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Computer Aided Manufacturing
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Computer Numerical Controlling (CNC) programming team designs sophisticated machining solutions in order to drive economic part manufacture. By applying appropriate technology tools, this team provides the computer support, network support, programs and knowledge base to define how the specified parts are produced on computer numerical controlled machines.
The process begins by drawing upon a combined knowledge of glass component requirements, machining methods, tooling, fixturing and computer applications. These basic elements are then coupled with a familiarity of the particular CNC machine to which part manufacture is to be applied. With all these elements in hand, the programmer then develops a series of toolpaths to create the part from the given material.
 However, programming efficient toolpaths
to drive the machine tools is only part of the task, as this does not guarantee
the fastest, best and lowest cost manufacturing result. Developing standardized setups, improved tooling, better methods and error free programs are all critical to timely and effective manufacturing. The goal is to continuously improve operations to assure that the individual parts are made accurately and in an efficient manner to deliver the best part at the lowest cost.
 In addition to CNC programming, this group also develops and maintains
home grown utilities for operations such as electronic data interchange,
part engraving, tool layout and inspection. To assist in maintaining a high degree
of part reliability, engineering drawings are pulled in by the programming
team to produce coordinate measuring with machine applications.
Zanesville Mould applies technology to minimize cost, maximize quality and reduce time to market. The computer aided manufacturing team applies this technology to speed the high quality flow of production from beginning to end.
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