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Product catalog summary

Overview
Mastercam Lathe is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the CAD and CAM processes for lathe operations. It offers a range of tools to enhance precision turning and programming efficiency, making it easier for users to modify geometry and update toolpaths dynamically.

Key Features

Precision Turning Tools: Includes roughing to an outer boundary, automated facing, variable depth roughing, and dynamic roughing to extend tool life.
Toolpath Management: Fully associative toolpaths linked with geometry, allowing for immediate updates upon modifications.
CAD File Change Recognition: Tracks changes from Mastercam or other CAD systems for easy toolpath updates.
Comprehensive Insert Libraries: Includes brands like ISCAR™, Sandvik®, Kennametal®, and Valentine®.
Toolpath Verification: Solid-model verification to visualize the final part.

Programming Tools

Quick Toolpaths: Simplifies programming with minimal clicks.
Dynamic Roughing: Extends tool life and reduces machining time.
Finish Pass Automation: Automatically creates finish passes after rough operations.
Grooving and Threading: Supports multiple styles and automatic gouge checking.
Live Tooling: Supports B, C, and Y axes for enhanced machining capabilities.

System Requirements

Processor: 32-bit or 64-bit Intel or AMD with SSE2 support.
Operating System: Windows 7 or 8.
Memory: 2GB (32-bit) or 4GB (64-bit).
Hard Disk: 40GB with 1GB free space.
Graphics: Minimum 1280 x 1024 resolution, 128 MB graphics memory, OpenGL support.

Specialized Options

Offers add-ons for specific tasks like surface model separation, reverse engineering, and complex machining robot programming.

Integration and Compatibility

Compatible with various CAD formats including IGES, DXF, SAT, Parasolid, and more.
Supports full milling and turning for machines with B-axis tooling arms.

Customer Testimonial
Pete Knapp from Harbec, Inc. highlights the software's ease of use and efficiency, which helps maintain a competitive edge.

Catalog excerpts

Fast, Easy, and Precise Turning Precision Turning Mastercam Lathe delivers a streamlined set of programming tools. Mastercam’s streamlined CAD engine makes design work easier than ever before. Each piece of geometry you create is “live,” letting you quickly modify it until it’s exactly what you want. Tools to Make Programming Easier Efficient turning means more than just programming a toolpath. Mastercam Lathe gives you a set of tools that impact your entire process. Fully associative toolpaths are linked with your geometry. Modify any element of a job and get updated toolpaths immediately without...

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Specialized Options Mastercam Lathe When combined with Mastercam Mill Level 1 When combined with Mastercam Mill Level 3 You may know that we offer a suite of software for turning, milling, wire EDM, router applications, and more. But we also offer a set of highly specialized Add-On options for those times when just that one additional CAD or CAM tool will make a specific job easier, faster, and more profitable. These include: Automatic separation of surface model into core and cavity, including draft angle analysis and identification of problem surfaces. Use of point data to create surfaces or...

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