CAD/CAM Software

Videos • January 18, 2016

Mastercam stresses importance of manufacturing

CNC Software Inc., which provides software applications for CAD/CAM manufacturing markets, recently posted a video to its Mastercam Blog that stresses the importance of manufacturing. In the brief report, Scott Brotherton, a CNC Software applications engineer, "describes what everyone should know about manufacturing and why it is so important to everyday life," according to the company post.

News • January 4, 2016

Mastercam helps launch Onshape App Store

Mastercam developer CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., late last month announced a partnership with the Onshape App Store that offers an open marketplace for a wide selection of CAD applications and seeks to modernize the way CAD users find and buy engineering apps. In the past, the comapny noted, desktop CAD users had to search multiple application vendor websites to find compatible products to purchase, register, license and install.

News • December 15, 2015

Mastercam named official software of Roush Yates Engines

Roush Yates Engines in December announced a partnership with Mastercam that makes the CAD/CAM software company the "Official CAD/CAM Software" of Roush Yates Engines. "Mastercam's commitment to innovation and first class customer service perfectly align with Roush Yates Engines' vision," said Doug Yates, president and CEO of Roush Yates. "Their dedication to providing state-of-the-art software tools for CAD/CAM manufacturing, and superior software products are why Roush Yates has partnered with Mastercam."

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Steve Kidd

Constant chip load machining

A Seattle shop reaps the benefits of constant chip load machining, according to the October Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Products • September 1, 2015

GibbsCAM 2015 Software for Production Machining

3D Systems has begun shipping the latest version of GibbsCAM, its software for production machining.

News • July 10, 2015

NIMS, Autodesk create CAM standards

Design and engineering software manufacturer Autodesk Inc. and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) have partnered to develop the first-ever industry-recognized CAM standards and credentials. These will enhance education and training programs to meet 21st century demands for skilled CAM programmers, designers and engineers. It's estimated that almost 100,000 jobs will be created by 2024.

Articles • July 1, 2015 • Naren Suryadevara

CAD/CAM Q&A

Having the proper CAD/CAM system is critical when machining parts. Presented in this Q&A are the answers to 10 key questions about how to determine the right CAD/CAM system for your operation.

News • April 9, 2015

Nasmyth Group opens Calif. HQ

Engineering products and service provider Nasmyth Group announced the opening of its new regional North American headquarters this month. The Group has acquired a 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Burbank, Calif., adjacent to its subsidiary, Nasmyth TMF. The new facility will become the focal point for Nasmyth Group and its corporate activities in the U.S.

Products • December 1, 2014

PartMaker 2015

Delcam has released the latest version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wWire EDMs, turn/mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, PartMaker Version 2015.

Products • November 1, 2014

VoluMill Wireframe for GibbsCAM

Gibbs and Associates announced that it began including a no-cost license of VoluMill Wireframe for GibbsCAM with each new license of GibbsCAM Production Milling.

Videos • October 12, 2014

Iscar offers IQcloud overview

Iscar Metals Inc. has introduced IQcloud, new software designed to streamline the front-end of cutting tool purchases by helping programmers condense the time it takes to get the cutting tool assembly into manufacturing technologies that they are using, whether that's CAD/CAM verification or tool management.

Products • September 1, 2014

MANUALplus 620 Control

HEIDENHAIN has released the newest software and hardware for its contouring control for CNCs and cycle lathes, the MANUALplus 620.