Mastercam’s multi-threading optimises performance

With multi-threading turned on, toolpaths that are designed to be multi-threaded will be processed in a multi-threaded mode. Toolpaths not designed for multi-threading will be processed as they would normally. The multi-threading manager directs the supported toolpaths to their own core processor for processing or regeneration in separate threads as processors become available. During this processing, Mastercam is free to continue working on other tasks. The user has control over the number of processors to use and the priority of specific operations being processed as well as the options to pause and cancel processing of any particular operation. Multi-threading delivers two benefits. First, you can continue working on other tasks in Mastercam while the multi-threading manager processes toolpaths. Without multi-threading, users have had to run multiple Mastercam sessions so that other work could continue while waiting for Mastercam to process a toolpath. A second benefit is an often dramatic decrease in toolpath processing time. Mastercam is a Windows-based CAD/CAM software package for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling; and artistic relief cutting. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1984. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 150,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mould-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products.