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  3.   Mastercam Service & Maintenance Releases

  4.   Mastercam Training - Specialized classes offered.

  5.   More Tech Tips from Back Issues

With Feature Based Machining, new high speed techniques and much more, X3 delivers a powerful set of new tools for your shop. The new release is available to Mastercam Maintenance subscribers now, and will begin shipping to new customers in the coming weeks. See video »

Tech Tip : 

Important! Read This Before You Install Mastercam X3!

If you are planning to install Mastercam X3 side by side with a previous version of Mastercam X, you must do the following to avoid data corruption:

1.  Back up your customized files to a separate folder. This includes machine and control definitions.

2.  If you make use of the migration utility that is part of the installation program, be aware that the utility migrates files only from the installation folder you specify during the installation, and only from the folders listed in the Installation Guide. If you have files stored in other locations, they will not be migrated. This means that when you use or update them and are prompted to convert them (as when you open an MCX file that uses a machine definition stored in a non-standard location), pay attention to the full file path when converting files, and always rename the original file.

3.  The simplest way to avoid this problem is to use the File, Import Directory function to import and convert the entire directory rather than converting files "on the fly." Do this before you start using Mastercam X3.

4.  In addition, if you are using Machine Definition Manage List function (Machine Type, Manage list menu bar) to manage your machine definitions, the paths of these machine definitions are "hard-coded." Use the following procedure to update them:

a. Click Machine Type, Manage list

b. Remove the machines currently listed in the Menu items list:

c. Add the machines you want to use from the appropriate folders:

x64 users please read!!! The Mastercam X3 self-extracting *.exe may not run on a system with Microsoft Windows® XP x64 or Microsoft Windows® Vista x64 if a certain Microsoft hotfix is not installed on your system. You will get the below error message when running the *.exe if the hotfix is not installed:

To download the hotfix, please click here. For more information on what you are installing, click the following link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925336.

To download Mastercam X3, please click the following link: mastercamx3-web.exe.

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If you have a Mastercam tech tip please email it to Steve Landkamer.  If your tech tip is used we will send you one of our new promotional items, a Mastercam USB memory stick or Mastercam windbreaker jacket.

Mastercam Service & Maintenance Releases

Want enhancements? Get our Service and Maintenance Downloads for all Mastercam products, Version 9 to our current Version X3, 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 -   September 15 & 16 | October 13 & 14

3D Mill -   September 17, 18 & 19 | October 15, 16 & 17

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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