Mastercam
Your Solution for CNC Programming
Mastercam is a CAD/CAM software platform for CNC programming and manufacturing design. It supports 2- through 5-axis milling and routing, turning, Mill-Turn, wire EDM, and design, addressing the need to program parts accurately and efficiently across varied machining disciplines. The platform is used by manufacturers in aerospace, medical, automotive, and moldmaking, ranging from small job shops to larger production environments.
Key capabilities include Dynamic Motion Technology for toolpath optimization, AI-powered Copilot assistance, GPU-accelerated simulation, and the EverPath Technology toolpath platform, currently in beta for maintained Mastercam CONNECT users. Training is available through Mastercam University, and the company maintains a global network of local representatives and channel partners for support.
Mastercam is offered to manufacturers of different sizes, with educational pricing available for institutions. A Learning Edition is available to try, and the pages do not specify whether other editions are free, subscription-based, or seat-licensed.
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