Powermill Aids Move To Five-Axis Machining

Messier-Bugatti is using Delcam's Powermill CAM system to support its move into five-axis machining. Previously the company only had equipment with up to four axes. However, with the move to continuous five-axis machines, it felt it needed a more efficient CAM system to make the most of its new capabilities. Messier-Bugatti specialises in aeronautical braking systems and carbon brakes and has equipped more than 3,500 commercial aircraft.

The Powermill seats have been installed in the company's Molsheim works in eastern France, which is now the production plant for wheels and brakes, hydraulic systems and equipment, as well as handling carbon-disk refurbishment. The most important factors in the decision to select Powermill were flexibility and the efficiency of the resulting programs. In addition, even though most of its parts are made of aluminium, Messier-Bugatti also machines titanium - a demanding material that requires high-quality toolpaths. Stephane Schneider, manufacturing process engineer, said: 'We find it easy to import Catia parts into Powermill, thanks to Delcam's Exchange translation software.

'Then we create the programs within Powermill. 'Finally, we check the toolpaths in Vericut. 'If needed, we can modify any sections of the toolpaths quickly before machining the parts. Among the advantages that Powermill bring to his work, Schneider said he appreciates the control over the different high-speed machining strategies, the smoothness of the toolpaths and the reduction in the vibration of the parts during machining. As well as helping to maintain accuracy, this protects the tooling and the machines.

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