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  2.   Mastercam Service & Maintenance Releases

  3.   Mastercam Training - Specialized classes offered.

  4.   More Tech Tips from Back Issues

2008 is the year of the big trade shows for the manufacturing community.  This August the IWF-2008 show is in Atlanta and in September, IMTS-2008 is in Chicago .  Mastercam will be represented at both of these major shows and showing off the latest and greatest that Mastercam has to offer.    

Hotels in Atlanta and Chicago fill up quickly for the shows so plan ahead!

Tech Tip :  What's new with the Operations Manager in Mastercam X2.

The Operations Manager is now more flexible than ever. It can be docked on the left or right side of the Mastercam window or even be used on a second monitor, where it can be made as large as required.  The layout and position of the Operations Manager remain in effect (modal) between sessions. When you start Mastercam, the Operations Manager returns to its last position.

• If you use the Operations Manager on a second monitor in one session, and then later start Mastercam without a second monitor, the Operations Manager will automatically re-dock to the default position and layout on the left side.

• When the Operations Manager is docked, the graphics window will update to the size of the Operations Manager as it does now.

• The graphics window can be behind the Operations Manager when it is floating.

Not only can you float the Operations Manager to maximize both your graphics and operations area, you can also control the font (style, size, and color) and background color. This is especially handy for working with higher resolution or for those with 40 year old eyes that need just a little help seeing the screen! The arrow in the upper right corner gives you access to these new options.

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If you have a Mastercam tech tip please email it to Steve Landkamer.  If your tech tip is used you will get a gift from CAD/CAM Solutions.

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 for registration.

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.   

Cost: The cost is $250.00 per day, per student. Payment is due on or before the first day of training class. Purchase orders may be faxed to 770-982-3366. 

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 -   March 10 & 11, April 14 & 15

3D Mill -   March 17, 18 & 19, April 16, 17 & 18

Lathe -  March 12

5-Axis - April 22 & 23

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.

CAD/CAM Solutions, Inc.  accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Use it to order your books, training or software. It's convenient, and quick.

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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