Tolland, CT – CNC Software announced that Mastercam University, their online learning tool that gives both students and experienced users alike 24/7 access to Mastercam training materials, is providing free copies of their Mastercam X9 Update course to Maintenance customers.

This course is designed to help you understand the new features in the Mastercam X9 release. Some topics that are covered in the Maintenance course are:

• Geometry – 2D bounding box, level & WCS modeless dialog, selecting geometry by level
• Design – Dynamic transform, Gnomon manipulation, translate/rotate, select all entities
• Solids – Solid positioning, mating faces, inserting clamps, rotate & translate fixture components
• Offset – Xform offset, offset contour, analyze distance, create arc polar
• Mill – Contour, lead in/out, solid chains, Backplot verify options, Verify / Mastercam Simulation
• Toolpath – Peel Mill, Dynamic Motion, 2D HST Blend, center start cut direction, extend entry/exit
• Tool – New tool shape/types, Barrel, Threadmill, Slot Mill with new upper corner radius control
• And much more.

Mastercam University is online video training that lets you learn at your own pace, your own time, and from experienced Mastercam trainers. Use these new online classes to get up-to-speed quickly, keep your skills sharp, or even prepare for official Mastercam Certification. Mastercam University is open to anyone with internet access, and can be purchased through Authorized Mastercam Resellers.