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February 2024
Working With the Mastercam Analyze Entity Tool
Mastercam has multiple tools for measuring and gathering information from your geometry. Some of these tools also include additional functions like the Mastercam Analyze Entity tool. This article will explore how to use this tool.
You can access the Analyze Entity utility by selecting Home/Analyze/Utility from the main menu. Alternatively, you can also launch it from the right-click menu, or use the F4 […]
Working With the Shining 3D FreeScan UE Pro
Today we are going to talk about working with the FreeScan UE Pro laser handheld 3D scanner, brought to you by Shining 3D. Just as CNC machine tool and 3D printer manufacturers design products to address different part sizes, materials, etc. scanners are no different. It takes the expert staff we have at Cimquest to offer guidance and direction for users tasked with choosing the scanning […]
High-Efficiency Milling (HEM) Training Classes
Are you looking for a class that teaches you how to reduce cycle time, extend tool and machine life, or where to find and calculate cutting data and dial in your milling process?
High-Efficiency milling (HEM) training classes are application classes that put all the pieces of the cutting environment together with a focus on metal roughing. We look at the 7 key areas that affect […]
Freeform Webinar Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design
Oqton Freeform is the industry’s most comprehensive design software for products across many healthcare specialties. With Freeform you can:
Design in hours, not days.
Break through the limitations of traditional CAD systems with Freeform’s intuitive UI to unlock the incredible advantages of working in the digital world. Please join us for this upcoming webinar.
Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design
February 21st, 2024 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 […]
Innovation in Metal 3D Printing: A Look into Our Thriving Partnership with Xact Metal
While the growth of larger players in the metal 3D printing industry has plateaued during the last year, Cimquest’s metal 3DP business has grown 69% year over year. Some of the reasons for that growth are largely due to the popularity of Xact Metal’s printers and the relationship they cultivate with their customers and resellers.
Xact Metal offers a unique value proposition; a high […]
Utilizing Construction Features for Theoretical Intersections in Control X
Inspection drawings will often have dimensions created to a theoretical intersection. What this means is that the dimension references one or more points in space that aren’t physically on the model. What do you do in situations like this? Let’s explore this in the example below.
Using the screenshot below, let’s assume that we need to dimension to locations in space where these lines would theoretically intersect if extended.
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