Kerr Consulting Services

06/29/2017

WE CHANGED OUR NAME!

We have recently changed the name of our business from Kerr Consulting Services to Great Lakes CAD/CAM. There has been no change in the overall organizational structure and we will continue to provide the same valuable services as we have in the past. Please check out our new page: https://www.facebook.com/GREATLAKESCADCAM/ and our new website: http://www.greatlakescadcam.com/

Thank you for supporting Great Lakes CAD/CAM. We look forward to doing business with you.

Great Lakes CAD/CAM is a company you can depend on for your contract manufacturing needs. Our combined knowledge, experience, and expertise position us to offer manufacturing services that our clients can trust.

06/18/2015

Manufacturing has been looked down on for so many years. Sadly the reasoning for it is plan false. I have done nothing but manufacturing my whole life and I wouldn't want to do anything else. As a country we need to build our manufacturing base back up if we ever wish to build a thriving economy. We can start by changing our perception on an industry most people know little about.

Manufacturing jobs come with many myths—they're dirty, low-paying and dominated by men. One of those myths is true. Do you know which?

02/04/2015

Machine Simulation has proven to be a great tool. Simple to setup and very powerful.

Machine Simulation: Getting past the multiaxis paradox

12/23/2014

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. It's been quite a year for us! We hope that 2014 has been just as...

12/19/2014

With manufacturing moving ever more into the digital age who is ready for the next step in the industrial revolution?

“The new industrial revolution is a wave of technologies and ideas that are creating a computer-driven manufacturing environment that bears little resemblance to the gritty and grimy shop floors of the past.”

This white paper from Sandvik Coromant is a succinct, readable overview of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The big message is: Get ready for it now because it is both a huge challenge and a fantastic opportunity.

12/17/2014

It seems today everyone is looking to find an employer that is the perfect fit. I am no different. That is not an easy task for someone who is always looking for more challenging work with ever...

12/16/2014

In order to get the most out of your machines today, it is essential to have all of your technology working together. CAM software has truly leveraged the technological advances in cutting tool technology to help reduce cycle times.

Article #1 in our series on Cutting Tools for CAM

12/12/2014

There have been many advancements in cutting tools and CAM technology over the past decade allowing companies to increase metal removal rate. It is going to be exciting to see what the next decade will bring.

Preview of our upcoming blog series on "Cutting Tools for CAM."

12/05/2014

Probing offers significant time saver during the setup process, it also takes the human error out allowing for more accuracy. In today's manufacturing world if you aren't taking advantage of probing you are leaving money on the table.

Increase your ROI by taking advantage of spindle probes.

12/04/2014

One of the largest benefits of a 5-axis machine is eliminating setups. 3+2 machining will help you realize fewer setups giving you more spindle run time.

Get more value from your 5-axis machine.