Machine Tools Partner Edgecam to Become Full Service Providers

A number of machine tool manufacturers used Edgecam, from Vero Software, to program live cutting demonstrations at the MACH exhibition. 

Strategic Partnership Manager Wesley Tonks says MACH highlighted the working relationship between Edgecam and six machine brands and agents, giving users confidence in integrating the two disciplines to produce components that would be impossible to machine by only using the technology on the control.

Machine tool companies say they partner with Edgecam, as it is important for them to be full service providers. Alan Mucklow, Group Product Manager with Mazak Europe, says: "A critical aspect for us is to deliver a full solution for our customers’ machining needs, and that includes the right software as well as our machine. We use Edgecam to provide the CAM part of that solution."

Another partner, Matsuura, demonstrated the MX 850 5-axis machine with 850 diameter capability for the first time in the UK. Senior Director David Edwards says: "When we talk with customers about how to produce their parts we want to ensure that the CAM software and post processors can do exactly what’s required. That’s why we use Edgecam."

"With manufacturers fully understanding the tremendous benefits of ‘one-hit’ machining, 5-axis machines are getting more popular. But the CAM software and post processors are just as important as the machine itself. If the post is wrong you’ve wasted time, effort, money and material."

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