To be competitive in today’s international marketplace, NC programs need to be not only fast but efficient. In the case of machining, the most efficient NC program is the one that removes the largest volume of material in the least amount of time. […]
Machining a mold in a virtual environment is quite similar to setting up and running an actual prove-out on the machine tool. First, the user specifies the stock from which the part will be cut, either by entering dimensions into the software or using a CAD model. Then, after selecting cutting tools, […]
TeamworkProduct and mold designers can work through most of the manufacturing issues in advance by teaming up in the early stages of product development as one engineered process. A team of engineers with diverse backgrounds concurrently working together is far more capable, intelligent and talented than any individual will ever be. Part design shouldn’t be [...]
The main advantage of having your tool designer involved earlier is the ability to influence the product and processes being developed. This approach results in added value to your services and creates strong ties with your customer as he becomes more reliant on you to oversee his design process. […]
1) Using air blow when machining die steels such as D-2, H-13, P-20 etc., helps prevent thermal cycling by allowing the heat generated from the cut to leave with the chip. Introducing flood coolant to the machining process will result in the heat being induced back into the part and the tool. […]
To be able to approach CAD data translation well, the product you select needs to have robust kernel technology that allows the transfer of data based on known rules and tolerances of each specific CAD system. […]
The most significant breakthrough in flow simulation technology was the advent of true 3-D solid element analysis in 1999. […]
The goals of flow analysis can range from basic knit-line location prediction to measuring the exact displacement due to anisotropic conditions on a low-tolerance part. When performed early in the design process, users of the technology save thousands of dollars in startup costs, and thousands more by improving part quality, eliminating downtime and reducing cycle [...]
Some observations for improving scan quality through part mounting and orientation are given below: […]
Research has shown that strict RE methodologies may be devised for any classification of parts as opposed to a customized approach for each part (analogous to group technology manufacturing). […]