Our New Business Partners Digital Customer Newsletter! - Mastercam

• Training Solutions
• CAM Tools
• Post Processors
• Inspection / Verification
• Hardware Solutions
Welcome To Our New Business Partners Digital Customer Newsletter!
We have created this digital Customer Newsletter to spotlight Mastercam’s Business Partners and the products
they have to offer. We want to show you how these products and services can help you, our Mastercam
customers, stay ahead of the competition.
Mastercam has teamed up with some of the manufacturing industries’ top players. How can this help you? Many
of Mastercam’s Business Partners can help you boost your bottom line by offering new software tools, shopproven
hardware, powerful learning tools, and so much more.
Whether you are looking for hardware, software add-ons, or training options, chances are Mastercam’s Business
Partners have something to offer you. Here are just a few examples of Mastercam’s partner products:
• Training Solutions - Resources to get you up to speed with Mastercam.
• CAM Tools - Programming extras to boost your shop’s output.
• Post Processors - Put them to work programming the most complex machines.
• Inspection / Verification - Extend Mastercam’s design and manufacturing capabilities.
• Hardware Solutions - Providing hardware solutions for Mastercam.
Each article in this newsletter will answer questions about who the partner is, what the product or service they
provide is, an explanation of their product, and a video, customer success story, or in-depth write-up of a few
highlighted products to demonstrate how they can help you.
We hope you find this digital newlsetter helpful and informative! ý

Industrial Press
Who is Industrial Press?
Since 1883, Industrial Press has been publishing technical and reference
books for education and industry. Its most successful publication is
“Machinery’s Handbook”, which is the leading reference in metalworking
and manufacturing, and is widely acknowledged as “The Bible” for these
industries.
Industrial Press continues to expand its publishing program into a number
of new subject areas and offers both students and professionals a wide
range of titles on machining, manufacturing, metalworking, maintenance,
and CAD/CAM.
If you have an idea for a book that fits Industrial Press’ market,
please e-mail their editorial director John Carleo at
jcarleo@industrialpresss.com.
What does Industrial Press do?
Industrial Press has many publications that Mastercam users may find
helpful. Among them are:
• Learning and Applying SolidWorks® 2011-2012
• Learning Mastercam X5 Mill 2D Step-by-Step
• SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, 2nd Edition
• Machine Shop Trade Secrets
• Secrets of 5-Axis Machining
• Metalworking Sink or Swim
• Advanced Metalcutting Calculators CD-ROM
• Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting (US & Metric Units)
Contact Information:
989 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-889-6330 or 888-528-7852
Info@industrialpress.com
www.industrialpress.com

Features full-color illustrations that
help to explain the theories and
principals.
Industrial Press - A Sampling of Their Books
Secrets of 5-Axis Machining, by Karlo Apro
Up to now, the best way to get information on 5-axis machining has been
by talking to experienced peers in the industry, in hopes that they will
share what they learned. Visiting industrial tradeshows and talking to
machine tool and CAD/CAM vendors is another option, but many will give
you their own specific point of view and will undoubtedly promote their
own machine or solution.
Secrets of 5-Axis Machining is an unbiased, no-nonsense, to-the-point
overview of the 5-axis manufacturing industry. It presents information that
was gathered by the author during 30 years of hands-on experience in
the manufacturing industry, bridging countries, continents, and multiple
languages—both human and G-Code. As the only book of its kind, Secrets
of 5-Axis Machining will demystify the subject and bring it within the reach
of anyone who is interested in using this technology to its full potential.
This book is not specific to one particular CAD/CAM system and is sure to
empower users to confidently employ this technology. The enclosed CD
contains interactive machine simulations, videos, illustrations, and quick
reference guides.
About the Author
Over the past 30+ years, Karlo Apro has worked in Hungary, Germany,
Canada, and the USA. He has spent many years setting-up, programming,
running, and repairing CNC equipment, using a wide variety of CAD/CAM
systems. For the past 15 years, he has specialized in high-end multiaxis
applications. After over a decade of training engineers in multiaxis
CNC machining, Karlo has identified the common misconceptions and
compiled some of the most sought-after information in the industry.
Book includes a CD containing AVI
files, high quality illustrations, and
sample parts.
Learning Mastercam X5 Mill 2D Step-by-
Step, by James Valentino
This unique text presents a thorough introduction to Mastercam X5 Mill
for students and professionals with little or no prior experience. It can
be used in virtually any educational setting—from 4-year engineering
schools to community colleges and voc/tech schools to industrial training
centers—and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use or
as a self-study manual. The award-winning author has carefully arranged
the contents in a clear and logical sequence and has used many hundreds
of visuals instead of wordy explanations. The enclosed CD-ROM contains
the complete Mastercam X5 Home Learning Edition and also includes
examples and exercises from the text for student practice. Among this
book’s notable features:
• Emphasizes student-friendly graphical displays in place of long
explanations and definitions.
• Includes an overview of the process of generating a word address
program.
• Presents numerous examples that provide step-by-step instructions
with graphical displays.
• Contains exercises at the end of each chapter.
• Features a process plan for many machining exercises to indicate the
machining operations to be performed and the tools to be used.
• Contains new material on editing solids and building a history tree for
imported solids.
• Includes an in-depth presentation of how to customize Mastercam X5
for user applications in the appendix. ý

