Mastercam Milling 3D


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Highlights at a glance

  • Simple 3D programming: intuitive operation, short training period
  • Optimized surface quality: clean contours and uniform cutting conditions
  • Reliable collision control: integrated machine room simulation for maximum process reliability
  • Efficient toolpaths: combinable 2D and 3D strategies for fast processing
  • High flexibility: free control of processing directions and strategy changes

Powerful CNC programming for complex 3D components

With Mastercam Milling 3D, you can create CAM programs for three-dimensional machining quickly and efficiently. Whether simple shapes or complex free-form surfaces: The software delivers precise toolpaths, excellent surfaces and short cycle times – perfect for tool and mold making as well as demanding manufacturing companies.


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Typical areas of application and machining strategies in 3D milling

  • Roughing and finishing of complex free-form surfaces
  • Processing of multi-surface and solid models
  • Precise reworking of chamfers, contours and residual material
  • 3+2-axis indexed roughing and finishing
  • High-quality finishing for tools, molds and prototypes

All important functions
and toolpaths at a glance

  • Innovative roughing strategies such as dynamic 3D roughing for even loading
  • Wide range of finishing operations: Z-constant finishing, contour, hybrid, spiral, radial and project finishing
  • Residual material detection for targeted post-processing
  • Engine room simulation with collision monitoring and realistic representation
  • CAD included: Mastercam Design for fast customization and import of 3D geometries

Extra boost: The integrated Dynamic Motion technology drastically reduces machining times, protects the machine and tool and ensures up to 85 % faster machining.

Official additional products and add-ons for Mastercam Milling 3D

Expand 3D editing with suitable extensions:

5-axis contouring/drilling

enables complex 5-axis contouring and drilling operations.

Optional interfaces

for flexible data exchange with other CAD/CAM systems.

Multi-Axis

extends Mastercam Milling 3D with simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining and ensures perfect surfaces even for very complex components.

Port Expert

creates automated toolpaths for channels and complex tube geometries, for example in cylinder heads or engine blocks.

Blade Expert

delivers high-precision, collision-free toolpaths for propellers, impellers, turbine or fan blades.

Production benefits of Mastercam Milling 3D for manufacturing companies

  • Time and cost efficiency: reduced cycle times, less set-up work
  • Perfect surface quality: reproducible results even with complex components
  • High process reliability: reliable collision control and simulation
  • Flexibility and scalability: strategies for individual parts, small batches and series production