Mastercam Gets the Best out of ModuleWorks 5-Axis Technology
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Aachen, Germany, 12.06.19: CNC Software Inc. has integrated the new ModuleWorks 5-axis barrel mill components into the latest version of Mastercam CAD/CAM software to expand its Accelerated Finishing technology support. With its best-in-class tool management and intuitive user interface, Mastercam 2020 utilizes the full productivity benefits of the barrel mill strategies, which now support taper, oval, and lens style tools. Mastercam already uses the full range of ModuleWorks multi-axis toolpath generation and simulation technology and the two companies worked closely together to ensure a fast, seamless and high-quality integration of the latest barrel mill features. Barrel mill tools are especially useful for cutting parts with steep features, such as those found in the aerospace, automotive and die/mold industries. The barrel shape of the tool generates smaller cusps to deliver a highquality surface finish using large step overs that significantly accelerate the machining process. The Mastercam user interface simplifies and optimizes the toolpath generation workflow and adds further productivity and quality enhancing features controlling step-over and step-down parameters that utilize the full potential of the ModuleWorks components.
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As part of the integration project, CNC Software conducted in-house machine trials to rigorously test and optimize the 5-axis barrel mill strategies.
ŠModuleWorks GmbH / Press Release