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    • JUNE 2008
      FAQs and Video Tutorials for users new to FastCAM
      - Includes CAD compress - how to optimize your AutoCAD files for improved cutting.
      AutoCAD DWG import - how to open a DXF file in FastCAM
      FastPATH - automatically tool path a part to be cut.
      Drawing a Part - how to draw a part using the FastCAM editor.
    • APRIL 2008
      Promotion of Power Transmission Series (Plate Shape Development).
      - Includes Sprockets, Rack and Pinions and Involute Gears which are used in Mining, Forestry and Transport.
      - Price reduction of the FastCOPY 2D digitization system
    • XMAS 2007
      Release of FastCAM® v5.10 to help you reduce pierces.
      - 2007 Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to 2008: Beveling, EdgeSmartTM cutting, Programming Validations and Broadband Products
      - 2007 FastCAM Quote Everything Report
      Current Versions of all Major FastCAM Products
    • OCTOBER 2007
      Release of FastCAM® v5.10 to help you reduce pierces.
      - 4 Types of Bridging: (Traditional) Bridging, Overcut or Negative Bridging, Skip Bridging, Skip with Entries
      - New Common cut nest achieves 'zero gap' common cutting by cutting entire nests using a start on (part) edge approach
      - Historical Summary of new and recent sundry minor bug fixes, improvements and customer requested changes.
    • AUGUST 2007
      FastCAM® BevelTM is available now for Kinetics, ESAB (EIA and ESSI) and Hypertherm Automation Voyager III based machines in EIA although it is designed as a Universal Programming System. This system is the result of 20 years development to find the simplest way to bevel with a single torch.
      - enables ultra simple 3-Pass beveling to achieve weld ready parts (true K,Y engineering parts for heavy plate forming).


    • JUNE 2007
      Cutting small holes using the new Hypertherm (and Inner Logic) Hi-Def Torches. As hole size diminishes there is a tendency for “Coning” where the sides taper inwards. The issue is exaggerated the smaller the hole and the thicker the material.
      - We document how to improve the cut quality and get the best out of your new model Hi-Definition Torches & FastCAM technology.


    • MAY 2007
      Discussing Optical Tracing
      - Considerations when Using a Machine for Tracing Parts
      - FastCAM Optical Tracing Solutions
      - CAD compression inside FastCAM. A video demo of how easy this function is to use along with the benefits.


    • APRIL 2007
      - Did you know that FastCAM® Profiling Systems support multiple posts?
      Free downloads for service customers: FastCAM® v5.9.1251:
      - FastCUT® v6.2.0
      - FastBEAM® v3.2.28
      - FASTCAM® QETM v3.20.18


    • FEB 2007
      - Testimonial from One Steel : Using FastCAM Quote Everything One Steel report a time savings of up to 90% on some jobs
      - FastCAM Quote Everything New Feature Update from Product Manager
      - Testing begins on Microsoft Vista


    • XMAS 2006
      - 2006 Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to 2007: Beveling, EdgeSmart(TM) cutting
      - 2006 FastCAM Quote Everything Report
      - Current Versions of all Major FastCAM Products


    • DECEMBER 2006
      - FastCAM® 5.9.1248 - Widescreen
      - Using Multiple Monitors.
      - When running FastCAM software it errors with - "Run-time error '340'", "Control Array element (x) doesn't exist"



    • OCTOBER 2006
      - FastCAM®, FastNEST® FastPLOTTM and FastSHAPES® have some minor improvements.
      - FastTRACK® Plate Management System has undergone more substantial work and now includes auditing.



    • JULY 2006
      - Beijing Essen Report
      - Inside FastCAM® - automatic (tool) pathing (a time-saving embedded feature)


    • MAY 2006
      - Notice that FastCAM will have a stand at the Beijing Essen Cutting & Welding Fair
      - Notice that FastCAM will be at the Sydney Manufacture Convention
      - Information Article about Embedded features inside FastCAM: The Breakout Feature


    • APRIL 2006
      - FastCAM introduce Web based remote control software for Support & Training purposes:
      - Who can use this new LogMeIn Rescue support and what is the cost?
      - Rapid Incident Resolution for less dollars
      - Temporary Permission-based Log-in with State-of-the-Art Security
      - How to Request LogMeIn Rescue Support

    • MARCH 2006
      - How major changes to your PC can void your Security Settings
      - How Products that use Dongles are affected
      - How Products that use inbuilt Passwords are affected
      - Instructions on how to Disable the Licensing Program before you change your hardware
      - FastCAM Product Registration and Re-Activation Policy

