ADD-ONS TO MASTERCAM
Third Party software and Links
Productivity enhancing add-on products for Mastercam.Master3DGage
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Introducing Master3DGageTM – an affordable and portable rapid 3D inspection solution that enables machine shops to significantly increase production and improve part quality. The complete hardware/software solution automates the 3D inspection process and quickly verifies manufactured parts directly to 3D CAD models. Master3DGageTM integrates a Hexagon Metrology six-axis Portable CMM – one of the world’s most accurate – with advanced 3D model-based inspection software. This complete solution delivers a precise, fully automated digital process to inspect directly to CAD models anywhere on the shop floor including your Machine Tool. First article inspections can be completed in minutes. |
- Align: Align manufactured part to 3D CAD model by probing part to corresponding alignment targets on 3D CAD model.
- Inspect: Inspect manufactured part in real time by manually probing or by following automated inspection plans.
- Report: Report inspection results are automatically generated in HTML and Excel formats.
The Master3DGageTM rapid inspection process improves manufacturing productivity in several ways. First, it eliminates dependence on 2D drawings, dozens of hand tools and gages. Second, it eliminates the need to route products away from the manufacturing process to fixed inspection areas. Third, it completes a fully digital 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, and inspection workflow.
Robotmaster
Cad/Cam for robots.
The cost-efficiency and flexibility of robots plus the ease of programming of Mastercam. Robotmaster generates programs off-line and eliminates lost production time during programming. Robotmaster shrinks programming time from days to hours by generating robot control code directly from Mastercam, producing robot trajectories accurately, without the need to teach points.
Moldplus
Powerful surface design tools for any client doing complex modeling. Special tools for various industries from mold and electrode design to model makers and the aerospace industry using Mastercam.
Moldplus® for Mastercam radically reduces your tool design cycle. This multi-function program automates repetitive or complex design tasks. Heal or fix problematic surfaces, trim or untrim complex surfaces and create complex patches with a few clicks! Jobs that once took long tedious hours can now be done in minutes! Build strong electrodes or create vacuum forming tools in a matter of minutes! A must have for any client doing surface or Solid modeling in Mastercam.
Moldplus Prodrill
http://www.moldplus.com/prodrill.htm
Advanced feature recognized drilling for Mastercam.
Repetitive drilling tasks that previously took hours can now be done in a few clicks. Rapid ROI. Automatically identifies drilling operations independent of the CAD system source. Functions automatically with surface and Solid models from any CAD system. Automatically create and insert complex drilling geometry and operations on Solid models and 2D drawings!
Mastercam HSM Performance Pack
A powerful solution for all Mastercam users who demand high speed machining capabilities.
The Mastercam HSM Performance Pack extends the capabilities of your exsting Mastercam system with a wide range of new features, as well as reducing the calculation and machining time. It smooths the paths of both cutting moves and retracts wherever possible to keep a more continuous machine tool motion. The result is a high quality, gouge free tool path. This translates to increased surface quality, less wear on your cutters, and a longer life for your machine tools.
Custom Post Processors
4 Axis, 5 Axis, 8 Axis, Multi-spindle, Multi-head, Mill, Lathe, Router, Laser and Robotic.
Getting G & M code the way you want it when you want it is not a problem. Post processors can be customized by the end user or Prototek can do it for you. Pre-configured posts are readliy available and can be purchased from a variety of sources. In-house Solutions, Cambridge Ontario has been providing advanced 5-axis post work for many years. Visit: www.inhousesolutions.com
RevSurf
http://www.camaix.net/c-hooks.html
Creates surfaces from point cloud or STL data.
Now it is possible to generate surfaces from point clouds in Mastercam using the REVSURF C-Hook. The surfaces are smoothly approximated through the measured points after offset calculation of probe diameter. Just select edge curves and let REVSURF generate free form surfaces, trimmed planes, loft surfaces etc
Vericut - High-end Verification and Simulation
VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, optimization, and verification software.
VERICUT simulates CNC machining detect program errors (machine collisions, gouges, rapid feed errors, etc.) without manual prove-outs. It also automatically optimizes feed rates for more efficient machining. Optimized feed rates decrease tool wear and improve surface finish. VERICUT has a dedicated Mastercam interface. It works with G codes and Mastercam NCI data.
MetaCut Utilities - Affordable Verification and Simulation
http://www.nwdesigns.com/Products/MCUNutshell.htm
MetaCut Utilities offers a broad collection of interactive utilities that simultaneously provide NC visualization, graphical editing, analysis, verification and much more for the CNC professional. For a free trial of MCU version 3.08, please visit http://www.nwdesigns.com/Forms/MCU_Form.htm
