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Con gli straordinari beneifici che ESPRIT offre, non c'è da stupirsi che così tanti clienti ESPRIT siano
entusiasti di condividere le loro storie di successo con noi e con la community di produzione.
Di seguito alcuni esempi di queste storie di successo e tangibili dimostrazioni che ESPTRIT è effettivamente:
The Right Choice!
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| | | CNC Software Cuts Programming Time for EDM |  (18-Aug-2008) Ron Witherspoon, Inc. (RWI), Campbell, California, specializes in the fabrication of high precision parts, primarily using milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM) operations. The company produces many parts with very complicated geometries using the latest machine tool technology such as mill-turn machines and wire EDM with wire as fine as 0.0008 inch diameter. One of RWI’s key competitive advantages is the company’s use of advanced CNC programming software to program its machines. The software provides the ability to automatically recognize many features in solid models, thus saving a considerable amount of time that would otherwise have to be spent manually organizing the solid model. Another key advantage is the knowledge-based machining capabilities of the software, which RWI has used to create a library of highly complex machining operations.
“ESPRIT is one of the reasons that, despite the fact that we specialize in hard-to-program parts, our programming time is so effectively applied,” said Brian Pagano, Research and Development EDM Department Manager.
RWI was founded in 1977 and has experience manufacturing high precision parts from a wide variety of materials, ranging from aluminum and stainless steel alloys to more exotic metals such as OFE copper, Glidcop, copper tungsten, molybdenum, Inconel, Hasteloy X, Nimonic 90, titanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten (90, 95, and 99.9% pure), and barium titinate ...
The company first began using ESPRIT CNC programming software over a decade ago and has continued to use it as the software has evolved through the addition of new features.
Shown here, production takes place on the RWI shop floor. |
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| | | Ability to Program Complex Geometry Lets Prototype Maker Double Revenues |  (7-Aug-2008) Advanced CNC programming software that can handle complex shapes has allowed prototype manufacturer, Morris Technologies Inc. (Cincinnati, Ohio), to double its revenues. The software enables the company to take on jobs that would be too time-consuming to program by hand. “Programming complicated parts by hand does not work for customers who need to prove out a design,” explains Doug Burns, a prototyping machinist at Morris Technologies. “They need fast turnaround. With ESPRIT (from DP Technology), we can write programs for 4-axis wire electrical discharge machining in 10 to 15 minutes. Most programs for the 4-axis lathes take about an hour. This is many times faster than we could do by hand.” ESPRIT supports the company’s use of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), a revolutionary technology that produces prototypes in a fraction of the time of conventional processes. ESPRIT is used to quickly write programs for DMLS parts that need subsequent machining ...
The process of creating a DMLS part that requires subsequent machining begins with the receipt of customer’s solid model in STEP or IGES format. Working from the customer’s data is beneficial to both parties, as Burns explains. “Because ESPRIT allows us to work directly from the solid models, our customers do not have to spend time creating prints, which in turn allows us to get their parts manufactured faster. This allows us to provide value to our customers by reducing the amount of work they have to do.”
Burns imports this into ESPRIT where he quickly applies preliminary toolpaths to the geometry to get an idea of how long the job will take ...
Shown above are impellers machined by Morris Technologies. |
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| | | Imao Corporation Increases Factory Machining Efficiency by Integrating ESPRIT |  (24-Jun-2008) The Imao Corporation — which develops, manufactures and sells fixtures — provides improved productivity to customers by pairing hardware and software, and uses the same system at its own machining factory to improve its productivity.
Due to the necessity of producing specialized fixtures, fixture production is most often a lengthy process. Contributing to the length of this overall process, time-intensive test cuts must be made to verify fixtures and machining programs after the production of fixtures and stocks is complete. With “one at a time” production, it becomes necessary to produce fixtures and conduct test cuts in every instance, meaning that a massive amount of time is used for the production of each product. At Imao’s factory, the lengthy production time for each product and resulting low productivity was a big problem …
ESPRIT was placed at the main position of the software portion of this system and, by customizing ESPRIT for connectivity with other pieces of software, smooth operation was achieved …
As a result of building this system, the test cut process that previously took several hours to half a day was eliminated, and production time was dramatically reduced.
Also, production by test cuts was previously done by “manned operations” of machines. With “manned operations,” it was possible to operate machines for about eight to 10 hours a day. With this system, “unmanned operations” have become possible, and the operation time of machines has greatly increased, to 20 hours a day.
Shown above are standard fixturing products produced by the Imao Corporation.
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| | | New B-Axis Contouring for Multitasking Machines |  (22-Apr-2008) Owners of multitasking machines can now take full advantage of the rotational B-axis capabilities of these versatile machines with the new B-Axis Contouring cycle introduced in ESPRIT 2008. As a leader in multi-axis machining, DP Technology is at the forefront of fully utilizing the capabilities of the latest machine tool technology.
The new B-Axis Contouring cycle is yet another example of DP Technology’s commitment to the future of machining.
The new B-Axis Contouring operation is designed specifically to achieve higher performance levels from multitasking machines. This innovative new lathe finishing cycle can cut continuously along inner and outer profiles in one step with just one tool. Traditional contouring cycles normally require a series of turning tools with differing tool geometry. B-axis Contouring takes a more efficient approach by continuously rotating the B-axis as the tool follows the contour, allowing the cutting tool to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible due to the tool’s geometry.
The addition of the B-axis contouring capability in ESPRIT 2008 offers a unique opportunity for advanced users of mill/turns, or for those who seek to streamline operations. Utilizing this new machining cycle reduces the number of cutting tools required, the number of tool changes, and results in a smooth and stepless surface and, ultimately, a significant savings in both time and money.