Streamingteacher
What is Streamingteacher?
Streamingteacher® provides subscription based delivery of training
materials in the form of streaming video/audio. These materials are
referred to as “courseware.” You will find a prompt for a login and
password, samples of the courseware, a sample of the contents, and a
link to order the courseware. Once you have ordered, you will be able to
access your subscription from any web browser that meets the minimum
requirements.
What does Streamingteacher do?
Streamingteacher has released Mastercam training for Version X5. Being
first in the online training market for Mastercam has provided time to
make many discoveries about how people learn. Most individuals who use
Mastercam have considerable pressure on them to be productive while
migrating between versions. So they need a way to learn as they go, in a
user-friendly, on-demand format. Providing this is Streamingteacher’s #1
goal.
Database-driven
Searching is a key feature of Streamingteacher. The system is databasedriven,
and it allows you to search for specific lessons or topic segments.
When the pressure is on, finding the answers quickly becomes paramount.
You are able to keep track of what training segments have already been
completed. Those segments can be re-opened and studied again any time
during your subscription.
Sequencing
At each update, Streamingteacher evaluates the sequence for training
because as Mastercam becomes more advanced, the workflow changes.
For example, if a user learns V9 methodologies and attempts to apply
those in X5, they would not be using the software to its fullest potential,
so the order and content of training is structured based on the Mastercam
version.
Video QC (Quality Control)
While Streamingteacher prepares courseware for each subsequent
release, they QC existing videos, sample files, and downloads to make sure
that they are accurate relative to the new release, modify those that are
necessary, and add new content.
Hybrid Training (On-Line and Classroom)
Streamingteacher is designed with hybrid training in mind. The training, in
combination with your Mastercam Reseller’s training programs, has proven
to be highly effective. Access to Streamingteacher before, during, and after
will fortify what is learned in the class. If your instructor is familiar with
Streamingteacher, they can provide you with specific segments to focus on
after the class.
Contact Information:
19136 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-653-5260
sales@streamingteacher.com
www.streamingteacher.com

Streamingteacher - A Success Story
Streamingteacher’s Mill/Turn Courseware
It has been an interesting experience, teaching mill/turn. The CNC
equipment is not consistent between brands, the students backgrounds
vary greatly, how companies are utilizing mill/turn varies as much as
the students do, and yet we have found a common thread. It’s based on
one thing—demand. And there is BIG demand for these machines, the
software that can handle them—Mastercam being one of the best— and
then most-of-all, people that can program them. Before we developed our
mill/turn courseware, we worked with many individuals and groups in live
training. We worked onsite, in the classroom, virtual classroom sessions
utilizing GotoMeeting, and large groups in a workshop format. We started
simple, then progressed to the point where we have developed some very
unique approaches that have become widely accepted in the training
community.
We knew that we needed to develop the perfect training part (see image).
This part contains features that exploit most of the key functionality these
machines and software are purchased for—essentially using a CNC lathe
with live tooling, a bar feeder, and optionally a sub spindle to make what
was previously perceived as a Mill part. We start off in the courseware
showing how to set up the job, the tooling, the views, the turning, then
the milling. We do this with a simple model, and then finish with the part
shown here. If the Streamingteacher subscriber can manage the part
shown here, they are on track for succeeding in the mill/turn programming
role at most machine shops. Everything we show and utilize is based
on the latest Mastercam technology, X5 MU1, with plans to further the
experience when X6 releases, adding more to the courseware.
With our courseware, somebody tasked with learning how to program
these machines will have access to all of the knowledge necessary to be
successful. The subscriber can go into the courseware setup and enable
the Mill/Turn section. (This module has a recommended prerequisite of the
Intro, Design, Lathe, and Mill modules first, which is included.) ý
Final training part for C+Y axis Mill/Turn.

Tips For Manufacturing
What is Tips For Manufacturing?
Tips For Manufacturing brings you professional training tools to learn
about Mastercam, G-code programming, and Anilam CNC Control Systems.
Learn by seeing, then by doing, when you follow the examples provided in
these comprehensive tutorials. The Tips For Manufacturing training tools
were developed by a veteran machinist, CNC programmer, and teacher.
These tools will teach you a logical procedure for all of your everyday
programming and design problems. Watch these lessons in high resolution
video with audio narration. Most are on CD-ROM and can be watched on
your PC, while others are in DVD format. It’s the perfect way to learn and
practice without ever leaving your chair.
Who is Tips For Manufacturing?
Since 1979, Mike Mattera has been working with CNC machine tools,
CNC controls, programming systems, design software, and RS232
communications. Mike has been involved in the operation, setup, and
supervision of a variety of machining processes. He has written numerous
technical documents and produced video training materials for teaching
CNC programming, machine tool operation, and the use of CAD/CAM
systems for CNC programming and design.
Tips For Manufacturing is the primary supplier for CNC Software’s
“Mastercam University” video training site, where he has “Professor” status.
All these years of using and teaching CAD, CAM, and CNC programming
has created a wealth of knowledge on Mastercam. Now that experience
can be yours.
What does Tips For Manufacturing do?
The Tips For Manufacturing training system is simple. You learn by
watching a series of project-based videos, each approximately 4-7
minutes in length, and then practice the lessons in Mastercam. The focus
is always on the “process”, not “feature.” This is what makes the Tips For
Manufacturing CDs more practical for “real world” training. Having the
training on a simple-to-use, self-contained CD offers the user a number of
advantages. A few are:
• The CD is easy to move from PC to PC (work-to-home / job-to-job).
• No high speed internet access is required, making it suitable for remote
locations.
• There is no recurring subscription to buy, and the CD never expires.
• All of this makes it easy to review a process quickly, when you need it.
Tips For Manufacturing’s philosophy is simple…”Why Read The Book
When You Can See The Movie?” Reading a book can be time-consuming
and always leaves some things subject to interpretation. This is why most
people prefer to be shown how it works.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 6068
Mesa, AZ 85216
480-986-9528
sales@tipsformanufacturing.com
www.tipsformanufacturing.com

