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Mastercam X4 Training Guide Nesting Published by CamInstructor Incorporated 330 Chandos Crt. Kitchener, Ontario N2A 3C2 HUwww.caminstructor.comU Date: August 1, 2010 Author: Matthew Manton and Duane Weidinger

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Requirements Use of this book requires Mastercam X4 Mill Level 1. October 14, 2010

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