SolidWorks design software is designed to help engineers with the creation of sheet metal parts. Used largely to close the gap between those who design the parts and those who manufacture them, the SolidWorks design program helps keep costs to a minimum, while increasing delivery times. SolidWorks’ user friendly interface makes it possible for users to create 3d models that are then used by manufacturers to produce the finished product
One of the countless things that the SolidWorks CAD software makes it possible for engineers and manufacturers to do is to clearly define, for purpose of their project, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This is done by inputting details like the thickness of the sheet metal. This allows engineers to design sheet metal products in the flat state, before bends are made, and to determine whether particular cuts and folds are indeed practical to produce. Whatsmore, parts can be named and labeled to avoid confusion about which parts to fabricate. Later, this also helps the construction process as every component will be properly marked with information like how they fit into the overall design.
The SolidWorks computer program will also allow you to add form radius, multiple or layered extrusions and other features after the product has been assembled in the computer model. This helps both the designer and the fabricator to align perforations, tabs, and other features that need to be lined up on several complicated sheet metal panels.
The SolidWorks design package 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 which will allow the software to unfold the model. This allows design features to stand out, so that they will be seen distinctly. This feature is useful when the panels will be touching in the finished product but need to be seen as individual components by the fabricator so that they can be properly made.
The most useful aspect of the SolidWorks metal design software is that it will allow manufacturers to alter design features when needed, unfolding a fold or removing a cut for example. It can help designers to consider that design changes may have an effect on the overall design that may not be immediately obvious. The main advantage of this is that any inconsistencies will be caught before the commencement of the manufacturing process, possibly 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 using SolidWorks and sheet metal. If the design is clearly laid out and easy to understand, the manufacturer is able to produce sheet metal panels more easily, leading to efficiency in the product’s manufacture and production. Efficient production makes for fewer man hours, less material being wasted, lower costs, and therefore more profits.
Marc Anderes is the Vice President of Operations of Maloya Laser that is dedicated to Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser systems, targeting machinery, aerospace, medical, scientific and transportation requirements.
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