EDM equipment supplier Agie, CADCAM developer Delcam and tooling systems specialist System 3R are to repeat their recent 'From CAD to Component' seminar for mould and die makers.
Agie, Delcam and System 3R to repeat EDM seminar in UK and North America EDM equipment supplier Agie, CADCAM developer Delcam and tooling systems specialist System 3R are to repeat their recent 'From CAD to Component' seminar on the latest developments in the design, manufacture and use of electrodes in the UK and in North America. These free events will both be held on 26th June, with the UK meeting at Agie's UK headquarters in Chemsley Wood, Birmingham, and the North American seminar at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor, Ontario. They will cover the complete EDM process in a series of presentations and demonstrations, with particular attention being given to new automated methods that can speed and simplify all stages of electrode use.

Electrodes are needed by toolmakers to create small features and sharp corners in their tools, to give the highest quality finish, or to produce textured surfaces.

Like every other aspect of toolmaking, it is essential that the latest methods are used to meet the customers' demands for faster delivery and higher quality at a lower price.

Each day will begin with a presentation on Delcam's PS-Electrode software for the automated design of electrodes.

This software allows quick and easy production of electrode models, together with set-up sheets for their manufacture and use, plus programming instructions that can be supplied directly to the Agievision control system.

Designs created within PS-Electrode can be used by Delcam's PowerMILL cam software to produce the machining data for their manufacture.

System 3R will describe the company's range of standard blanks and holders, all of which can be specified from within PS-Electrode.

The benefits in production efficiency that can be gained from using these standard components will be outlined, together with the opportunities for automation that they offer.

The Agie presentation will cover the many advances that have established the company as a leading supplier of high performance EDM systems.

The main focus will be on recent developments that have greatly simplified the EDM process, making it quicker and more accessible at all requirement levels, and at same time boosting its popularity as a reliable high-performance manufacturing method.

Following the formal presentations, visitors will be able to see detailed demonstrations of the various technologies.

Staff from the three companies will be available to discuss all aspects of the application of the latest EDM technology in the delegates' companies.