In the Professional configuration of AlibreCAM you can take advantage of the XY Instance operation. This allows you to create linear or circular XY arrays of one or more toolpath operations. Here’s how its done using a part example submitted by Erik Granberg of Granberg International, located in Pittsburg, CA. The fixture plate shown in […]
Granberg International, located in Pittsburg, CA is a second generation, family owned company and a world leader in the design and manufacture of chainsaw accessories. They say that “Necessity is the mother of all invention.” Well Erik Granberg, President and CEO tells the story of how his father started the company in the 1950s after experiencing […]
Six years ago Erik Granberg of Granberg International began implementing CNC technology into their manufacturing process and currently has seven (7) Haas CNC machining centers running production full time. Erik has also implemented the Jergan Quick Exchange Die system on each of his Haas machines. This system allows his team to rapidly change setups, minimizing […]
The Warren Group located in Santa Fe Springs, CA, designs and manufacturers prototype and production packaging solutions for the industrial, automotive and consumer products industries.
Julie Pedalino from Lenexa Kansas has found a way to combine not one but two passions into an exciting new startup at Pedalino Bicycles, one of just a handful of female custom bike frame builders in the world! Julie graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and combines her awesome talent as […]
Just like installing aftermarket components on a new automobile, scale model kit enthusiasts can purchase and install aftermarket components for their scale model kits. This allows them to change the look and style of their original model kit. Jim Orth, owner/operator of Riverview Hobbies, LLC uses Rhino and RhinoCAM to design and program the CNC […]
While most of us (if we’re lucky) get to follow our passion into the workplace, Julie Pedalino from Lenexa Kansas has found a way to combine not one but two of her passions into an exciting new startup company called Pedalino Bicycles. I wanted to give you a quick sneak peek of one of Julie’s […]
Riverview Hobbies, LLC opened for business in 2010 to produce high quality aftermarket poured-resin products for scale modeling kits, an industry worth upwards of 1.5 billion dollars in the US alone, according to the Hobby Manufacturers Association (HMA). Jim Orth, owner/operator of Riverview Hobbies uses Rhino and RhinoCAM to design and program the […]
Tony Cosby is the engineering, woodworking and technology teacher at Sisters High School in Sisters Oregon, a community who takes its name from the nearby Three Sisters Mountains. Tony teaches beginning and advanced Woodworking classes, a Construction class and an Introduction to Engineering & Design class through Project Lead the Way, a national organization that […]
Knife maker Mikkel Willumsen with Urban Tactical has been designing and crafting knives from his Copenhagen Denmark shop since 1998. Specializing in folders, fixed blades, balisongs and chef knives, Mikkel’s knife designs are sought after by culinary chefs across Europe and tactical enthusiasts and collectors across North America and beyond. Mikkel has agreed to share […]
