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Ryan Lussier, CAM Software Product Manager

Evaluating Manufacturability for Shrouded Impellers

Evaluating Manufacturability for Shrouded Impellers

By Ryan Lussier, CAM Software Product Manager
Aug 14, 2024

Design engineers are always looking for ways to push performance and efficiency. This can produce geometry which is challenging to machine and one of the first questions the manufacturing team needs...

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A Brief Overview of Adaptive Machining

A Brief Overview of Adaptive Machining

By Ryan Lussier, CAM Software Product Manager
Feb 5, 2024

As engineers planning and designing with CAD/CAM tools,we are developing processes in a theoretical world. It isn’t until you put on your boots, get in front of the machine, and start lettingchips fly

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Solving the Tool Orientation Problem for Machining Turbopumps

Solving the Tool Orientation Problem for Machining Turbopumps

By Ryan Lussier, CAM Software Product Manager
Jun 22, 2022

Turbopumps pose many challenges when trying to manufacture high quality CNC toolpaths. They are often made of difficult to machine materials such as Inconel, have sharp leading edges, demanding...

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Machining a Titanium Mixed-Flow Shrouded Impeller

Machining a Titanium Mixed-Flow Shrouded Impeller

By Ryan Lussier, CAM Software Product Manager
Jun 9, 2022

Mixed flow impellers can be challenging, often requiring multiple set-ups due to the ~45° exit angle. Check out how we utilized multiple MAX-PAC cutting strategies in this collaboration with GROB and...

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