A Preview of Mastercam X4

[Dave Ball]

This is the contents of an e-mail I recieved I thought those who don't get the e-mails might like to see:

 

In case you are curious about what will be in Mastercam X4, here is a quick overview of just some of the new X4 functionality currently scheduled for release in the second Quarter 2009.

Mill

• Dynamic Mill is a new toolpath capable of utilizing the entire flute length of your cutting tools for increased tool life and efficiency

• 2D toolpaths have been migrated to the new tree structure style

• Multi-threading support for high speed and multiaxis toolpaths

• Refine Toolpath features in surface machining for greater control and surface finish improvements

 

Lathe

• New multi-groove selection

• Separate feeds and speeds for rough and finish grooving

• Auto tool inspection to check tools for wear

Wire

• Custom support for Agie EDM with Agievision controls

Router

• Automatic nesting now with the ability to edit nested sheets using drag and drop

• Vertical and/or horizontal cut-off operations now automatically generated in toolpath nesting

Watch for more information on other Mastercam X4 features in upcoming Mastercam Newsflash issues!

[gcode]

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• Dynamic Mill is a new toolpath capable of utilizing the entire flute length of your cutting tools for increased tool life and efficiency

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very very cool

[Joe788]

I was just about to post this same thing. Everything looks good, except the change to the "tree style" dialogs. I prefer the older style.

[Midwest]

Was just was readin my email on X4

 

 

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scheduled for release in the second Quarter 2009.

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Did a quick Search B4 I posted a new topic......beat by 5 min.....

 

 

[WSB]

Did they mention any enhancements for Router or Art?

[iowajim62]

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Did they mention any enhancements for Router or Art?

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From the first post above,

Router

• Automatic nesting now with the ability to edit nested sheets using drag and drop

• Vertical and/or horizontal cut-off operations now automatically generated in toolpath nesting

[Toby-Axis]

I wonder how well the multi-core PCs will do in X4?

 

Will MC be the first to venture into the Multi-Core CAD/CAM World?

[Dave Ball]

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Will MC be the first to venture into the Multi-Core CAD/CAM World?

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No, they are not the first.

[Thad]

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2D toolpaths have been migrated to the new tree structure style

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I'm sure I'll get used to it (I'll have to), but right now I think that sucks. I hate that interface.

 

Thad

[cobra95kev]

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• Dynamic Mill is a new toolpath capable of utilizing the entire flute length of your cutting tools for increased tool life and efficiency

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Is this hopefully going to be MCX version of Surfcam's Tru-mill? It sure would be nice. They have implemented parts of it already with the constant engagement face-mill path and the peel mill path with the high speed retracts and the way the tool lifts off of the floor on back moves.

 

A 3D version of this with all 3 of these things combined would be awesome!

 

Good times on the way.