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FAQ
Q1.What is CAD?
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the name commonly given to a software package which allows designs to be realised with the aid of a computer.

Typically this allows for more complicated designs to be manufactured than was possible using traditional draughting techniques.
Q2.What is CAM?
Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) is the name given to the process of using a piece of software to tell a CNC machine how to machine the part being machined.

This allow for more complicated shapes to be machined than would be possible with manual programming techniques.

It is not always the case however that CAM is the best way to program a CNC machine. Often, if the component is relatively simple, it is quicker to program the component on the machines console.
Q3.What is CNC?
A Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine is simply a machine which is moved around by a computer which is told what to do by the program. The advantages of this are threefold.

Firstly, the machine can be more accurate than a human operator. Secondly, a CNC machine does not require human intervention whilst it is machining; thus allowing one person to service a number of machines.

Finally, a CNC machine can be quicker than a manual machine as the axes are motor driven rather than driven by muscle power!
Q4.What is wire erosion and do I want it?
Simply put, wire erosion is the method whereby a conductive material (i.e. aluminium etc) is cut by passing an electric current through a wire. The effect is similar to cutting foam with a hot wire.

Our wire erosion facilities allow for work pieces of up to 300mm height to be cut and cut angles (taper) of up to 30 degrees.

Wire erosion is a very accurate process and is admirably suited to such things as mimicing extrusions, cutting hard materials and cutting complex shapes.
Q5.I have a thing that is broken, can you make a new one?
We are delighted to quote to re-manufacture nearly anything you might chose to throw at us!

However, we would normally need you to send us the broken component to us for assessment. Please call or email us for further details.
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