CAD/CAM
Company Provides Fast Turnaround For Molds For Sunglasses
Bausch and Lomb, the optics manufacturer, needed aluminum rapid prototype molds for the introduction of its Inertia Combo Ray-Ban sunglasses line. The schedule allowed for less than four weeks from completion of the geometry to the first molded plastic parts. The company turned to the two-year-old ROMOLD, Inc. for quick turnaround of the plastic injection molds from Bausch and Lomb's Unigraphics design files.
Read MoreBig Time Savings On Large Scale Manufacturing
This company supports seven CNC machines which are fed by a computer on the shop floor. That computer is connected directly to a computer in the drawing office, giving complete control over each part being machined. In the past much of the company's 3D work had to be subcontracted, which meant transporting the parts, some massive, to other premises so that they could be dressed.
Read MoreCommunicating With The Machine Tool
If you continue to operate a bankrupt company in the same manner, you will continue to be bankrupt. This was the primary thought of Steve Brown before he acquired a failed stretch forming company in Gardena, California. Mr. Brown was President of Camarillo Dynamics, an aerospace machining company.
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Race To The Rocket
Integrated CAD/CAM software helped this custom-car shop bring five-axis machining in-house to create a one-off concept racer.
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Smart And Efficient
Deft use of macros for 'family-of-features' NC programming allows this compressor manufacturer to do in minutes what once took hours, and get more consistent machining processes in the bargain.
Read MoreCAM Maximizes Flexibility For Illinois Shop
Since upgrading its part programming facilities from Pathtrace PAMS to the latest Pathtrace EdgeCAM system, Apex Tool Works Inc. of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has continued to expand the installation to six seats.
Read MoreOntario Manufacturer Is Driving For Success
Engineers at EXCO were working on a die cast die used to produce the three-liter front wheel drive transmission case for Ford. Similar to work they done before, but this time, they wanted to go straight to steel. 'This was the first job they used computer generated programs to rough machine inserts for this type of part,' said Brian Roberts, NC Coordinator.
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In Capable Hands
Putting NC programming and faster machine tools in the hands of machinists has helped this leading mold shop cut weeks out of the tool building cycle.
Read MoreCAM Smoothes Project's Ups And Downs
An in-depth look at how a CAM package, along with talent and experience, were applied successfully to a challenging mold job.
Read MoreComputer Technology Shortens Lead Times For California Manufacturer
A little over two years ago, this company recognized the importance of having complete capabilities to receive and utilize electronic design files. They utilized several technology methods to reach their objectives.
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