Yorkshire Laser are skilled users of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems to create high-quality cost-effective sheet metal components and products. Get your quote today.
Yorkshire Laser skilfully use Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems to create high-quality cost-effective sheet metal components and products. CAM software drives the manufacturing process creating your desired part, taking your files from Computer aided design (CAD) software SOLIDWORKS and turning them into sheet metal parts by applying the correct shrinkages and creating the appropriate programmes needed to profile and press parts into shape on Yorkshire Laser’s top-of-the-range computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
Our CAM software automates many tasks that were previously time-consuming and prone to errors, such as generating tool paths, optimising cutting strategies and programming complex machining operations. This leads to faster production and reduced lead time, helping you, the customer, to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced industrial landscape. At Yorkshire Laser we use software and equipment provided by Amada. AP100, Product Designer, Dr Abe Blank and Dr Abe Bend are just some of the CAM software packages that we utilise to produce customers’ parts.
Computer aided manufacturing software can easily handle intricate and complex part geometries that might be challenging for manual machine tool programming.
The direct link from unfolding to blank to punch or laser decreases programming time. Getting it right first time reduces unnecessary cost and waste.
The emergence of CAM tool systems working alongside CAD software has often been referred to as the third industrial revolution due to the increased levels of production and accuracy it provides manufacturing processes. Combining CAD and CAM systems with CNC machining optimises processes, reduces raw material waste and minimises manual labour.
When CAM and CNC technology are used together, the concept of ‘art to part’ becomes reality, dramatically reducing cost and lead times.