Tips For Manufacturing - A Sampling of Their Lessons
2D High Speed Toolpaths
Mastercam’s powerful toolpaths are covered in detail in 55 lessons,
8 different parts, and 4 ½ hours of video. The training starts with an
overview of the Mastercam Interface, geometry concepts, and toolpaths,
then moves on to more complex 2D HST concepts. Some topics include
Core Mill, Feature Based Machining, geometry construction, shortcut key
commands, Dynamic Area, Open Pockets, and so much more.
Learn how to create and reuse toolpaths with Operations Libraries. Create
new planes and then import the saved operations into multiple planes.
This training includes many “real world” part examples,
and demonstrates how to machine on multiple
planes of a single part.
Surface Design & Solid Modeling
3D Surface Design and Solid Modeling
functions are covered in detail with 66
lessons, 14 different parts, and about 5 ½
hours of video. It also includes eight tutorial
workbooks.
This training starts with a basic overview of
surface creation and solids, and then moves up
into complete part models. Some topics include swept
surfaces, offset surfaces, trimming, solid cut, Xform, 3D curves, and so
much more.
3D Surfacing - High Speed Toolpaths
(HST)
Mastercam’s powerful 3D HST toolpaths
are covered in detail in 60 lessons, 7
different parts, and almost 5 hours
of video. The training starts with an
overview of 3D surfacing concepts and
basic toolpath control features, then
moves on to more complex concepts.
Some topics include creating edge
curves, solid Boolean remove, HST
OptiRough, HST Scallop, multiple machine groups, rapid clearance control,
and so much more.
This CD demonstrates how to machine on multiple planes and to
machine the top and bottom of a single part. Learn how to control
the “flow” of the toolpath cut direction by using Finish-Blend. Learn
how to create smoother toolpaths by changing the cut direction.
Improve the surface finish by using the Toolpath Refinement and
Smoothing options.
Multiaxis Machining Disc 1 & 2
It seems everyone has a 4-or 5-axis machine today. If you do, you
need these CDs to unlock the powerful features of Mastercam’s
Multiaxis Toolpaths. Disc 1 starts with the simplest form of 4th axis “Rotary
Wrap” and quickly moves on to an introduction of plane creation, rotary
positioning, and rotary contouring. Disc 2 covers the more advanced 4-
and 5-axis functions, including the new Blade Expert and Port Expert addons.
Along the way is a good amount of training on Machine Simulation.
Together, these 2 CDs contain 120 video lessons and 17 part samples. ý

camInstructor
What is camInstructor?
For the last few years, camInstructor, a recognized Mastercam Training
Partner, has provided schools and industry with Books, eBooks, and Online
Courses to help students and employees learn Mastercam quickly and
efficiently and with great success.
As a recognized Mastercam Partner, camInstructor is your one
stop source for Mastercam Training. Their experienced authors
have created instructional material that are second to none and
come in a variety of forms to suit a broad range of learning styles.
Why does camInstructor Work?
1. Qualified Authors
The developers of camInstructor training materials are
certified teachers, with over 10 years’ experience teaching
CNC Programming and Mastercam software. This ensures that
the customers, whether they be students or employees, learn
Mastercam quickly and efficiently without being confused or
overwhelmed.
2. Superb Content
The variety of content available from camInstructor includes
Mastercam Versions X through X5, and covers Mill 2D, Mill 3D,
Lathe, Solids, 4 Axis, 5 Axis, Wire, and Art.
Step-by-Step Instruction:
All of the step-by-step instructions start at the beginning and proceed
in simple to understand lessons that employees and students can digest
without becoming overwhelmed. Intermediate and expert users benefit
by having the ability to start at different points along the course, thereby
making it more relevant to them.
Video Instruction:
Every lesson includes instructor-lead videos that guide the user step-bystep
throughout the lesson. Students and employees can watch the video
for reinforcement or if they missed a concept. It’s like having an instructor
available on demand.
3. Variety of Options: Books, eBooks, or Online Courses
Whatever the learning style of your students or employees, camInstructor
offers a delivery method that suits their learning style, and includes books,
eBooks, or online courses.
Contact Information:
330 Chandos Court
Kitchener, ON N2A 3C2 Canada
877-873-6867
customer.service@caminstructor.com
www.caminstructor.com

camInstructor - A Sampling of Their Training
Online Training
The online courses are perfect for employees and independent learners as
they offer a number of features that the Books or eBooks do not offer.
Online courses guide users through the course content and provide a
unique feature called “Ask the Instructor.” Anyone taking the course can
email a question at any time about any aspect of the course. They are
never alone and have the peace of mind that comes with having access to
a Mastercam Instructor.
Users of the online course can also earn a Certificate by completing a Final
Exam.
All of the instructions in the online courses can be
printed and/or saved as reference material for later use.
Mastercam Books and eBooks
Books and eBooks are an excellent
option for students taking a Mastercam
course at a high school, college, or
training center.
All of the books include a DVD that have the instructor-lead training videos
and the Mastercam Home Learning Edition software.
The PC-friendly eBooks are identical to the printed version except they are
online and include videos and PDF files that can be printed and/or saved
to the hard drive. eBooks provide a substantial savings over the printed
books. ý

