design
MASTERCAM’S MODELING AND PREP TOOLS GET
YOUR PARTS ON AND OFF THE MACHINE QUICKLY
Whether you’re bringing in a file from an outside CAD package or designing one yourself, Mastercam’s powerful CAD engine gives you control over the final details of even the most complex jobs.
Whether you’re bringing in an outside file, modeling from a print, or prototyping designs, Mastercam gives you the fast,
powerful CAD tools to get the job done.
Accept files from virtually any source.
Mastercam accepts file formats from whatever system you need, including IGES, Parasolid®, SAT (ACIS solids), AutoCAD® (DXF, DWG, and Inventor™ files), SOLIDWORKS® (including history tree), Solid Edge®, SpaceClaim, STEP, EPS, CADL, STL, and more. Add-On translators are available for Siemens NX, CATIA®, Pro/E (PTC Creo), and more.
Whether you are prepping
customer files…
Getting a part file from an outside source can pose unique challenges. You might need to repair a surface, cap an area, create an electrode, or just make sure your fixtures are represented on the part. Mastercam includes a powerful set of prep tools to make sure the process goes smoothly. From robust surface creation and editing to “push-pull” solid model editing, Mastercam gives you the tools to bring a part from the designer’s desk to your machine, fast. Mastercam will even recognize features on history-free solids and give you the power to edit, remove, or build on them with a few simple clicks.
…Or building your own from scratch.
Having powerful CAD at your fingertips makes your CAM system that much more effective. Mastercam includes a robust set of modeling tools from complete wireframe and surface modeling to history-based solid modeling. A true hybrid modeling system, Mastercam lets you create, combine, and machine whichever CAD geometry suits you best. Fast dimensioning and entity analysis tools ensure that any part you model will be precise and ready to apply accurate toolpaths that give you the NC code you need.
Milling
2D Machining
Serious 2D capability.
Your daily needs for 2D machining can range from simple to very complex. Mastercam Mill delivers the tools you need.
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Feature Based Machining (FBM) automatically programs prismatic solids drill holes, contours, and pockets. Save or change the strategies at any time.
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Complete and easy control of approach, start points, and entry methods.
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Contour and pocket remachining use smaller tools to automatically clean out material left from previous operations.
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Radial chip thinning for a wide set of tools, plus specialized tool support including ISCAR®’s High Efficiency Machining (HEM) tool set and more.
Dynamic Motion powers much of our 2D suite, constantly adapting to create smoother, safer motion and making better use of the entire tool. Check out new videos at Mastercam.com to hear it directly from our customers.
3D Machining
Our finish is more finished.
Mastercam’s extensively shop-tested 3D toolpaths provide unsurpassed control on surface cuts, delivering
superior finishes and optimized cycle times. Our smart hybrid finishing creates a single toolpath that changes
cut methods as the slope of the model changes. And our refined 3D toolpaths give you the smooth, precision
finish to please even your toughest customers.
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Cut multiple surfaces, solid models, and mesh entities (STL data).
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Dramatically efficient roughing powered by Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology.
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Constant scallop machining maintains a consistent finish on sloped and flat surfaces alike by using a consistent 3D stepover.
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Constant-Z rest milling (remachining) identifies and machines areas and critical depths that need to be cut with a smaller tool.
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Pencil tracing walks a tool along the intersection of surfaces to clean out hard-to-reach areas. Single or multiple passes deliver precision cleanup.
Multiaxis Machining
Complexity simplified.
Multiaxis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness. Mastercam’s multiaxis interface is surprisingly simple and intuitive to use, ensuring any shop can make the move when the time is right. With Mastercam, you have complete control over the three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: cut pattern, tool axis control, and collision avoidance. From 4-axis rotary and roll die cutting to multiblade impellers with tight internal cuts, Mastercam helps simplify even the most complex jobs.
Other highlights include:
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Multisurface 5-axis roughing and finishing (including depth cuts), plunge roughing, and flowline machining.
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Swarf machining over multisurface floors.
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Advanced gouge checking, a “safe zone” around the part, and safe linking between operations.
