Happy New Year, Everyone! What a year 2019 was for us at MCAM Northwest! We have enjoyed being part of the ever-evolving manufacturing industry for over 20 years and we can’t wait to see the innovations in store for the industry in the new year....
What is the motivation for most people to be involved in Manufacturing? Is it outside influences such as family members, friends or even a good high school teacher that sends that individual on a pathway that squarely lands them in manufacturing? Or is it an...
2018 was a banner year for MCAM Northwest as we celebrated our 20th anniversary. Our flagship product, Mastercam, entered its 35th year. As the new year begins, we reflect on where we’ve been, where we are at and where we’re heading. Past MCAM Northwest incorporated in 1998....
Affordability has made the Haas UMC-750 CNC Mill a popular choice for shops in North America requiring 5 axis trunnion machining. Over the past few years the machine tool has seen some upgrades, and Mastercam users can (and should!) take full advantage. Originally, the rotary axis...
Mastercam is continuously adding new machine environments and with the release of 2019 there are some special options for Mill with Lathe. As Mastercam continues to have more of these environments available, we thought it might be good to finally clear up some confusion. What...
More than double the space and machines, Clackamas Community College’s new Industrial Technology Center (ITC) is bringing in top-of-the-line equipment to train the next generation of manufacturers. The new facility, which will upgrade the previously 18,000 square foot building to a whopping 44,424 square feet,...
Calling all creators! The Mastercam Wildest Parts competition challenges students to create a design, using high quality parts, to showcase their design skills. The winners will have broken the mold and created something new and innovative. The top prize is $1,000 and second place receives...
Customers of Mastercam's Maintenance Program receive up-to-date enhancements and the latest software tools to keep their shop at the top of their game. Customers with active maintenance receive major releases at no charge; they receive software with 1st priority access to new features and maintenance-only...