"Precision turbines and fans are tricky to manufacture. We added Blade Expert to our shop’s ‘toolbox’ because it gives us complete control and doesn’t require a lot of training. It definitely keeps us ahead.”

Specialized Multiaxis Programming For Multi-Bladed Parts

Simon Griffiths-Hughes, 5-Axis Manager
GP Precision Engineering

Blade Expert

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Generating toolpaths for impellers, fans, and marine propellers is a complex 5-axis challenge. Machining these multibladed shapes usually requires special multistep, multiaxis programming, but Mastercam Blade Expert provides a

comprehensive solution for various blade configurations

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Description: . The interface follows the Mastercam standard used by all Mastercam Multiaxis toolpaths, ensuring a short learning curve and successful deployment. Blade

. The interface follows the Mastercam standard used by all Mastercam Multiaxis toolpaths, ensuring a short learning curve and successful deployment. Blade Expert turns your multiblade machining challenges into routine solutions:

Remove the material from between the blades.
Finish the blades/splitters.
Finish the floor.
Finish the fillets.

Blade Expert works seamlessly with Mastercam® Mill 3D and Mastercam Router 3D.

Self-Contained processing

Multiblade parts come in many configurations, but Blade Expert’s common-sense operation process turns these machining challenges into reliable solutions:

key Features

Precise, efficient, and smooth cut pattern.
Supports straight, bull, and ball nose cutters.
Automatic stock model awareness eliminates air cuts.
Automatic tool axis control for safe toolpaths.
Accurate tool tip control for seamless blending and transformation

Additional Benefits

The interface follows the well-established Mastercam standard used by all other multiaxis toolpaths, ensuring a short learning curve.

The Blade Expert Process