Case Study: K&K, Inc. achieves faster, more standardized mold machining with Hexagon WORKNC

Mold specialist K&K, Inc., uses WorkNC automation tools for time savings and standardization

K&K Inc., a full-service mold specialist, faced challenges with programming efficiency and human error in the machining of complex parts featuring numerous holes of varied depths and diameters. To address this, they implemented the WORKNC CAM software solution from vendor Hexagon to automate and standardize their CNC programming processes.

Hexagon's WORKNC solution provided automatic feature recognition and hole machining, which drastically reduced manual programming time. By using saved Machining Strategies and Sequences, K&K Inc. achieved significant standardization and efficiency gains. The results included the removal of human error, faster job completion, and the ability to remain competitive, dramatically reducing the time to create a mold from what used to take months down to just weeks.

K&K Inc.

George Riem

CNC Programmer