MasterCAM X5 Router

Associative CAD/CAM specifically designed for routers. Builds on Mastercam Design functionality, plus:
• Flexible 2D machining, including 2D Feature Based Machining on solids
• Tab creation and editing
• Advanced part and toolpath nesting
• Block drill and aggregate head support
• Support for raster-based files (JPEG, TIFF, and more)
• Powerful engraving

Compare the Different Levels of Router

Mastercam	Router Entry	Router	Router Plus	Router Pro
CAD
Complete customizability
Create and dimension live wireframe geometry
TrueShape Nesting	optional
Read/write IGES, DXF, SAT, Parasolid, EPS & more
Read native AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge & more
Read native CATIA and Pro/E files		optional	optional	optional
Live surface modeling
CAD file change recognition
Solid modeling		optional	optional	optional
CAM
Feature Based Machining
Dynamic Milling
Fully associative toolpaths
Drilling
2D contour cutting
Basic pocketing
3D contour cutting, trimming & remachining
Advanced pocketing, including open pockets
2D high speed machining
Block drilling
Tabs
Right-angle head support
Engraving
On-screen toolpath verification
Single and limited multisurface roughing
Single and limited multisurface finishing
Full multisurface and solid roughing
Full multisurface and solid finishing
Full multisurface and solid cleanup machining
Full multisurface and solid high speed machining
Full multisurface and solid OptiRough cutting
Full multisurface and solid hybrid finishing
5-axis drilling and curve machining		optional	optional	optional
Full 4-and 5-axis machining				optional

System Requirements

• Processor: 2.5 GHz (minimum) 32-bit or 64-bit Intel®- compatible processor; 64-bit Intel®-compatible processors are supported.
• Operating System: Windows® XP, Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 7 (Ultimate or Professional) including the latest service packs and recommended updates.
• Memory: 2 GB (minimum), 3 GB available hard disk space (minimum).
• Graphics: 256 MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card, 1280x1024 pixel screen resolution (minimum).
• Mouse: Windows-compatible 2-button or 3-button mouse (or with middle mouse wheel).