    • XMAS 2005
      - 2005 Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to 2006: Internet training & support; Bevelling, EdgeSmart(TM) cutting
      - 2005 FastCAM QE Report & Product Highlights: Major ERP Integration Developments
      - Current Versions of all Major FastCAM Products
      - Accurate & Automatic for Quality Control

    • NOVEMBER 2005
      - Introduction of NC COLLISION CHECKER
      - Accuracy in Quality Control

    • OCTOBER 2005
      - New Version of FastCUT
      - FastCAM Tutorials now Available on CD

    • AUGUST 2005
      - The Definition of Kerf
      - From March 2005 all products will be Kerf Diameter.
      - Do you have delays in computing kerf?

    • MARCH 2005
      - The Importance of Backup
      - The Easy Way to Report a Problem
      - Critical Backups in case of Emergency

    • XMAS 2004
      - Wrap Ups and Looking ahead to 2005
      - 2004 Product Highlights
      - FastCAM Quote Everything UPDATE
      - How to Videos
      - Holiday Promo
    • SEPT/OCT 2004
      - Cleaning up the pre-processing Bottleneck
      - FastCAM CAD Smart Tools
      - Converting scanned images or shapes
      - Q&A. Can FastCAM CAD Clean pick up 'orphans'
      - FastCAM Support for AudtoCAD 2004
    • AUGUST 2004
      - A Safer way to cut up skeletal remnant - Gas Axe Technology is here!
      - Some FastCAM Common Q&A's
      - How To Videos and Demos now available - Have you visited www.fastpart.biz?
      - Maximize your FastCAM Investment with on site Training
      - IMTS Chicago
      - Product Feature - FastSHAPES CONE- Program square to round in 30 seconds!
    • JULY 2004
      - Speed without costly errors - looking for biggest improvements in productivity
      - New Speedy e-support
      - FastCAM China wins award
      - New version of FastCAM MTO (FREE) Plus Getting Started Video Instruction
      - How Do I? Adding Sections & Bolt-Holes to MTO

    • MAY/JUNE 2004
      - Gas Axe technology for managed skeleton break-up
      - FastTRACK® makes StockTake a Breeze - Product Feature
      - FastCAM® Quoter renamed to FastCAM® QE (Quote Everything)
      - Remnant Quoting Coming Soon
      - FastCAM Bridging Function offers great savings
      - Support for CR ELECTRONIC
    • APRIL 2004
      - Box Cutting technology and a new use for lasers
      - Shaping FRAMES of light aircraft - Application Story
      - Using Digitizing technology in fabrication
      - FastCAM Quoter®) Entity increase for lasers, Trumpf format output & Improved CAD clean & XML output
    • FEBRUARY 2004
      - FastCAM New Features Compilation
      - Do you need to track jobs?
      - Common Cutting
      - USB Compatibility
    • CHRISTMAS 2003
      - 2003 Wrap Up & Looking Ahead to 2004
      - Report on FabTech Chicago & Shanghai China Tradeshows
      - 2003 Product Highlights - Year in Review
      - Compete with Imports by offering Exact Blanking Lengths!
    • OCTOBER 2003
      - Feature Article:Harness the Power of the PC
      - The FastCAM Definition of Optimization & Nesting
      - Highlights of FastCAM Optimization & Estimation Products inc. - FastCAM Quoter solution for Metal Service Center's
      - Creating a Logo using FastCAM products.
    • SEPTEMBER 2003
      - Feature Article:Material Take-Off, The Problem
      - New FastCAM MTO Software, The Solution - FREEWARE !
      - Rectircle - Square to Round Transitions in Thick Plate
      - FastNEST Movable Entries and Exits
    • AUGUST 2003
      - Feature Article:The Move to SAP
      - The Instant Quotation Revolution including NEW AUTOMATIC MATERIAL TAKE-OFF
      - Product Feature: Part Marking Technology - TEXT MARKER
      - FREE Trial Software now Available!
      - New Interactive Support Forums
      - Competition Winners!
We attribute much of our productivity increase to FastCAM ..Phil Ryan, JCA Fabrication.          I'd never done a drawing before in my life. After 10 days with FastCAM, I built the first tank truck. Now it's our livelihood....Ray Castleberry, Castlebrook Welding.           By far, the quickest and easiest programs I have used......Rick Presseau, INCO Ltd.
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