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NC 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 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 MoreBeyond DNC
Though much work has been done to optimize DNC to support high feed rates, there is yet a better alternative for many applications. This is an introduction to the ultimate DNC--the elimination of DNC! This is an introduction to direct CNC networking (DCN).
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 MoreCNC Shop Feels The Impact Of Shop Management Software
Littlestar Plastics, Inc. located in Machesney Park, Illinois, has been providing CNC-machined plastic components to the electrical, food processing and equipment manufacturing industries since 1992.
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 MoreDisk Grinding Machine Manufacturer Controls The Paper Flow
Controlling manufacturing information is now a priority for most metalworking companies.
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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