to run X4 MU1.Please Click HERE for installation instructions and the web download of X4-MU1.

 

 


 

 



CNC Software, Inc. is proud to release Mastercam® for SolidWorks®, which combines the world’s leading CAD modeling software with the world’s most widely-used CAM software*. Now you can program parts directly in SolidWorks using feature based toolpaths and machining strategies preferred by shops everywhere.

The Core of Your Machining Needs

Mastercam for SolidWorks includes a suite of the most sought-after cutting strategies, including High Speed Machining (HSM) toolpaths. In addition, Mastercam for SolidWorks delivers a powerful set of automated toolpaths that get parts off the machine faster, with little or no handwork. For more information click here or contact Services Four Automation at 978-728-0009.


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General Enhancements



Lathe Enhancements

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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.

Dates & Times
Place
January 27, 2010 1pm-3pm
Windsor Lock, CT

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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.

Dates & Times
Place
December 17, 1pm-3pm
Sterling, MA

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FBM Overview

X4 Feature Based Machining - Milling (FBM)   - 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. Focusing on the MIlling side.

Dates & Times
Place
November 12, 2009 9am-11am
Sterling, MA

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X4 Feature Based Machining - Drilling (FBD)   - FBD Basic Overview of how to use FBD to assist in your machining process, this will cover set up and a step by step orientation of the feature in Mastercam. Focusing on the DrIlling side.
Dates & Times
Place
November 24, 2009 1pm-3pm
Windsor Lock, CT

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X4 Mastercam Setup Sheet   - Basic introduction into Mastercam's new set up sheet and active reports.

Dates & Times
Place
November 12, 2009 1pm-3pm
SFA - Sterling, MA
December 16, 2009 1pm-3pm
Windsor Lock, CT

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Transform Toolpaths  - The Transform Toolpaths function creates copies of operations in different orientations. You can use this function to translate operations into multiple copies arranged in a matrix, or a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row.

Dates & Times
Place
January 20, 2010 1pm-3pm
SFA - Sterling, MA

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Understanding Machine & Control Definitions - Basic understanding of how Machine and Control Definitions's interact with Post processors.

Dates & Times
Place
January 20, 2010 9am-11am
SFA - Sterling, MA

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WCS Overview

X4 Work Coordinate System (WCS) Overview - Work Coordinate System - Basic Overview of how WCS's work and how to create, name and save them.

Dates & Times
Place
December 17, 9am-11am
Sterling, MA

*Space is limited and will be awarded on a 1st come 1st serve basis.
Pre-registration is required, Please click here to register.

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Cimco Edit version 5.5 is needed to use this function. Call SFA for information

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Customizing Your File Dialog Box

Training Dates for November 2009

Mastercam Basic Mill - November 4th-6th, 2009 @ SFA Sterling MA -
Basic CAD, 2D Geometry Creation, 2D Toolpaths, Setup & Configuration.
Mastercam Intermediate Mill - November 9th &10th, 2009 @ SFA Sterling MA - HST, 3D Geometry, Workplanes, Fixture Offsets & 4-Axis Indexing.
Mastercam Basic Mill - November 18th - 20th, 2009 @ Windsor Locks CT -
Basic CAD, 2D Geometry Creation, 2D Toolpaths, Setup & Configuration.

 
Upcoming Tech Days:
  • November 11th @ SFA -Sterling, MA - Session one 9am-12noon
  • November 11th @ SFA -Sterling, MA - Session two 1pm-4pm
  • November 24th @ Windsor Locks, CT - Session 9am-12noon

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