Sheet Metal Design with SolidWorks | Flights To Beijing

Closed

April 26th, 2012 by admin

The SolidWorks computer program has been designed to help engineers design sheet metal parts. Used largely to bridge the gap between designers and manufacturers SolidWorks helps to keep prices down, while increasing production times. SolidWorks makes it possible for users to produce 3d models that can then be used by fabricators to create the finished product One of many things that the The SolidWorks computer program helps engineers and manufacturers to do is to define, for purposes of each product, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This includes details like the thickness of the metal. This allows engineers to design sheet metal components virtually before bends are made, and to determine whether particular cuts and folds are indeed practical to make. Additionally, sheet metal panels can be labeled and named to avoid confusion concerning how many of which panels to fabricate. Later, this also helps in manufacturing by ensuring that all sheet metal panels are correctly marked with information about how they fit into the overall design. The SolidWorks computer program further allows for the addition of form radius, multiple or layered extrusions and other features after the product has been fitted together in the virtual design. This helps the designer and the fabricator to align tabs, perforations or other attributes that need to line up on numerous complicated sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks computer design program allows the design and fabrication of very complicated features, allowing both designers and fabricators to verify tolerances and clearances, ensuring that the product which the engineer has designed can actually be fabricated and, eventually, assembled. The software enables to designers to put together designs using small gaps between the panels that make it possible to unfold the design. This allows design features to stand out, so that they will be seen clearly. This feature will be useful when the panels will fit together very closely in the finished product but need to be seen as individual components by the fabricator in order to assemble them properly. By far the most useful feature of the SolidWorks metal design package is that it will allow engineers to modify the design as required. The software can help designers to take into account the effects the modifications could have on the overall design which might not be immediately obvious. The obvious benefit of this is that design flaws and inconsistencies will be found prior to the commencement of the manufacturing process, potentially saving you a great deal of wasted time and money. Engineers find themselves better able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design if they use solidworks cad software for sheet metal manufacturing. If the designer’s plan is clearly laid out and easy to understand, the manufacturer will be able able to produce components which will perform exactly as the designer intended, resulting in efficiency in the product’s manufacture and production. Efficient production leads to shorter production times, less material being wasted, reduced production costs all round, and higher profit margins. Marc Anderes is the VP of Operations of Maloya Laser that is dedicated to Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with state-of-the-art laser technologies, for aerospace, medical, machinery, scientific and transportation needs.

This entry is filed under . You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Pro/ENGINEER Forum: Unbending a Louvre

SCUBARENE
Member

Joined: 26 April 2012
Location: South Africa
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1

Posted: 26 April 2012 at 1:52am | IP Logged

Hi Everyone

I need help with a part,I need to bend a Louvre,but when I try to unbend it says "Geometry is not unbendable"

Part was created by sketching and extruding and then converting to Sheetmetal.

I tried adding a flat wall but with same result.

Working in Pro E 5

Any help is appreciated

Thx

-Sorry Picture added

Edited by SCUBARENE on 26 April 2012 at 2:27am

DealerMine Announces $1000 Photo Contest Sweepstakes for Auto ...

PORTLAND, Ore. – DealerMine Corporation, provider of the obsolescence management service for auto dealers, announces a $1,000 photo contest sweepstakes, starting May 1, 2012 and extending through July 31, 2012.

DealerMine is looking for photos capturing the funniest, most creative, non-conventional ways parts managers can come up with to repurpose their non-selling parts. As most parts professionals know, industry statistics suggest that if you haven’t sold a part within 6 months there is a 65 percent chance that the part will never sell; 9 months and it goes up to 85 percent; 12 months there’s a 95 percent chance the part will never sell *. The photo contest aims to have fun, while bringing light to the problem of idle stock and educating dealership personnel on ways they can recoup their investment and profit from their obsolete parts rather than repurposing them as paperweights or white elephant gifts.

Some traditional ways to reduce or eliminate obsolete parts include:

• Manufacturer return programs. Manufacturer return programs are one option, although these programs do not generally address the full problem and the policies change frequently. Some programs require a holding period of up to 12 months.
• Donate the parts. Some colleges with auto body repair classes will accept sheet metal parts. This is an option if you need a tax write off, but there is little to no cash value to pump back into new parts purchases.
• The city dump. Although not recommended, some dealers even choose to throw their obsolescence into the trash. One consideration here would be to at least separate out anything that has scrap metal value.
• Obsolescence liquidation services. Perhaps one of the best options. Dealers have reported selling 30 to 70 percent of their idle stock at 50 cents on the dollar. DealerMine can generally get your parts sold within a week, creating re-investment capital for your department and your dealership.

While these are the practical options, DealerMine’s contest is calling for the funniest, most outrageous ideas parts managers have considered doing with their obsolete parts.

Here’s how it works:

Everyone who sends a photo with the required information will be entered into the drawing for the Grand Prize of $500. 

Plus, from the photos sent in our judges will select five of their favorite photos, which will each win a $100 prize.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Set up a scenario for getting rid of an auto part and take a digital photo. (Nothing illegal or actually dangerous, please.) You can enter more than one photo.
2. Submit your photo through the online entry form found here or by visiting http://www.dealermine.com/submitphoto.aspx. By sending us your original photo you are giving us permission to use it in our marketing and publicity along with your name and where you work.
3. We’ll contact you if you’re a winner and then announce it to everybody in our email newsletter.

Contest Rules: To qualify, complete entries (photo and required information) must be received by midnight July 31, 2012. Entrant must be older than 18 and a current employee of an automotive dealership. Photos must be original to the entrant. Any photos found to be copied from other sources will be disqualified. All images will become the property of DealerMine and may be used for marketing and publicity purposes. Information about winner, including his or her name and position at dealership will also be publicized. 

Sweepstakes winner will be selected by random drawing from all qualified entries. Winning photos will be selected at the sole discretion of the photo-judging panel. Winners will be responsible for all taxes on prize. DealerMine contractors, employees, their immediate family members are disqualified. If fewer than 50 entries are received, judges, at their discretion, may suspend contest. Contest void where prohibited.

*Mike Nicholes, “Professional Inventory Management”

About DealerMine Corporation

DealerMine provides a web-based service to help dealerships reduce their investment in slow-moving idle parts inventory. Since 2006, DealerMine has helped dealers liquidate over 30 million dollars worth of obsolescence and manage parts inventory more efficiently and profitably. DealerMine serves over 2,000 customers today and continually strives to provide exceptional, consistent and superior products and services that help automotive dealerships create and maintain a sustainable profit center. www.dealermine.com.

MANUFACTURING GREY METAL USES MORE GREEN ...

If you think that manufacturing looks like this it is time to take another look. Quantum POP found out at our recent visit to WESTEC, that in modern manufacturing, getting efficient means getting green.

Not too long ago manufacturing was a dirty business, but more and more the emphasis is on going green. In this article we are mostly talking about the cutting of parts and pieces used to make the stuff everyone wants and everyone uses and how in a growing number of manufacturing applications there is very little to no waste and pollution.

In the olden days, when smokestacks reached to the skies, there was a lot of waste in the process of cutting and routing and drilling of parts and pieces out of metal. Piles of scrap everywhere with oils and sludge running out of pipes that often went into the landfill or sewer or areas set aside around the manufacturing plant to dump pollutants. Today however more and more of this waste is either designed out of the manufacturing process or recycles and used over and over. The result is greener  and more efficient than even 10 years ago and is still improving.

