American Tool & Die
Based in Swansea, South Carolina, ATD operates from a 70,000 square- foot facility in which it produces aerospace and automotive parts; onstruction, HVAC, railroad, and outdoor power-equipment; linear motion components, and parts for various other sectors.
Case Study Summary
Company name: American Tool & Die, Inc.
Business: Tool and die production
Website: http://www.americantoolanddie.com
Benefits achieved:
- Ability to easily save and apply machiningstrategies
- Flexibility in selecting specialized toolpath
- Reduced scrap due to simulation and toolpath verification
American Tool & Die, Inc., harnesses the power and flexibility of SURFCAM Traditional to produce a wide range of parts for multiple industries
“There isn’t necessarily a single toolpath that’s best for machining every type of part that we have, so the ability to choose is important for us.”
- Nick Rutland, CNC Department Manager