Podcasts about mastercam

Part 1 of our two-part series Live from Australian Manufacturing Week 2025, showcasing how automation, workforce development, cutting-edge machinery, and diverse talent are transforming the face of Australian manufacturing.  Hear firsthand from: Sam Nothnagel from Automated Solutions Australia on affordable, high-volume machine tending robots and the Teammate Tower & Maxi systems Mark Luft from Trotec Laser on mobile laser marking, cobot integration, and compliance marking Paul Gekas from Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions on active force compliance robotics for sanding and polishing, Bosch's startup collaborations, and sustainable manufacturing Latinka Cubitt from Catten Industries, winner of the 2024 Victorian Female Manufacturer of the Year Award, on workforce diversity, youth engagement, and reshaping manufacturing careers Manny Valenza from Sandvik Coromant on their holistic Manufacturing Wellness framework, toolpath optimisation with Mastercam, and data-driven vending machines Samuel Kaladari from Colbotic Automation on their UR10-based cobot welding system that enables unskilled operators to produce quality welds Matthew Parsons from PlanIT on the HxGN Machine Trainer, a CNC simulator helping trainees learn safely using Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controllers Greg Hebble from Wheelchairs for Kids Australia on manufacturing fully adjustable all-terrain wheelchairs with the help of 250+ Perth-based volunteers It's one of our most packed episodes yet—covering the innovations and people powering Australia's industrial future. 

This week, I talk with Joseph Pizzoferrato from Heidenhain about his journey in machining, from Durabar to Heidenhain. We cover his experiences with Mazak training, Mastercam, and delve into Heidenhain controls. Joe shares insights on tool radius errors, macro programming, and new TNC 7 features. He also discusses the importance of collision protection, process monitoring, and tips for optimizing five-axis machines. ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

This week I am joined by everyone's favorite Selway Sr. Apps Engineer, James Meyette alongside Chris Zappettini. James discusses his journey in manufacturing, from machinist to applications engineer, touching on experiences with companies like Cummins, Mori Seiki, and MasterCAM. He also dives into his role at Selway, sharing experiences in applications engineering, customer interactions, and resolving technical issues. We talk about tool measurement systems, the MX330 PC-10's capabilities, equipment selection based on needs, and advice for aspiring machinists, stressing the value of diverse learning and hands-on experience in the dynamic field of machining. Check out James' IG @cncappsjames Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Made up of three main companies, the FGP Group is a specialist Tier 1 subcontractor that provides services from design and manufacturing to surface coating, heat treatment, assembly, inspection, testing and more. As one of the three companies in the group, FGP Systems Ltd typically produces prismatic components for the aerospace industry - it is here that the company utilises Mastercam CAM software. Founded more than 45 years ago, the company bought      its first 5-axis machine, a DMG MORI DMU 50 eVolution   over   20 years ago – and 3 and 5-axis machining has since become the backbone of the Yeovil-based business. The company produces a vast array of components for aircraft and helicopters such as valve bodies, actuation parts and service components – with complex turbines increasingly becoming the mainstay of production on the shop floor. Simon Griffiths-Hughes from FGP Systems Ltd says: “If we look back over 20 years ago, we had to stay competitive and to do that back then, the buzzword was 5-axis machining. We knew that was the future, so we decided to buy our first 5-axis machine. Our work is five-sided prismatic machining and we needed 5-axis machines to accommodate that. Since then, we have taken on more work like turbines - now we do a lot of turbines in various shapes and sizes.” Discussing the complexities of machining turbines, Simon continues: “The complexity lies within the programming. A turbine, depending on its complexity has main blades and multiple splitter blades. This requires a lot of programming time and you must have safe and repeatable programming and machining strategies. To support what was the new 5-axis investment 20 years ago, we needed a CAM package to support that, and we chose Mastercam. We did our due diligence and went through a couple of CAM providers, but Mastercam were offering the full support we needed for full simultaneous 5-axis machining. We took the plunge straight into full simultaneous 5-axis machining from the off, and Mastercam was able to support us through that period.” Alluding to the challenge of taking on both 5-axis machining and a new CAM system, Simon says: “At the time, we just had to get on with it, but the support from machine tool provider and Mastercam seemed to work very well - and this has grown with us as we have added to that portfolio of machines. We now have 15 5-axis machines with a total of 63 CNC machines across two sites, business has grown considerably down the years.” Looking at how the workload has changed at Somerset-based FGP Systems Ltd, Simon adds: “If we look back 10 years ago, a customer came to us with the need to machine turbines of all different sizes and types. This ranged from scroll turbines and progressed to axial fans. The majority of those turbines at the time were cast and we were very keen to go to a billet solution, which makes it easier for us to start the process. The raw material yield from the casting is notoriously bad and if we go to billet form, it is far easier for us to work on that immediately to get a better yield and reduce cycle times. Once we machine the turbines, we can test them on-site with a spin test of over 100,000rpm.” For the parts to perform, they have to be manufactured with impeccable precision. As Simon adds: “To get these turbines up to speed, they have to be balanced to within micrograms. If you look at a cast variant, it is very difficult and time-consuming to manufacture and balance with precision. The machining strategies we use on our CAM package, enable us to create a machining solution for titanium or aluminium turbines - and then migrate that solution across to the next turbine. The quality of our turbines is a cornerstone of what FGP Systems is about, and the CAM solution and machining strategies help with this.” “Since we on-boarded ‘blade expert' through Mastercam, that has taken our off-line programming time down from multiple days or even multiple weeks for complex multi-splitter turbines, down to just an afternoon's work. It really is that simple to use. What this gives our business is improved turnaround times. The customers are always demanding shorter and shorter lead times. If we can off-line program a turbine in an afternoon rather than a couple of days – that is perfect for our business,” concludes Simon. 

