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He has created test blocks for producing sample pockets to show customers. “I either carry out a demonstration on-site, or on our own GROB and video the test part being cut and the tools used. Either way, the customers see that the combination of the right cutting tool and Edgecam strategy optimises their CNC machine tools.
“Edgecam’s Waveform roughing strategy also improves tool life, particularly when machining Titanium.”
Describing how they operate as the “New Value Frontier,” Kyocera EU Marketing Manager Jose Ucar sums up by saying Waveform increases a manufacturer’s productivity and tool life. “Edgecam’s high efficiency machining techniques engage the full cutting length of the tool, achieving a more efficient cut, which has a direct effect on tool life. And the ability to ramp up feeds and speeds gives improved material removal rates and quicker cycle times.”
He says customers are usually delighted with the results, as they have a cost-effective strategy in terms of faster cycle times and a secure process through controlled cutting conditions. “Consumable costs are also reduced as the Waveform strategy means the end mill has worn down evenly, rather than being damaged because of any overloading in the corners.”
And another solution from Vero Software ensures Kyocera’s engineers are always able to open their customers’ files on site, whatever the format. WorkXplore is a powerful, high speed 3D viewer which directly displays and evaluates 3D CAD files without the need for the original CAD application. Tony Theaker says: “When we visit a customer it’s important for us to understand the features on their components. We simply load their 3D model into PartXplore on our laptop, manipulate drawings into different views, and work with easy to use dimensioning features. This means we can select the appropriate tooling for use in the machining trials.”
Edgecam Strategic Partnership Manager, Wesley Tonks, says: “This technical partnership with Kyocera SGS demonstrates the needs of an engineering business and the capability of Vero Software to provide an effective solution. In this case we’ve identified the need of people requiring information from solid models – we provide that with WorkXplore – and their requirement to lay toolpaths on a part – which is done through Edgecam.”
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