Welcome to TOOL TIME: our 2025 webinar series designed to enhance your Mastercam productivity and experience with various add-on tools. Each of these tools integrate seamlessly with Mastercam and provide additional functionalities that can boost your workflow. In this TOOL TIME 2025 webinar series, our manufacturing experts will provide valuable insights and tips on how to make the most out of these tools.
Tool Time Webinar Series
CAM Assist: The First AI Plugin for CAM
Join us for a webinar where we explore the capabilities of CAM Assist from CloudNC. Discover how this AI plug-in seamlessly integrates with your existing CAM package to automate programming, maximize spindle uptime, and ultimately drive business growth. Our expert speaker Sam Cafferty will demonstrate the benefits of same-day setup, showcasing real-world applications across various machine shops. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how adopting CAM Assist can elevate your manufacturing processes and provide you with a competitive edge in the industry.
CIMCO Verify: Verify Mastercam Toolpaths with Blazing Speed!
Join us for a live TOOL TIME webinar with Justin Patterson to discover how CIMCO Verify brings the world’s fastest solid simulation kernel to Mastercam. Learn how with this add-on, you can run a full stock simulation from start to finish in just a few seconds or faster, even on complex parts. Say goodbye to long wait times and hello to efficiency—don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your toolpath verification process!
Verisurf Report Builder: Smarter, Faster Reporting
Unlock the full potential of your reporting capabilities with the Verisurf Report Builder! Metrology expert Matt Wilson will walk you through streamlining your inspection processes, generating comprehensive reports, and customizing data outputs to meet your exact needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your efficiency and accuracy with Verisurf Report Builder—your go-to solution for smarter, faster reporting. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward mastering report generation!
Vericut Optimizer: Standalone Toolpath Optimization Solution
Join us for an insightful webinar on Vericut Optimizer, the standalone tool path optimization solution designed to maximize your machining efficiency. Discover how Optimizer can drastically boost your NC program’s performance, reduce material waste, and accelerate your parts to market faster.
In this webinar, you will learn:
✅ How to easily set up and use Optimizer to optimize your NC programs with just a few clicks.
✅ How to effortlessly integrate with almost any CAM system to optimize APT/CL-file or G-code NC programs.
✅ The comprehensive features of the software, including tool import, stock assignment, and insightful graph generation.
✅ How Optimizer’s cut-by-cut analysis can help you make informed machining decisions, reduce cycle times by up to 25%, and improve tool life and part quality.
✅ How to use the Savings Calculator to measure time and revenue savings across your shop floor.
Whether you are using standard 2-5 axis milling and turning machines or any NC program or CAD/CAM system, Vericut Optimizer can optimize it for peak efficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your CNC machines work harder and smarter. Register now to gain valuable insights and take your machining processes to the next level!
Unlocking the Full Power of the Unified Toolpath in Mastercam
Ready to optimize your CNC programming and get more out of your machine? The Unified Toolpath in Mastercam is an incredibly versatile feature that simplifies operations across a variety of setups.
Join us for this webinar to discover how it can enhance your machining process:
Versatility Across Machine Types:
✅ Seamlessly handle 3-axis vertical or horizontal machines
✅ Maximize efficiency on lathes with live tooling
✅ Simplify complex multiaxis operations
Streamlined Workflow:
✅Combine multiple toolpaths into one intuitive feature
✅Reduce programming time and boost accuracy
Enhanced Efficiency and Precision:
✅ Adapt to a wide range of machining applications
✅ Unlock new possibilities, regardless of machine type
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how the Unified Toolpath can revolutionize your approach to CNC programming!
Transform your Production Process with Verisurf Automation
Ready to Simplify and Streamline Inspection Programming?
Join us for an exclusive look at Verisurf AUTOMATE—a powerful inspection automation platform built to support portable arms, laser trackers, scanners, and CMMs alike. Whether you’re using a portable arm or a traditional CMM, AUTOMATE helps you transition from manual measurement routines to efficient, repeatable automated inspection—with less training and faster results.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What AUTOMATE is—and how it supports a wide range of devices and workflows
✅ How to build inspection routines from CAD using an intuitive, object-based approach
✅ Why AUTOMATE’s real-time feedback and graphical interface make it easy for teams to adopt
✅ The value of automation for improving consistency, reducing setup time, and scaling inspection across your shop
This webinar is ideal for:
Portable arm and scanner users still doing manual inspections
Teams new to Verisurf or considering automation
Anyone looking to simplify complex inspection tasks without overhauling their entire workflow
See how easy it is to get started with inspection automation—no matter what hardware you use.
Date: June 23, 2025
Mastercam 2026 Rollout
📅 Wednesday, July 30, 2025
🕘 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST
📍 WSU Tech Auditorium – 4004 N. Webb Rd, Wichita, KS
💻 Also available live via webinar for remote attendees
Join us for the official Mastercam 2026 Rollout Event and get a firsthand look at the newest tools, features, and productivity enhancements in Mastercam 2026. This year’s updates include improvements that streamline workflow, expand Mill-Turn capability, and boost programming speed and precision.
Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in online, you’ll gain valuable insights into how to get the most out of your CAD/CAM investment.
What to expect:
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Enhanced Solid Hole Functionality
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Classic Mill Toolpath Support in Mill-Turn
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Redesigned Planes and Levels Managers
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Live Demonstrations & Q&A with Mastercam Experts
✅ RSVP for the In-Person Event
Includes light breakfast and lunch, networking opportunities, and live access to our Mastercam Sales and Support Team.
📍 WSU Tech Auditorium – Wichita, KS
👉 Register for In-Person Event
💻 Register for the Live Webinar
Stream the event from anywhere and stay up to date on Mastercam 2026 enhancements and workflow tips.
🕘 Wednesday, July 30 | 9:00 AM CST
👉 Register for Webinar
Date: July 30, 2025
Closing the Gaps – Mastering Process Hole Strategies in Machining
Discover how to streamline your machining workflow by leveraging the Process Hole toolpath in Mastercam. This webinar will walk you through real-world applications, programming techniques, and time-saving tips to automate multi-hole operations with precision and control. Whether you’re tackling complex parts or optimizing for speed, you’ll leave with practical insights to reduce cycle time and increase efficiency on the shop floor.
In this session, we will cover:
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How to configure and apply the Process Hole toolpath in Mastercam
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Best practices for automating drilling, tapping, and reaming sequences
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Tips for organizing hole operations using geometry and toolpath patterns
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Customizing tool libraries and hole definitions for repeatability
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Common mistakes to avoid and how to troubleshoot issues
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Live walkthrough of a sample part using Process Hole
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Q&A with Justin Patterson
Date: August 25, 2025
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