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If you've hired a land surveyor or architect in the last decade then it is very likely that the drawings or blueprints you received from them were produced by way of a CAD (computer-aided design) program. This is an incredibly helpful tool which allows accurate measurements and lines to be produced and that features an in-built facility to check most of the mathematics involved in the job. Many CAD programs are also available for people in the sheet metal fabrication industry too. The most efficient is called SolidWorks and sheet metal isn't the only material with which it can work. Because it has so many useful design options it is usually the preferred choice by those in the business.
With most CAD software the designer inputs their design specs and the computer will create a two-dimensional representation of the product to work with. With SolidWorks, however, a sheet metal product is actually viewed three-dimensionally, and the program can be used to carry out structural analysis on the plans so as to identify flaws well before production begins.
Along with an assessment of structure, the software program has the ability to perform manufacturing testing and work with an assortment of weights and materials in order to ensure the very best results.
Essentially, by using SolidWorks for sheet metal projects you are able to take any kind of design concept from clients, input the data, test it for flaws or manufacturing difficulties, and to modify the type or even weight of the metal to produce cost effective but high-quality results.
Yet another astounding feature of the application is its option for creating animated demonstrations of the manufacturing process for any sheet metal fabrication project. This means that training of on site staff is going to also be a part of the software's functions too.
If combined with a CAM (computer aided manufacturing), an ERP (enterprise resource planning), or MRP (manufacturing resource planning) program, the SolidWorks design program can help to keep manufacturing productivity at optimal levels as well.
For example, the sheet metal or laser cutting business which receives a job from a client can take the pencil sketches they received, generate computer models, create the best and most effective design, then transfer the job specifications to another program. This will then provide a plan in which the production deadlines are used to produce a list of materials needed, the hours needed to complete the work, and even the purchase orders needed to get the components to the factory on time. The business could then use the softwares animation feature to instruct workers in the specific methods needed to assemble the product.
Access to software like SolidWorks will help you take a design from theory to completion without the risk of encountering problems in design, production, or scheduling. This makes SolidWorks an effective way to increase cost effectiveness and profitability, something that is not easy to achieve in a challenging industry such as sheet metal work.
With most CAD software the designer inputs their design specs and the computer will create a two-dimensional representation of the product to work with. With SolidWorks, however, a sheet metal product is actually viewed three-dimensionally, and the program can be used to carry out structural analysis on the plans so as to identify flaws well before production begins.
Along with an assessment of structure, the software program has the ability to perform manufacturing testing and work with an assortment of weights and materials in order to ensure the very best results.
Essentially, by using SolidWorks for sheet metal projects you are able to take any kind of design concept from clients, input the data, test it for flaws or manufacturing difficulties, and to modify the type or even weight of the metal to produce cost effective but high-quality results.
Yet another astounding feature of the application is its option for creating animated demonstrations of the manufacturing process for any sheet metal fabrication project. This means that training of on site staff is going to also be a part of the software's functions too.
If combined with a CAM (computer aided manufacturing), an ERP (enterprise resource planning), or MRP (manufacturing resource planning) program, the SolidWorks design program can help to keep manufacturing productivity at optimal levels as well.
For example, the sheet metal or laser cutting business which receives a job from a client can take the pencil sketches they received, generate computer models, create the best and most effective design, then transfer the job specifications to another program. This will then provide a plan in which the production deadlines are used to produce a list of materials needed, the hours needed to complete the work, and even the purchase orders needed to get the components to the factory on time. The business could then use the softwares animation feature to instruct workers in the specific methods needed to assemble the product.
Access to software like SolidWorks will help you take a design from theory to completion without the risk of encountering problems in design, production, or scheduling. This makes SolidWorks an effective way to increase cost effectiveness and profitability, something that is not easy to achieve in a challenging industry such as sheet metal work.
About the Author:
Marc Anderes is the Vice President of Operations of Maloya Laser which specializes in Laser Cutting and Metal Manufacturing with advanced laser technologies, targeting aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery needs.
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