In late June 2007, a test cut was performed successfully at the Los Angeles office of the Mori Seiki machine tool company. Olivier Thenoz, DP Mill Turn Product Manager, performed the test cut in cooperation with Randy Felten, Manager, Applications, for Mori Seiki. The pair performed a B-axis contouring operation on a Mori Seiki NT3150.
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| | | New Methods and CNC Software Reduce Programming, Setup and Machining Time |  (21-Feb-2008) Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) programmers experienced difficulties using 2D computer numerical control (CNC) programming software, such as the inability to verify the program on the computer.
In search of a solution, the company switched to solid-model based CNC software that provides a realistic view of machining operations. The new software also offers knowledge-based machining capabilities that make it possible to automatically apply predetermined optimized machining processes to each feature of the solid model. “The knowledge-base features of the new software have substantially reduced programming time,” said Daniel Parry, Manufacturing Engineering Technician Specialist. “Setup time is reduced because of our ability to verify the program in the software. Finally, the ability to optimize and standardize machining processes has resulted in machining time reductions.”
PCMC decided to upgrade to the latest 3D CNC programming technology. One of the main reasons they picked ESPRIT® from DP Technology among several solid model based CNC programming systems because of its advanced knowledge base machining capabilities. “ESPRIT is capable of importing a SolidWorks® model, recognizing the features and automatically pulling from a library of standard machining processes to machine specific features,” Parry said. “This saves time and provides the potential to standardize and optimize machining operations across our full range of machines (Vertical and horizontal milling machines, turning and mill turn machining centers).
Pictured is the ESPRIT KnowledgeBase™ interface. |
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| | | MSI Products Increases CNC Programming Speed With Switch to New CAM Software |  (28-Jan-2008) MSI Products, a division of Dixie Iron Works, faces the challenge of building products for the oil and gas producing industries with very complex geometries in relatively low volumes.
In the past, the company’s programmers had to define each machine movement with a line of G-code.
The company -- which produces high-pressure plug valves, fittings, chokes, manifolds, and well service pumps for the oil and gas industry -- tried working with programming software that was unable to import the complex assembly models needed to define the company’s products or support the full functionality of its advanced CNC machine tools. After switching to new software that didn’t make the grade, MSI was forced to return to using its older software due to time constraints before looking again at new programming software. They viewed demonstrations of the leading CAM software on the market.
“Each of the software packages, except for one, was lacking something important that we needed,” said Marc Pollok, Process Improvement Manager for MSI Products. “For example, one software package was unable to import our larger assembly models. We often need to import assembly models because that’s how we define weldments. On the other hand, ESPRIT by DP Technology provided all of the capabilities we were looking for ... ."
Pictured are some bores produced by MSI with ESPRIT on a TI-600.
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| | | CNC Software Cuts Time to Program Firefighting Equipment Parts by 75% |  (21-Jan-2008) The nozzles of the hoses used by firefighters can be far more complicated than what they seem at first glance.
For example, the nozzles produced by Task Force Tips Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana, deliver water at a constant pressure regardless of water flow. Water flow from the hydrant may be low because many firefighters are using it to fight a large fire. In this situation, constant pressure nozzles automatically crank up the pressure, providing the reach needed to fight the blaze from a safe distance. This design increases the complexity of the nozzle, creating some interesting manufacturing challenges.
“What got us interested in ESPRIT (from DP Technology) is its knowledge based machining capabilities that remove much of the manual drudgery from programming and enable programmers to focus much more time and attention on higher-level tasks such as optimizing the program to improve machining productivity and maintain high levels of product quality,” said Dave Tison, CNC Programmer for Task Force Tips. Tison and Dwayne Tate, also a CNC Programmer for Task Force Tips, went to a programming class where they learned ESPRIT and came back anxious to put their new knowledge to work. |
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| | | The Art of Automation |  (17-Dec-2007) Written by Ann Mazakas, DP’s manager of technical communications, an article titled “The Art of Automation” appeared in the October 2007 issue of MoldMaking Technology magazine, where it offered readers an in-depth look at the logistics of automated machining.
Accompanied by several explanatory images, Mazakas's article takes the reader on a tour of the world of automation — from its definition to its capabilities and, ultimately, its future.
The article can also be viewed at www.moldmakingtechnology.com.
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| | | ESPRIT in November issue of Production Machining magazine |  (14-Nov-2007) An ESPRIT customer success story has been published in the current issue of Production Machining magazine, which ran the piece, written by Lori Beckman, as one of its regular “Case in Point” case-study features.
DP customer Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions of Fort Worth, Texas, is featured in the article, which details the company’s programming experiences before and after making the switch to ESPRIT. Medtronic, founded in the 1960s, produces power surgical motors, tools and attachments, as well as tools used for neurosurgery and spinal surgery.
Rick Rauh of DP reseller CIM Integraters was instrumental in bringing the article to fruition.
The article is accessible for viewing online at www.productiomachining.com, or by linking to the online version here. |
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| | | New CNC Software Reduces Programming and Machining Time at Aero Components |  (14-Nov-2007) Aero Components is an advanced contract machining firm that uses mill-turn machines to produce complex and precision components for the aerospace, medical, semi-conductor, and oil field industries. The company’s machinists, who produce their own computer numerical control (CNC) programs, were less than satisfied with the previous CNC software because its milling strategies were limited and programs ran at less than optimal speed.
The company switched to ESPRIT Mold from DP Technology because of its much broader range of milling strategies and ability to optimize the speed at which the resulting code runs on the machine. This new computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software has helped to substantially reduce the amount of time required for programming while increasing the productivity of the company’s CNC machine tools. |
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