In this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, Tony Demakis is joined by Ryan Weekes of CGS North America for a conversation about the future of mold making, CAD/CAM technology, CNC machining and manufacturing automation.
Tony and Ryan discuss how mold makers can use standardized CAD/CAM templates and repeatable machining strategies to improve consistency, reduce programming time and capture valuable manufacturing knowledge. They also explore how high-accuracy CNC machining and improved surface finishes can help reduce EDM, polishing and other secondary mold finishing operations.
Topics include: mold making, CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, mold machining, 5-axis machining, high-speed machining, manufacturing automation, unattended machining, mold polishing, EDM reduction, skilled manufacturing workforce, AI in manufacturing and the future of mold making.