Cutter Compensation, also referred to as Cutter Comp or Cutcom, is used extensively in production (high volume) machining where the machine operator can compensate for tool wear before having to stop and replace the cutting tool or insert. This allows the operator to “dial in” the machining accuracy after a first piece inspection and at […]
The RhinoCAM Part The RhinoCAM part chosen for this case study is shown below. What is interesting about this part? Well, for one thing, it requires machining from both the top and the bottom. Also, there are sharp edges on both the outside and inside that will require some special handling. We will be programming […]
Michel Belair is an immensely talented Canadian luthier with an excellent educational background in music. As a former student of Alvaro Pierri and Roberto Aussel, he earned a master’s degree in performance at McGill University and continued his guitar studies in Paris. When he commissioned his second guitar from the world-renowned guitar maker Daniel Friederich, […]
MecSoft Corporation is proud to announce the release of CAMJam 2022, the Video & Document Training Companion set for our popular VisualCAD/CAM® and RhinoCAM® modules. This year we packed CAMJam full of even more bonus videos. Videos for the MILL, TURN, NEST, Profile-NEST, MESH and ART modules are included as well as continued easy access […]
Our support staff speaks with users on a daily basis and new users have many questions. One of the questions asked often is: How can I control the cut side and the cut start point of my 2 Axis toolpaths? This article addresses this question is detail. To get many more of your questions answered […]
This cool case study comes to us courtesy of Affonso Orciuoli, Associate Professor and Research Assistant for the Architecture Graphics Department at the Institute for Biodigital Architecture & Genetics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya School of Architecture in Barcelona Spain.
MecSoft’s Advanced 3 Axis Machining methods are well suited for machining complex mold cores and cavities. Mold machining demands accuracy and control throughout the cutting process. MecSoft’s CAM plugins RhinoCAM, VisualCAD/CAM and VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS provides the accuracy and control needed to machine even the most complex mold cores and cavities. This article takes a […]
CAD/CAM is a composite entity comprising two elements – Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Together, CAD/CAM help in the design and manufacturing of prototypes and finished products across various industries, such as aerospace, automobile, medicine, military, and more! CAD & CAM together are ushering in the era of automation and autonomy in manufacturing, […]
The content for this article comes to us courtesy of David St. Angelo, CNC Programmer & Operator with Jim Thompson Marine Carpentry (JTMC), located at 1 Washington Street, Newport, RI the Newport Shipyard’s carpentry shop, specializing in Yacht Carpentry, Finishing, Furnishings and more. Watch the companion video here! Blog Contents: The Part Additional CAD Geometry […]
Pete Sorenson has spent 42 years teaching technology classes to High School students at Lake Washington High School, Kirkland Washington as well as the greater Kirkland Washington area and the Rainier School District in Rainier OR. Pete’s curriculum has included AutoCAD & Drafting, Automotive Shop, WoodShop and Metal Shop. Currently, Pete is one of three […]
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