Published 3/7/2017

Technology Showcase: Case Studies

Here’s a Technology Showcase review of past case studies that you may have seen, but that may also be worth another look.

Case Study

Cynthia Kustush

Contributing Writer

Expanded CAD/CAM usage improves processes, standardization, machine utilization and output. Read our case study here.

The ability to machine smaller details into molds has reduced or often even eliminated the need for secondary surface finish operations. Access this case study here.

One shop estimates that the addition of Vericut software has helped it increase throughput as much as 20-30 percent. Find out how, here.

Cimatron CAD/CAM software from 3D Systems helped PTI Engineered Plastics simplify the flow of its work from design to production. Read about it here.

What can a company do when it has a healthy flow of work running through its facility but a lack of skilled workers to complete it all in an efficient, cost-effective manner? This moldmaker found the solution in two Hurco VMX 42i CNC mills with conversational programming capability. See how they did it, here.

A five-axis machining center and better CAM software helped this mold shop dramatically improve throughput and profitability. Find out how, here.

Each week, MMT brings readers a Technology Showcase slideshow featuring some of the latest products and services for moldmaking. We’ll continue to blog about what’s new, but I thought it might be nice if readers could also review how some products are benefitting some aspect of a shop’s design and production processes.

Here’s a Technology Showcase review of past case studies that you may have seen, but that may also be worth another look. Because each slide in this case study slideshow connects to a full article in MMT, I’m presenting six from early 2016 to start everyone off.

Case studies are a great way to learn about practical applications of products that might be needed, from the comfort of one’s own office. Enjoy the review – and don’t forget that MMT has a user-friendly search function that can help you locate other case study articles.