Waste is a primary culprit when it comes to pollution. but today thanks to CNC which stands for computer numeric control manufacturing techniques, much of the scrap in metal processing is eliminated from the moment the designer puts a pencil to paper or in the case of our modern CAD, CNC applications mouse to screen.

Take sheet metal manufacturing for example. In the graphic above we see a piece of sheet metal which has been mapped out for cutting by a terrific new nesting program from our friends at Solidworks which as of this writing is the leading innovator in CAD, ( Computer Aided Design) software. There are several different sizes and shapes of parts ready to be cut out of this piece of sheet metal, and so perfectly are they mapped out here, that the edge of the  sheet metal is used to form many of the parts. The result is very little scrap metal waste from each piece of sheet metal used. If the parts represented are form different products they can be labeled by the machines during fabrication for easy cataloging and storage.

Today the remaining scrap metal can be recycled. Manufacturers may be doing a better job than consumers at this because it brings down the cost of production and is very practical in as much as most metal can be recycled without any loss of quality so there is always a buyer. Often the buyer is the manufacturer because the cost is competitive with metal freshly refined from ore. Also products that are made from recycled materials are often less expensive than products made from fresh materials.

One very toxic by-product of metal manufacturing in particular are the solvents and lubricants that are used to facilitate the meta part manufacturing. Solvents clean the parts and lubricants are used in the routing and drilling that is done using traditional metal or diamond bits. there is a lot of toxicity in the solvents and lubricants and the mess ends up in the cleaning bins or even the shop floor.

 

Separation Dynamics is doing something about that. They have this very green solution for filtering out the  oils and toxic solvents used in metal part manufacturing that is so efficient that the water that remains after the separation process can be used over again so water is not wasted and in the case of mop water  it even leaves the soap in it so you can mop the floor with it again and this process can be repeated over and over until the water evaporates. The solvents and lubricants separated out from this process can be recycled and re-used and that which is not reusable stored till the toxicity is no longer an ecological factor.

But wait it gets greener still. As it turns out there are a growing number of metal-cutting processes that do not require metal or diamond power cutting tools to manufacture state of the art, precision parts and pieces. In 1905 research started in the development of ceramic cutting tools and the technology is getting very good these days. these cutting tools use heat to cut through metal so there are no piles of curly metal scraps to clean up and there is no need to use lubricants to reduce friction.

***CLICK THE PICTURE TO WATCH VIDEO*** GREENLEAF MACHINING TOOLS, REQUIRE NO TOXIC ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE PRODUCING LUBRICANTS. THAT IS BECAUSE THEY ARE MADE FROM A CERAMIC MATERIAL. THIS IS A HIGH INTENSITY HEAT ABSORBING MATERIAL IT DOES NOT CUT THE STEEL WHICH RESULTS IN LEFT OVER METAL SCRAP. INSTEAD THE INTENSE HEAT ABSORBED BY THE FRICTION IN THE CONTACT OF THE CERAMIC WITH THE STEEL, MELTS THE STEEL PRODUCING A PRECISION EDGE. *CLICK THE PICTURE TO SEE THE VIDEO*

The Greenleaf Corporation is a pioneer in ceramics and is applying greener solutions to industrial applications all the time.

Last but not least in our Quantum POP overview of greener trends in manufacturing is the water jet technology. As you may have guessed, this technology uses water to cut precision parts. A thin high pressure stream of water to be exact. The water is mixed with an abrasive sand and cuts so precisely that it is becoming a standard method of parts manufacturing in the aero-space and medical industry where precision is the name of the game. No lubricant no scrap other than the left over metal that could not be used. the metal of course and also the water can all be recycled. The only drawback is the process is a bit slower than the other cutting methods already described here.

FLOW technology can cut with over 90,000 psi water pressure and ultra fine sandpaper sized grit. Waterjets cut a variety materials from food and paper, to ballistic materials and inconel.

That is because the water begins to freeze and turn into crystals as you reach 110,00 psi of pressure. But don’t worry they are working on it.

One more element in the green trend is the ability to take up much less space to accomplish the same amount of production. A small shop with several employees can now produce the same amount of goods with a few machines that once took dozens of machines and twice the space.

. Bookmark the

.

Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing News: Prototek at Design2Part ...

Contoocook, NH – April 25, 2012 - For over 37 years, engineers and product manufacturers have relied on Design2Part trade shows to find the best custom or stock parts and manufacturing services. Each D2P show features hundreds of American job shops and contract manufacturing experts showcasing their skills for design, prototypes, production runs, value added services, assemblies, and much more.

Prototek is proud to be attending this year's Design2Part exhibition to find new customers that will undoubtedly be impressed with our capabilities and customer service. We are always looking to expand, and believe it to be crucial to increase awareness of our rapid precision prototyping and production runs of both sheet metal and machined parts. Turn around time is becoming an increasingly saught after attribute in the production world, and here at Prototek, we will quote jobs in hours and are fully capable of shipping jobs in one day. We would like the pleasure to work with new customers to further expand our base and prove that we will do what ever it takes to remain at the cutting edge of the industry. We hope to see you there!

http://www.d2p.com/ShowInfo

1551 Thoreau Dr N

Schaumburg, IL 60173

May 1st & 2nd

Tuesday 9:00-4:00

Wednesday 9:00-3:30

BOOTHS 540/542

About Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing started in October of 1987 specializing in rapid prototyping and short run production of sheet metal and CNC machined parts for the hi-tech industries. Their facility is a new 40,000 sq. ft. building. Prototek currently has over 65 employees and are home to state of the art welding and bending departments, as well as plating rooms, assembly department, and much more. Prototek's niche has always been a solid commitment to on-time deliveries of quality products. They fabricate from CAD (computer aided design) files or reverse engineer from existing models to enhance functionality Prototek keeps a large, constant supply of necessary materials, sheet metal stock, machinable plastics and metal, and PEM hardware. Prototek is currently ISO 9001:2008 certified and also ITAR and DFAR compliant.

Prototek Sheet Metal Fabrication, LLC
Bruce Isabelle, CEO
244 Burnham Intervale Road
603-746-2001 (phone) ine 603-746-2002 (fax)
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm EST
fastquote@prototek.com

http://www.prototek.com

Steve's Camaro Parts: Steve's Camaro - First Generation Camaro ...

Chevrolet Assembly - Paint Shop Operations Details

The primary function of the Paint Shop on the Chevrolet side of the plant was to paint the front end sheet metal, but there were several other unique paint systems as well that processed many other parts.

Raw Metal: The front fender outer skin and the long inner fender reinforcement were received separately from the stamping plant in order to get more pieces in a standard rack; these two parts were spot-welded together in special fixtures which established the "crown" of the fender so it matched the contour of the hood, and the raw welded assembly was then sent to the primer "Flow-Coat" line.

