Delcam showcasing software and services at ILA Berlin Air Show
The range of support from Delcam Professional Services is mainly intended to help any company whose own engineering resource is needed to maintain its existing operations. The services provided can vary from supplying extra design and programming resources when existing staff are overloaded, through to developing dedicated software to automate existing manufacturing methods or to establishing completely new turn-key processes for the manufacture of novel designs.
The Professional Services team cooperates with clients to enhance their existing design and manufacturing operations, usually by using a combination of Delcam’s software to develop specific solutions to the company’s productivity and quality problems. The team often work with a network of suppliers of related technology, including machine tools, cutting tools and inspection equipment, to ensure that a comprehensive turnkey solution can be provided when required.
Many of the projects involve manufacturing process development work within Delcam’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility, which is equipped with production-scale machining and inspection equipment. As well as allowing thorough validation of all Delcam software before its release, this facility provides an ideal opportunity for companies to test new processes or to produce short runs of prototype parts without any disruption to their day-to-day operations.
Delcam employs the largest development team in the CAM industry to develop a comprehensive range of systems for every type of machine tool, from simple lathes and 2D mills, up to the most sophisticated five-axis machining centres and multi-spindle, turn-mill equipment. The company also develops PowerINSPECT, which is hardware-independent software for the measurement of components, prototypes and tooling against CAD data.
Delcam systems have been used, at some stage, on virtually every major aircraft programme in recent years. The company’s customers have undertaken projects in all the various areas that go towards producing a successful aircraft, from developing more fuel-efficient engines, to manufacturing airframe components more effectively, and even in designing more comfortable and more attractive interiors. They have worked on all scales of project, from the manufacture of components for UAVs and helicopters up to the production of engines and airframes for the largest passenger and transport aircraft.
Delcam also supports a large number of MRO operations.
