Japan's TOMCO Selects Sescoi WorkNC

Haruki Matsui, General Manager Operations Department, explains the reasons for looking for a new CAM system. “The CAM software we had at the time sometimes took an enormous amount of time to create NC code, and we also needed a new system for our increasingly complex 3D machining requirements. Our main criterion was that the new system must be easy and intuitive to operate.”

The company evaluated several CAM systems, which included performing cutting trials, and chose WorkNC for its ease of use, the quality of its cutterpaths, its reputation, and because of recommendations from other leading manufacturers. Haruki Matsui says, “WorkNC certainly met our expectations. It lives up to its claims that it is easy to use and implement, unlike our old software, which required a lot of adjustments to its cutting strategies to achieve a satisfactory result. We also found that WorkNC’s toolpath editing facilities were first class, enabling us to get exactly the cutterpath we wanted very simply indeed.” TOMCO had recently installed a 5-axis machining center, so the automated 5-axis programming capabilities of WorkNC were also an important benefit.

Not only did TOMCO simplify its 3 and 5-axis programming, but it also achieved some critical lead-time reductions. Haruki Matsui adds, “A job that took three hours on our old CAM system can now be completed in five minutes with WorkNC. It has helped us to maximize our productivity and profitability by enabling us to handle more work, faster. We can also utilize our resources more effectively, spending extra time on other functions and on improving our operational efficiency.”

To demonstrate its technological capabilities, TOMCO used WorkNC to machine a scale model of a Kabuto, the ornate helmet worn by Samurai warriors. Collaborating with Sescoi, TOMCO engineers commenced with a 3D scan of an original Kabuto which was then manipulated in CATIA V5 ready for machining in WorkNC. Starting from a solid block they used the software’s powerful roughing, semi-finishing and finishing routines in 3-axis and 5-axis to reach deep inside the part with the shortest and most rigid cutters possible.

The finished helmet now often takes pride of place on Sescoi’s booth at leading industry shows, a testament to the power of the software and the skills of the TOMCO engineers.

TOMCO particularly likes the automatic toolpath creation and interactive toolpath editing in WorkNC. Haruki Matsui says, “Prototype parts demand rapid delivery, and the speed of program preparation has enabled us to cut lead times from one week to two days.” Other features which TOMCO finds especially useful include the analysis function which color codes radii, so that the right tools can be selected from the tool library; the dynamic cross section and semi-transparent part views, which make it easy to examine complex parts; and the 3D stock model which eliminates unnecessary retract and air cutting moves.

Handling large and complicated CAD files is a daily task at TOMCO, so WorkNC’s ability to achieve error free import of data is very important. Haruki Matsui adds, “WorkNC manipulates even very large files, such as the one we imported when machining the Kabuto helmet, very rapidly and without any problems. With other CAM systems we have had problems selecting surfaces and profiles. This is not the case with WorkNC, which allows us to operate smoothly every time.”

He concludes, “WorkNC is the best software we have for 3 and simultaneous 5-axis machining. Our engineers prefer it by far, and it is used much more than any of the other CAM systems we have. Since we installed it we have been able to greatly increase the amount and range of complex 3D machining we can undertake, it has definitely enabled us to win more business.”

About Sescoi

For over 20 years, Sescoi has been developing software solutions renown for their quality, reliability, ease of use, and automatic features, as well as for world-class technical support and service. Sescoi has established sales and support offices across the United States, Europe and Asia in order to serve thousands of local and international customers from a range of industries.

Sescoi's software solutions include:

• WorkNC, a range of automatic CAM/CAD solutions for 2 to 5-axis milling,
• WorkNC Dental, automatic 3 to 5-axis machining for the dental sector
• WorkNC-CAD, a uniform CAD solution for the entire manufacturing process
• WorkXPlore 3D, an advanced 3D data visualization, interrogation and analysis solution
• WorkPLAN Enterprise, a new generation ERP solution for custom manufacturers
• MyWorkPLAN, a cost effective and easy to use job management system

With many years' business, engineering and software development experience, Sescoi understands customers’ requirements, helps them master the challenges of new software implementation and build their business long-term.

For more information, visit www.sescoi.com.

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Oct 9 - Sescoi to Use Preactor Interface for Planning, Scheduling
Sep 23 - Sescoi to Show WorkNC v20, WorkXPlore 3D at EMO in Milan
Sep 10 - Japan's TOMCO Selects Sescoi WorkNC
Jul 20 - Over 50 Attend Sescoi Seminar at CDTA, Algiers
Jun 8 - Sescoi to Preview WorkNC Wire EDM at FIP 2009, Lyon
Jun 5 - Germany's Kegelmann to Host WorkNC Machining Tech Days
May 15 - Sescoi Previews WorkNC v20 in France
Apr 7 - Sescoi Relocates, Expands Indian Office
Mar 12 - Sescoi Launches WorkNC Dental Labs
Feb 20 - Sescoi to Launch WorkNC Dental Labs at Industrie Lyon 2009
Jan 23 - Sescoi WorkXPlore 3D Website Offers Free CAD Viewer
Nov 4 - Sescoi US Appoints Tim Bell as Sales Director
Oct 27 - Sescoi to Launch Japanese WorkPLAN Enterprise at JIMTOF
Oct 8 - Sescoi Iberia Signs E2G Consultores as VAR for MyWorkPLAN
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