Router CAD/CAM Software
CNC Software Inc. has introduced its Mastercam Router CAD/CAM software. This new software delivers easy design and programming, efficient nesting, fast engraving and much more.

Built on more than 15 years of programming experience, Mastercam Router offers CAD/CAM tools ranging from basic flat-panel cutting, to complex and artistic 3D machining. Easy-to-use machining functions include contouring, pocketing, drilling, 3D surface cutting and 5-axis machining. Mastercam makes programming easy to operate because it is fully associative, meaning that both model and tooling information are linked. You can modify any part, tool or machining strategy and get updated toolpaths with a single mouse click.

The software includes basic nesting for maximizing material usage. A more sophisticated nesting option (Advanced Nesting) is also available with functions such as automatic interlocking nesting, "filler" part nesting to reduce waste, and the ability to save sheet scrap for future use. With advanced nesting you can also mark a series of parts as a "group" to ensure the entire set is always nested so you don’t have extra parts, or not enough parts.

Mastercam’s optional engraving produces the effect of classic hand-carved art using a CNC machine, with sharp inside corners to give the finished piece a crisp edge. Mastercam’s engraving add-on includes a wide variety of choices including standard "chiseling", embossed images, and combined chiseled/embossed images.

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2-D and 3-D design, surface and solid modeling.

For more information, contact Michelle MacDonald, CNC Software, Inc., 671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084, 800-228-2877, 860-875-5006, E-mail: michellem@mastercam.com, Web: www.mastercam.com.