Case Study: M-TEK Engineers cuts machining time by 40% with Hexagon WorkNC Waveform

WorkNC Waveform Slashes Machining Time and Increase Tool Life

M-TEK Engineers, a manufacturer of vehicle guards, roof racks, and steps, was facing challenges machining parts on a 3-axis vertical mill with limited spindle power. This restriction forced them to use very shallow depths of cut, causing the machine to stop under heavier loads and severely limiting their productivity. They turned to Hexagon and implemented the WorkNC software with its Waveform roughing strategy.

The solution from Hexagon allowed M-TEK to significantly increase the depth of cut with the same tool, enabling the programs to run successfully. This implementation slashed machining times by 40 percent and tripled cutting tool life. For example, machining time for a bumper guard core was reduced from over 10 hours to just under 7 hours, dramatically improving in-house production efficiency.

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