In-House Solutions - Providing Mastercam Training Solutions
What does the Book Development Team Do?
The Book Development Team at In-House
Solutions was created out of the desire to help
Mastercam users of all ages discover what
the software has to offer. For more than a
decade, the Training, Book Development, and
Educational departments have been working
together to create, publish, and distribute a
growing library of training material for every
software release.
In-House Solutions’ aggregate experience of
24 years of servicing, supporting, and hosting
both on-site and in-house training classes for a
broad range of industries is the foundation those departments are built
on. However, it’s the continued support and feedback from end users
that help refine the products they offer.
Over the years, they have listened to customer needs by offering
versions in metric units, video training options, and an expanding
collection of eBooks. Today, their Mastercam Training Solutions can be
found in thousands of educational institutions and industrial shops
around the world.
Who is In-House Solutions?
Since the early days of Mastercam, In-House Solutions has worked closely
with CNC Software to bring CAD/CAM capabilities into shops of all sizes.
As the years progressed, In-House Solutions sought to offer more for their
customers; not just expanding as demand increased but paying special
attention to the desires of Mastercam users and building out departments
to better support those needs.
These specialized units include the Book Development and Education
teams that are responsible for a diverse line of Mastercam Training
Solutions, the Post Processor Development team that writes worldrenowned
post processors, and the Robotmaster team that is dedicated to
showing the world the efficiencies of offline programming for robots. You
can read the feature articles on their other departments elsewhere in this
newsletter.
At over 50 people strong and growing, with operations in 6 offices
throughout North America, In-House Solutions could perhaps best be
summed up as a devoted team of passionate Mastercam users that offer
an impressive culmination of industry experience not only with Mastercam
software but CNC Machining, CNC Controls, DNC Communications,
Networks, Robotics, Post Processors, Training, Educational Publishing, and
hosting to the largest Mastercam-centric online community
www.emastercam.com.
Contact Information:
240 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit A
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3C 3X4
800-529-5517
info@inhousesolutions.com
www.inhousesolutions.com

Mastercam Training Solutions by In-House Solutions
Whether you are new to Mastercam, exploring it further, getting familiar
with the latest version, or looking to teach it, chances are you will find what
you need amongst the Mastercam Training Solutions offered by In-House
Solutions.
Tried and true, print materials are unquestionably the most popular way to
learn Mastercam. There are 35+ titles in print form for the current release,
each having their own suggested use.
The flagship line of Training Tutorials presents Mastercam in an easily
digestible, step-by-step format that challenges the user with increasingly
complex parts. Thirteen titles fill out this flexible line that is just as effective
for self-teaching as it is in the classroom. Applications range from 2D
milling to advanced multiaxis machining. The accompanying HLE software,
multimedia training included in some books, selected versions produced
in metric units, and tailored instructor materials extend its reach even
further.
Multimedia Training CDs accompany the Mill Level 1, Mill Level 3,
Lathe, and Intro to Multiaxis Training Tutorials and are available without
the printed texts as a stand-alone bundle. The instructors introduce
foundational concepts in the form of interactive exercises before
walking you through each tutorial found in the book with more detailed
explanations.
Other product lines include the Handbook series which focuses on how
Mastercam works, the Professional Courseware line that is designed for
industrial training settings, and the CNC Curriculum that offers engaging,
entry-level parts for high schools and hobbyists.
For those who prefer to receive their material instantly, avoid potential
shipping hassles, and value having a searchable document, they offer most
X4 and X5 titles in PDF format as well.
The complete library of Mastercam Training Solutions can be found in the
store at www.emastercam.com, which recently added the ability to ship to
over 40 more countries. (Naturally, eBooks are available everywhere).
The Book Development Team has been hard at work to ensure X6 titles are
available upon the release of the software. For the latest on X6 availability,
be sure to keep an eye on http://blog.inhousesolutions.com.
For more information on the In-House Training Solutions, please contact
In-House at:
1-800-529-5517
books@inhousesolutions.com
www.emastercam.com/store ý

Moldplus
Who is Moldplus?
Moldplus has been in the business of developing value-added solutions
for CAD/CAM clients for more than 15 years. They were one of the first
companies that encouraged CNC Software, Inc. to open up the Mastercam
software solution through the C-Hooks kit (software development kit)
in order to allow Moldplus to rapidly adapt to the differing demands of
the European market independently. This has contributed to Mastercam
becoming one of the leaders in the CAD/CAM market.
Moldplus software solutions have evolved and continue to do so
thanks to user requests and feedback. The company is based in Morges,
Switzerland and consists of an optimal team of individuals (developers,
sales, marketing, etc.) dedicated to providing practical and cost effective
solutions for manufacturing clients. Their expertise is in developing
advanced design utilities for the CAD/CAM user. Moldplus software
complements Mastercam’s powerful design tools by allowing for market
specific repetitive tasks that take hours or days (costing valuable time and
money) to be completed in a matter of minutes!
What does Moldplus do?
The first product, “Moldplus” offered Mastercam users powerful surface
design tools to perform draft angle analysis, split core and cavity geometry
for molds, as well as create mold run-offs and other powerful surface
creation and manipulation tools. Those tools are still available today
through the Moldplus software and continue to improve based on user
feedback. During the late 1990’s, Moldplus software developed a solution
for electrode design. This solution was extremely successful from the start
and continues to cater to clients in the mold design industry.
Moldplus software also launched another solution in the 1990’s— the
CATIA V4 import export translator for Mastercam. This product is still
available today for the Mastercam user. It continues to offer the translator
for importing CATIA V5 files as well. The added value offered with the
CATIA V5 translator (import of MBD/FTA data, CATIA tree import, and other
useful manufacturing information) continues to attract new clients to
use Mastercam for their manufacturing as well as design and inspection
process.
ProDrill software, a joint venture with Tecnocim S.L. (Mastercam Reseller in
Spain), saw the launch of a feature-based drilling solution for Mastercam
in the year 2003. This product continues to evolve and has come full circle
with its new version of the product— ProDrill Version 4. ProDrill clients,
doing simple to complex drilling with Mastercam, continue to depend on
the solution on a daily basis for their just-in-time manufacturing needs.
Over the last few years, the 5-axis machining market has been gaining
dominance. Moldplus investigated the market needs for the geometry
preparation, and delivered a new set of tools to assist the clients in
preparing their parts for machining with 5-axis toolpaths.
Moldplus has also been delivering value-added solutions to the robotic
machining market. Complex geometry creation that takes hours to create
can now be done in minutes!
Contact Information:
CP 2190
CH-1110 Morges 2
Switzerland
+41 21 802 2886
+ 41 21 802 2889 Fax
info@moldplus.com
www.moldplus.com