Sheet Metal Painting: All raw parts (wheels, brackets, etc.) and the front end sheet metal (hoods, fenders, lower fender extensions, header panels, front valances, radiator supports, inner fenders, etc.) went through a cleaning, degreasing, and hot phosphate system, then through a flow-coat booth where it was deluged with black primer from all directions and then baked. The sheet metal parts that got exterior color were pulled off the prime conveyor and loaded on another conveyor buck, in car position, for finish painting; it got a coat of primer-surfacer that was baked and lightly wet-sanded, then got three coats of lacquer, a short bake to "skin" it over, a light wet-sanding and wipe-down, then it went through the final re-flow oven at 275F for 30 minutes. Next was an in-line repair booth where Z-10/Z-11/Z-28 and D-90/DX1 stripe masking, spraying, and de-masking was done (including lower fender blackout when required), followed by another oven. After cooling, the conveyor delivered the buck carrying the color-coated parts, in the same sequence as the cars on the main assembly line, to the sheet metal subassembly area. Exterior color lacquer was supplied by DuPont, and both Fisher Body and Chevrolet Paint Shops at the same assembly location were supplied from the same DuPont-mixed lot in order to minimize any color-match problems. This wasn't an issue at Van Nuys, as their recently-consolidated Paint Shop had each car's front sheet metal on a buck just ahead of the body shell so the entire exterior of the car was painted at the same time with the same paint; that set of sheet metal eventually met up with that same body again after Body Drop on the Final Line.
Wheel Painting: The wheels were removed from the prime conveyor and placed in another conveyor system that took them through a booth where their faces were sprayed with color wheel enamel, then through an oven, and the conveyor continued to the wheel & tire assembly area where the wheels were picked off.

Small Parts Paint: All the miscellaneous brackets and small parts that only got black primer were picked off the prime line after cooling and were placed in individual containers by part number for delivery to the engine, chassis, and final line areas where they were installed.

Low-Bake Paint: Small plastic and metal parts that required color (grilles, consoles, steering columns and covers, N34 steering wheel hubs, ashtray and glove box doors, stereo speaker grilles, etc.) were received in prime from the suppliers and were painted in yet another paint system, in build sequence, baked at 150F in a short infra-red oven, and conveyed to their point of use on the Trim Line and the sheet metal subassembly area.

VE3 Front Bumpers: These optional front bumpers were received already painted from the supplier, as they required a special flexible paint and a unique process not available in the assembly plants.

Final Paint Repair: There were no paint operations of any kind after the finished car came off the Final Line, unless it needed a repair that couldn't be finished in the Paint Shop or if it got scratched during the assembly process after paint. If a spot color repair was required, it was done in an off-line prep area and spray booth with an infra-red oven which only heated the repaired surface to about 150F ("low-bake"), and final gloss of the repaired area was achieved by compounding and polishing.

© 2003-2011, Camaro Research Group

Primary Author - John Hinckley
Last Edit: 24-Mar-2009
Previous Edits: 11-Feb-2006, 07-Feb-2006, 17-Jan-2005
Original Release: 22-Jan-2004
source: www.camaro -untoldsecrets.com

www.stevescamaroparts.com

Prototek Manufacturing quick turn precision sheet metal and ...

Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing began in 1987 as a family owned and operated business as a supplier of quick turn precision sheet metal and machined products for the prototype markets. Today we are still a family owned and operated business, and many of our employees are from our original team. We have since launched into rapid prototyping of precision machining production as well. Our quality and turn times continue to be among the best in the industry. Serving industries such as robotics, semi-conductor, telecommunications, military, pharmaceutical, medical, computer technologies and aeronautics. Prototek’s capabilities include punching and cutting of sheet metal from 0.010″ – 0.375″ thick, forming, installing hardware, welding, machining, plating, painting, powder coating, silk screening, stamping, part marking, and assembly all under a single roof to help save our customers time and money on their finished parts while ensuring Prototek’s trademark quality! At Prototek, our punch press, 4000 watt laser, and two LC-C1 Punch/Laser combination cells run 24/7 which translates to faster turn times for our customers. Our highly qualified staff of employees take measures to ensure parts flow through our manufacturing process quickly and efficiently. Each operation goes through an in-process inspection to ensure the highest level of quality

Our website offers a live chat text module that customers can utilize to ask questions to any of our office staff. This live chat is manned during normal business hours. In addition, our customer service team is focused on answering any questions our customers may have regarding ship dates, revision changes, and order status, assuring they are satisfied every step of the way. RFQ that are sent to fastquote@prototek.com or uploaded directly through one of our websites will receive a quote within a day. Prototek Manufacturing can work with many files including dxf, stp, step, iges, pdf, Pro-E, Solidworks, Autocad and Inventor files.

A daily production meeting provides a clear line of sight of our manufacturing objectives and helps to reinforce our quick turn requirements. Our kanban system ensures we always have a complete stock of all common sheet metal types, consisting of over $120,000 of aluminum , steel, spring steel, titanium, tubing, channel, G-10, lexan, stainless, poly covered stainless, mirrored stainless, brass, copper, and much more. We also keep a very large stock of well over $10,000 in PEM hardware, as turn times have always been our niche, so we take every step necessary to guarantee our customers get their parts as quickly as possible. With our sophisticated scanning software, employees scan in and out of every job so our customer service can quickly find jobs if a customer makes a change or just wants to check up on their parts. Our suppliers are carefully chosen to meet our just-in-time needs by delivering materials within a day for those rare materials we do not stock. Prototek manufactures and ships products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Germany, according to our customers’ rapid prototyping of precision machining requirements, utilizing trucking companies that offer next day shipping, LTL and full truck load deliveries. At Prototek we also have our own arsenal of trucks and drivers to deliver straight to your door in applicable cases.

Prototek remains the industry leader of rapid prototyping of precision machining, manufacturing and sheet metal.

http://www.dynamicsheetmetal.com

Like this:

Be the first to like this post.

Sheet Metal Design with SolidWorks | Australia Hotels

SolidWorks software has been specifically designed to assist engineers with the creation of sheet metal parts. Used primarily to bridge the gap between designers and sheet metal manufacturers the SolidWorks design program helps keep prices down, and increases production times. SolidWorks’ user-friendly interface enables designers and engineers to model completed parts, generating 3d images that are then used by manufacturers to bring the designer’s vision to life. One of many things that the SolidWorks CAD software makes it possible for engineers and fabricators to do is determine, for purpose of their product, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This includes factors such as the thickness of the sheet metal. This allows engineers to design sheet metal components virtually and determine whether the material can withstand the pressures placed upon it by the design. Further, sheet metal panels can be labeled and named in order to avoid confusion regarding how many of which panels need to be created. This will also help the production process as all sheet metal panels will be properly marked as to their purpose and how they fit into the overall product design. SolidWorks software will also allow for the design of multiple or layered extrusions, add form radius and other features after the panels have been fitted together in the computer model. This helps the designer and the manufacturer to align perforations, tabs, and various attributes that need to line up on numerous complicated sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks design program enables the design and fabrication of very complicated features. The designer can test tolerances and clearances during the design phase to ensure that the product can be easily assembled. Using this software designers can view designs with small spaces which will allow the software to unfold the computer model. This feature will be useful when panels that will fit together very closely in the actual product but need to be seen as individual components by the manufacturer in order to assemble them properly. By far the most useful feature of the SolidWorks metal design package is that it allows manufacturers to modify design features as required, unfolding a fold or removing a cut for instance. It can help designers to take into account the effects the alterations could have on the overall design which might not be immediately obvious. The clear advantage of this is that inconsistencies and design flaws are caught prior to the commencement of the manufacturing process, likely saving you a great deal of time and wasted materials. Engineers find themselves able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design more easily if they use the SolidWorks metal design software. When the design is clearly shown and easy to interpret, the manufacturer will be able able to produce sheet metal panels with greater accuracy, resulting in a more efficient production process. Increased efficiency results in shorter production times, less material being wasted, lower production costs all round, and a higher profit margin. Marc Anderes is the VP of Operations of Maloya Laser that is dedicated to Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser technologies, servicing aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery needs.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 10:28 am and is filed under . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Sheet Metal Design with SolidWorks | Feld Man Advertising

