Concurrent engineering can significantly reduce mold design time while completing multiple design tasks. For example, one designer may work on the cavity side while the other works on the core side, or one designer can complete the jet, while another designer designs the manifold and hot drop, or a designer is completing the waterline, and The other begins to pull the electrode. Manufacturing and assembly work can begin as design details are still being developed, further reducing product delivery time.
Because no conversion is required between design and manufacturing, the changes in the design are automatically updated and the tool path is marked to show any changes. Machine operators can view the tool path and clearly understand the production process, eliminating the need for excessive documentation. In the assembly area, tool manufacturers can access data online for initial inspection and verification of dimensions, saving valuable engineering time.