Case Study: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute enhances experiential manufacturing learning with Mastercam

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Customer Case Study

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) needed a way for its engineering students to understand manufacturing processes, but the challenge was enabling this experiential learning without damaging expensive equipment or wasting materials through trial and error. To solve this, the school implemented Mastercam CAD/CAM software, specifically its Educational Suite and Multiaxis products.

The solution provided by Mastercam centered on its powerful simulation tools, which allowed students to safely experiment with different fixturing and cutting possibilities. This enabled them to find the most effective and innovative manufacturing processes virtually. The results included a foundational understanding of industrial simulation for students and a more efficient learning environment where toolpath verification was faster and resources were not wasted, solidifying Mastercam's role as a critical tool in RPI's forward-looking curriculum.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Sam Chiappone

Director of Manufacturing Innovation for the School of Engineering