Jim:
Would you kindly run this by Keith Kauslarich of Single Source
Technologies in Auburn Hills, then report the response from Keith to
the LTDM meeting? Tell him I gave you his email address and what it's
for. SST is the local Makino rep, but also carries other brands. They
have a complete machining lab near the Palace.
On the other hand, if he would like to join the call and explain it
himself, we would welcome it. He could have up to half an hour.
Check out SST's website to understand his company and personal
situation. email him here:
kkauzlarich@singlesourcetech.com
Thanks,
Gary
On 3/27/06, James Peck < vehicle-cloning@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Gary,
The CNC West February/March 2006 issue has an advert for the
Mastercam X Mill product. I have extracted roughly a paragraph
discussing the surface finish pencil path feature of the product. I am
seeking your opinion about the applicability of this feature to your
Lean Tool and Die initiative. Again, the issue is to what degree hand
polishing can be eliminated.
"Traditional pencil-trace machining offers an efficient method of
final cleanup machining, removing material that previous passes
missed. Mastercam X's new finish-pencil strategy extends this
efficient technique to the whole part, delivering a remarkably clean
piece. This new technique divides the part into logical machining
segments, then automatically finishes and cleans up the part in a
single toolpath."
Jim Peck 248-765-4273
vehicle_cloning@yahoo.com
Participant, SME Dies and Stamping Tech Group
http://autobodymfg.blogspot.com
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Gary Gathen, Chief Engineer, G Corp.
21 Elm Park Blvd.
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069-1106 USA
tel 248-543-5400 fax 248-543-5410
