September 25, 2002

AxSys Incorporated, Inc.
29627 West Tech Drive
Wixom, Michigan 48393
PH: (248) 926-8810
FX: (248) 926-9085
HOME: http://www.axsysinc.com
E-MAIL: sales@axsysinc.com

Delcam and Renishaw speed press tool repair

Wixom, MI - Using a Renishaw Cyclone scanning machine together with Delcam software has considerably reduced lead times for the tool repair and replacement service offered by Macworth Tools. “By keeping this work in-house, we can offer a much speedier service,” said Managing Director, Paul Riley. 

Macworth Tools, based in Smethwick, UK, builds and repairs press tools for a wide range of industries including automotive, electronics and domestic appliances. The repair and replacement work is often based on tools sourced outside the UK so the
original tool drawings may not be obtainable.

In these cases, the Cyclone is used to digitize tool inserts and sections, or sample components. The data is then used with Delcam’s CAD/CAM software to generate CNC programs for machining new or replacement tool inserts or modules. “We also
use the basic digitized data to build a model, as a foundation on which to alter the tooling surface, when customers request tooling modifications,” added Mr. Riley.

Most press tools, including progression tools, are built up from a series of machined modules to produce the required blanking, drawing, forming, piercing, cropping and other operations.

The fit of the individual modules or inserts has to be within a few microns, to ensure continuity of a profiled surface and, in the case of blanking and piercing, a continuous shearing edge.

AxSys invites you contact our Sales Department at (248) 926-8810 to learn more detailed information about Delcam products.

AxSys is a provider of "best in class" CAD/CAM software solutions.