Achates Power
Complex Machining Replaces Casting for Two-Piece Components in Piston Prototypes Achates Power in San Diego, California, uses Mastercam to create prototype parts for an eco-friendly, gasoline compression ignition, opposed-piston engine. The collaborative research was the work of Achates, Argonne National Laboratory, and Delphi Technologies. It was produced using funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]
Progressive Tool and Manufacturing, Inc.
Uncompromising Quality for Custom Parts Since 1984, Greensboro, NC-based Progressive Tool & Manufacturing, Inc., has made custom tooling and gauges for the medical industry, defense contractors, and aerospace companies that conduct prototype testing. The company’s ability to make parts with extremely tight tolerances has kept one customer in particular – a contract manufacturer of over-the-counter […]
Revolution Speed
Revolution Speed’s High Productivity Keeps Them Ready for Any Design Challenge Michael Kamalian started out like any other motorcycle enthusiast. But when his love of bikes turned into a growing business, he started gaining attention from major motorcycle designers, magazines, and even television shows. Revolution Speed, located in Marietta GA, can create anything from a […]
Dimensional Innovations
Pairing Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing for a “Never Been Done Before” Project – Dimensional Innovations Creates the World’s Tallest Freestanding 3D Printed Structure When presented with a unique task – create a nine-story memorial with strict safety and design expectations – Dimensional Innovations decided to combine the powerful techniques of additive and subtractive machining. Mastercam […]
M2C Racing
M2C Racing Takes Advantage of Swiss Machining to Make What a Regular Lathe Can’t When M2C Racing decided to take its Swiss parts in-house, it needed to find the best way to run its new Star Swiss screw machine. That solution was Mastercam CAD/CAM software, backed by expert partners and its own knowledgeable engineers. Quick […]
Ogemaw Heights High School, NASA
CAD/CAM Software Helps Students Experiment with Toolpaths, Cycle Times Kyle Sisco, a Machining Instructor at Ogemaw Heights High school in West Branch, MI, is a hands-on teacher. His curriculum is centered around students using and doing as soon as possible. Quick Facts: Product Used: Educational Suite Industry: Education, Aerospace Project Description: The Challenge: To produce […]
FGP Systems, Ltd.
CAD/CAM Software Simplifies Multiaxis Machining of Turbine Blades FGP Systems Ltd., Weymouth, Dorset, England, offers machining, surface treatment, and assembly capabilities to its customers in the defense and civil aerospace industries. During his 24 years with the company, Simon Griffiths-Hughes, Systems Operations and Engineering Director, has witnessed the exciting evolution of machining capabilities at FGP. […]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
CAD/CAM Software at Center of Experiential Learning Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has been educating innovators and influencers since 1824. Its faculty and alumni have long been leaders in biotechnology, nanotechnology, computational science, and engineering research and development. Quick Facts: Product Used: Educational Suite, Multiaxis Industry: Education, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Forming Project Details: The Challenge: […]
Diversified Metals Services, Inc.
Job Shop Empowered by 5-Axis Waterjet, Mastercam, and a Robotic Arm By combining the flexibility provided by the addition of sixth and seventh axes with a router, Diversified Metals Services, Inc. (DMSI) in Salt Lake City, Utah has been able to expand its water jet and router cutting capabilities to accommodate a wide range of […]
CNC-Siponen Oy
CNC-Siponen Oy Uses Mastercam to Create Functional, Beautiful Piece Reseller Zenex Computing Oy tasked customer CNC-Siponen Oy to machine a table with a 3D model of their local area on its top. Although something like this had never been done before by either company, Mastercam CAD/CAM software made the process easy. Quick Facts Product Used: […]