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TRAK Machine Tools Chooses ModuleWorks Adaptive Roughing Technology



TRAK Machine Tools (Southwestern Industries, Inc.) has integrated ModuleWorks adaptive roughing software into its ProtoTRAK RMX CNC control. The adaptive roughing algorithms enable the ProtoTRAK RMX to achieve faster and more accurate cutting with less wear on the tool.

The ProtoTRAK RMX CNC is specially designed for efficient one-off and small lot machining. It uses touchscreen programming with convenient tool selection for fast job set-up together with onboard toolpath verification and cutting simulation to quickly verify jobs on the shop floor. The ModuleWorks adaptive roughing technology further optimizes the overall production process by delivering faster and more precise machining and, therefore, lower part cycle times.

Integrated into the ProtoTRAK RMX CNC, ModuleWorks adaptive roughing engages almost the entire cutter. This speeds up machining because features such as pockets and islands are machined to full depth in just one cut instead of multiple cuts. Moreover, the tool stays fully engaged all the time, even under high chip loads, to help ensure optimal cutting and a high-quality finish. Less power is required for cutting which means less wear on the tool, and the workpiece stays cooler which improves the accuracy of the finished part.

Steve Pinto, President of TRAK Machine Tools, said, "With our touchscreen CAM programming, we had already reduced set-up time by around 25%. With ModuleWorks adaptive roughing, we now also accelerate the cutting process and further increase the profitability of high-mix, low volume machining."

Mark Foti, Head of Digital Factory at ModuleWorks, said "It is great to see the extended adoption of the ModuleWorks shop floor solutions, consisting of both simulation and toolpath generation technology, and we are delighted that our adaptive roughing toolpath cycle boosts the productivity of TRAK's machines to the next level."

For more information contact:

TRAK Machine Tools

2615 Homestead Place

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

310-608-4422 / 800-421-6875

info@southwesternindustries.com

www.southwesternindustries.com

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