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News Release from: Delcam | Subject: PowerMILL
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 October 2005
Five-axis machining made easy
Delcam to show five-axis machining made easy at high-technology open house
Delcam will demonstrate the ease of five-axis programming in its PowerMILL CAM software at a high-technology open house to be hosted by The Engineering Technology Group at its Southam showroom on 15th, 16th and 17th November Features like the auto-tilt option in the latest release of the software have made five-axis programming far easier than ever before
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 4 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Group, which includes Chiron UK, distributors of high productivity machining centres, and Turning Technologies, distributors of Nakamura-Tome high precision turning centres, will use the event to demonstrate its ability to deal with the manufacturing of complex and high-value parts, found in high technology industries such as motorsport and aerospace.
Chiron will be running high-speed demonstrations of various machines including the new Mill 1250 5-axis, ideal for the manufacture of large aerospace components; the Mill 800 5-axis; and the FZ08, one of the fastest machine tools in the world.
Announcing the open house, Richard Blake, Managing Director for Chiron UK commented, "The UK is a world leader in both the motorsport and aerospace industries".
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"One of the ways of ensuring we remain competitive and ahead of the field is through the application of high technology solutions".
"This open house gives us the opportunity to demonstrate how our customers can apply the very latest in manufacturing technology, through fast, productive and reliable machine tools, ensuring that we stay as a world leader in these two flagship industries." Mr Blake continued, "We are delighted that Delcam has agreed to participate in the event with us".
"Its software is the perfect complement to our technology when used in high technology applications such as motorsport and aerospace".
"I believe that by working closely together in the future we can deliver really powerful and ingenious solutions for our customers that keep pushing the boundaries of technical design and development." "Even companies that recognise the benefits of five-axis machining are still intimidated by out-dated impressions on both the cost and complexity of the technology," added Delcam's Marketing Manager, Peter Dickin.
"This open house will give us an opportunity to show that five-axis machining is neither too expensive nor too complicated for even small companies". Request a free brochure from Delcam ...
"In contrast, it is a vital development for every company that wants to increase productivity, and reduce costs and lead times." To reserve your place at the high technology seminar, contact the Engineering Technology Group.
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