The new ProDrill V4 interface and
relationship to the geometry.
Moldplus - A Sampling of Products
ProDrill V4 Release
ProDrill V4 for Mastercam is a radical change to the featurebased
drilling solution, compared to the previous versions.
The interface and logic have changed based on years of
valuable feedback from our users. Since the release of
ProDrill V1 back in 2003, to the new release of V4 in August
2011, they have come a long way in understanding the
market and catering to it.
ProDrill V4 allows you to drill what you want, when you
want, and how you want, from surface or solid models.
Total automation, to full manual control for machining drill
forms, in the manner that the client is used to machining his parts. From
machining 2D blocks to complex 5-axis parts, ProDrill guides you through
identifying the drill forms, applying the drilling tasks, and managing them
in an intelligent and user-controlled manner.
Clients who reviewed the solution when it was first introduced at a major
European show were excited about what the new version had to offer—
level of control, logic, and features to get their drilling processes done
efficiently.
Check out what the new version of ProDrill
V4 has to offer by contacting your local
Mastercam Reseller or visiting
www.moldplus.com/prodrill.htm.
Simulation with a custom spindle. Collisions are displayed
in red until the vector clears the part.
New Moldplus V10.5 MR2 Release
The new Maintenance release of Moldplus V10.5 MR2 offers new tools for
creating and managing your curves and vectors for 5-axis machining and
toolpaths. The improvements allows for efficient creation of complex edge
curves and tilt vectors.
Some of the new features include:
1. Additional user controls to manipulate the curves and tilt vectors.
2. The ability to move the curve and vectors along the part.
3. Collision detection using custom tooling (spindles, blades, laser
heads, etc.).
4. Custom tool head rotation control and simulation with the tool.
5. Copy curve and vectors as offset curves or as translated values.
The new features are handy for creating geometry for 5-axis machining, as
well as applications with robots for trimming, de-burring, welding, or laser
cutting that require 5-axis curve and vector following.
For more news on the 5-axis toolkit from Moldplus,
visit www.moldplus.com/5axiskit.htm or contact
your local Mastercam Reseller. ý

What is Robotmaster?
Robotmaster is an innovative offline programming software package built
on top of Mastercam, specifically for robotic applications.
What does Robotmaster do?
Robotmaster seamlessly integrates robot programming, simulation, and
code generation inside Mastercam, delivering quicker robot programming.
What are Some Robotmaster Applications?
Robotmaster is ideal for a wide variety of applications including trimming,
3D machining, deburring, polishing, dispensing, grinding, welding,
deflashing, painting, and so much more.
What does the Robotmaster Team do?
The Robotmaster team at In-House Solutions provides robot programming
technologies that enable versatile and profitable robotic solutions for
industrial manufacturing applications. They focus on the implementation
of easy robotic programming tools that efficiently generate CAD/
CAM-based robot trajectories to increase robot capacity and flexibility
in Aerospace, Transport, High Technology, Military, Medical, Industrial
Manufacturing, and Educational markets. They partner with progressive
robot manufacturers, integrators, and CAD/CAM software vendors to
provide integrated solutions that meet evolving industry requirements
and challenges.
Why Use Robotmaster?
Some high-level benefits of using Robotmaster include:
• Creation of simple or complex robot trajectories accurately without
teaching points.
• Special tools that assist in avoiding singularity and help to work around
reach limitations.
• Single solution compatible with multiple robot manufacturers.
DMFI is a machine shop with many automated waterjet resources. This
7-axis robotic system provides large work envelope cutting capabilities.
Contact
Information:
240 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit A
Cambridge, ON N3C 3X4
Canada
519-658-1471
Info@robotmaster.com
www.robotmaster.com

What is Robotmaster? A Closer Look
Robotmaster seamlessly integrates robot programming, simulation, and
code generation inside Mastercam, delivering quicker robot programming.
With Robotmaster, manufacturers can program robots quickly and
efficiently, using Mastercam’s industry proven CAD/CAM software
technology. Driven by the growing trend towards lean and flexible
manufacturing, robots are progressively replacing conventional dedicated
manufacturing units, such as CNC milling machines. Robots, once typically
perceived as only positioning devices, have advanced in accuracy and
rigidity, and are now being used increasingly for manufacturing and
material removal. Using robots, manufacturers are producing higher
quality products at lower cost, and are achieving the speed and flexibility
they need to challenge their competitors throughout the world.
According to the International Federation of Robotics, as of 2007,
over 950,000 robots have been installed for industrial applications
worldwide, and an additional 100,000 are being sold every year. While
many companies currently using CNC machines have been exploring the
opportunity of manufacturing with the use of robots, they have been
limited by a lack of time and cost-effective programming tools. Currently
less than 1% of robots are programmed using CAD/CAM software because
of a lack of mature robot programming solutions. Robotmaster eliminates
this barrier. Robotmaster seamlessly integrates robot programming,
simulation, and code generation inside Mastercam, giving you quicker
robot programming.
In-House Solutions’ strong background in CAM software has enabled
them to bring a revolutionary approach to robot programming. Unlike
the wide range of software claiming to offer off-line programming for
robots that are truly only simulation tools with very limited programming
capability, Robotmaster delivers easy programming of precise tool motion
control and quick generation of long toolpath trajectories with minimal
programmer intervention.
For more information on Robotmaster and how it might help you, contact
In-House at:
1-800-529-5517
robotmaster@inhousesolutions.com
www.robotmaster.com

