The Cutlers' Edge: Smarter CAM, Sharper Machining

We are bringing together leading machining OEMs, CAM specialists, and aerospace manufacturing experts at an exclusive industry event at the iconic Sheffield Cutlers’ Hall to explore a critical question facing manufacturers today: Are manufacturers making the most of their machining?  

Many manufacturers invest heavily in advanced CAM systems but only use a fraction of their full capability, often relying on default toolpaths, legacy programming methods, and basic machining strategies while overlooking powerful features such as toolpath optimization, feed rate control, machine simulation, adaptive milling, and automation tools.

The result? Extended lead times and increased waste due to problems related to the physics of the machining process, including poor surface finish, excessive tool wear and breakages.

By utilising the advanced capabilities already available within their CAM environment, manufacturers can achieve significant gains in productivity, machining stability, tool life, surface quality, and overall process reliability without changing machines, tooling, or materials.

This live two-hour session combines a real-world case study machined in Rotherham with an expert panel discussion to provide practical insights into improving machining performance, eliminating problems and unlocking hidden manufacturing capacity through smarter CAM.

Productive Machines will showcase how chatter vibration was completely eliminated and surface quality improved using SenseNC, a Mastercam plugin for toolpath optimisation.

The study compares original vs. optimised toolpaths, with parts machined on a DMG Mori machine using Sandvik tooling and Mastercam-generated toolpaths.

You’ll see real-world machined parts before and after optimisation, demonstrating how manufacturers successfully improved machining stability and achieved up to 50% improvements in surface quality.

Hear directly from industry leaders as they discuss:

• Common machining challenges faced by manufacturers
• Eliminating physics-based problems through smarter CAM strategies
• Practical ways to improve productivity without disrupting existing workflows
• Reducing trial-and-error on machine tools

• How to eliminate chatter vibration before machining starts
• A practical approach to optimising feeds and speeds across full toolpaths
• How to improve surface quality while reducing tool wear
• Strategies to increase throughput and machine utilisation
• How to unlock hidden productivity using the CAM software you already own

• Moderator: Professor Keith Jackson — The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire
• Matt Coulson — Territory Manager for UK & Ireland, Mastercam
• Paul Bell — Senior Program Manager, Northwest Aerospace Alliance (NWAA)
• Dr Erdem Ozturk — Founder & CEO, Productive Machines

This event is designed for machining professionals looking to improve machining performance and maximise the value of their machining assets, including:

• Manufacturing Engineers focused on machining efficiency and process stability
• CAM Programmers tired of manual tuning and repeated trial & error on machine tools
• Aerospace and precision manufacturers seeking smarter machining strategies to improve part quality
• Production & Operations Managers under pressure to increase throughput, reduce costs, and increase production capacity
• Application Engineers looking to deliver greater customer performance

Hosted at the historic Cutlers’ Hall, one of Sheffield’s most iconic buildings, this event is delivered in partnership with The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire — champions of advanced manufacturing and Sheffield’s industrial heritage.

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