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to 75% faster for many parts. them get the most from their software and as partners to gain insight into what they
Another innovation is a technique hardware. need to expand their current business,
known as ‘Accelerated Finishing’. It We extend this view of partnerships address new manufacturingapplications,
delivers better 3D finishes in a much to hardware and software producers and improve day-to-day operation.
shorter time on certain sets of complex across the industry. Our open architecture
surfaces by using new shaped tools to lets innovative developers create highly Q. Which are the areas of
their fullest potential. We work closely specialized programming tools that run machining we see rapidly
with tool manufacturers to develop directly within Mastercam. We work expanding?
toolpath motion that takes the most directly with equipment and machine tool Mastercam has a strong focus on
advantage of what can be done with manufacturers to make sure Mastercam advanced manufacturing applications. This
these emerging tool shapes. users will be able to get every bit of includes growth areas such as high-end
benefit possible from that equipment, 3D work, multi-axis machining, and mill-
Q. How do you stand out in the and we have close partnerships with the turn machining. Reduced setups, broader
competitive space? leading tooling manufacturers. scope of achievable work, and high
Mastercam has more than 300,000 global precision - all help serve the expanding
installations, making it the most widely Q. What are the factors that market, so we are developing ways to help
used CAM software brand according to helped Mastercam become push those techniques even further.
independent research company CIMdata, successful in India? We regularly post resources for shops
inc. This gives us unmatched insight Three critical components have helped who are evaluating the benefits of these
into the needs of machinists and lets us make Mastercam successful in India: advanced techniques. An example is the
shop-test new and innovative techniques First, we have forged a strong and wide- information and tools we have about
in more practical situations than any other reaching sales and support organization Multiaxis machining at(www.mastercam.
CAM software. in India to ensure Mastercam users will com/multiaxis/). We encourage everyone
Keeping in line with our original have the technical backing they need to to take a look.
philosophy, we also have the largest succeed. Mastercam India brings decades
number of global service and support of CAM expertise to a thriving industry. I Q. There is currently a skills gap
organizations in the CAM industry; nearly have been there to work with them and to adequately staff the growing
440. These local organizations provide hear first-hand the specific needs of the manufacturing market. Do you see
Mastercam expertise to shops, help them Indian market. that globally and what are your
with challenging manufacturing Second, we carefully watch the plans to help address that in India?
issues, and in many cases changing Indian manufacturing sectors, We do see this issue globally and
act as partners evaluate what specific applications they therefore have strengthened our efforts
to help need to reach their goals, and provide to be at the forefront of Education
focus in those areas. market.
Third, we continue to work with Mastercam proudly works with various
our Indian users organizations across the globe, such as

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