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Stepping past features and functions

By:Smith, Patricia L
Publication: American Machinist
Date:Sunday, February 1 2004
Subject: Computer aided manufacturing, Computer aided design, Knowledge management, Workflow software
Location: United States
HEADNOTE

What shops should askbefore eelecmig manufacturing software from the basics to the hard questions.

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Five-axis machining at Delcam customer Rojac Tooling Technologies is easy to program thanks to PowerMill's modern interface.

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Five-axis machining at Delcam customer Rojac Tooling Technologies is easy to program thanks to PowerMill's modern interface.

Every shop buying manufacturing software prorfablyl starts by asking the same t^& questions: WiIl the software dp what we need it*to do?" and "Will we be able to use lt?" But where do they go from there? That answer depends1 o-tlie"package and the shop itself.

To select the right 4e|reane then correctly implement it, shops should begin byeBffliBM^asic trainifig and support. Gferally, it's a good idea to^^^I^jfcpdder that offers customizable training, accessible 24/7 from even remote locations. This gives shop personnel the flexibility to learn the new system and expand their knowledge at their own pace and needs.

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