Manufacturing Technology

With the advent of advanced technologies, the Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines are rapidly replacing the older conventional production machines. They leverage ease of setting, operation, repeatability and accuracy. They are also capable of handling the latest cutting tools and apply the most modern manufacturing processes. The parts can be designed and the required tools paths, set-up sheet, process sheet generated using the CAD / CAM process. The resulting CNC program can be uploaded to the machine. On validating the prototyping process, bulk production can be undertaken with occasional supervision of the operator.

CNC Simulators are used for verifications of CNC programs and tool paths generated. They support Milling, Turning, Mill / Turn applications with full machine simulation and stock removal verifications. They can also identify problem areas such as potential collision, gouges or over travel and allow correction prior to NC code generation.

It is a technology concerned with the use of computers to perform complicated designs and manufacturing functions with ease and accuracy.

A CAM system is a software program that runs on a computer (commonly a Personal Computer) that helps the CNC programmer with the programming process It takes away the tediousness and drudgery out of programming.