What is a complete mold base project?
A complete mold base project should include: […]
Introduction to Collaboration Solutions
CAD/CAM companies realized these issues a few years ago and have come up with many ways to handle this abstract side of product development. One unique solution allows moldmakers and their customers to communicate and securely share data over the web. […]
What is Collaboration Capabilities?
Recently, CAD/CAM has begun to extend beyond just modeling, detailing and NC into the area of collaboration. One important aspect of collaboration for the mold industry is how moldmakers and their customers share information and discuss issues concerning mold design and manufacture. […]
What is Bullet-Proof Associativity?
Many CAD/CAM systems on the market claim to have associativity, but very few systems have bullet-proof associativity. Associativity means that changes made to a design model will be shown every place where the design model is used – such as in an assembly, a drawing, a mold design, etc. […]
What is Robust Software?
Robust, parametric, fully-featured CAD/ CAM software provides the ability to create all complex geometry, allowing the models created to survive major changes to the design part, even late in the development cycle, thereby avoiding model reconstruction that would delay delivery of the tool. […]
What is Parametric Software?
the system should be parametric. This means that selecting dimensions will modify models. Other features that are dependent on the modifications will update appropriately. […]
What is 3-D solid modeling?
3-D solid modeling creates parts and assemblies permitting more accurate modeling. For instance, there is no way to accurately model anything that contains complex surfaces in 2-D because one would need to define an infinite number of cross sections. […]
CAD/CAM Selection Criteria
Look for CAD/CAM software that provides best-in-class modeling and detailing solutions without sacrificing integration. A fully integrated suite of applications covers conceptual modeling, high-end surfacing, drawing detailing, mold cavity and mold base creation, plastic flow simulation, NC toolpath creation (including high-speed machining), CMM inspection and shop drawings – everything from art-to-part. […]
Specialized, Automated and Integrated Applications
Although CAD/CAM software has become specialized for various functions such as conceptual design, surfacing, part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, NC and tooling design, many manufacturers still rely on generic CAD/CAM solutions that fall short of these applications. In most cases, […]
The implementation of CAD/CAM software
The implementation of CAD/CAM software throughout the development cycle is critical to toolmakers. There are five main points to look for in the selection of CAD/CAM software for mold design and manufacturing: […]