The SolidWorks computer program is specifically calculated to help manufacturers design sheet metal parts. Frequently used to bridge the gap between designers and sheet metal manufacturers the SolidWorks design program helps to keep prices as low as possible, while increasing production times. SolidWorks’ user friendly interface makes it possible for designers and engineers to model completed parts, generating three-dimensional models that can then be used by manufacturers to erect the final product
One of many things that the SolidWorks design software makes it possible for designers and fabricators to do is to establish, for the purposes of each project, 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. Also, sheet metal panels can be named and labeled in order to avoid confusion concerning how many of which panels need to be made. Later, this also helps in assembly as all sheet metal panels will be properly marked with information like where they fit in the overall product design.
SolidWorks design software further allows you to add 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 fabricator to align perforations, tabs, or other characteristics that need to line up on a number of complex sheet metal panels.
The SolidWorks sheet metal design program allows the design and manufacture of extremely complicated features. The designer can test tolerances and clearances during the design phase to make sure that the product can be easily assembled. Using this software you can view designs with small spaces that allow the software to unfold the model. This allows design features to stand out, so that panels will be seen clearly. This feature is helpful if the panels will be touching in the finished product and need to be viewed separately by the fabricator so that they can be properly made.
One of the most helpful aspects of the SolidWorks metal design program is that it allows engineers to change design features as required, such as unfolding a fold, removing a cut, etc. It can also help designers to take into tab the impact the modifications could have on the overall design that may not be obvious to the naked eye. The clear advantage of this is that design flaws and inconsistencies are caught before the fabrication process starts, likely saving you a lot of time and wasted materials.
Engineers find that they are able to go 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 plot is clearly laid out and simple to implement, fabricators are able to manufacture components that will fit and perform exactly as the designer intended, leading to a more efficient manufacturing process. Increased efficiency makes for shorter production times, less material being wasted, lower costs, and increased profits.
Marc Anderes is the VP of Operations of Maloya Laser which specializes in Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with state-of-the-art laser systems, targeting aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery needs.
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