On this mouth-watering episode of Shop Matters, grill masters Wade Anderson of Okuma and Chris Kozell of Mastercam are cooking up all things barbecue! From exploring various barbecue techniques and building their own equipment to winning competitions and sharing their love of barbecue with the community, these two discuss how their manufacturing backgrounds helped them perfect the art of a tasty meal that's sure to hit the spot. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.mastercam.com/

Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software.    This episode is a wide-spanning journey that starts with the company's origins and Meghan's early days. We learn about Meghan's entrance into the company after her degree and how she had to find a role where she could be of most value to the organization.       Meghan discovered an interest an aptitude for putting structure in place as the company continued its substantial growth. Ari and Meghan discussed the limits of bureaucracy and strategic frameworks.   Finally Ari and Meghan talk about how Mastercam listens to its customers, but also tries to stay one step ahead…anticipating future needs.   Meghan's favorite business book: No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results, Cy Wakeman   Meghan West, Mastercam Website: https://www.mastercam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mastercam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/ Meghan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westmeghan/   Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/ Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/   Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/ Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/   Meghan and Ari discuss: CAM Family business Business structure Training and education Additive manufacturing

Dylan is joined this week by Alex Van Dyck, CEO and Founder of Packible. Alex started down the manufacturing road in high school, taking a chance to teach himself MasterCAM and how to run a Haas while there. Alex and Dylan talk about ERP's, 3D printing, pricing products and more! Check out Alex's IG @dark_sky_industries and Packible @packibletool ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Meghan Summers-West, President & CEO of Mastercam, reflects on partnerships, Mastercam's tech-first focus, and selling relationships instead of products. Grateful to be back at IMTS 2022 after a four-year hiatus, she and Shop Matters host Wade Anderson agree that educational programs, consistency, and continuous improvement are three things manufacturers can't ignore. https://www.okuma.com https://www.mastercam.com

Meghan West is the CEO of CNC Software, a US-based company Sandvik acquired in 2021. She believes the two companies share the same approach to manufacturing and the same passion for customers.

