Case Study: VOH SA slashes machine set-ups with Hexagon ALPHACAM

Updating ALPHACAM slashes machine set-ups

VOH SA, a Swiss company serving the microtechnology and watchmaking industries, faced challenges with inefficient production. Their old CAD/CAM processes made it time-consuming to set up machines for repeat orders, with difficulties in locating the correct program versions and setup information. This hindered their ability to manage small, specific batches effectively. They partnered with vendor Hexagon, updating their ALPHACAM software to address these issues.

Hexagon’s solution involved updating ALPHACAM and its postprocessors, and implementing a new 'File Manager' module to centralize programs, NC codes, and related documents. This created an organized, searchable database with personalized setup documentation. The result was a dramatic increase in production efficiency, with significantly reduced machine setup times and fewer programming issues. The operators and programmers embraced the new system, which streamlined their workflow and improved their ability to handle complex batch processing.

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