Case Study: Paragon Medical reduces setup time with NCSIMUL Machine from Hexagon

Paragon Medical - Customer Case Study

Medical devices manufacturer Paragon Medical sought to optimize its CNC machining operations, which were challenged by a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment requiring numerous complex setups. The company turned to vendor Hexagon and its NCSIMUL Machine simulation software to reduce setup times and improve the efficiency of its programming.

Hexagon implemented its NCSIMUL Machine solution, which allowed Paragon to thoroughly simulate, verify, and document machining programs. This provided machinists with critical information upfront, leading to substantial setup time savings of 7 to 8 hours per setup and delivering a strong return on investment. The software's ease of use and its ability to create simulations for a wide range of machines, including a complex 9-axis center, were key factors in Paragon's decision to purchase after a successful 90-day evaluation.

Paragon Medical

Mark Erickson

Programmer