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Mastercam APlus

Mastercam APlus - The Pioneer of 3D Printing

Mastercam APlus is an add-on that integrates material-additive toolpaths, or 3D printing, into Mastercam. Developed in collaboration with CAMufacturing Solutions Inc., APlus brings the CAD/CAM software interface experienced by Mastercam users to additive manufacturing tasks. APlus enables programming, retrospective review, and simulation of 3D printing scenarios just like traditional toolpaths.

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Unite

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, adds material in layers, whereas subtractive manufacturing reveals a part by removing it from a whole blank. Hybrid manufacturing combines these approaches, and Mastercam APlus is a perfect supplementary tool for this process, utilizing the Direct Energy Deposition (DED) method.

Advantages of Hybrid Manufacturing

  • Simplified Workflow: APlus enables the programming and simulation of additive and subtractive toolpaths in the same interface, reducing uncertainty and enhancing efficiency.
  • Production of Larger Parts: DED uses large granules for printing, which allows for the rapid and cost-effective creation of larger parts. Subsequent machining then improves the part's dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
  • Creating Complex Shapes: By alternating additive and subtractive functions during the process, users can create complex internal features in their parts without unnecessary support structures.
  • Elimination of Gaps: APlus provides advanced toolpaths that reduce and eliminate potential gaps, ensuring high-quality prints.
  • Realistic Rendering and Simulation: With APlus, you can inspect the final part layer by layer and use the Backplot feature to visualize the process from start to finish.

Why Choose APlus?

APlus gives Mastercam the ability to manage 5-axis additive toolpaths, improving part quality and offering numerous applications, such as repairing existing parts and creating multi-material components. Complementing the tool arsenal of your traditional CNC software, APlus is a decisive step towards efficient hybrid manufacturing.