May 12, 2011

An SME saves 32% on a mass production part with MACHpro NC Program Optimization

Our objective in this project was to develop a best practice method for an SME to improve their production processes and make them cost-efficient. We used MACHpro software as a platform to evaluate an existing G-Code. Our first analysis of the tool path showed that the tool - part engagement was constantly varying along the path, which meant that tool was used at its full capacity only at small sections of the program, which indicated an opportunity for process improvement. In addition, we realized that single feed value was used for the entire tool path (which is a typical CAM procedure) even though the tool wasn't even removing material.