“The support is probably the biggest plus with MLC CAD Systems. The human touch they offer is something missing from most companies” ‐ Mike Parker Co‐Owner Project Summary Name Quality On Time Machining Product Aerospace part production Location Enumclaw, WA Products Mastercam Mill 3D Mastercam Multiaxis Catia Translator The Challenge Quality On Time Machining (QOTM) has been a family run business since 1996, focusing primarily on Aerospace machined parts. Being successful in meeting customer’s requirements is not the only goal of the Parker family; being able to make parts faster and more efficiently, has been the goal since day one. A customer of QOTM had a high‐volume part with a current 8.5 hour cycle time that required six machines to produce. With 27 different tool planes, hemstitching the part, then deburring, this process was no longer sustainable. They needed to find a way to meet the increasing demands of their new customers along with increasing the speed in which they produced their existing customer’s part. Quality On Time Machining increased productivity by utilizing Mastercam’s Multiaxis capabilities
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“The support is probably the biggest plus with MLC CAD Systems. The human touch they offer is something missing from most companies”
‐ Mike Parker Co‐Owner
Project Summary Name
Quality On Time Machining
Product Aerospace part production
Location
Enumclaw, WA
Products Mastercam Mill 3D
Mastercam Multiaxis Catia Translator
The Challenge Quality On Time Machining (QOTM) has been a family run business since 1996,
focusing primarily on Aerospace machined parts. Being successful in meeting
customer’s requirements is not the only goal of the Parker family; being able to
make parts faster and more efficiently, has been the goal since day one.
A customer of QOTM had a high‐volume part with a current 8.5 hour cycle time
that required six machines to produce. With 27 different tool planes, hemstitching
the part, then deburring, this process was no longer sustainable. They needed to
find a way to meet the increasing demands of their new customers along with
increasing the speed in which they produced their existing customer’s part.
Quality On Time Machining increased productivity by utilizing Mastercam’s Multiaxis capabilities
The Solution QOTM decided to invest in two new machines capable of handling the multiple toolpaths. To fulfill their software needs, QOTM sought out MLC CAD Systems to provide them with Mastercam Mill 3D and Mastercam Multiaxis. MLC CAD Systems was able to further help with creating a DMG Mori post for their new machines in addition to supplying the needed support and training to get up to speed with 5‐axis programming.
The Results The incorporation of the Multiaxis tool motion with their existing processes significantly improved efficiency. By using a 5‐axis work center, they were able to eliminate traditional stitching with ball end mills and substantially cover more areas in a much shorter time frame. After hiring a contract programmer, incorporating in‐house tooling design for part fixtures, and freeing up six other machines for new work, the company reported an increase in revenue growth for that year. “The support is probably the biggest plus with MLC CAD Systems. The human touch they offer is something missing from most companies”, says Mike Parker, QOTM’s Co‐Owner and Operations Manager.
About MLC CAD Systems Founded in 1982, MLC CAD Systems LLC is a value‐added reseller of industry solutions including SOLIDWORKS design technologies, Mastercam subtractive technologies, 3D Systems and Markforged 3D Printing additive technologies. They offer their customers the finest in sales, support and training services available. MLC CAD Systems seeks win‐win, long‐term relationships and has thousands of satisfied customers across the United States. As one of the largest CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, and 3D printing resellers in North America, they have the personnel, resources, and locations necessary to provide you with unbeatable service.
