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Success Story
Plastic Solutions identified the following challenges to address:
Plastic Solutions are expert in developing CAM toolpaths that encapsulate the optimal material removal strategies and produce the least expensive, conforming component for the process. They verify that the trajectory of the toolpath will avoid machine tool collisions, part gouging or undesired excess material by utilising industry-leading CAM software.
Sometimes, this process requires adaptation, depending on client’s specialist requirements. This is the story of how they addressed one such requirement, with the help of Autodesk Solution Provider Symetri to bring their post-processor capabilities in line with a sensitive product requirement—in the field of Life Sciences—where even the tiniest variance in hole-piercing is unacceptable.
Upgrade the post-processor to automate the tapping cycle
The functionality of the post-processor was not as comprehensive as it needed to be for the company's requirements. Symetri upgraded the post-processor to the new AMPPU format (.pmoptz) allowing for all necessary post-processor functionality and, more significantly for the company enabling automation of the tapping cycle.
Address the hardware
In terms of machine functionality—the hardware side of the problem—Symetri recommended a smarter way of tapping the previously drilled holes; by incorporating a Floating Tap Collet. This device compensates for any remaining spindle movement that occurs when the tapping operation depth is achieved and the machine stop is activated and reversed to remove the tap from the hole.
Upgrade the post-processor, fine-tune the functionality, deliver accuracy every time
Symetri looked at the company's entire tapping process from both a software and a hardware perspective. The first was to look at the existing post-processor, Ductpost; which relied on an old format (.opt) with the added complication that it did not support a tapping cycle for cutting internal threads. The functionality of the CNC machine itself also offered a solution to the hand-tapping problem.
The solution was:
The following significant business outcomes resulted from the project delivered:
Wastage “drastically reduced” from 50% to less than 5%
Symetri embarked on a series of tests to make sure that the new file format for the post-processor was fully aligned with the machine kinematics.
The result was a total improvement in their processes. They drastically reduced wastage to around five percent (5%). This gave the company back the time they previously had to spend on starting afresh each time a door was rejected and led to faster turnaround times and improvement in our profitability.
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Symetri Assists JLR to Convert 8 Clay Modellers into Competent Members of the Digital Modelling Team
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) needed to address the imbalance of skill sets within their modelling department without losing the investment in and the experience of the core team. The programme cycle and growth chart indicated that they had the right number of heads to sustain the projected workload but in the wrong disciplines. As the studio is becoming increasingly digital, the resource numbers needed to increase in the CAS team.
Symetri Leverages Accelerator Material for McLaren Resulting in Productivity Boost on Conceptual Design and Improved Cross Department Communications
Using the Alias Subdivision (Sub-D) Modeling Accelerator’s discovery session and engagement approach, Symetri was able to uncover that McLaren had critical challenges they needed to address: • As a result of the Pandemic, McLaren needed to figure out how to do more with their Alias Software with less people in the studio. • They wanted to become more productive leveraging the tools and processes already established in the studio. • Raise core competencies of the team and boost awareness of Alias full set of capabilities – including Subdivisional modeling • Better appreciation of the various modeling paradigms – how they work, what they do, and where they could fit into McLaren’s workflow • Increase prototyping output • Reduce time in the design phase
Working Together to Expand Innovation and Realise Future Vision
Marshall Survey Associates (MSA) are 3D scan and measurement consultants, where accuracy and creativity are critical for customer satisfaction. MSA services cover measured build surveys of light surveys, area reports, topographic surveys, utility surveys, monitoring and visualisation/3D modelling. The challenge for MSA was to equip their team with the best tools and resources to drive the best outcomes for all stakeholders.
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