April 15th, 2012 by admin
SolidWorks CAD software has been specifically designed to help engineers design sheet metal parts. Generally 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 low, and hastens production times. The software program allows users to model completed parts, producing 3D models that can then be used by fabricators to create the finished product One of many things the SolidWorks CAD software enables engineers and manufacturers to do is determine, for purpose of each project, what exactly they mean by sheet metal. This includes factors like 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. In addition, individual pieces can be named and labeled so as to avoid confusion about which parts should be fabricated first. This will also help in assembly by ensuring that all components panels are correctly labeled with information like how they fit in the overall sheet metal design. SolidWorks CAD software will also allow engineers to design of layered or multiple extrusions, add form radius and other features after the panels have been assembled in the computer model. This will help both the designer and fabricator to align tabs, perforations and other characteristics that need to line up on numerous complicated panels of sheet metal. The SolidWorks sheet metal design program enables the design and fabrication 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 view the design with 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 useful if panels that will be touching in the finished product but need to be viewed as individual components by the fabricator so that they can be properly made. The best aspect of the SolidWorks metal design package is that it will allow engineers to modify the design as needed. It can help designers to take into consideration the effect that the design changes may have on the overall design that may not be obvious to the naked eye. The clear benefit to this is that any inconsistencies will be caught before the fabrication process begins, likely saving you a lot of time and wasted materials. Engineers find themselves best able to move a product from conception and modeling through to a workable design when using solidworks software for sheet metal manufacturing. When the designer’s plan is clearly laid out and easy to interpret, manufacturers will be able to create sheet metal panels with greater accuracy, leading to efficiency in the product’s manufacture and production. Increased efficiency leads to lower production costs, less material being wasted, shorter production times, and thus a higher profit margin. Marc Anderes is the Vice President of Operations of Maloya Laser that is dedicated to Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser systems, servicing aerospace, medical, machinery, scientific and transportation needs.
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