Educational Suite
Our CAD/CAM software solutions are bundled and priced at deep discounts for schools to incorporate the world’s leading CAM software into their curricula—with all the functionality of the industrial versions of these products included in the Mastercam Educational Suite.
Product Overview
Teachers appreciate the flexibility to teach everything from introductory lessons all the way to advanced CAM applications. Whether you want to briefly expose students to computer-aided design and manufacturing, enhance STEM education programs, or prepare students for careers in manufacturing with hands-on instruction, you can do it all with this software.
Mastercam Educational Suite includes:
- Mill, Lathe, Wire, Router, Design, Art, and ProDrill
- Standard library of 2-, 3-, and 4-axis post processors.
- Support and resources for the education community.
Mastercam skills prepare students for rewarding careers as makers and innovators Shaping the Future of Manufacturing™.
Mastercam is the most widely used CAM software in the world.* This makes our educational solutions a valuable addition to the curriculum of any technical education program. If you want to prepare your students for successful careers in manufacturing, get them started with Mastercam in the classroom.
- #1 installed seats in education
- #1 installed seats in industry
- Largest network of support
- Curriculum for all levels
*CIMdata 2019
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Features
Extend tool life with proprietary toolpath strategies that maximize material removal rate and reduce cycle times.
Accelerated Finishing™
Take advantage of innovative profile tools and processes aimed at greater efficiency and higher machining productivity.
Advanced Toolpaths
Reduce costs and cut programming time with advanced toolpaths like Deburr and Equal Scallop.
Powerful CAD
Open any CAD file in Mastercam to access modeling and prep tools for CAM programmers to get parts on and off machines quickly.
Machine Simulation
Detect collisions between your stock, tool, and machine components before sending code to your machine tool. Machine Simulation is a safe way to prove out 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis Mill (or Router) toolpaths to make clean, efficient, and accurate programs.
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Asnuntuck Community College
Connecticut Manufacturing Program Enjoys Statewide Reach Founded twenty years ago, Asnuntuck Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Program in Enfield, Connecticut, has become a major source of employees for the state’s many manufacturing companies. With the employer-employee relationship becoming a two-way street for the students, involved manufacturers have been supplying the school with both curriculum basics and…
ATC Machining Technologies
CAD/CAM Instruction Unlocks Future for High School and Technical College Students Known in the Coconut Creek, Florida, community as ATC, the combined facilities of Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School are using the teaching of Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer-Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) to propel interested students toward rewarding careers in today’s world of factory…
Mastercam Community
When you choose the world’s most widely used CAM, you gain benefits beyond the technology driving our software. Our global community of Mastercam users, experts, educators, and enthusiasts helps you get the most from your investment.
FAQs
If you want to learn CAD for free, you may find training opportunities through local community programs and various online platforms. Mastercam University is a great place to get started, but you should eventually seek hands-on training using CNC equipment. This may be accomplished through on-the-job training or at an educational institution, such as a technical or community college.
Mastercam Educational Suite is not free, but it is a cost-effective option for educational institutions to teach students to use the CAD/CAM software they are most likely to encounter when they enter the workforce. Mastercam Demo/HLE is a free download available to anyone interested in learning the software, and courses on Mastercam University are also available to help students get started. The Learning Edition enables practice using Mastercam for free, so you can design parts and apply cutting strategies, but it will not produce G-code.
Mastercam Demo/HLE is a free download available to anyone interested in learning the software, and courses on Mastercam University are also available to help students get started. The Learning Edition enables practice using Mastercam for free, so you can design parts and apply cutting strategies, but it will not produce G-code.
Yes, you can learn CAD/CAM online. Mastercam University is one option—but at some point, you will want to have hands-on training using CNC equipment to produce parts. You may also find online and in-person training opportunities hosted by your local Mastercam Channel Partner. Other options to learn CAD/CAM include online and in-person training from providers like Streamingteacher, camInstructor, and numerous technical and community colleges
The best online CAD/CAM course is going to vary based on your individual goals and needs. If you want to learn CAD/CAM for a specific job, choose a course that teaches the software that the potential employer uses. If you want to learn CAD/CAM for more universal employability, Mastercam is the most widely used CAM software in industry, so it may be best to choose an online CAD/CAM course that teaches Mastercam.
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