Tri-County Technical College
Tech College Alum Teaches CAD/CAM at Alma Mater Tri-County Technical College teaches Mastercam to prepare students for successful manufacturing careers. The Challenge Finding powerful, user-friendly CAD/CAM software that will prepare tech students for future careers. The Solution Mastercam, the most widely used CAD/CAM software for machining applications. Benefits Mastercam is user-friendly and widely used within […]
Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.
Knives Out: Debarker Manufacturer Uses CAD and AM to Produce MLX™ Knife Tips Nicholson Manufacturing uses Mastercam CAM and APlus AM technologies to produce debarker knives for the lumber industry. The Challenge Producing rugged knife tips that withstand the rugged conditions of debarking machines. Nicholson needed additive manufacturing (AM) software to work with its existing […]
Canada France Hawaii Telescope
CAD/CAM Provides Precision for Stargazing At the most scientifically productive site for astronomy in the world, Greg Green has the opportunity to machine parts that hold million-dollar chips, all with a 24-year-old machine, CAD/CAM software, and creative fixturing. The Challenge Flexible machining with high precision and a low budget. The Solution Mastercam, the most robust […]
Bridgerland Technical College
Attracting Future Tech Students Through Small-Scale CAD/CAM Demos Bridgerland Technical College uses Mastercam to run Penta Machine’s 5-axis Pocket NC V2-10 mill at career fairs in its efforts to recruit students into its manufacturing program. The Challenge Demonstrating the power of CAD/CAM software and CNC machining within a small exhibit space. The Solution Mastercam, the […]
Vantage Career Center
Local Career Center Produces World-Class Machinists Vantage Career Center doesn’t let its rural location stand in the way of providing a world-class precision machining education to its students. Instead, it leverages partnerships with technology providers and state and local governments. The Challenge Ensuring Vantage Career Center students graduate with robust experience and cutting-edge manufacturing skills. […]
Big Drum Precision Machining and Automation
Multiaxis Approaches Applied to Medical Automation Parts Big Drum Precision Machining and Automation specializes in producing parts like robotic grippers for automated medical lab cells. Many of these parts are difficult – if not impossible – to machine in three axes. Mastercam Multiaxis directs Big Drum’s CNC unit to create repeatable, high-quality parts. The Challenge […]
Ariel Technologies
Ariel Taps CAD/CAM’s Full Power Through Training Ariel Technologies, with a legacy that spans decades, continues to place an emphasis on employee and customer education. Part of its state-of-the-art training facility has a space dedicated to Mastercam CAD/CAM software. The Challenge Instruction with an eye toward the reduction of hand-programming. The Solution Mastercam, the most […]
Avans Machine, Inc.
CAD/CAM Helps Busy Machine Shop Produce Challenging Parts Scottsboro, Alabama-based Avans Machine Inc. prides itself on quality and excellence, serving a broad spectrum of industries including pharmaceutical/medical, aerospace, space, and defense. The Challenge Finding a more universal CAM software system to meet their customers needs. The Solution Mastercam, the most robust CAD/CAM software for machining […]
JR Machine
JR Machine Attracts Aerospace Customers with Advanced Mill-Turn Techniques JR Machine increased its shop capabilities without updating any of its existing machines or installing new ones simply by upgrading its CAD/CAM software. In doing so, JR Machine reduced programming time and increased part quality. The Challenge Programming and cutting aerospace parts that require both milling […]
Avers Machine and Gear
CAD/CAM Software Integration Streamlines Gear and Rack Manufacturing When Avers Machine and Gear expanded through acquisition, it needed to bridge the gap between the two machine shops. Team members evaluated what was driving value at each facility and implemented best practices, leveraging Mastercam to provide a successful integration. The Challenge Integrate two machine shops. The […]