Mastercam X6 Release Highlights

Mastercam X6 delivers full 64-bit support and a powerful set of new tools to help you make the most of your shop. We've listed some highlights below (click the video icon to see a quick demonstration):

Mill and Router:

• The new in-process stock model delivers an accurate representation of your part as toolpaths are applied to it. The model can be verified and used as the basis for additional toolpaths. 
• Enhanced dynamic milling includes finer control and additional time savings. 
• Fast 2D HST region chaining dramatically speeds up dynamic toolpath programming. 
• Smart rest roughing uses the new in-process stock model to create a highly efficient pass to remove stock remaining from a larger tool
• Hybrid finish "filler" passes divide your part into a series of Z sections and applies two different machining strategies to each section for a superior finish.

Lathe:

• Variable depth roughing for longer insert life. 
• Easy pick, pull and cutoff operations. 
• Remaining stock removal. 
• Smart finishing that identifies and cuts flats and walls with different motion. 
• Finish tool inspection. 
• Enhanced canned rough and finish toolpaths.
• New finish feed / speed facing and canned grooving controls.

Wire:

• Enhanced autosyncing.
• Improved wirepath editing.
• New force wire taper to vertical options.

CAD Tools:

• Finer control over intersecting and trimming solid edges.
• Enhanced solid trim to surface.
• Dynamic transform along a vector.

Blade Expert: 

With the release of Mastercam X6 , we're also introducing Mastercam Blade Expert, a new purchasable add-on designed for multi-bladed parts. This powerful tool can be added to Mastercam Mill Level 3 or Router Pro, and delivers:

• Powerful programming for fans, propellers, impellers, turbines, marine screws and more.
• Variety of efficient roughing strategies.
• Precise curt pattern control on blade, fillet, and floor finishing.
• Automatic tool axis control.
• Full machine simulation.