Mastercam X6 delivers full 64-bit support and a powerful set of new tools to help you make the most of your shop. We've listed some highlights below (click the video icon to see a quick demonstration): Mill and Router: The new in-process stock model delivers an accurate representation of your part as toolpaths are applied to it. The model can be verified and used as the basis for additional toolpaths. video Enhanced dynamic milling includes finer control and additional time savings. video Fast 2D HST region chaining dramatically speeds up dynamic toolpath programming. video Smart rest roughing uses the new in-process stock model to create a highly efficient pass to remove stock remaining from a larger tool Hybrid finish "filler" passes divide your part into a series of Z sections and applies two different machining strategies to each section for a superior finish. Lathe: Variable depth roughing for longer insert life. video Easy pick, pull and cutoff operations. video Remaining stock removal. video Smart finishing that identifies and cuts flats and walls with different motion. video Finish tool inspection. video Enhanced canned rough and finish toolpaths. New finish feed / speed facing and canned grooving controls. Wire: Enhanced autosyncing. Improved wirepath editing. New force wire taper to vertical options. CAD Tools: Finer control over intersecting and trimming solid edges. Enhanced solid trim to surface. Dynamic transform along a vector. Blade Expert: video With the release of Mastercam X6 , we're also introducing Mastercam Blade Expert, a new purchasable add-on designed for multi-bladed parts. This powerful tool can be added to Mastercam Mill Level 3 or Router Pro, and delivers: Powerful programming for fans, propellers, impellers, turbines, marine screws and more. Variety of efficient roughing strategies. Precise curt pattern control on blade, fillet, and floor finishing. Automatic tool axis control. Full machine simulation. Mastercam is the Industry Standard The most recent analysis of CAM software seats produced by CIMdata, Inc. shows that CNC Software’s Mastercam® is the world’s most widely-used CAM software. With more than 150,000 installed seats, Mastercam has more than twice the installed base of the closest competitor. What does this mean for you? It means that when you choose Mastercam, you’re using innovative CAM software that has helped more shops achieve success than any other. It also means that skilled Mastercam users are much easier to find. Mastercam’s Support is Second to None Mastercam is supported by a worldwide network of dedicated, expert resellers who focus exclusively on ensuring that Mastercam fits your needs. They know the software, know your area, and are there when you need them. Mastercam also enjoys a large online user community that offers advice, help, tips and tricks to fellow Mastercam programmers. Mastercam is Dedicated to the Future As one of the pioneers in PC-based CAD/CAM, Mastercam has a long history of company security and health. As a privately-owned company, we continue to focus exclusively on the needs of NC programmers. And as a CAD/CAM innovator, we’ll be here to work with you as you move into the future.