The workshops were introduced in line with consumer demand and feedback which highlighted a need for a more practical, hands-on, shop-floor experience for enquiring engineers. Conducted in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, the events allow partners and engineers to network, discuss and witness first-hand the latest technological advancements available in the manufacturing sector.
Gordon Drysdale, SolidCAM UK’s managing director said: “Many of our customers use premium and expensive materials and demand absolute accuracy in production. With SolidCAM, we can offer the reliability, productivity and cost reductions essential for success, and demonstrating these factors in a shop-floor environment gives our customers the confidence to invest.”
SolidCAM UK opened the Technology Centre in 2018 to stay ahead in a competitive and fast moving marketplace by ensuring the latest technologies are tested and proven out in-house. Customers benefit from industry tested methods and just as importantly, knowledge that they are used with the right tooling and workholding for the best advice with their collective partners.
A number of SolidCAM’s partners were invited to attend to showcase their products, services and expertise: Romi Machines UK demonstrated its CNC machining capabilities; Quickgrind and MSC Industrial advised on cutting tools options; Schunk Intec guided attendees with workholding possibilities; CG Tech demonstrated CNC simulation ideas; and Blum-Novotest presented in-process inspection concepts.
Live cutting demonstrations were run throughout the event using a Romi D-800 VMC and a Romi GL 240M so that attendees could see the full potential of the SolidCAM CAD/CAM suite – including the patented iMachining technology – said to extend tool life significantly and provide machining time reductions of more than 70%.
“All of SolidCAM customers worldwide who have invested in iMachining are enjoying these immense savings,” Mr Drysdale concluded. “SolidCAM continues to push the CAM boundaries and we relish the opportunity to introduce the next generation of users to its benefits.”
Attendees are offered the opportunity to bring along their own material, so that SolidCAM UK, along with its partners can offer the best solution to complete a project in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
SolidCAM UK is looking forward to planning more Learn and Lunch Workshops throughout 2020. Companies can register their interest below.
SolidCAM UK www.solidcamuk.com
Learn & Lunch http://www.solidcamuk.com/services/solidcam-uk-technology-centre/
