Case Study: LB Mold achieves 70% faster machining and lights-out 5-axis productivity with Vero Software's WorkNC

LB Mold utilizes WorkNC for 5-axis and lights-out machining

LB Mold, an Edinburgh, Indiana wheel‑mold manufacturer founded in 1996, needed to maintain tight cosmetic tolerances, increase automation, and grow efficiently after weathering industry turbulence. Owner John Bodine and his team sought a dependable CAM solution to integrate new 5‑axis capability, reduce manual setup, and enable reliable lights‑out production without risking expensive equipment or parts.

By standardizing on WorkNC and leveraging its sequences and Auto 5 features alongside new 5‑axis Mazak centers, LB Mold automated programming, generated collision‑free 5‑axis toolpaths from existing 3‑axis data, and ensured consistent shop practices. The changes cut some operations by 70%, reduced cosmetic machining from 24 to 7 hours, and enabled confident 24/7 lights‑out machining — boosting efficiency, throughput, and competitiveness.