Founded in 1946 to undertake subcontract electric motor repairs, Stoke based Fletcher Moorland recently bought its first vertical machining centre, a FANUC ROBODRILL. MTD visited the company to find out more. Commenting upon the back story, Matthew Fletcher says: “Fletcher Moorland was a company started by my grandfather in 1946, and three generations later, I am running the business. Primarily a repair company, we work on electric motors, air handling units, pumps, fans, gearboxes and we also have an electronic section where we undertake electronic repairs such as servo drives, inverters and PLCs. Companies all around the UK use us for repairs in a breakdown situation.” Looking into the reasons behind buying the FANUC ROBODRILL machine, Matthew says: “We often have requests from customers to manufacture parts that either they couldn’t make or there were long delivery times. We have traditional machine tools here and with these machines, it would take too long to machine parts for customers. The only other solution was to subcontract parts out to the suppliers. We made the decision to bring this service ‘in-house’ and the FANUC ROBODRILL proved ideal for what we want and how we can serve our customers.” “We invested in FANUC, as it is such a well-known brand and we already have a well-established relationship with the company and the people there. We also repair FANUC equipment in our service department, so it naturally seemed to be a good fit.” Taking a closer look at the high-powered version of the ROBODRILL D21MiA5 at Fletcher Moorland, machine operator Matthew Chidlow says: “It’s an amazing machine as it allows you to improve productivity times. What makes the FANUC machine more productive is the speed that it moves from position to position when it is not cutting. This allows us to move around the part a lot quicker reducing non-cutting times.” “The majority of the material we machine here is aluminium and soft steel, but the machine allows you to do harder materials like D2 tool steel and it will perform like it is cutting aluminium. The fact it has a BT30 spindle configuration makes no difference, there is no vibration in the machine,” says Matthew. Looking specifically at the spindle, programming and the reverse engineering the company undertakes, Matthew says: “The maximum operating speed is 10,000rpm and we have MasterCAM software that drives the machine with two CMM’s for inspecting our components. With regards to reverse engineering, a customer will ask us to re-engineer a part and what we will do is sit down measure the part and then put it onto our MasterCAM system by drawing it, generating a program and adding the tools to the process for use in the ROBODRILL.” The machine operates with the FANUC 31i Series Model B5 CNC control system that makes daily operation an easy task, as Matthew continues: “what we ask the machine and the software to do, it does! We can machine to very tight tolerances and with regards to cleaning and in machine maintenance, the flood coolant washes all the chips away from the work area and this reduces our need for swarf management.” Concluding on the ROBODRILL D21MiA5 at Fletcher Moorland, Matthew says: “It’s a small and very reliable machine that is very compact and this allows production times to be reduced, so we can get the parts of the machine a lot faster.” Giving his final remarks on the machine, Company Director Matthew Fletcher states: “The machine is a success, but we are still in the very early days at the moment and we are still learning. We employed a guy specifically to run this machine and what I wanted to do is to run 1-off, 5-off and small batch runs and volumes for our customers; essentially producing small volumes with high value. The machine is also a business case, where we are putting our sales team on the case to bring business in to us. It may be our first CNC machine investment, but I would like this to grow and so far the results are positive.”

Join us this week as our host Wade Anderson discusses life in a machine shop with industry experts from MasterCam and StarHagen.

Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour (sorry about the sound quality, thought I was using my Rode mike but wasn't), Copyright Lawyer Steve Vondran discuss three companies who use the "phone home" technology to monitor, track and catch software infringers.  Is this a legal practice?  The companies we discuss are Vero, Mastercam and VB Conversion. Contact a software audit defense attorney If you need help responding to a legal demand letter from a software company contact us for a free initial consultation.  In this area of copyright law there is no substitute for experience.  We have helped many companies large and small.  Call us at (877) 276-5084. Click here to visit our Software Audit Resurce Center

A strategy of Focus has helped lead this 2nd generation company to greatness. Listen to Mastercam's story on this month's Manufacturing Matters podcast as Simsbury Bank CEO, Martin Geitz speaks with co-founder Mark Summers and his daughter, CEO, Megan West.

