Process Improvement
Let expert Third Wave software engineers solve your machining problems. We use well-established machining process analysis methods and advanced simulation techniques to improve manufacturing processes including turning, milling, and drilling.
Approach:
- Establish Objectives
Possible objectives include reducing labor costs, capital equipment expenditure, or downtime; realizing tool cost savings; and improving part quality
- Data Collection
A typical project requires the following:
- Process Information
- Tooling Information
- Machine Information
- Operations Information
- Analysis
- Non-cut time: used when reducing cycle time is primary concern
- Cut time: simulation model is studied to analyze forces, tool pressures, and cutting conditions
- Deliverables
A set of recommendations provided to achieve the project objectives
- NC program
- Tooling changes
Third Wave Systems staff oversees the implementation and validation. Phased implementation is the preferred method.