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Fast, simple 5-axis trimming and stock-aware drilling.
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Ability to create full 5-axis motion from a 3-axis toolpath.
For specialty machining, ask about these available Add-Ons:
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Mastercam Blade Expert delivers specialized tools for efficiently cutting multi-bladed parts and hubs.
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Mastercam Port Expert offers smoother toolpath motion and dramatically faster programming for head ports and tube-type applications.
turning
POWERFUL, FLEXIBLE TOOLS FROM
THE MARKET LEADER.
Efficient programming, designed for modern manufacturing. Mastercam Lathe delivers a set of basic and advanced programming tools, with greatly expanded options when paired with Mastercam Mill. Easy rough, finish, thread, groove, bore, and drill routines combine with C/Y-axis machining to cut any job. Dependable toolpath verification gives you the confidence to run the most complex toolpaths on your machine, and ensures your parts are done right the first time. Mastercam Lathe gives you a set of tools that streamline your entire process.
From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam Lathe gives you a variety of techniques to turn all of your parts exactly as you need them.
wire cut
THE MASTERCAM DIFFERENCE.
Having the best software is only one ingredient for success.
A global community of Mastercam users, experts, educators, and enthusiasts
helps you get the most from your investment. Our local Resellers bring years
of experience, helping to ensure that you’re getting the most practical and
comprehensive support in the industry.
Designed for efficiency.
Mastercam Wire lets you move a single part file between machines, saving time
and avoiding mistakes. User-customizable wire libraries store power settings
and other registers for rough and skim passes.
Other features include:
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Efficient tab creation and management.
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Control settings for corner types and taper angles at any point in the contour.
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Straight or tapered cut from either direction.
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Wirepath filtering to significantly reduce file sizes.
router
FLEXIBLE AND EXPANDABLE.
Mastercam Router offers a broad selection of solutions for your shop’s wood or composite challenges — 2D, 3D, or multiaxis.
Once you program a part, no matter how complex, you can modify any element of the job and immediately get updated toolpaths without slowing down. You can also build a library of your favorite machining strategies. Choose any of your saved operations, apply them to a part, and Mastercam helps adapt them to the new model.
Mastercam’s powerful Dynamic Motion technology not only helps extend tool life and reduce machine wear, but helps eliminate tool dwell damage. Automatic Toolpathing brings in parts from today’s top design packages to help speed flat panel work.
A comprehensive package of powerful tools.
2D machining can range from simple to very complex. Mastercam Router delivers powerful 2D tools from contouring, pocketing, and drilling to automated, feature-based, solid model programming.
For 3D machining, Mastercam Router gives you streamlined, efficient 3D roughing and finishing, including automated leftover stock cleanup.
Mastercam’s multiaxis interface is surprisingly simple and intuitive to use. And with Mastercam, you have complete control over the three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: cut pattern, tool axis control, and collision avoidance.
Multi-Tasking
Mastercam Mill-Turn simplifies your most COMPLICATED PROJECTS
Mastercam Mill-Turn simplifiestoday’s high-powered, multi-stream machining centers.
Mill-Turn delivers the best in shop-tested cutting techniques combined with the latest in machine and toolpath management and verification. Your workflow is easy. Choose your machine and Mastercam Mill-Turn automates part transfers, toolplanes, stock definition, and setup. Then apply your toolpaths and syncing, verify your project with simulation, and post your code. Changes along the way are fast and easy — the way programming should be.
Get the most out of your machines with Sync Manager.
Mill-Turn’s Sync Manager is a user-friendly way to optimize part cycle times and avoid collisions before your part ever reaches the machine. Easily navigate our Gantt-style timeline and vertical stream interface to coordinate operations and track cycle time estimates.
See it’s right. Know it’s right.
All of your machine’s components and your project’s machined stock are simulated from the safety of your desktop, ensuring a safe and secure machining experience. You can identify potential collisions, see your cutting motion and tailstock, and explore ways to optimize your processes with simulation. Also, you will be able to view all streams and statistics of the entire machining process, and have the capability to jump to any point in the machining process with the click of a button.
Get the most from your machine with multi-station and half-index tool support.