Physical prototyping of parts has traditionally caused major bottlenecks in the product development cycle. Though somewhat of a necessary evil to build physical prototypes for testing, the process by which they are created causes significant delays in development and drives up over design costs. Traditionally when design teams need a part prototyped, they outsource it […]
Giant sculpture created in 3D CAD
Whether they need a reminder that they’re late or welcome a distraction from the hassle of modern travel, visitors to Sacramento’s International Airport will not miss Denver-based artist Lawrence Argent’s Leap sculpture. Completed recently in the new Corgan Associates-designed Terminal B, the 56-foot-long red rabbit is suspended mid-jump in the building’s three-story central atrium. An […]
Orange County Choppers
Orange County Choppers (OCC) started designing and building custom motorcycles in 1999. The company selected SolidWorks Premium software as its standard design platform because it is easy to use, includes visualization and surfacing tools, and integrates well with MasterCAM software which automates machining on the company’s HAAS CNC production systems. “Every bike we build […]
20th release of SolidWorks wins kudos
There are new drawing tools to help create better looking and more accurate images. For example, changed dimensions are automatically highlighted and show previous values to help with revisions. Sequential balloon ordering and magnetic lines automatically help order and position balloons. So you may not have to spend as much time detailing and aligning drawings. […]
Yar Golf has a hit with its Alibre-based putter
According to Gerri Jordan, Yar Golf’s president, “The GW1 putter is also tied for the number one spot in the categories for accuracy, alignment, and sound compared to putters that cost thousands of dollars more.” The Yar Golf engineering team started using Alibre Design 3D CAD software to design the GW1. Jordan added, “We were […]
Innovative tooling
Kummer GmbH uses Vero CAD/CAM software for a variety of product development tasks. For instance, VISI Modeling is used for component design as well as for developing its punch tools. VISI Progress is used to develop the sheet metal component and strip layout. VISI Mold is used for the design of the plastic injection mold. […]
Software reinvents the wheel
The Lamiflex Group developed an exercise bike called the Ciclotte. Its ultra-modern carbon fiber frame, touch screen display, and reduced pedal distance help ensure the correct bio-mechanics throughout the complete leg rotational movement. The large central wheel forms the cornerstone of the design and is reminiscent of the classic unicycles dating back to the end […]
Guitar maker uses software for slick designs
JEH Guitars is a one-man company in Denmark. Owner, Jens Hvidberg, has been designing and manufacturing custom instruments since 2000. Most of his guitars are unique individual pieces. A design and manufacturing process that is fast, easy to use, and responsive to the exacting demands of his customers is critical. In the past, Hvidberg created […]
CAM – Face classification
To explain the principle, if you simply break a 3D curve into equal length lines, the deviation of the lines from the curve would change as the curvature became larger and smaller. However, using a chordal deviation, the operator defines the maximum distance between the chord and the original geometry. The major benefit of using […]
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