CNCRT60: CNC Router Tips Podcast On Face Book LiveCNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 60For the 60th episode of the CNC RouterTips Podcast we broadcast on Facebook Live. This is the first video episode of the podcast and we hope to add more video episodes in the future. Broadcasting the CNC Router Tips Podcast on Facebook Live should reach a broader audience of CNC enthusiast who might not already be podcast listeners. Bill Griggs discusses what he has been up to in CNC over the summer and what he has planned for the winter. Bill talked about his trips to the Podcast Movement Conference, MasterCam Education Summit and a field trip to Stepcraft US. Then BIll discussed a bit of new equipment he got for creating podcast and video content. For video we look at the new SMOVE Mobile extendable smartphone stabilizer. This camera gimbal shoul make better quality shop videos without jitters. Bill also discusses how he used OBS studio to create his Facebook Live Video. OBS Studio is an open Source broadcasting platform that is rapidly gaining popularity. On the audio side of things, Bill Griggs talked about 3 amazing microphone you can use for all your podcasting and video recording without breaking the back. In fact all 3 of the mics discussed can be bought for around $110 total. For more information and an in depth examination of these mic check out Podcast By Friday Episode 39 with Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant. http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/39.Lastly in this episode we talk about BIll's new products and his soon to be released ebook. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://www.cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/60Facebook LIve https://www.facebook.com/cncroutertips/videos/263559501017533/WEBSITES MENTIONEDDisclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, books, tools and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertipsMach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsCNC Zone http://www.cnczone.comVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/Smove Mobile http://smove.comMastercam https://www.mastercam.com/en-us/Stepcraft https://www.stepcraft.us/qMicrophones http://podcastbyfriday.com/micsLeaving a rating and Review in iTunes makes it easier for people to find this information. Please help us spread this info as widely as possible.Go to this page. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click "View in iTunes"Next Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the "Write a Review" buttonLeave an honest rating and write a review.

CNCRT60: CNC Router Tips Podcast On Face Book LiveCNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 60For the 60th episode of the CNC RouterTips Podcast we broadcast on Facebook Live. This is the first video episode of the podcast and we hope to add more video episodes in the future. Broadcasting the CNC Router Tips Podcast on Facebook Live should reach a broader audience of CNC enthusiast who might not already be podcast listeners. Bill Griggs discusses what he has been up to in CNC over the summer and what he has planned for the winter. Bill talked about his trips to the Podcast Movement Conference, MasterCam Education Summit and a field trip to Stepcraft US. Then BIll discussed a bit of new equipment he got for creating podcast and video content. For video we look at the new SMOVE Mobile extendable smartphone stabilizer. This camera gimbal shoul make better quality shop videos without jitters. Bill also discusses how he used OBS studio to create his Facebook Live Video. OBS Studio is an open Source broadcasting platform that is rapidly gaining popularity. On the audio side of things, Bill Griggs talked about 3 amazing microphone you can use for all your podcasting and video recording without breaking the back. In fact all 3 of the mics discussed can be bought for around $110 total. For more information and an in depth examination of these mic check out Podcast By Friday Episode 39 with Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant. http://www.podcastbyfriday.com/39.Lastly in this episode we talk about BIll's new products and his soon to be released ebook. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://www.cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/60Facebook LIve https://www.facebook.com/cncroutertips/videos/263559501017533/WEBSITES MENTIONEDDisclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, books, tools and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertipsMach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsCNC Zone http://www.cnczone.comVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/Smove Mobile http://smove.comMastercam https://www.mastercam.com/en-us/Stepcraft https://www.stepcraft.us/qMicrophones http://podcastbyfriday.com/micsLeaving a rating and Review in iTunes makes it easier for people to find this information. Please help us spread this info as widely as possible.Go to this page. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click "View in iTunes"Next Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the "Write a Review" buttonLeave an honest rating and write a review.

