Great article providing history of our customer Cope Plastics’ and its transformation into a very efficient operation through utilization of Mastercam and QTE’s consulting services. CAM Software Improves Turnaround Times : Modern Machine Shop.
Continue readingCreative Specialties, Billings, Missouri, continues to grow and add equipment. The precision CNC milling and turning firm has added a second Leadwell V-40 CNC VMC with a 4th axis and a Romer inspection arm. Founded in early 2009 by John Turano, a 29-year machining veteran, the ISO-certified firm also has 3D CAD/CAM capabilities. “We have 12 employees working 2+ shifts for six days a week,” noted […]
Continue readingRoberts Tool & Die Co. (RTD), Chillicothe, Missouri, has recently installed two pieces of Mori Seiki CNC machining equipment. The 29-year-old firm offers tool & die design/build; CNC machining, wire EDM, special machines, stamping and assembly. The die work includes all types of dies such as progressive, blank, pierce, draw, form & trim and manual transfer. Above (l-r): Roberts Tool & Die’s Rick Grell, Randy Grell […]
Continue readingA little known feature in Mastercam is the ability to change the background color and the font of the Operations Manager. This can be extremely helpful in different lighting conditions, when using a projector, or even when it gets harder to see the different operations. Change the Background Color 1. Select the down arrow from […]
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Globalparts Aero Manufacturing, Augusta, Kansas, has recently started up and is using the latest in technology to maximize its performance. Starting up at the first of the year, the sister division of Global Parts (an aerospace parts distributor) is managed by long-time industry veterans Chris Roberts and Michael Oakleaf. The firm offers 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on some of the latest equipment. Globalparts […]
Continue readingWe all know time is money and finding new ways to monitor productivity is becoming a key management activity. Here is a simple way to measure productivity within your company. Measuring Productivity in the Workplace : Production Machining.
Continue readingWhat will our precision machining shops look like in 2020? It’s just 7 years away and the aging workforce will make an interesting dynamic. What Does The Precision Machining Shop Of The Future Look Like? | Speaking of Precision Blog.
Continue readingWe have noticed the back feedrate for highspeed toolpaths is set to 100 by default. We recommend you update this to be the fastest feedrate your machine can handle to fully utilize the capabilities of the highspeed toolpath. Within the parameters of the toolpath select “Cut Parameters” and change the back feedrate accordingly.
Continue readingIn the new Verify of Mastercam X7, you can easily zoom in on specific sections of the model and update the display to be more accurate. This is a very helpful feature to check for improper toolpaths or un-foreseen errors. In some instances, even with the precision all the way up on the full model […]
Continue readingMoldplus software solutions offer powerful advanced design tools for the Mastercam user. Originally designed for the mold industry, Moldplus now offers even more tools for various industries. Powerful trimming and un-trimming surface tools plus surface patching tools continue to be a must-have for Mastercam users. And, it is offered in different levels and packages to cater […]
Continue readingVerisurf Validate Satisfies Key DPD Compliance Requirements for Aerospace Suppliers Verisurf Validate is an add-on application that provides a fast, 1-click means of assuring that translated CAD geometry read into Verisurf remains within acceptable tolerance parameters prior to subsequent manufacturing or further use for inspection or acceptance testing. Read more about Verisurf
Continue readingIn Windows it is easy to add frequently used folders to the favorites section so you can quickly locate files. This is especially helpful to getting to your Mastercam files. Just follow these quick instructions to add your Mastercam file directory to the favorites section:
Continue readingMid-States Supply Co.’s KC Valve Modification Facility Is Using Technology To Improve Operation Mid-States Supply Co.’s Valve Modification Facility in Kansas City, Missouri, is using technology to dramatically improve its operation. The 52-year-old firm provides pipes, valves and fittings (ranging in size from ½” to 42” in diameter) to customers across the country from its 33 locations. Industries such as oil, gas and food are served. The […]
Continue readingIndustry Veteran Starts Up Kluba Machine; Uses Software To Maximize Productivity and Efficiency Industry veteran Joe Kluba has started Kluba Machine in Washington, Missouri. The CNC machining job shop works with tool steel, stainless, cold rolled steel, copper, and exotics on parts up to 40” x 20”. The company has four employees with a combined experience of over 65 years. Industries served include automotive, aerospace […]
Continue readingQuickly Update Multiple Work Offsets Editing the Work offset number via the View Manager is used when you already have multiple operations created ( more than 3) and the work offset has to be changed for those operations. This prevents going through each operation and changing the work offset individually. We can easily mass edit […]
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