CAD/CAM
CAM System Lets Shop Choose The Best Multi-Axis Machining Path
RJD Machine Products (Trenton, New Jersey) is a 20-person job shop specializing in precision machining of instrument components. They supply local manufacturing companies and research centers with precision components of prototypes to yearly contracts.
Read MoreNC Programming The Key To Cycle Time Reduction
This company focuses on up-front CAD/CAM programming to reduce cycle times, rather than machining optimization, with excellent results.
Read MoreSolid Models Make Molds Faster
Solid modeling technology has enabled this piston manufacturer to design prototype casting molds in a fraction of the time it once took. Here's their entire design-to-manufacturing process.
Read MoreMoldmaker Doubles Feed Rates And Improves Finishes With NC Filtering Software
At Tredegar Molded Products (St. Petersburg, Florida), Ron Kalevich and David Lundy were looking for a way to increase feed rates and reduce polishing times for the injection molds they produce. Tredegar is a manufacturer of high precision, multi-cavity injection molds for the packaging industry.
Read MoreNeed For Change Brings Unexpected Benefits
This manufacturing company was faced with a dilemma common to many companies in today's manufacturing environment. Change their process to include CNC or lose valuable customers.
Read MoreMoving CAM/CAD to the Shop Floor
Creating a tool path is no longer the exclusive province of the CAD/CAM department. Shops are putting better CAM tools in the hands of their skilled toolmakers so they can assume responsibility for their own part programs.
Read MoreDNC: Faster And Better -- Part Two
In the first part of this series, we described proven methods for faster downloading of NC programs over a serial line. This conclusion addresses the other two bottlenecks of DNC, processing and machining, and how these affect the quality of your parts.
Read MoreDNC: Faster And Better -- Part One
Direct numerical control (DNC) should solve problems, not create them. If you under-stand how DNC works and follow the tips presented in this article, you can maximize its benefits and avoid headaches with your system. Part One of a two-part series.
Read MoreMetal Stamping Co Reduces Lead Times After Replacing CAM System
Kilmartin Industries, a large metal stamping and machining company in Boston, Massachusetts, recently replaced their CAM system. Now, they utilize the Licom APS 3D machining module (Licom Systems, Inc. Westborough, Massachusetts), with engraving, as well as their Wire-EDM software module.
Read MoreDNC Puts The Probe To Work
In this robotic machining cell, a custom DNC link "closes the loop" between the machining center's touch probe and the turning center that feeds parts to it.
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