SolutionWare and NTMA Team Up to Train Incumbent Workers and Apprentice Machinists with their  “Computers and Machining” Classes

SolutionWare Corporation and NTMA announce classes to train incumbent and apprentice machinists in SolutionWare’s popular CAD/CAM programming system, Geopath.

Geopath is taught as a stand-alone application. Employees value the program because it represents the right balance of speed, ease of use and power.  Intuitive as it is, Geopath has the sophistication to handle the vast majority of part programming activities in Silicon Valley. 

Geopath features modules in milling, including 3D; lathe, live tooling with Y-Axis; and Wire EDM.

The NTMA is well known and respected for aiding continuing education in the tooling and machining industry, and is a leader in job training and retraining, having placed thousands of machinists in jobs. 

The theme of this semester is called “Computers in Machining.”  In this class students will learn how to increase CNC productivity through use of computers and CAD/CAM.

“Transitioning from a down economy into a recovering economy can be tough when there have been personnel changes.  It is vital for employers and employees to know where they can go to get continued education from a reputable place that has state of the art technology that will keep one competitive.”  Jon Perry, Senior Applications Engineer, SolutionWare Corporation.

SolutionWare is proud to support colleges, universities and manufacturing vocational classes with their star CAD/CAM program, Geopath.  SolutionWare is proud to be an American company doing all of its development and management in the USA.    

If you are interested in learning more about Geopath or about it's continuing Education Program, contact Mr. Michael at 408.249.1529

PRESS RELEASE
SAN JOSE, CA -- November 02, 2000

Contact:
Jim Parker
VP Marketing
SolutionWare Corporation
(408)249-1529

SolutionWare Corporation releases MazaCAM version 3.4

Time is money. And any steps that can be eliminated from downtime are converted to profits. And that is what MazaCAM brings to the table with the one click “File Commander.”

Training new employees and making the experienced programmer’s job easier and faster was the top priority for the development team at SolutionWare Corporation.

G-code and Mazatrol programmers are finding it even easier to program in the comfort of their own office because MazaCAM with Geopath is an off-line programming tool that eliminates the hassle of having to stand at the control. Programming time is reported to take a third or a quarter of the time it would take to program at the machine.

With the File Commander integrated in MazaCAM we have eliminated several programming steps—and have combined them all with a single mouse click.

In one convenient screen, the File Commander lists the available files. Then, simply by clicking on a file, the file commander shows the content of the file, and executes the entire sequence of operations with a single click of the mouse.

This latest version gives programmers a master console for G-code, Mazak file management, Mazatrol editing, and Mazatrol communications. The “File Commander” will activate different automatic functions once the programmer selects one of his files.

These functions help the programmer complete his various tasks; whether it is to edit the selected file in the MazaCAM Editor, convert that file from one control type to another, or even to send the selected file to his Mazak or G-Code CNC – all done with a single click of the mouse.

More information about MazaCAM can be obtained by calling SolutionWare at 408-249-1529, or toll-free 1-888-3CAD-CAM.

PRESS RELEASE
SAN JOSE, CA -- July 26, 2000

Contact:
SolutionWare Marketing
SolutionWare Corporation
(408) 249-1529

All The Right Tools To Get Your G-Code And Mazatrol Programs Done Faster And Easier.

SolutionWare Corporation announces its release of MazaCAM with Geopath version 3.3. An intelligent solution that allows Mazatrol and G-Code shops to save time and increase production. Our complete CAD/CAM product gives the end-user the versatility of both G-Code and Mazatrol programming by enabling him to program in his own method (whether it be CAD/CAM or Mazatrol) and output to either one. 

MazaCAM with Geopath is the only CAD/CAM product on the market that can take a Mazatrol program and convert it to an edit-free G-Code program within minutes.  MazaCAM (the Mazatrol-oriented off-line programming system) integrates with Geopath (the G-code programming system) to allow the Programmer to program any machine in his shop from one computer! This solution results in saving time and increasing production. 

Our complete CAD/CAM solution is composed of three main sections: MazaCAM Utilities, the MazaCAM Editor, and the Geopath CAD/CAM programming system. 
 

• MazaCAM Utilities 

MazaCAM Utilities give the Programmer flexibility to translate between Mazatrol and G-code, as well as uploading and downloading directly to the Mazak machine utilizing its unique Mazatrol protocol. MazaCAM Utilities will convert between control types such as: M32, M-Plus, Fusion 640M and back to M2, and between the T32, T-Plus, Fusion 640T and back to T2 and T3.  Additionally, our MazaCAM Utilities can send programs to and from the new Fusion controls with the floppy disk or network formats.
 

• MazaCAM Editor

The MazaCAM Editor enables the user to easily create and/or edit Mazatrol conversational programs for all of the Mazak controls (including the PC Fusion).  It also includes printing capabilities. Two more important features which increase its versatility for the Mazak programmer is “copy and paste” and the ability to plot the part shape. 

The MazaCAM off-line Editor can take any portion of the program for a previously programmed part, select it, and then copy and paste it to the new program currently being programmed. This feature gives the Programmer yet another way to save time in programming. The programmer simply clicks on the previous Mazatrol program, and copies and pastes selected sections to the current program he is now working in.

Plotting shapes from Mazatrol is a simple one step process with the off-line Editor.  All a programmer has to do is select "plot shape" from the menu and the graphic display of the part shows on the monitor. In addition to the plotted shape being displayed in the Editor, it highlights the exact section of the part that corresponds to the program step he clicked on.
 

• Geopath

The G-Code part of the system--Geopath-- has just been upgraded to version 3.3 It is now icon driven and includes hot-keys, menu commands and right-click menus. It also contains pre-programmed shapes of ellipses, parabolas, D-shaped holes, slot commands etc., as well as lettering/engraving. Geopath’s new interface gives the programmer three choices of screen formats to utilize. Beginners can use Geopath’s original format. Users with intermediate experience with Geopath can use icon toolbars and right-click menus. Advanced Programmers can take advantage of the full graphic screen without the necessity of icons or prompters, and can use hot-keys to instantly execute commands without going through menus.  As always, the user can output fully post-processed G-Code for Okuma, Fadal, Fanuc, Haas, etc.

Customers can purchase the entire product--all three tools-- or each tool individually and upgrade as needed.  Because the modules are designed to be part of an integrated package, customers who already own single tools can look forward to a seamless upgrade.  Giving the end user the ability to integrate individual tools into one powerful system will enable him to meet all of his programming demands. 
More information about Geopath can be obtained by calling SolutionWare at 408-249-1529, or toll-free 1-888-3CAD-CAM.

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