Release Notes 3.6 – (February 2025)

3.6.2502 (February 2025)

New Catalogs

  • CoreCutter
  • Korloy
  • Palbit

 

User Upload Enhancements

Users can now:

  • Upload or link GTC packages
  • Add or edit properties manually
  • Import tool data from text files

 

API Now Available in Production

The following endpoints are live:

  • Start Session
  • Quick Search (search for items with filters)
  • Get list of Publisher names
  • Get list of Consumer names
  • Export Tool Assembly to Consumer
  • Export Job to Consumer
  • Export Tool Item to Consumer
  • Define and manage item connectivity
  • Additional endpoints supporting system integrations

 

UI Improvements

  • A new “Tool Number” field has been added for assemblies within a job
  • The Tool Number is included in exports and can be used by CAD, CAM, Simulation, and Tool Management software

 

Feeds and Speeds

  • Improved AI-based feeds and speeds predictions
  • Coverage now extends to 79% of all tool items across all supported brands

 

New Export Options to Consumers

  • Hypermill
  • SolidCAM
  • Updated Zoller export process
  • New “GTC Light” export option: generates a simplified GTC package containing only the essential data for CAM software that supports GTC files (e.g., Mastercam, TopSolid)

 

Export Data Enhancements

MachiningCloud now exports additional reference geometry to improve CAM compatibility for turning tools:

  • CCR (Center of Corner Radius): reference point for ISO turning inserts
  • LCR/RCR (Left/Right Corner Radius): coordinate systems for irregular inserts such as grooving or parting tools
  • These reference points are provided at the insert, shank, and assembly levels to simplify integration with CAM systems

 

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected report unit formatting
  • Fixed Iscar “Fn” unit issue in inch mode