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There’s no magic required for manufacturing complex parts with the Tebis Production Machining Package
The Tebis Production Machining Package lets me manufacture even complex parts very precisely. I'm also so much faster at roughing, among other tasks. Other application options like the practical feature identification and the modern management dashboard make the tool indispensable for me – and it also gives me an outstanding competitive advantage.
Headquartered in Römhild, Germany, FFD Fuchs is a contract manufacturer that offers fast and reliable production of turned and milled parts for the automotive sector and special components for the development of new machines. To supply its customers with the highest-quality parts, Fuchs relies on the Tebis Production Machining Package, which also gives it his company a big lead in the quotation phase.
The right software for complex applications
It's well known that customers will always benefit from outsourcing the production of parts and components to CNC contract manufacturers if they can expect precisely manufactured results delivered right on time – and above all, at a reasonable price. A state-of-the-art combination of a modern equipment pool and advanced CAM software is more important than ever for manufacturing precision. With this in mind, Tobias Fuchs, Managing Director of FFD Fuchs, made a conscious decision to invest in his infrastructure, including the purchase of a 5-axis machine from Mazak. Fuchs explains: "My 5-axis machine lets me produce even complex parts, usually in a single setup and with no risk of collisions. On the software side of the equation, the Tebis Production Machining Package is the ideal partner. I can manufacture significantly faster, with the added confidence that everything fits precisely."
Fuchs is currently using the Production Machining Package for standard automotive applications like carburetor housings, gripper jaws for robots and 3D molds for mold manufacturing. Tebis gives him a 3D view of each part in the computer, which allows him to plan in advance how it must be clamped, what tools are required, and more. "It’s pure genius," says Fuchs, that he can perform programming completely independent of the machine: "Theoretically, the machine can be simply left out; I could just as easily do the programming in my home office. I also benefit very specifically from programming in advance in manufacturing. I'm much faster when it comes to roughing." Of course, there are also other advantages, because the program can do much more. For example, the parts can be easily edited or modified, holes added or replaced, setups generated and more.
Support for routine activities
In contract manufacturing, every second counts if you want an order to pay for itself.
Says Tobias Fuchs: "The feature identification function is wonderful. Whether it’s for holes, threads, or pockets, you just scan the part and click a button. Standardized features can be stored and then easily retrieved with the parameters." If parts are similar, the machining process can be copied and pasted for the new part. Managing Director Fuchs:
Then you just click on the individual surfaces and the program is finished. This saves time and optimization work.
Order placement? Not a problem!
With the Tebis Production Machining Package, Fuchs can now rest assured that he can implement almost any order, including producing complex parts. "Tebis makes anything possible, and collisions are nearly impossible," says the contract manufacturer. Another convenient feature is the advance visualization of orders on the management board. This allows the order to be evaluated and specified in advance.
The training is worth it
Tebis offers a number of approaches for learning to use the Production Machining Package: Experienced CAM software users who are already familiar with Tebis are "ready to go" after just watching the training videos. Users who are taking the step from programming on the machine to the software package will benefit from trainings offered by Tebis, either on-site or online. In addition to operation, the training also provides many pro tips on tasks like how to set up tools, store cutting data and store jobs.
Fuchs was on-site and glad to take advantage of the chance to talk with Tebis Support when he started working with the tool. "They are so good at what they do, and they support me with all the answers to my concerns," says Fuchs. His tip for beginners who are planning to use the Tebis Production Machining Package: "It's a good idea to
carefully generate all of the data and parameters right from the start, and to use a classification system that other employees can understand. This takes time, of course, because all the values need to first be measured and then input. But it's well worth the effort, because the Production Machining Package is a sustainable investment. The better you lay the groundwork at the beginning, the more you’ll benefit as a user over the long term."
The Tebis Production Machining Package
- Manageable training and implementation effort
- High technical standard
- Very fast and safe
- Convenient template technology
- Business benefits: "The Management Dashboard"