GF AgieCharmilles treated attendees to technology demonstrations on its latest equipment as well as technical education seminars and training sessions at Technology Days 2011, a two-day event in late June.
GF AgieCharmilles treated attendees to technology demonstrations on its latest equipment as well as technical education seminars and training sessions at Technology Days 2011, a two-day event in late June. Hosted at the company’s North American headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois, the event covered a wide range of topics related to the company’s core specialties: milling, EDM and laser technology.
A strong presence from prominent suppliers of cutting tools, software and other peripherals rounded out the event. Seminars and presentations were conducted not only by GF AgieCharmilles personnel, but also representatives from EOS, Esprit, CAMplete, Fraisa, Mastercam, Open Mind, OptiSolutions, Rego-Fix and System 3R. Topics included in-process inspection for five-axis machining, Cool Core spindle technology, laser innovations and surface texturing and the use of synthetic dielectric fluids and lubricants to improve cutting performance and surface finish.
Technical demonstrations conducted on a range of machines showcased applications specific to the aerospace, mold and die, medical and e-manufacturing industries. Machines featured at the event included:
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