Automatic Feature Detection (AFD) Walk-Through
Feature detection is the first step toward full Automatic Feature Machining (AFM). This blog post will review how you can take advantage of this functionality.
New Feature Machining in 2018!
I’m very excited to write about our new 2018 line-up of MecSoft CAM plugins. This release is packed full of new features and exciting enhancements! In this post we will explore what’s new in Automatic Feature Machining in 2018. Click here to learn more about our 2018 Milling products. Even more Automation! MecSoft CAM in 2018 […]
Best Practices in 2½ Axis Machining
2½ Axis machining is the 2nd most common application (behind 3 Axis machining) for all of MecSoft’s CAM plugins. The reason for this is because a large number of parts found in the real world lend themselves to 2½ Axis machining. The majority of 2½ Axis components are simple prismatic shapes composed of drilled holes, […]
Part Region Heights in 2-1/2 Axis Machining
I want to take a moment to touch base on another topic related to our previous post Understanding Cut Levels in 2½ Axis Machining. I invite everyone to go back and review this informative post. Today I want to quickly discuss how part region heights are considered in 2½ Axis Machining. When selecting part regions […]
The F1 CO2 Racer Body Tutorial
For those of you who are new to MecSoft’s MILL Module plugins (or even if you just want brush up on your CAM skills) we have released a newly updated 130-page step-by-step tutorial on how to program 2-sided (also referred to as flip machining) toolpaths for the F1 CO2 Racer Body shown here. This tutorial […]
RhinoCAM & Pedalino Bicycles
While most of us (if we’re lucky) get to follow our passion into the workplace, Julie Pedalino from Lenexa Kansas has found a way to combine not one but two of her passions into an exciting new startup company called Pedalino Bicycles. I wanted to give you a quick sneak peek of one of Julie’s […]
Best Practices in 3 Axis Machining
3 Axis machining is THE MOST common application for all of MecSoft’s CAM milling plugins. The reason is quite simple. This suite of toolpath strategies can quickly and accurately machine a vast majority of components and tooling required by industry today. In this post we’ll explore some of the Best Practices for machining in 3 Axis […]
Understanding Climb vs. Conventional Milling
One of the basic concepts to understand in any milling operation is Cut Direction. It can be characterized by how the flutes of the cutting tool engage the stock material and form the chip that is removed during cutting. In many of MecSoft CAM’s 2½ & 3 Axis toolpath strategies you will see that Cut […]
Understanding Cut Levels in 2½ Axis Machining
In 2½ Axis machining, machining is performed in multiple Z levels, where the cutter moves in both the X and Y axes while the Z depth is fixed at each of these Z levels. This fixed Z depth is maintained until all of the stock material is cleared for that level. The cutter then moves […]
The Cutting Tools Workbook
MecSoft Corporation is excited to announce the release of The Cutting Tools Workbook, a 100-page guide to working with cutting tools in its 2017 line-up of Milling Module CAM plugins including VisualCAD/CAM, RhinoCAM, VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS and AlibreCAM. Many of you have asked for more comprehensive information on working with Cutting Tools in our CAM […]
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