HMS Makina Elevates Aerospace Machining with VERICUT Solutions
Located in Manisa, Turkey, HMS Makina is a leading supplier of precision aerospace components, offering high-quality machining for complex parts made from a variety of materials, including titanium and nickel-based superalloys. With the goal of enhancing operational reliability and minimizing scrap rates, HMS Makina turned to VERICUT software solutions to detect errors, simulate processes, and optimize machining before metal cutting begins.
How VERICUT Transformed HMS Makina’s Machining Process
The aerospace sector demands precision, and HMS Makina needed a simulation program that could handle the complexity of parts like forged titanium engine components and structural airframe parts. With the implementation of VERICUT, HMS Makina can now detect potential collisions, inefficiencies, and errors in real time, before production begins.
Mr. Onur Benzergil, New Part Supervisor at HMS Makina, highlights the impact of VERICUT on their operations:
“VERICUT allows us to eliminate manual prove-out processes, which frees up machine time and significantly reduces our scrap rates. Today, our scrap rate for first-article parts is almost zero. We can machine complex components with confidence, knowing that every step has been simulated and optimized.”
The Competitive Edge of VERICUT
VERICUT has given HMS Makina the competitive advantage it needs to meet the increasing demands of the aerospace industry. By allowing the company to simulate and verify machining processes before cutting, VERICUT helps HMS Makina meet tight deadlines with greater accuracy and efficiency.
Safety is another key benefit. As Mr. Benzergil explains, “While it’s hard to quantify, the safety we gain from VERICUTis invaluable. We are now running safer machining processes, reducing the risk of errors and costly downtime.”
The Power of AUTO-DIFF in VERICUT
HMS Makina also takes full advantage of VERICUT’s AUTO-DIFF module, which compares CAD models with VERICUT simulations to detect errors, such as gouges or excess material. By identifying and correcting issues before machining, HMS Makina ensures precise results every time, and the accuracy of their machining operations is approximately 99%.
Mr. Benzergil notes:
“We do not move to the production phase until the VERICUT simulation is complete. AUTO-DIFF has been especially useful in catching errors before they impact production, saving us time and material.”
Driving Efficiency with VERICUT Reviewer
To further enhance their operations, HMS Makina leverages the VERICUT Reviewer plug-in. This powerful tool allows them to review simulations without requiring a full license, offering flexibility and efficiency. With the VERICUT Reviewer, users can rotate, zoom, and review the machining process in real-time, ensuring full confidence before moving forward.
“The VERICUT Reviewer is very user-friendly, and its advanced graphics make it easy to analyze every detail,” Mr. Benzergil adds. “We would highly recommend VERICUT to other aerospace companies.”
At AIM, we provide the VERICUT solutions that are transforming aerospace manufacturing for companies like HMS Makina. Ready to enhance your machining operations with industry-leading simulation, optimization, and verification?
Contact AIM at info@aim-cnc.com to discover how VERICUT can drive your business forward.