ICAM Technologies
What Does ICAM Offer?
ICAM Technologies Corporation (ICAM) offers advanced custom Multi-Axis
NC post-processors and integrated G-code machine simulation solutions
for simple 3-axis as well as complex 5-axis Mill and Mill-Turn applications.
Who is ICAM?
ICAM is an international company specializing in the development and
implementation of advanced NC post-processing and machine tool
simulation solutions for manufacturers in major industries around the
world. For 40 years, ICAM has been providing aerospace, automotive,
medical, heavy equipment, and electronic organizations with advanced NC
post-processing solutions that have enabled them to increase productivity
and achieve greater manufacturing performance and precision.
All NC post-processors and machine simulations are created using
CAM-POST®, Virtual Machine®, and Control Emulator - ICAM’s advanced
NC post-processing, machine tool simulation, and verification solutions,
respectively.
Customers can leverage ICAM’s extensive NC post-processing expertise
with advanced multiaxis machining applications and techniques such as
path planning, high-speed machining, tool-tip programming, coordinate
frame transformations, NURBS interpolation, and arc fitting of point-topoint
data, to increase productivity and maximize production efficiency.
ICAM has developed a Manufacturing Extractor featured within the
latest version of Virtual Machine. Manufacturing Extractor allows for the
automatic data extraction of the tool, part, and stock including fixtures and
holders, thereby, enabling NC programmers to easily and efficiently create
machine simulation sessions.
Deploying Virtual
Machine as an
integrated option
to ICAM postprocessors,
delivers
a powerful machine
tool simulation
solution providing NC
programmers with
the means to simulate
and test NC programs
against collisions and
over-travel easily and
automatically during post-processing.
NC programmers can obtain high-quality and proven ICAM postprocessors
that support all major machine tools and controllers. Users can
also benefit from ICAM’s Integrated PSE solution that allows for advanced
NC post-processing, machine tool simulation and verification, as well as
G-Code emulation within a single integrated software platform.
Contact Information:
Phil Masella - Marketing and Mastercam Business Unit Manager
21500 Nassr Street
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
H9X 4C1 Canada
phil@icam.com
www.icam.com/mastercam

ICAM’s Special Offer for Mastercam Users
ICAM has introduced integrated post-processing and machining
simulation/verification products, Gold Series & Platinum Series, specifically
created for the Mastercam market.
What are Gold Series Products?
ICAM Gold Series post-processors are designed for industry standard
machines and controllers, and include sample “art-to-part” processes
demonstrating their use. All Gold Series post-processors are delivered with
editing capabilities and licensed to run with Mastercam.
Gold Series post-processors can be delivered with Integrated Part
Verification (tooling, fixtures, stock, and part) to validate the cutting
process, or Integrated Machine Simulation & Part Verification (CNC
Machine model, tooling, fixtures, stock, and part) to validate the complete
machining process. Visit www.icam.com/Go4Gold for a sample list of
machines.
What are Platinum Series Products?
Platinum Series post-processors are custom built according to clients’
unique requirements, and are available for all major machines and
controllers. Platinum products include forward-looking
optimization features including path planning and rotary
axes pre-positioning to optimize machining, while avoiding
dwell marks and over-travel.
Platinum Series
post-processors can
also be delivered
with Integrated
Part Verification
to validate the
cutting process, or
Integrated Machine Simulation & Part Verification to validate the complete
machining process.
What Makes ICAM Products Unique?
• ICAM’s post-processing solutions are available for standard 3-axis, as
well as complex 5-axis Mill and Double Turret, Double Spindle Mill/Turn
machines.
• Integrated Post-Processing, Machine Simulations, and Control
Emulation (for G-Code Verification) is available in a single software
platform.
• Machining simulation is done in real-time during post-processing.
Therefore, corrections and modifications to NC programs can be done
immediately.
• ICAM offers a Mastercam Manufacturing Extractor to facilitate machine
model creation. The part, fixture, and tooling information can be
extracted directly from Mastercam.
• ICAM products are backed by expert R&D and support
teams. ý

In-House Solutions Post Processors
In-House Solutions has a dedicated full-time post department to meet all
of your post processor needs. Their experience with Mastercam-specific
post processor solutions is second to none, as they have been providing
their customers with quality posts for many years. Their post processor
developers all hold degrees in Mechanical Engineering from accredited
Canadian Universities, and are both willing and able to take on any
challenge.
In-House Solutions has an extensive post processor library to pull from
or they can develop a custom post for nearly any machine if one is not
already available.
In-House also has close relationships with OEMs that provide a wide
variety of information. This in turn, enables the Post Development team to
produce post processors that generate edit-free code and efficient running
machines.
They specialize in 5-axis milling machines and multi-tasking machines with
multiple axis, multiple spindles, and multiple turrets. They also have posts
for a variety of router, wire EDM, laser, waterjet, and plasma machines. They
are constantly developing and expanding their library to include the most
common and newest machines and controllers on the market.
Their posts are used worldwide and have an established reputation for
quality. In-House strives to make the best possible post and will go the
extra mile to ensure that it will support all the functionality you wish to get
out of your machine.
Machine simulation within Mastercam is becoming more and more
popular and In-House has recognized this by developing support for it in
their posts. Their library of machines with simulation support continues to
expand and they can add this functionality into almost any machine post
upon request.
Some of the typical functionality that they will support within the post
includes subprograms, canned cycles, 5-axis tool length compensation,
cutter compensation, tilted work planes, TCP, custom stock transfers,
aggregate heads, block drills, custom headers, and custom macros.
For more information on their post processors, please contact them at
postdev@inhousesolutions.com. ý
Contact Information:
240 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit A
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
N3C 3X4
800-529-5517
info@inhousesolutions.com
www.inhousesolutions.com

