Case Study: Comet Design inc. achieves rapid toolpath calculation and efficient large-job nesting with Vero Software

Comet Design inc - Customer Case Study

Comet Design is a one‑person Seattle design and machining shop run by Will Stiles that specializes in high‑value, quick‑turn prototypes for industries from consumer products to aerospace. When an aerospace customer needed a large, time‑sensitive run of 46 nested parts, Stiles’ existing CAM software ran out of memory and could not calculate the required tool paths, threatening his ability to deliver on the job.

After testing Surfcam’s 3‑axis solution, Stiles found it calculated the tool paths in minutes (about 15) where other packages took hours or failed, produced efficient G‑code for his Haas mill, and handled the large nested workload. Combined with strong technical support, Surfcam enabled him to complete the project on schedule, preserve his efficient nesting workflow, and form a lasting software partnership that supports his one‑man business model.

Comet Design inc.

Danny English

Associate editor