Exhibitor-Led Product and Technology Forums Highlight Key Technologies

In addition to what's on the show floor at the Dallas Market Center during the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) Dallas 2001 Advanced Productivity Exposition Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, Exhibitor-Led Product and Technology Forums will highlight key technologies. Don't miss the free seminars by these exhibitors:

CG Tech, Irvine Calif., Booth 438

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Topic: Numerical Control (NC) Verification and Optimization Software Technology

Description: To run error-free NC operations right the first time, fast, precise verification and optimization tools are required. This session will introduce simulation/verification, analysis, and optimization techniques for complex multi-axis operations, mold & die machining, and high-speed machining.

Southwestern Gage, Dallas, Texas, Booth 470

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Topic: Measuring for Profits

Description: Obtaining measurement data for control of the manufacturing process through closed loop feedback, or "What good is all this quality control data anyway"?

• Where should data be gathered – via machine probing or offline devices?
  
• What's the best way to gather data – via machine tool probing coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), video measurement systems, or lasers?
  
• What to do with the data once it's obtained – to prove the product can be made to customer's design; to improve the process?

MLC CAD Systems, Irving, Texas, Booth 619

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Topic: Solid Modeling in today's machine shop: Optimized tool motion, and high-speed machining motion.

Description: Today's solid modeling products demand uncompromising accuracy and the ability to make multiple parts quickly. This session explores how to ease the design for complex components and how high-speed machining and optimized tool motion products will perform in this environment.