Workpiece
- Material Machined: 6061 Aluminum
- Material Dimension: 76.2mm x 76.2mm x 152.4mm (3in x 3in x 6in)
- Finished Workpiece Dimension: Ø 72mm x 146mm
- Approximate Machining Time: 4 hours
Santa turns to the manufacturing experts at HERMLE, OPEN MIND, and FRAISA to save Christmas
Workforce shortages create opportunity for Santa to automate 5-axis production of more Santas.
It’s Christmas time and Santa is overwhelmed. So, what does he do? He turns to the manufacturing experts at HERMLE, OPEN MIND, and FRAISA to create more Santas. Together, the teams design, program, machine, and automate production of more Santas.
Using FRAISA tools, OPEN MIND’s innovative hyperMILL CAD/CAM solution, and HERMLE’s industry leading 5-axis machines with HEIDENHAIN controls, the teams manufacture the help that Santa desperately needs.
After reviewing the Santa demo piece, the real Santa is satisfied. Through a collaborative effort and with the best tools for the job, HERMLE, OPEN MIND, and FRAISA help Santa and save Christmas.
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Special Thanks to Our Amazing Partners
HERMLE USA would like to thank the companies and people who made this project so incredible. Without the outstanding professionalism and talent of the teams at Open Mind Technologies and FRAISA USA, Santa would still be working to make the Christmas magic happen.
HERMLE USA would also like to wish everyone a warm and happy holiday season, and a spectacular New Year. Cheers!
