Production Machining

JUN 2017

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quick answers for programming a challenging part that needs to go out tomorrow. e shop should consider to what extent the CAM system dealer is willing and able to implement and help manage its investment in the software. e dealer should be responsive to questions about the software and be readily available by phone. Programming issues can often be resolved by allowing the support personnel to log into the shop's computers remotely. Training can be a substantial part of the support role. Dealers may provide training at their own facilities or on-site at the shop. It may be hands-on training in a group setting or one-on-one. If the dealer is well networked in the local manufacturing community, he or she should be able to refer the shop to other training resources as well. Some even offer workshops and networking events that bring together staff from the shop and the dealer, as well as other users of the software. Overall, the dealer should be able to provide sound advice about such things as CAM-related infrastructure (computers, networks, and so on), equipment acquisition and long-term operational and market planning. The Big Picture e selection of a CAD/CAM system is one of the most important business decisions a precision parts manufac- turing business will ever undertake. It should be done with great care. An appropriate evaluation process should determine how effectively the system will protect the shop's CNC equipment investment, reduce operating costs, reduce lead times without sacrificing quality, take best advantage of existing and emerging advanced manufac- turing technologies and provide short- and long-term avenues for manpower development. For more information about Mastercam CAD/CAM Software, call CNC Software Inc. at 800-228-2877 or visit mastercam.com. Here's another article on this topic: Optimizing CNC Legacy Parts with CAM See how one day's work at this shop resulted in produc- tivity improvements that covered the entire cost of the equipment. LINK :: short.productionmachining.com/optlegacy When the coolant becomes a Liquid Tool. Metalworking fluids to optimize productivity, economic efficiency and machining quality. Our specialists support you to get the best out of your machines and tools with the Liquid Tool. Please contact us for your local distributor. Blaser Swisslube Inc. Goshen, New York Phone 845-294-3200 mailboxusa@blaser.com www.blaser.com Select the Right CAD/CAM productionmachining.com :: 35

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