Verisurf
What is Verisurf?
The tight integration with Verisurf extends Mastercam’s design and
manufacturing functionality into inspection, reverse engineering, and
more. Any Mastercam user can implement Verisurf inspection and reverse
engineering into their manufacturing environment due to the familiar and
easy-to-use interface.
Who is Verisurf?
Verisurf has been a Mastercam partner for over 15 years. Verisurf
Software Inc., is a metrology software development company committed
to delivering premier, field-proven computer-aided inspection and
manufacturing solutions. They offer the most powerful, efficient, and
competitively priced Model Based Definition (MBD) software suite
available today, bringing measurement metrology to the paperless factory.
Verisurf is setting the global standard for measurement and inspection in
aerospace, automotive, and other industries worldwide.
What Does Verisurf Do?
Mastercam Design and Model Based Definition
Verisurf is built on top of Mastercam Design’s efficient CAD engine and
graphical user interface, and is the foundation to Verisurf’s Model Based
Definition (MBD). Verisurf MBD extends Mastercam by adding model
associative Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) which is used
to create and communicate manufacturing dimensions and tolerances
through the inspection process. The central concept in MBD is that the 3D
model has all of the dimensions and tolerances embedded and associated
with the 3D CAD model, eliminating the need for 2D drawings and any
ambiguity, conflict, and doubt that may arise when drawings and models
co-exist.
Compatible with any CMM
An important aspect to performing rapid shop floor inspection is the
ability to connect to any Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), gather
measurement data, and report the findings in standard quality assurance
formats. The Verisurf Device Interface connects Verisurf to any CMM,
including many brands and models of stationary, portable arms, laser
trackers, scanners, and optical CMM’s.
Simple Align-Inspect-Report Process
Once connected to a CMM, users follow a simple process:
1. Align: Following graphically displayed targets, you are guided through
the alignment of the 3D model up to the part being inspected.
2. Inspect: Referencing MBD dimensions and tolerances, you take
measurements to fulfill the inspection requirements, and are provided
with visual and audible feedback.
3. Report: Select from a variety of standard QA reports, or create and
customize your own report templates to meet your customer’s
requirements.
Reverse Engineering
Verisurf Reverse is used for creating 3D models for products that were
designed and manufactured before 3D CAD became popular, or when 3D
models are not available. In these cases, Verisurf Reverse helps create 3D
models from scanned or digitized points or point clouds, using unique
functions such as STL meshing, automatic NURB surfacing, cross section
slicing, and mesh feature recognition.
Contact Information:
1553 N Harmony Circle
Anaheim, CA 92807
714-970-1683
info@verisurf.com
www.verisurf.com

Verisurf - A Success Story
MCD Machine and Master3DGage
MCD Machine is a job shop that runs prototype and production quantities
for the military, medical, and aerospace industries.
Founded in 2002, the shop has grown from 2 employees in a 900 square
foot building, to 12 employees in a 12,500 square foot building featuring
a wide range of CNC milling and turning machines. The key to MCD
Machine’s success has been technical expertise. “We really needed an
efficient way to check complex parts,” says CJ Davis, founder of MCD
Machine. “So when Master3DGage (powered by Verisurf X) came out, it just
seemed like the easiest way.”
Master3DGage is an affordable and portable rapid
3D inspection solution that significantly increases
production and improves part quality. The complete
solution automates the 3D inspection process and
quickly verifies manufactured parts directly to 3D CAD
models. It is sold and supported by select Mastercam
Resellers.
“Our Master3DGage is a very precise portable CMM arm
with Verisurf X software that can quickly verify parts
while they are still on the CNC machine or anywhere else
in the manufacturing process,” said Davis. “Implementing
portable inspection into the manufacturing process identifies issues
quicker, reduces scrap, and significantly improves productivity.”
MCD Machine uses the Master3DGage for parts with lots of surfaces, like
layup tools for carbon fiber parts that can be easily checked before they
are taken off of the machine. The shop likes the way Verisurf compares
the part profile to the solid model in real time to quickly determine if it’s
necessary to re-machine an area or if it’s okay to pull the part off of the
machine.
“First article
inspections for
higher volume runs
can also be done
quickly using the
same method,”
says Davis. “We set our tolerance on the Master3DGage to the tightest
tolerance on the part and compare the part to the model. This doesn’t
necessarily give us actual dimensions, but it does tell us that all features are
in tolerance so we can keep the machine going. In the mean time, we can
create an automated inspection plan to get us good inspection reports.”
The Master3DGage makes it easier for MCD Machine to inspect parts,
which leads to lower costs, shorter lead times, and much better inspection
reports. Here’s a look at how they use this portable rapid 3D inspection
solution:
1. Obtain a 3D CAD model from the customer, usually in IGES or STEP
format, and program the part using Mastercam. “This allows us to cut
the part to the customer’s file,” says Davis.
2. Take the Master3DGage and laptop computer to the machine and
inspect the part once it is milled. The two communicate wirelessly,
making moving the unit to the machine very easy.
Inspect the part to the customers file with the Master3DGage actually
sitting on the work surface in the machine. “If all checks out, pull the
part off the machine,” said Davis. “If things don’t look right, simply make
adjustments and re-machine the part. The part never left the machine, so
there is no need to check the setup or risk moving the part.” ý

