Graphics Upgrades

Dynamic 2D Milling2D HST now supports multi-core processing during toolpaths with multiple machining regions. 2D Contour Enhancements feeds and speeds can now be adjusted on the Multi Passes page.

Compare ToleranceA new Workpiece Tolerance option has been

added to the Backplot/Verify Options dialog box.

Targeted towards users with very small parts, it gives you the ability to better control the

workpiece quality.

The graphics display has been upgraded incorporating new highlighting methods for selections, default gradient and

background colors, as well as solid and surface edge colors.

NEW Solids WorkflowSolid Direct Editing has expanded capabilities to make the process of model prepration easier. All of these options have been placed under a new Model Prep menu.

NEW Custom InterfaceMastercam X8 uses workspace files to customize your

look and feel by combining key mapping, toolbar states, screen size and location, rick click settings, and more.

Dynamic 3D Milling3D high speed toolpaths now process Z stepdowns across multiple cores. The new options in 3D HST finishing toolpaths provide an easy to use introduction to 5-axis technology.

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NEW Live PreviewWith live preview, you will now see the results of changes made in the interface as you work.

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New Updates

Mill-TurnWith level 1 now available, Mastercam Mill-Turn is

perfect for customers with twin turret machines and B-axis solutions that do not require surface

machining or 5-axis toolpath options.

Mill-Turn now includes the ability to define and select reference positions for the approach and

retract moves in operations.

Lathe EnhancementsLathe toolpaths can now be included in stock model operations, which can be used for subsequent milling operations.

The new Roughing Toolpath is designed to take passes parallel to chained geometry. This toolpath is useful for parts where the initial stock shape is similar to the final part shape.

The Incremental Depth Cuts option was added to Lathe Rough toolpath which allows incremented and decremented depth cuts.

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Multiaxis Roughing Multiaxis Roughing is a new strategy in X8. It allows the easy creation of

pocketing toolpaths to rough out pockets that have a curved floor surface. It supports

offset or Dynamic style stratagies, and multiple depth floors.

Tool InspectionTool inspection was added to many of the

multiaxis toolpaths, including Blade Expert and Port Expert. After you enter an inspection parameter,

either in distance or time, the tool will retract and trigger an inspection code at the next linking move.

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Useful X8 Video Links

2D High Speed Toolpaths

Graphics Improvements

Enhanced Solid Modeling

Solid Model Prep

Crisp, Clean Look and New Workflow

Easy Multiaxis Tilting in 3D Toolpaths

What’s New in Mastercam Mill-Turn

New Multiaxis Roughing

What’s New in Mastercam for SolidWorks X8

Solid Model Prep Made Easy