The SolidWorks computer program has been designed to help engineers with the design of sheet metal components. Largely used to bridge the gap between those who design the parts and those who manufacture the actual sheet metal parts, sheet metal design manufacturing with SolidWorks helps to keep prices down, while increasing production times. SolidWorks allows users to model completed parts, producing three-dimensional images that can then be used by fabricators to bring the engineer’s vision into being. One of many things the The SolidWorks computer program helps designers and manufacturers to do is to clearly define, for the purpose of their project, exactly what type of sheet metal they will be using. This is done by inputting factors such as the thickness of the metal. This allows engineers to design sheet metal components in the flat state, and determine whether the material can indeed withstand the pressures placed upon it by the design. Further more, sheet metal panels can be labeled and named to avoid confusion concerning how many of which panels to fabricate. Later, this also helps the manufacturing process as all sheet metal panels will be accurately marked with information about how they fit into the overall sheet metal design. The SolidWorks computer program further allows for the addition of form radius, multiple or layered extrusions and other features after the product has been assembled in the computer model. This will help the designer and the manufacturer to align perforations, tabs, and other characteristics that need to be lined up on several complicated sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks design program enables the design and fabrication of very complicated features. The designer can test tolerances and clearances during the design phase to ensure that the product can be easily assembled. Using this software you can put together designs using small spaces so as to allow the software to unfold the computer model. This allows design features to stand out, so that they will be seen clearly. This feature will be useful when the panels will be touching in the actual product but need to be viewed as individual components by the manufacturer so that they can be properly made. One of the most useful features of the SolidWorks design package is that it will allow manufacturers to modify the design as required. It can help designers to consider that the design changes might have an effect on the overall design. The clear advantage of this is that design flaws and inconsistencies are found before the manufacturing process begins, possibly saving you a lot of wasted time and money. Engineers find that they are able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design more easily if they use the SolidWorks metal design software. When the designer’s plan is clearly laid out and easy to interpret, the manufacturer will be able able to construct components which will perform exactly as the designer intended, resulting in a more efficient production process. Efficient production results in lower production costs, less material being wasted, shorter production times, and a higher profit margin. Marc Anderes is the VP of Operations of Maloya Laser that is dedicated to Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser systems, servicing aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery requirements.

This entry was posted on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at 2:14 pm and is filed under . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Ask MTG Questions, MTG Help and MTG Rules » Answers Archive ...

Beads I believe the skills are similar to e cigarette often overnight at present the whole world.We don’t understand and electronic cigarette whole world power.We are all for it.You also have those who find themselves concept. nike air max 180
…..
Nip ulega obiekcji?E GA?Motoryzacyjna kszta?Tuje SI?Obecnie Nader szybko.W pojazdach wykorzystuje SI?Coraz niezwyklej nowomodne rozwi?Technologiczne pozwalaj: water?CE NA usprawnienie dzia?Arni pojazdu.
Choose the correct target market, can be attributed to the increase in the enterprise’s profit ability is one of the main factors.So Nike Air Max 95, how do you really choose a have good prospects of gain market in the first place?This article looks at some of the ways to achieve this goal.
…
The superior quality the best replica Prada designer purse investment usually require some cautious inspection.A clear classification of the common custom logo design is a known relation.Company nike air max 2010 (women), seems to be a buy prada handbag bag should be more toughness.
This piece of metal, such as to ensure that the computer section, photos Nike Air Max 87, together with the zipper is in working order.In addition, the life prospects should show the dazzling sheet metal body along with all parts should be firmly fixed together.
It is best to read along with the replica bags from only a bit of natural leather is constructed so without these nike air max 2010, or joint capsule.Finally, it is critical nike air max 2009, such sheet is usually darker than prada handbag enough with more than usually finish all process, also can in the next period of time taken by each of the basic.
As a whole, first-class quality leather, sheet metal parts nike air max 2011, because even the powerful garment product, should be the focus of copy better Prada bags.You have a look at your approach.You will find buyers.
To respond to any question jordan shoes, you have nike air max ltd (women), is about to save a lot of postmodern savings proposals to our potential customers?Along with the new product or service.Do you often blog about subjects, ensuring that you sign that I am just have a lot of books nike air max ltd, started to work.
The ugly perfect Prada bag extension thinking?Write it down Nike Air Max 90(Women), at the end of the summary is Eurohandbag?Handbook of stress: in this mode nike air max 95(women), the digital camera does not automatically highlighted in the image object.
You should manually fixed concentrate as the preferred.This is accomplished by pushing the button, clockwise or counterclockwise necessary within the lens for the purpose of ring spin flip modified concentrate or additional general realization.
You can see through the viewfinder of hunting to concentrate the final result.When you use the enrichment of the content, it is just like the shutter button can be pressed to obtain a picture of.This may be a pair of my Prada backpack nike air max 91, I enjoy.
They may be so great nike air max, I think all the time nike air max 2011 (women), execute and play Nike Air Max 24-7!I believe Nike Air Max 90, prada bag is likely to be in Prada backpack my choice, from now on we will present in Nike Air Max 87(Women)!Magazine headlines, as in all the specialregarding star know nothing at all.
Beckham Melbourne acrasy typically hermes handbags fan, which has announced that she take some lotmore when compared to 31, hermes handbags nike air max 2009 (women), variety.Although Melbourne Nike Air Max 24-7 (Women), not how the whole moving in a positive bag made of theonly superstar.

EngNet - Welding fabrication of sheet metal - V&F Sheetmetal Co. Ltd.

If you can produce a sheet metal deigned component which can be produced in one part this is nearly always the best approach. However, if you have to design a component that has two or more thicknesses of sheet metal, profile that would be materially inefficient to be CNC punched from one piece, impossible to be manufactured in one or needing water tight joints. As with spot welding; tungsten inert gas (TIG), metal inert gas (MIG) or gas welding enables you to bring these parts cut from sheet metal together into one fabrication. You have to be aware that a physical witness of the welding process will be seen and a heat affected zone (H.A.Z.) which will be visible as a burn mark on either side of the weld on the surface of the sheet metal. The weld line can be cleaned back to the parent sheet metal and if the part is painted or polished the welded joint can be be made invisible in the final sheet metal fabrication.

For lots more information on welding sheet metal assemblies please take a look at http://www.vandf.co.uk/plant-list/welding/

Click here for more Product Details from V&F Sheetmetal Co. Ltd....

Sheet Metal Manufacturing with SolidWorks|SolidWorks and Sheet ...

