Sheffield Die and Tool's early success allows them to invest in two CNC milling machines and two seats of CAM to expand their forging tooling design and manufacturing services.

Established just seven months ago in South Yorkshire, UK, Sheffield Die and Tool have recently invested in two Depo Cut machine tools along with two seats of DEPOCAM software. With their main focus on the forging industry, this investment has been a major contributor to the company's early success and a rapidly growing customer base. With a wealth of experience in the forging industry, Sheffield Die and Tool chose to purchase the DEPOCAM software from NC Graphics to enable them to utilise the Depo machines to their full potential.

DEPOCAM is now being used for programming on the shop floor, as it is quick, easy to learn and very user friendly.

As well as the software, NC Graphics (NCG) also supplied shop floor cabinets, PCs and networking to the machine tools, providing a full turnkey solution, which also included on-site training.

'We have found it so easy to train additional staff on the software,' says Andy Farmer, managing director of Sheffield Die and Tool.

'Since installing the DEPOCAM software, lead times have been significantly reduced, as any modifications needed can be done straight away by the operators on the shop floor,' he continues.

Further savings have also been made, as now only a minimal amount of 'benching' (benchwork - Ed) is required due to the smooth cutter paths produced by DEPOCAM, when combined with the use of DEPO tooling.

'DEPOCAM is a very powerful 3D programming system'.

'The speed with which we create the very large cutter paths required in the production of 2 metre die impressions is incredible and using it in conjunction with Depo tooling supplied by Depo-FHT has enabled us to operate 'lights out' machining on our Depo Cut high speed machine tools'.

'Most of all, our customers have been astounded by how quickly we can turn round a suite of tools, particularly as they too have CAM systems,' says Farmer'.

''I feel that NCG offers a superb service'.

'In particular, its support and training for DEPOCAM is affordable and when used in conjunction with the Depo machines and tooling, is unbeatable'.

'NCG and their staff have given and continue to give Sheffield Die and Tool a tremendous amount of support'.

'It is a pleasure to do business with them and we will continue to do so in the future.'