ShopWare Inc.

3rd Position on our New Jobs Board Posted

shopwarematt — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:20:59 +0000

We just added another post to our Jobs board. There are 2 positions available in Ixonia, WI.

For details on these postions, please visit our Jobs board here: http://www.shopwareinc.com/about-2/jobs/

Last Chance to Register for Mastercam & Iscar Event

shopwarematt — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:24:31 +0000

If you’re heisitant to come check out this new technology check out these 2 videos:

Skip to 1:20 of the first video if you just want to see the cutting.

If that doesn’t convince you to check out this new technology on the 31st, I don’t know what will.

Click HERE to register for the event

Mastercam Post Processor Edits Made Easy

shopwarematt — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:27:34 +0000

Having trouble with some simple NC output functions in Mastercam? Chances are you can edit them right inside of Mastercam without having to go into and modify the post processor. This is all done via the Control Definition.

Topics Include:

Control the number of spaces of words in NC output
Breaking Arcs
I,J,K vs. R output
Radius output when sweep exceeds 180 degrees
Sequence numbers greater than N9999
Omitting sequence numbers entirely
Automatically number tool offsets
Long vs. canned code output on drilling
Using G92 instead of G54
How do I get new parts to use these new settings?
And More

Click HERE to download the PDF with all these tips and tricks. Remember, Maintenance customers have post support included so please contact us if you need changes that are beyond the control definition.

Mastercam & Iscar Event August 31st in Roselle, IL

shopwarematt — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:59:18 +0000

Mastercam unveils new technology designed specifically to run Iscar’s latest tools. No other software in the industry will run these tools as efficiently.

When: Tuesday August 31st. Morning Session 8:30-12:00; Afternoon Session 1:00-4:30

Where: Okuma Tech Center @ Morris Midwest

Address: 68 Congress Circle W, Roselle, IL 60172 (Click here for a map)

Event Details: Click here to download a PDF Flyer of the event

RSVP: Please Click Here to RSVP

ShopWare & Mastercam at IMTS 2010

shopwarematt — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:42:01 +0000

Mastercam and the ShopWare staff will be at IMTS this upcoming September 13-18th, 2010.

Come see us in the East Building (aka Lakeside Center).

We are in Booth E-3840. For a Map please click here.

Mastercam X5 will be released soon after IMTS and will be previewed/demoed at the show!

ShopWare Gets 1st Job posting on our new Job Board!

shopwarematt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:06:47 +0000

In case you missed it, we have a new Jobs Board on our website. We hope to have a nice exchange to help both our users and customers.

Please visit our Jobs Board page here to see the latest posting.

As with most of our customers, current Mastercam knowledge is required. If you are not up to speed on the latest release, visit our training section here.

ShopWare Webinar Series: Moldplus for Mastercam

shopwarematt — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:15:07 +0000

Watch the video below to see the all-new Moldplus for Mastercam 5-axis Toolkit. We also go over Moldplus Professional with Electrode Maker and ProDrill. If you would like pricing on any of the Moldplus tools, please contact us.

Click on the video to watch in full-screen. For more information on Moldplus, please visit the Moldplus section of our website. Thanks to everyone that attended the webinar.

Mastercam and Operating System Compatibility

shopwarematt — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:15:56 +0000

With all the new operating systems (OS) out there it can be confusing which versions of Mastercam will run on what OS.

Please see the Mastercam blog post here: http://mastercamx.blogspot.com/2010/06/operating-system-compatibility.html

If you haven’t done so it yet, please bookmark the “Mastercam Xtras” blog for the latest news from Mastercam corporate. We as Shopware will highlight articles here such as this, but to stay in the loop be sure to visit Xtras often!

Mastercam V9 to X5 Highlights

shopwarematt — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:39:39 +0000

Mastercam Version 9 may be getting your job done, but is it keeping you ahead of your competition and increasing your bottom line? Remember when you bought Mastercam originally to gain a competitive advantage over all the other machine shops? You can do that again by updating the software you already own.

Check out the video below to see how Mastercam X4 can reduce cycle times by over 40%:

Remember V9 will be sunsetted this year. Please contact update sales for more info.

Mastercam at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show

shopwarematt — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:56:13 +0000

Over 50 Mastercam customers exhibited at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Orlando, Florida this December. We spoke to some of them right on the show floor about their experience using Mastercam. Watch not only these customers tell their story, but see Mastercam in action at PRI.