SolidWorks CAD software has been specifically designed to aid manufacturers with the design of sheet metal parts that can be easily manufactured. Used primarily to bridge the gap between those who design the parts and those who manufacture them, SolidWorks helps keep costs as low as possible, while increasing production times. The program allows users to model completed parts, creating 3D models which can be used by manufacturers to build the final product One of the interesting things the The SolidWorks computer program makes it possible for designers and manufacturers to do is to define, for purposes of their product, what sort of metal they will be using. This is done by inputting details such as how thick the sheet metal is. You can then design sheet metal components virtually and determine whether the material is strong enough withstand the pressures placed upon it by the design. Additionally, sheet metal panels can be named and labeled so as to avoid confusion about how many of which panels should be fabricated first. This will also help in assembly by ensuring that all components panels are properly labeled with information such as how they fit in the overall sheet metal design. SolidWorks CAD software also allows you to add form radius, multiple or layered extrusions and other features after the product has been assembled in the virtual design. This helps both the designer and manufacturer to align perforations, tabs, and other attributes that need to be lined up on several complex sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks computer design system allows the design and fabrication of very complex features, allowing both designers and fabricators to verify tolerances and clearances, ensuring that the product which the engineer has designed can actually be fabricated and, eventually, assembled. The software enables to designers to create designs using small spaces between the panels so as to allow the software to unfold the computer model. This allows design features to stand out, so that they will be seen clearly. This feature will be extremely useful when the panels will fit together very closely in the actual product and need to be seen separately by the manufacturer so that they can be properly made. One of the most useful features of the SolidWorks design application is that it allows manufacturers to modify design features as required, unfolding a fold or removing a cut for example. It will also help designers to take into account the impact the alterations might have on the rest of the design which might not be immediately obvious. The main advantage of this is that any design flaws will be found prior to the start of the manufacturing process, potentially saving you a great deal of wasted time. Engineers find themselves better able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design if using the SolidWorks metal design software. When the design is clearly laid out and simple to implement, fabricators are able to construct sheet metal panels with greater accuracy, leading to a more efficient production process. Efficient production will lead to lower production costs, less material waste, shorter production times, and a higher profit margin. Marc Anderes is the VP of Operations of Maloya Laser which specializes in Metal Manufacturing and Laser Cutting with state-of-the-art laser systems, for aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery needs.

This entry was posted by admin on April 21, 2012 at 2:19 pm under . Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Welcome to KippsDeSanto – Industry Week in Review – April 20, 2012

A recent DoD report, released on April 18, suggests that Congress should lift restrictions on commercial satellite exports to eliminate existing headwinds in the U.S. space manufacturing market.  Currently, commercial satellite exports are regulated by the U.S. Munitions List (“USML”), grouped with other defense-related artifacts such as firearms, missiles, military vehicles, and warfighter training equipment.  The Obama Administration’s current proposal suggests moving commercial satellites to the Commerce Department’s Commerce Control List in an effort to reduce pressure on the U.S. commercial satellite industry and alleviate associated risks to broader national security.  The revision of the regulations is part of a comprehensive strategy to rebuild the USML and introduce new export control reforms, with an overall goal to create “higher walls around fewer items.”

In a related story, the Air Force announced this week its intention to launch the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency (“AEHF”) communications satellite on May 3, as part of the effort to replace the legacy Milstar constellation and provide secure, high-integrity, jam-resistant communication support to senior military and government officials.  The third AEHF satellite is expected to launch in September 2013, a fourth satellite is on contract, and two more are expected to be procured by the end of the upcoming summer.

Big Movers

MAXIMUS, Inc. (Up 7.0%) – Shares rose this week after the company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Denver, CO-based Policy Studies Inc. (“PSI”) for $67 million.  PSI helps administer various government health programs, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, welfare-to-work programs, and child support enforcement initiatives.  The acquisition is expected to help bolster MAXIMUS’ position in the increasingly lucrative government health market.

TransDigm Group Incorporated (Up 5.4%) – Shares rose this week after analysts reported confidence that the company will raise adjusted earnings-per-share (“EPS”) estimates meaningfully during reports next month.  Analysts rationalize the higher EPS estimates through a combination of further McKechnie upside, AmSafe accretion, and continued aftermarket strength.

Relevant Transactions

HEICO Subsidiary Radiant Power Corp. acquires the aerospace assets of Mortiz Aerospace, a designer / manufacturer of next generation wireless cabin control systems, solid state power distribution and management systems, and fuel level sensing systems for business jets, military / defense aircraft, and general aviation consumers.  The acquisition enables Radiant Power to provide a full suite of power control and cabin electronics solutions.  Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Venture Aircraft, LLC acquires certain assets of Swift-Cor Aerospace, Inc., a producer of precision computer numerical control (“CNC”) machined and sheet metal parts, as well as assemblies, for commercial jets, business jets, and military aircraft, among other aerospace platforms.  The combined entity will now operate as Impresa Aerospace; management views the acquisition as instrumental towards being able to tackle growing demand driven by rapidly increasing aircraft build rates.  Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Waveland Investments acquired NTE Aviation, an aftermarket reseller of airplane engine and airframe components.  NTE engages in the sourcing and reselling of engine and airframe parts to / from MRO facilities, OEMs, airline operators, and leasing companies.  The company is well recognized within the aviation industry as a specialist in the regional airline turboprop engine and airframe segment, in addition to Boeing 737 Classic applications.  Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Click here to review comparable company analysis.

Autodesk Inventor – How it is used? | articleshub4.in

Author: Kimberly Smith

Autodesk Inventor is 3D solid modeling software used for creation of 3D mechanical design models along with proper visualization and stimulation. Autodesk Inventor is far ahead and advanced in technology than 2D, 3D AutoCAD software of Autodesk. Autodesk Inventor can be directly compared with 3D mechanical softwares like Solid edge and Solid works.

Types of Engineering Design:

Autodesk Inventor is capable of creating following types of mechanical engineering design:

Assembly Design:

One can create 3D mechanical models of different types of complex assemblies in Autodesk Inventor. With the help of design accelerators we can easily check that each and every assembly perfectly fits or not. Thus by using Autodesk inventor we can obtain 3D assembly models with high accuracy and quality without interferences. One can also control, edit and manage the data obtained from large complex assembly drawing using various tools provided by Autodesk inventor. There are number of features available for assembly design which are as follows:

1. Frame Generator
2. Interference Analysis
3. Contact Detection
4. Content Centre Manager
5. Configuration of Assembly
6. Assembly snap tool Manager
Design of Plastic sub components or parts:

Inventor provides high flexibility to engineers by matching Inventor geometry with actual exterior models designed in any other industrial software. Thus by defining the external geometry of plastic product, mechanical engineers start incorporating the changes in the product quickly without any waste of time. Designing of plastic components in inventor provides following special features:

1. Surface Quality Analysis
2. Shape description
3. Fillets
4. Molded part definition

Metal Parts and Sheet Designing:

We can use Autodesk inventor for designing of sheet metal parts along with its 3D modeling of a prototype. Manufacturing details can also be added and thus an accurate 3D model of sheet folding can be created using inventor. Major features included in metal sheet design are:

1. Metal styles for sheets
2. Metal fasteners
3. Punch libraries
4. Metal sheet shapes
5. Metal sheet drawing

Cable Design:

Every electrical component design requires accurate cable design thus we can create 3D prototype model of cable paths and also can calculate cable lengths, void diameters etc. One of the special feature of Autodesk inventor for cable design is Automatic wire routing.

Molds Design:

One can easily create 3D models for design of injection plastic molds which are further used by plastic parts manufacturing industries. Thus quick and accurate creation of injection molds helps in increasing overall productivity.

