More Powerful and Flexible 3D Roughing Linking

Mastercam 2022 introduced the new Linking Parameters page for finishing 3D high speed toolpaths, which includes new and improved functionality. Mastercam 2023 has expanded this effort to the Dynamic OptiRough, Area Roughing, and Horizontal Area toolpaths.

Preventing the Tool from Retracting Between Passes

You now control the moves between Z depths using the new Keep tool down between Z depths option. In previous releases, Mastercam always retracted to move from Z depth to Z depth on open passes. You can now create smooth linking moves between Z depths, with an optional feed rate control. You can also specify a separate Feed rate for these moves. Additionally, the Keep tool down option has been moved from the Cut Parameters page.

Keep tool down off	Keep tool down on

Trimming Passes to Fit Transition Moves

Dynamic OptiRough, Area Roughing, and Horizontal Area now have the ability to trim passes to safely fit the transition moves, using the Fit transitions option. This option was previously only available to 3D high speed finishing toolpaths.

Fit transitions off	Fit transitions on