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Tech Tip :  Mastercam X2-MR2 Service Pack 1 Released.

This Service Pack contains a number of updates and fixes including:

• Translator updates for SolidWorks 2008 and SolidEdge V20 compatibility.
• HST entry ramp / helix enhancements.
• Surface toolpath undercut corrections.
• Several Backplot corrections.
• Issues that caused Mastercam X2 MR2 to crash have been corrected

The fixes in patch001.exe and patch002.exe are all included in this Service Pack. These patches are no longer necessary. Please refer to the ReadMe file for more details.

Download X2-MR2 Service Pack 1 here.

Installation Instructions

• Download "mastercamx2-mr2-servicepack001.zip".
• Extract the contents of the *.zip folder to a temporary directory.
• Inside the directory, double-click Mastercam X2 MR2 SP1.exe.
• Follow the installation instructions and install the Service Pack in the same directory as Mastercam X2 MR2. Please make sure that Mastercam is closed when running the installation.

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Mastercam Service & Maintenance Releases

Want enhancements? Get our Service and Maintenance Downloads for all Mastercam products, Version 8 to our current Version X2, available here: http://www.mastercam.com/Support/Downloads/. Some downloads require Maintenance.

Mastercam Training

We provide state-of-the-art training on the Mastercam system and teach you how to quickly apply Mastercam skills on the job. It is particularly useful for programmers and machinists. For experienced Mastercam users, refresher classes can bring awareness to newly released Mastercam features, and provide greater utilization of your Mastercam system.

Hands on Mastercam training classes at CAD/CAM Solutions are offered on a monthly basis to a limited class size to maximize the amount of material covered and to individualize student’s needs.  We use a projection system so every one in the class can see and follow along with the instructor.

Registration: Please call 770-982-3400 to register for classes. The cost is $250.00 per day, per student. Payment is due on or before the first day of training class. We accept credit cards over the phone, checks, or you may fax your purchase order to 770-982-3366.  

Agenda: Arrive at 8:00 am to meet the instructor over coffee and settle in. Class begins promptly at 8:30am . Each class consists of practical exercises and projects. Every 2-3 hours breaks are taken. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.  Classes finish up around 5:00pm .  The Mastercam Solids class adjourns at Noon .

Location: Our offices are approximately 20 miles east of Atlanta off US Highway 78. Map and directions can be found here.   

Classes Offered:

2D Mill Training Class (2 days) is intended for new Mastercam users and covers all aspects of operation, 2D geometry construction, dimensioning, tool libraries, 2-1/2 axis machining functions, customization and verification.

3D Mill Training Class (3 days) is designed for Mastercam users that completed the 2D Mill Training Class or have some 3D experience with Mastercam.  This course emphasizes a practical review of several areas such as 3D wire frame construction, 3D surface modeling, 3D surface machining and basic Solids creation.

Lathe Training Class (1 day) Topics covered are basic lathe design, roughing, finishing, grooving, threading and C-axis machining. This class is geared toward new users of Mastercam Lathe.

5-Axis Training Class (2 days) is for advanced Mastercam users. This class covers all multi axis toolpaths.

Wire Training Class (1 day) is structured for Mastercam users experienced with 2D geometry creation.  In depth 2 and 4-axis wirepath creation is presented

Solids Training Class (1 day) is intended for Mastercam users that have experience with 3D wireframe and surface construction. 

Training Class Schedule

2D Mill -   February 4 & 5, February 25 & 26, March 10 & 11

3D Mill -   February 6, 7 & 8

Lathe -  March 12

Call us for an up to date schedule for classes such as 5-Axis, Lathe, C-Axis Lathe, Wire and Solids. CAD/CAM Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to change class schedules.

More Tech Tips from Back Issues

Tech Tips from previous years can be found here.

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If you would like more information on any of these topics, or would like to share feedback, send us an e-mail to cadcamso@mindspring.com or call 770-982-3400.

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