Cad Transferability and Data Exchange Flexibility:

One can import and export dwg or dwf AutoCAD files easily using Autodesk inventor. Inventor can also exchange data accurately with software’s like Catia, AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid works etc. and thus provides high flexibility of data transferability. We can perform following operations easily for an imported AutoCAD file in inventor:

1. Opening CAD file
2. Saving DWG file
3. Import AutoCAD templates and hatch patterns
4. AutoCAD block browser with material properties

Autodesk Inventor Special Features:

1. High level of Rendering and Animation of models
2. High quality of visuality of materials
3. Advanced options for controlling shades, lighting as well as material properties
4. Flexibility in importing CAD files

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/business-opportunities-articles/autodesk-inventor-how-it-is-used-5832388.html

About the Author

Tesla Outsourcing is a CAD Specialist firm provides CAD Services includes Architectural Services, Structural, Mechanical Design Services and BIM Services at competitive rates across the globe.

. Bookmark the

.

Engineering Technician III (Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic) - Job ...

Engineering Technician III (Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic)
Location:	Patuxent River, MD
Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Employment Type:	Full Time
Department:	TSG - PAXN
Security Clearance:	Secret
Description:	Performs repair, fabrication, modification, and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies. This posting is for bid purposes.
Duties:	• Sheet metal mechanic work requires knowledge of the physical properties and working characteristics of sheet metal, knowledge of tools and equipment required in the sheet metal trade, and knowledge of shop mathematics and principles. • May be called upon to perform aviation welding. • Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:	• High School Diploma or equivalent • At least 6 years of relevant experience. • Must be a US Citizen • Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. The Secret Clearance process will include requesting a credit history. • We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing. • TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Tyonek Native Corporation allows all employees and job applicants’ equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or national origin. • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physical Requirements: A. Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day. B. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices. C. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders. D. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances. E. May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools. F. Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales. G. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. H. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth. I. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
Share this Job: Share

Careerinfoworld : Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Job ID: 384981

Job Views: 4

Location: Waterloo, Ontario (ON), Canada

Zip Code:

Job Category: I.T. & Communications

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: per year

Posted: 04.23.2012

Job Description

Mechanical Designer
Job #: 807903

Job Description:

Mechanical Designer

Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM).

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team, the Mechanical Designer will be responsible for designing thin wall plastic injection molded parts, die castings, sheet metal parts, keypads and other electro mechanical component parts for RIM handheld products and assemblies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be involved with Design work which is performed using Pro/Engineer 3D CAD software, and will interface with tooling, PCB layout, Radio Frequency (RF), base band, acoustic, manufacturing, industrial design and other internal RIM groups in order to produce cost effective, high quality and highly functional products.

The incumbent's other duties include:

• Support of product definition
• Concept generation
• Support of product ramp
• Creating part drawings
• Investigating new packaging technologies
• Interfacing with suppliers
• Qualifying parts
• Assemblies along with tolerance analysis
• Part and drawing release

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering along with 3 to 5 years of experience
• Self motivating individual with strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with electronics packaging, tolerance stack analysis, injection molding, in mold labeling (IML), in mold decorating (IMD), VM, NCVM, painting and other plastic decoration technologies
• Familiarity with die casting process, plating and designing parts for those processes
• Understanding of secondary decoration processes such as pad printing, hot stamping etc.

2012 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion, SureType, SurePress and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

Deep Draw Stamping Produces Strong, Quality Metal Parts | Tech Talk

Deep draw stamping of metals is a cost-effective, practical solution for forming quality, durable parts for long production runs as well as shorter runs of components that will be needed for applications with an anticipated long life expectancy.

Through the deep draw stamping process sheet metal is formed into three-dimensional shapes, using mechanical equipment and dies that are specially designed for each part. Jones Metal Products not only performs deep draw stamping to produce parts for customers but helps customers reduce part production costs by providing in-house design and tooling services.

Jones Metal forms dies that last for years, reliably serving customers’ long-term needs for deep draw stamping.

A wide range of metals can be used in deep draw stamping production, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, lead, high-tech alloys and clad metals. And the process is applicable for a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, commercial lighting, defense and medical.

Deep draw stamping offers several advantages in the fabrication of metal parts over other techniques, such as molding, casting and traditional machining. For one, deep draw stamping makes economical use of materials, minimizing waste. The deep draw process allows manufacturers to use the minimum amount of material necessary, preventing valuable materials from being wasted and thrown out.

Deep draw stamping also helps customers control assembly costs as it creates more complete components that are designed for ease of assembly.

And answering companies’ concern for quality, the deep draw stamping process improves the material strength of finished products. In other words, the finished product ends up stronger and more durable than the original material used to fabricate it. The deep draw stamping process work hardens the metal as it creates seamless, finished parts that are made for long-lasting service.  Jones Metal complements its deep draw services with a variety of other processes. These include deep draw hydroforming, hydroforming, vacuum heat treating and aluminum heat treating. The company stringently complies to AS9100B and ISO9001 quality standards to meet customers’ needs for timely delivery of parts that perform to or exceed specifications every time.

Call Jones Metal at 740-545-6381 to learn more about deep draw stamping!

About Jones Metal Products-Based in West Lafayette, Ohio, JMP is an industry leader in hydroforming, deep draw stamping, and heat treating for the aerospace, commercial lighting, automotive, cookware, health-care and defense markets.

