Mastercam Design

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Highlights at a glance

  • Intuitive CAD environment: quick to learn, clear user guidance
  • Versatile modeling: easily create and edit wireframe, surface, and solid models
  • Maximum data compatibility: import almost all common CAD formats, including STEP, IGES, SOLIDWORKS, Catia, and many more
  • Flexible changes: quick corrections and adjustments even for complex components
  • Seamless CAM connection: direct transfer to all Mastercam CAM modules

Flexible CAD for design and CAM preparation

With Mastercam Design, you can design and model components easily, quickly, and reliably – from the initial idea to the finished machinable geometry. Whether simple workpiece geometries or complex assemblies: the CAD module provides all the functions you need to efficiently prepare designs for CNC manufacturing.

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Typical areas of application and design tasks

  • Remodeling of components for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining
  • Modifications and optimizations to existing CAD models
  • Creation of clamping devices and manufacturing aids
  • Geometry preparation for CAM programming, e.g., drilling patterns and milling strategies
  • Data corrections for imported models

All important functions and modeling tools at a glance

  • Integrated direct modeling for quick adjustments to imported 3D data
  • Comprehensive data interfaces for almost all CAD sources, including special translators for UG/NX, Creo, and CATIA
  • Processing of various data formats: STEP, STL, DWG/DXF, SOLIDWORKS, Rhino, Parasolids, and many more
  • Creation and editing of wireframe, surface, and solid models
  • Import and processing of image data (JPG, TIFF) with Mastercam Art for the creation of 3D reliefs
  • Perfect preparation for CAM: direct transfer of designed geometries to all Mastercam machining strategies
Extra boost: The Mastercam Design CAD module is included free of charge with all Mastercam products and can also be used as a standalone CAD solution if required.

Production advantages of Mastercam Design for manufacturing companies

  • Faster from idea to NC program: integrated CAD/CAM workflow
  • Cost reduction: fewer data conversions and shorter development times
  • High process reliability: consistent data from design to production
  • Flexibility: from individual parts to small series to complex assemblies