In recognition of International Women’s Day and our support for UN Women's Campaign HeForShe, we caught up with Mastercam’s President of CNC software, Meghan West to talk about the opportunities in the manufacturing industry for women and youth. Hear how the evolution of the industry is transforming careers into the dream jobs of the future.

Software Infringement Law Firm discusses the Software Compliance Group (SCG) letter Copyright Lawyer Steve Vondran ("Attorney Steve") discusses the difference between the business software alliance ("BSA") and the Software Compliance Group ("SCG").  You may see both of these entitites referenced if you received a copyright infringement notice or audit demand letter. We help companies nationwide defend against these claims of copyright software infringement. If you need help, call us at (877) 276-5084,  We offer a free no cost consultation to business owners across the United States. For more information visit our Software Law Resource Center. Click here for a more detailed article about the Software Compliance Group.

On this episode of MakingChips, we welcome two very special guests to the show. Meghan West and Ben Mund of CNC Software Inc., the developers of Mastercam CAM software. Meghan serves as President of the company, and Ben is the Senior Marketing Analyst. Both Ben and Meghan talk to us about their respective positions with CNC Software Inc., their takeaways from IMTS, exciting new technology in manufacturing, and we get a preview of Mastercam’s latest user interface. In Manufacturing News, we recap Penny Pritzker's Keynote address at IMTS 2016.   Episode Structure: [02:45] - Manufacturing News [08:00] - Welcome Meghan West and Ben Mund [09:01] - Takeaways from IMTS [11:41] - Mastercam's Reseller Network [14:25] - Ben’s Role at Mastercam [16:08] - Exciting New Technology [19:40] - Practical Application of Additive [21:50] - Continuous Innovation [23:40] - Mastercam’s New Interface [27:40] - Breaking out of your Comfort Zone [30:00] - Conclusion of Episode Mentioned in this Episode: Manufacturing News Mastercam  We Want to Hear From You, The Metalworking Nation: jim@makingchips.com jason@makingchips.com ryan@makingchips.com Telephone: (312) 725-0245

Jeff asks Where To Start learning about CNC Router Tables. We provide him a variety of resources and websites to help him cut through the confusion.Resources mentions in the show.http://cnczone.comhttp://routerforums.comhttp://themakersguide.comhttp://makermasters.comhttp://vectric.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny/channelshttp://www.cncroutertips.com/start-here/If you have a question for the show you can leave a voice message at http://www.cncroutertips.com/ask-me/. Or on speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/CNCROUTERTIPS.

Jeff asks Where To Start learning about CNC Router Tables. We provide him a variety of resources and websites to help him cut through the confusion.Resources mentions in the show.http://cnczone.comhttp://routerforums.comhttp://themakersguide.comhttp://makermasters.comhttp://vectric.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny/channelshttp://www.cncroutertips.com/start-here/If you have a question for the show you can leave a voice message at http://www.cncroutertips.com/ask-me/. Or on speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/CNCROUTERTIPS.

What are the 3 most important actions that manufacturers can take now to improve their utilization of CAM software?  In this episode, we interview Matt Sump with ShopWare, one the top resellers of MasterCAM Software.  Jim answers the question: If you put 10 machinist in a shop and gave them a piece of material and a print, how many different ways will they produce that part? We discuss: • Latest trends in CAM software • How tool paths are calculated • Radial chip thinning • Most efficient amount of material removal • Surface feet per minute • Spindle speed • Utilizing a tooling database in CAM software • Machine utilization • Dynamic Machining versus High Speed Machining • Improving machining hydraulic manifolds using CAM software • Utilizing Dynamic Tool Paths • Automating existing processes with macros • Going beyond the basics by automating ! We briefly talk about the history of how MakingChips was started. !! In our Manufacturing News segment, we discuss an article declaring that US manufacturing is going extinct.  I’m going to state it here: if you remove manufacturing from the US Economy, the United States will lose 30% of its GDP. ShopWare http://www.shopwareinc.com Matt Sump www.linkedin.com/in/mattsump/en