Lauren Gold - Sheet Metal Parts - Injection Moldings

Career
Modelling
When Gold was 13, her mother, who had been a model in the 1960s, sent pictures of her to modelling agencies. Her first agency was Now Models. Early in her career, she appeared in music videos by Roxette and MJ Cole ("Crazy Love") as well as adverts for Marks & Spencer and Next. Gold moved on to Select Model Management in London but spent a large portion of her career with Take 2 Model Management.
By 2006, Gold switched to NEXT London before changing her agency to Models 1. She is currently signed to Models 1 in London, MC2 in New York and Tel Aviv, Shine Group in Johannesburg, Image Models in Athens, Unity Models in Hamburg, Modelwerk in Munich, Central Models in Lisbon, Francina in Barcelona, Stockholmsgruppen in Stockholm, and IMM Models in Brussels.
Gold is predominantly a fashion model who can be seen in editorials in high fashion magazines; however, she has dabbled in some commercial modelling as well. The largest and most popular endorsement of her career thus far has been for La Senza lingerie. She has also done campaigns for Pantene shampoo, Wonderbra, Truimph, Jockey, Brilleland, and Truworths. Despite being a high fashion model, Gold has appeared in men's magazine Maxim as well as advertisements for Coca-Cola and Vodafone. She has also appeared in Robbie Williams's "Rock DJ" video.
Acting
Gold's first acting role was playing a footballer's girlfriend named Scarlett on the show Dream Team. She was a regular during the 20052006 series. Gold was quoted as saying, "Well, initially I auditioned for the part of Chloe and they DT called me back a week later to read Scarlett, so I guess it was meant to be. I did an episode a couple of years ago when I was modelling, I've watched it on and off since then." In that same interview, Gold was asked if she would like to be a footballer's wife, and responded, "I would hate to be a kept woman, all that lunching and shopping seems like such hard work."
In 2008, Gold starred in the horror film Beyond the Rave as Lucretia. Also in 2008, she appeared in an arts film made by Angelo Valentino sponsored by Brockmans Gin which was shown in Cannes.
Personal life
Lauren Gold grew up in England with her mother, a former model, and her brother and sister Frances. Growing up, Gold was in awe of her mother, a top model in the 1960s, whose pictures adorned their house. As early as age two, she was "obsessed with dressing up" and posing in front of the camera. At age 13, Gold's mother submitted her along with her siblings' pictures to modelling agencies. However, Gold was the only one who wanted to pursue modelling as a career. When Gold was a teenager, she attended an all-girls school, which was very strict about her grades and attendance. She was given time off school to pursue her modelling, with the proviso that she keep her grades up. Much of her initial modelling work was during her school holidays.
Throughout Gold's modelling career, her love life has been chronicled by the tabloids despite her keeping a relatively low profile. In her early career, she allegedly dated Westlife singer Mark Feehily from 1999 to 2002. The pair kept a low profile due to his boy band status, with the exception of attending the Coyote Ugly premiere together. Several years after the break up, Feehily came out of the closet. In 2000, the model was linked to her "Rock DJ" co-star Robbie Williams. Although there was much speculation of a romance with Williams, Gold has never admitted to a fling with him, but said at the time that she loved his body.
In April 2004, she was pictured out to lunch with footballer Fredrik Ljungberg. The Sun reported that the two were seen having romantic dinners and walks on the beach. In the summer of 2004, the pair were also spotted in Ljungberg's hometown of Halmstad, Sweden, as well as Bstad, Sweden, where Ljungberg and his family would spend their summers. Neither Gold or Ljungberg ever confirmed their relationship.
In 2006, tabloids speculated that Gold had dated Dream Team co-star Robert Kazinsky, after he published a series of love poems. There was also some speculation that she and Ziggy Lichman of Big Brother fame were once an item. Lichman's friends claim that the two enjoyed a two-year romance.
Filmography
Films
Year
Work
Role
Notes
2008
Beyond the Rave
Lucretia
Film
2008
Out of the Dark
Lead Role
Angelo Valentino Short Film for Brockmans Gin
2006
Dream Team
Scarlett Rose
Recurring role on Sky One Soap Opera
2004
Mr Firecul
Model 1
Short film in which David Ginola stars in
200?
Dream Team
Model
Bit Part
2000
Rock DJ
DJ
Robbie Williams Music Video
1998
Crazy Love
Girl in Backseat
MJ Cole Music Video
1993
Unknown Roxette Video
Extra
Appeared in Roxette Video
References
^ a b "Profile of fashion model Lauren Gold". Fashion Model Directory. http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Lauren_Gold. Retrieved 27 May 2009. 
^ "A Rocking Model". The 5th Medium Ltd. 4 November 2009. http://www.t5m.com/lauren-gold/a-rocking-model.html. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ a b c d "Struck Gold". The 5th Medium Ltd. 4 November 2009. http://www.t5m.com/lauren-gold/struck-gold.html. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/fashion-5-ways-to-wear--wool-1185194.html
^ a b Peter Wennman (9 May 2004). "Fredriks nya tjej: En supermodell" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article210114.ab. Retrieved 27 May 2009. 
^ Robert Brjesson (6 July 2004). "Hon r Freddies nya guldmodell" (in Swedish). Expressen. http://www.expressen.se/1.114959. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ a b "Exclusive: Ask Lauren Gold". Harchester.net. January 2006. http://www.harchester.net/castInterviews/interview.php?interview=71. Retrieved 27 May 2009. 
^ "Lauren Gold Filmography". http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2049614/. 
^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxLWxEKZTs
^ a b "From the classroom to the runway". The 5th Medium Ltd. 4 November 2009. http://www.t5m.com/lauren-gold/from-the-classroom-to-the-runway.html. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ a b Gary O'Shea (17 July 2004). "Freddie's a lucky Berger". The Sun. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article91180.ece. 
^ Sharon Van Geuns; Deborah Sherwood (13 September 2009). "Robbie Williams real-life angels - we reveal the stories behind his female video co-stars". Mirror.co.uk. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/09/13/robbie-s-angels-115875-21669102/. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ a b "Ziggy dated Rock DJ model". http://entertainment.aol.co.uk/tv/big-brother/ziggy-dated-rock-dj-model/article/20070712041509990001. Retrieved 2007-07-13. [dead link]
^ "As Good as Gold". Maxim. http://www.maxim.co.uk/maximgirls/celebrities/84/lauren_gold.html. Retrieved 27 May 2009. 
^ Lina Modin (7 July 2004). "Freddies festnatt med supermodellen" (in Swedish). Expressen. http://www.expressen.se/1.115181. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
^ Nick Webster (26 August 2006). "Is this the girl who has broken the heart of Albert Square's newest Romeo?". Mirror.co.uk. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2006/08/26/is-this-the-girl-who-has-broken-the-heart-of-albert-square-s-newest-romeo-115875-17630507/. Retrieved 12 November 2009. 
External links
Models1
Lauren Gold at Fashion Model Directory
Model Werk
Central Models
Shine Group
Images
Unity Models
IMM
Persondata
NAME
Gold, Lauren
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION
English model
DATE OF BIRTH
1980
PLACE OF BIRTH
England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Categories: 1980 births | English female models | English actors | Living people | Footballers' Wives and GirlfriendsHidden categories: All articles with dead external links | Articles with dead external links from May 2009

E-tek Racing and Restorations

The owner of the '67 Cougar dropped by with some sheet-metal parts yesterday so I can finally get started on the metal work. If there's one thing you learn quickly in this business is that you don't want to start cutting out metal before you have your replacement metal in hand!

The other thing you'll learn is that not all parts are created equal. There's way more crappy parts made in back-yard shops or overseas "craptories" and then passed off to unsuspecting restorers and repair shops than there is really good stuff. But because there's a market for replacement and patch parts, guys will try and make parts out of all sorts of homemade dies and jigs -  or even without - and sell them as re-pop (reproduction) parts. Over the years I've seen stuff that looks like it's been beat over a tree stump with an old boot passed off as "quality" repop parts.

Going over and evaluating re-pop parts can can take a bit of time. One needs to compare them against the original parts (which often times is no longer there), with each other and with the parts they mount to. Often they can be the wrong size, have the wrong cuts or worse, have the wrong contours - these parts had a bit of all three.

Here's one of the parts on the Cougar that needs replacing. It's part of the inner apron and is also the hood hinge plate. On top are two square holes for the insertion of captured nuts, to which the fender bolts to.

The people who sold Trent these parts said they where different because they source the best parts from various suppliers. Too bad the "best parts" are missing those square holes for the fender attachment bolts. The closer one, a very good reproduction part, has the square holes and also the three round holes where the shock tower cover attaches to - the one on the right is missing both.

In addition to the missing holes, the quality of the pressing is poor, as shown by this wrinkle. Spots like these are clues that the part is likely off in other places and that contours will not match the original. You can see what I mean if you look at the photo above again - the poor repop on the right in  not bent at 90 degrees.

Looking at the rear lower quarter patch panel, one can see it's far from correct. I'm actually holding it tight to the body at the bottom. The piece hasn't been bent enough so the top will meet the quarter at the top. In addition, the contours at the rear, where the bumper fits, are not even close - and it will need to be trimmed and re-worked to fit. They company told Trent these where made on "original dies", which is a claim that now just raises red flags when I hear it!

