revolutionizes hybrid manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing toolpath programming and simulation software developed in Canada.

Putting AM in Your CAM™

APlus enables Mastercam users to perform Additive Manufacturing and Friction Stir Welding toolpath programming and simulation.

Seamless integration with Mastercam with a familiar interface
Reliable and knowledgeable technical support
Optimized toolpath and features for Directed Energy Deposition (DED), Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD), Material Extrusion (ME) and Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
Flexible and modular software design to support new additive manufacturing processes

WHY CHOOSE APlus

APlus products integrate the power of additive, Friction Stir Welding and subtractive manufacturing into one seamless platform, enabling superior efficiency, design freedom, and precision.

True Hybrid Manufacturing Workflow

Program, simulate and generate the NC code for both additive (building), Friction Stir Welding and subtractive (machining) operations within a single Mastercam database. This unified environment allows for in-process machining to refine geometry, ensuring dimensional accuracy and a superior surface finish, all without the hassle of programming and simulating AM, joining and machining toolpaths separately using multiple software packages.

Unrivaled Design Freedom

Unlock the ability to manufacture large, complex, and intricate geometries that are difficult or impossible with traditional methods. Easily create complex internal structures and utilize advanced materials (high-performance thermoplastics, ceramics, composites) for specialized applications. Dedicated, advanced toolpath control ensures high-quality, practical results.

Rapid Adoption & Integration

Designed by experts in CNC machining software development, APlus leverages your team's existing CAM knowledge. Your operators can program, back plot, and simulate additive toolpaths using familiar workflows, ensuring a quick and easy adoption without a steep learning curve or extensive retraining. Using APlus Strategies, toolpath parameters can be saved to libraries that can be used to streamline programming for similar projects.

Virtual Validation & Reliability

The robust simulation capabilities allow you to visualize the entire hybrid build process before it begins. This virtual validation helps you identify and correct potential issues (such as costly collisions, underfill and overfill regions and soon, thermal issues), saving significant time and material costs on expensive trial runs.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT APlus FOR YOUR PROCESS

APlus DED

APlus DED integrates the programming and simulation of toolpaths for Directed Energy Deposition AM processes such as LMD (Laser Metal Deposition) and WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing). The large variety of toolpath strategies goes beyond slicing for the programming of complex shapes using multi-axis approaches to eliminate the need for support material.

APlus FSD

APlus FSD integrates the programming and simulation of toolpaths for AFSD (Additive Friction Stir Deposition) into Mastercam. This solid-state additive technique is ideal for quickly building large, high-quality, fully dense metal parts for demanding industries like aerospace and defense. The APlus R&D team has worked closely with AFSD experts to develop toolpath strategies specifically for this unique process.

APlus ME

APlus ME integrates the programming and simulation of complex Material Extrusion (ME) toolpaths into Mastercam. It goes beyond conventional 3D printing slicers by offering a more powerful, flexible, and comprehensive approach to toolpath programming that includes 3-axis toolpaths to eliminate steps between layers on 3-axis 3D printers and support-free multi-axis tool paths on 5-axis machine tools and robots. It's not limited to plastics, as it can be used for a wide range of materials, including ceramics and composites.

APlus FSW

APlus FSW is a specialized module for Mastercam that enables the programming of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) processes. FSW is a solid-state joining technique that uses a rotating tool to create high-quality, defect-free welds. APlus FSW eliminates the time-consuming process of manual programming, providing precise control over all critical welding parameters. Our seamless integration into Mastercam allows you to interleave FSW and machining tool paths as needed, all within a single Mastercam database. It offers precise control over all critical welding parameters, including spindle speeds/direction, plunge, retract and traverse rates, and tool force making it an essential tool for companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding that require robust, repeatable welds.

Programmed with APlus on a Mazak VC-500A/5X AM HWD

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FAqs

More FAQs

Can APlus be customized for specific machines and applications?

APlus is designed to be flexible and highly customizable. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and users can contact CAMufacturing Solutions to discuss the scope of customization and an estimate for the development work.

What product level of Mastercam do I need to run APlus?

APlus works with Mastercam Mill, Lathe, and Router at all levels except Entry. It does not work with Mastercam Design, Wire, and Mastercam for Solidworks. Mastercam Multi-axis is not required even for multi-axis APlus toolpaths.

Does my APlus license expire?

Your perpetual APlus license does not expire. However, software updates, including bug fixes and compatibility with newer versions of Mastercam, can only be accessed with a valid APlus Maintenance.

Is there an educational license discount for APlus?

Educational institutes that wish to license APlus for strictly teaching purposes may receive an educational license discount. Industrial and educational licenses are the same in form and function. The discount also applies to APlus Maintenance. A good rule of thumb – if your Mastercam is educational, APlus is educational.