Camaix and NcX2Check
What is NcX2Check?
NcX2Check is the first integrated NC-Code based crash test software. No
CAM software other than Mastercam has its own integrated NC-Code
based machine collision checking and verification module. This avoids the
annoying manual testing procedure on the machine, and avoids errors and
collisions. Use NcX2Check for maximum efficiency and highest process
reliability of postprocessor generated and manually modified toolpaths.
Who is Camaix?
Camaix is a German company based near the old Technical University town
of Aachen, less than 10 km from the Dutch and Belgian border. Since 1993,
they have specialized in CNC Technologies and in Mastercam. They have
customers all over Germany, in Europe, in the US, and in Japan.
Contributing to the Camaix knowledge base, they have a close cooperation
with the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology, one of the leading
institutes in the area of production technology research in Germany and
Europe.
Camaix is specialized in a wide range of CNC, CAD, and CAM technologies to
help their international and national customers.
Their programmers can write customized Mastercam postprocessors for
any CNC machine-controller combination. In addition, if desired, their
experienced engineers will test and fine tune the postprocessor on site.
What does NcX2Check do?
NcX2Check is fully compatible and seamlessly integrated with Mastercam’s
Machine Simulation.
Automatic transfer of Mastercam defined tool and work piece information
NcX2Check extracts tool and work piece information straight from the
Mastercam operations. There is no need to spend time and efforts to
define separate tool libraries.
Completely post supplier independent
Since it works on pure G-Code and on Mastercam’s internal operation
information, rather than other Machine Verification software suppliers,
NcX2Check supports post processors of every supplier.
NcX2Check Control software based Machine Verification Option
Camaix also provides Siemens Sinumerik 840 D VNCK internal controller
software based NcX2Check option.
• Real NC-Code simulation.
• Reduces long test cycle time.
• Checks the toolpath to fit in to the machine limits. Now there are no
more limitswitches on the machine.
• Optimization of the NC-Code in the planning process.
The new module of NcX2Check is the perfect addition to the already
proven product family of Mastercam. All aspects of the 5-axis
programming and the subsequent handling are perfectly united. Currently
NcX2Check supports the Fanuc control, Millplus, Heidenhain,
Siemens 840 D, and more.
Contact Information:
Patrick Dohle
Hermann-Hollerith-Strasse 13
52249 Eschweiler
+49-2403-783980
patrick@camaix.com
www.camaix.com

Camaix Success Stories
Mastercam and NcX2Check Go to Space
The SPACE project
Recently, shuttle flight STS-134 (the last flight of the Endeavour
shuttle) has taken the AMS (Alpha-Magnet-Spectrometer)
experiment to the International Spec Station (ISS). Its detectors
will help researchers study the formation of the universe
and search for evidence of dark matter as well as investigate
antimatter. One component, a flange, produced in collaboration
with I. Physics Institute of RWTH Aachen (Germany), has
been programmed with Mastercam and verified with Camaix
NcX2Check machine tool verification.
CAM Programming by Mastercam
More than 1,000 drilling holes in different work planes needed to be
programmed. The complex mechanical structure built out of costly carbon
fiber material could not be replaced or repaired in case of mishandling.
Programming mistakes or post processor errors would have jeopardized
the whole project schedule.
NcX2Check G-Code Driven Machine Tool Verification
To achieve a smooth implementation of the flange machining cycle,
Camaix has successfully accomplished Machine Verification on G-code
based NcX2Check machine tool verification.
Mastercam, Fraunhofer IPT, and Camaix
Mastercam and NcX2Check are the choice of Germany’s Fraunhofer
Institute for Production Technology in Aachen.
The Fraunhofer IPT combines knowledge and experience in all fields
of production technology. They use Mastercam for research and
development, as well as for vocational training of their people.
Camaix NcX2Check is the only current available native CAM-based choice
for G-code verification. Camaix has been in business since 1999. Mastercam
has been the leading CAM market player for the last 30 years. ý

SolidBox Team Mastercam
What is SolidBox Team Mastercam?
SolidBox is a turnkey hardware integrator for Mastercam users. They
sell servers, desktops, and laptops that are configured specifically for
Mastercam and Mastercam® for SolidWorks®. The systems arrive with your
specific Mastercam software pre-installed.
Who is SolidBox?
Team Mastercam was founded by Mastercam users for Mastercam users.
Their mission is to provide proven hardware that can handle the demands of
Mastercam. Whether you are a new user, or a seasoned 5-axis guru, SolidBox
has what it takes to run Mastercam better, faster, and more reliably.
SolidBox has acquired a team dedicated to providing the best computers
to the CAM industry. One of their associates is an active Applications
Engineer for one of the top Mastercam Resellers in the world. They have had
experience with all of the headaches dealing with computers crashing, slow
performance, and computer aggravations.
What does SolidBox Do?
One of the most asked questions from Mastercam users is “What kind of
computer do I need to run Mastercam?” A user needs something that will
run stable and strong without falling short of the different levels of usage.
SolidBox has benchmarked computers catered for all levels of Mastercam
users.
The process begins by selecting only ISV certified components that have
been certified by Dell. They then choose premium Graphics Cards, RAM,
Power Supplies, and other components based on the intended level of use.
Next, SolidBox ensures that your future machine is a “clean slate.” They
make sure your machine is running the most stable and efficient version
of the Windows® Operating System. Finally, they test the configuration
against their custom computer benchmark, the SoildMark® benchmark, to
quantify performance and reliability.
Contact Information:
4825 Weidemar Lane #100
Austin, TX 78745
887-697-9269 or 877- MY SW BOX
www.mysolidbox.com
To see a video that explains what SolidBox provides Mastercam end users,
please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ov2uGatjAw&feature=play
er_embedded. SolidBox installs Mastercam and gets the computer ready to
work before you open the box! ý