The new tailstock operation allows you to define how the machine’s tailstock is used. Mill-turn machine definitions now contain tailstock and quill components. This is valuable when working with stringy materials such as aluminum or plastic, and allows you to set length and time conditions, retract, and dwell options. You can also assign variable stock to leave values on its walls and floors.Ĭhip Break is now available for face and finish toolpaths when chip breaks occur. The workflow for all 3D High Speed toolpaths has been streamlined and gives you fine control over exactly where to cut. Now you can add or remove finish cuts, based on the number of rough depth cuts specified on the Depth Cuts page. Finish passes now have more options to choose from. The tool motion can now use the top, bottom, or both values of the stock, and all the linking parameters can be set to adapt to changing stock values. Stock awareness has been added to select 2D toolpaths. Mastercam 2018 offers new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, powerful turning and mill-turn enhancements, and so much more. From May 16-18, stop by booth #5249 at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA, to get a first look at Mastercam 2018. WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA, – EASTEC 2017 will unveil the latest in the line of powerful Mastercam machining software.