Case Study: West Penn Manufacturing Technologies accelerates CAM workflow with MecSoft VisualCAMc for Onshape

WestPenn Manufacturing Technologies Cresson - Customer Case Study

West Penn Manufacturing Technologies Cresson, a metal fabrication facility, faced the challenge of streamlining their CAD to CAM workflow for their build-to-print manufacturing operations, which involved producing approximately 1,000 different components. To improve efficiency, their Chief Operations Officer sought a CAM solution that integrated seamlessly with their chosen Onshape Product Development Platform, having previously used other CAM software like Mastercam and Gibbscam.

The solution was implemented by MecSoft Corporation with their VisualCAMc software for Onshape. The integration allowed WPMT to generate toolpaths and g-code directly from within Onshape immediately after designing a part. This saved significant time, provided a convenient and easy-to-use process, and was a cost-effective solution. MecSoft's VisualCAMc enabled precise machining for their clients' rigid specifications through its 2½ Axis and 3 Axis toolpath strategies, directly contributing to their ability to service major clients in rail, mining, and defense.

WestPenn Manufacturing Technologies Cresson

George Bohrer

Chief Operations Officer