The term "prototype die" is almost an oxymoron. Usually, it isn't quite cost-effective to CNC mill a 400 lb block of tool steel to produce less parts than most people have fingers.
At their most basic interpretation, waterjet cutting and laser cutting do the same thing - they cut stuff. One with water, the other with heat. Each uses a naturally occurring process, greatly intensified, to maintain tight tolerances.
KLH Industries has been nominated as a 2009 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) in the small business category. KLH is deeply honored by the nomination, as it is a reflection of commitment and improvement.
KLH Industries has received Nadcap accreditation for
Nonconventional Machining, including wire EDM and fast hole EDM. This achievement
further solidifies KLH’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of
aerospace machining.
Five-axis machines move in all three linear axes plus
two additional rotary axes. The ability to precisely move the work piece
without removing it has distinct advantages over conventional three-axis
machining.
KLH Industries is now offering five-axis machining
services on a new Doosan VC630/5AX. A trunnion-style five-axis, it features a 360-degree
rotating C-axis on an integrated 150-degree tilting A-axis.
KLH Industries has purchased a new Flow Mach 3 Series
waterjet with two very significant extra features – a 5-axis cutting head and a
90,000 psi pump. Not only will this waterjet produce 3D parts, but will do so
at some of the fastest cutting speeds in the industry.
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) has presented
KLH with their 2013 Award of Excellence. The award recognizes KLH’s dedication
to “building bridges between industry and education.”
Four companies have begun piloting a new
apprenticeship model in Wisconsin. NIMS is a competency- based model that
assesses students on specific skill sets. Unlike the current apprenticeship
model, there is no time requirement.
