Case Study: Petford Tools achieves faster, safer toolpath simulation with Hexagon Smart Manufacturing solutions

Petford tools attracted by G-code simulation to prevent expensive 5-axis crashes

Petford Tools Ltd, a large toolmaking company, faced the ongoing challenge of reducing lead times and costs from design to production. To streamline their process, they turned to vendor Hexagon, attracted specifically by the G-code simulation capabilities of their NCSIMUL software to prevent expensive crashes on their 5-axis machines.

Hexagon implemented a suite of four seamlessly connected solutions: WORKXPLORE for sales feasibility reviews, VISI for mold design, WORKNC for automated toolpath programming, and NCSIMUL for accurate G-code simulation. This integrated workflow eliminated costly collisions, reduced machining times, extended tool life, and improved surface finishes, ultimately enhancing Petford's one-stop-shop service offering for its customers.

Petford Tools Ltd

Ian Foy

Design Director