Case Study: Redline CNC achieves reliable lights-out machining with 3D Systems' GibbsCAM

Using GibbsCAM to Generate Complex Toolpath

Redline CNC, a precision shop in Surrey, BC, grew rapidly from a one‑machine outfit to a state‑of‑the‑art facility serving aerospace, semiconductor and biomedical customers. Facing tighter deliveries, more complex parts and the purchase of a twin‑pallet Matsuura, the shop needed an intuitive CAM system that would deliver predictable, repeatable toolpaths and support lights‑out machining.

Redline adopted GibbsCAM for its conversational ease, fast onboarding and customizable post‑processing (.vnc) that enforces consistent code (even for special cases like gun‑drilling). The result: GibbsCAM is used shopwide, enabling reliable unattended runs—four unmanned horizontals with 55 pallets overnight—producing 200–300 different part numbers a night in small lots while reducing dependence on highly experienced programmers.

Redline CNC

Lyle Hystad

Owner