The large parts, including the toe/firewall panel and the left floor section, "look" much better - at  first glance....but I have yet to take real close look at them...which will happen tomorrow.

Don't forget to check out the website at www.E-tekRestorations.com ! 

Sheet Metal Design and Manufacture with SolidWorks | Australia ...

The SolidWorks computer program is specifically designed to help engineers with the design of sheet metal components. Generally used to close the gap between designers and manufacturers SolidWorks helps keep costs to a minimum, while increasing delivery times. SolidWorks allows designers and engineers to model completed parts, producing 3D images that can then be used by manufacturers to bring the engineer’s vision into being. One of the things that the The SolidWorks computer program allows designers and fabricators to do is identify, for purpose of each product, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This is done by inputting factors such as how thick the sheet metal is. Engineers can then design sheet metal products virtually before bends are made, and to determine whether particular cuts and folds are indeed practical to produce. Whatsmore, sheet metal panels can be named and labeled so as to avoid confusion about how many of which panels should be fabricated first. Later, this also helps the assembly process because every component will be correctly marked with information like where they fit into the overall sheet metal design. The SolidWorks computer program will also allow engineers to design of layered or multiple extrusions, add form radius and other features after the product has been assembled in the CAD design model. This will help both the designer and the manufacturer to align tabs, perforations or other characteristics that need to line up on a number of complicated sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks computer design application enables the design and manufacture of extremely complicated features. The designer can test tolerances and clearances during the design phase to ensure a problem free assembly of the product. The software enables to designers to create designs using small gaps so as to allow the software to unfold the computer model. This allows design features to stand out, so that they will be seen clearly. This feature will be extremely useful if panels that will be touching in the actual product but need to be seen separately by the manufacturer so that they can be properly made. One of the best aspects of the SolidWorks design program is that it allows designers and engineers to alter design features as needed, such as unfolding a fold, uncutting a cut, etc. It can also help designers to take into consideration that design changes may have an effect on other parts of the design. The clear benefit to this is that any inconsistencies will be found before the beginning of the manufacturing process, likely saving you a great deal of wasted time and money. Engineers find themselves able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design more easily when using the SolidWorks metal design software. If the designer’s plan is clearly laid out and easy to interpret, manufacturers will be able to construct components which will perform exactly as the designer intended, leading to efficiency in the product’s manufacture and production. Efficient production makes for less material being wasted, less man hours, lower production costs, and thus a higher profit margin. Marc Anderes is the Vice President of Operations of Maloya Laser which specializes in Metal Manufacturing and Laser Cutting with advanced laser systems, servicing medical, aerospace, scientific and transportation requirements.

This entry was posted on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 6:26 am and is filed under . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Sheet Metal Design and Manufacture with SolidWorks | Cfo 2 Go ...

Apr 22 2012

SolidWorks design software has been specifically designed to aid manufacturers with the design of sheet metal parts that can be easily manufactured. Most commonly used to close the gap between those who design the parts and those who manufacture them, the SolidWorks design program helps to keep costs to a minimum, and speeds up production times. The program enables designers and engineers to model completed parts, creating three-dimensional models which can be used by manufacturers to build the final product One of the interesting things that the The SolidWorks computer program helps designers and fabricators to do is to determine, for the purpose of each project, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This includes factors like how thick the sheet metal is. You can then design sheet metal components virtually before bends are made, and to determine whether particular cuts and folds are indeed practical to produce. Further, individual parts can be named and labeled so as to avoid confusion about which parts to fabricate. This will also help the production process as all sheet metal panels will be correctly marked as to their purpose and how they fit into the overall product design. SolidWorks design software will also allow for the addition of form radius, multiple or layered extrusions and other features after the product has been fitted together in the computer model. This helps both the designer and fabricator to align perforations, tabs, and other attributes that need to be lined up on a number of complex sheet metal panels. The SolidWorks sheet metal design system allows the design and manufacture of very complex features, allowing both designers and fabricators to verify tolerances and clearances, ensuring that the product which the engineer has designed can actually be fabricated and, eventually, assembled. Using this software designers can view designs with small gaps between the panels so as to allow the software to unfold the design. This allows design features to stand out, so that panels will be seen distinctly. This feature is useful if panels that will be touching in the actual product and need to be viewed as seperate components by the fabricator so that the separate parts can be properly made. One of the best aspects of the SolidWorks design package is that it will allow you to adjust design features when needed, such as unfolding a fold, uncutting a cut, etc. It can also help designers to take into consideration that the design changes might have an effect on the overall design which might not be immediately obvious. The obvious benefit of this is that any inconsistencies will be caught before the manufacturing process begins, most likely saving you a lot of wasted time. Engineers find that they are better able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design if they use SolidWorks and sheet metal. If the designer’s plan is clearly shown and easy to interpret, manufacturers will be able to create components which will perform exactly as the designer intended, leading to efficiency in the product’s manufacture and production. Increased efficiency leads to less material being wasted, less man hours, lower production costs, and thus increased profitability. Marc Anderes is a co-founder of Maloya Laser which specializes in Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser systems, targeting aerospace, medical, machinery, scientific and transportation requirements.

| admin | 22 April 2012 |

SolidWorks Tech Tip: Imported Sheet Metal Parts

You may have to work with imported sheet metal parts that have problems. Here’s a roughly modeled part made to look like sheet metal. There are no bend reliefs and the bends are all made with sharp corners.

SolidWorks is very good at converting parts like these. Using the Insert Bends command almost finishes the job: bends have the correct radius and corner reliefs are added. But notice that the flange on the left is missing. There’s more work to do.

Let’s look at What’s Wrong in the Feature Manager.

SolidWorks sheet metal parts must be a uniform thickness, and the warning is telling us to look at the thickness of the missing flange. In this case, that flange is .06” thick, while the rest of the part is .05” thick. Cutting away material can make the flange a uniform thickness, but there’s a surfacing command that’s faster and perfectly suited to the job. First, roll back the history bar to just below the Imported 1 feature.

Using Insert>Face>Move, select the bottom of the flange and offset it by .01” to match the rest of the part. All the adjacent faces are trimmed to match the moved face and the result is solid body with uniform thickness.

Finally, drag the history bar to the bottom of the Feature Manager to let the part rebuild. The missing flange re-appears because it’s recognized as uniform thickness in Insert Bends.

Here’s another example showing a different problem. This imported part looks good, but it won’t unfold.

Highlight RoundBend 12 and 13: It turns out they really aren’t problems after all. Measuring the inside and outside radii of these bends shows a difference of .06” which is the part thickness.

Looking at other bends shows this one where the inside radius is incorrect for the part thickness. This bend and another at the opposite end of the part are not of uniform thickness and won’t unfold.

It’s possible to do an extruded cut across the part to make a sharp inside corner, and then apply the correct fillet radius. This would have to be repeated for all bends with non-uniform thickness, and could be very time consuming.

There’s another way: using Insert>Surface>Offset, change the offset value to zero and the command becomes Copy Surface. Right click somewhere on the outside surface of the part and accept the Select Tangency option. This will propagate the selected face through all bends. Hide the solid body to see the surface body:

Now use the command Insert>Base/Boss>Thicken with the .06” value for thickness. This offsets every outside face the same amount, and the final result is a part of uniform thickness that unfolds without problems: