Gira Delivers Error-Free Electrode Production with Cimatron CAD/CAM Software

Industry

Electricals for building systems and home products

Location

Radevormwald, Germany

Website

http://www.gira.de

Challenge

Designing complex electrodes
Competing effectively with other mold shops by reducing the costs and delivery times associated with quoting, mold design and NC programming
Better control over particular processes
Ability to automate repetitive tasks

Solutions

Cimatron’s Electrode, 5-Axis

Results

Greater cost and time-saving efficiencies resulting from Cimatron’s integration of all parts of the design and production
Enhanced designs and further time-saving efficiencies achieved with the powerful automation in Cimatron’s Electrode solution
General automation of tasks, but also the flexibility to switch to manual processes for tailored needs

Gira was established in 1905 as a producer of light switches and other products for domestic electrical installations. Today the company has some 900 employees, producing a large range of electricals for building systems and the home. The products, which aim to be energy efficient and reflect modern design trends, have won numerous awards for their design and innovation.