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CAD mold software is now smarter than ever.


The latest version of PS-Moldmaker 3D CAD CAD: see computer-aided design.


(Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software.
 software for designing injection molds is available from Delcam International Inc., Windsor, Ont. It is said to add "an extra level of intelligence" through new Power Features that react automatically as they are in a mold mold, name for certain multicellular organisms of the various classes of the kingdom Fungi, characteristically having bodies composed of a cottony mycelium. The colors of molds are caused by the spores, which are borne on the mycelium.  assembly, adding all the necessary fit-features to connecting components. For example, when an ejector ejector
(ijektr),
n by common usage, a device used to remove debris and fluids by negative pressure. Another term is
aspirator. See also aspirator.
 pin is added, the software automatically creates the corresponding holes in the plates through which it passes and even adds the necessary clearances. If the pin is later moved, the holes move with it.

Other new features include a "wizard Instructional help in an application or system development environment that guides the user through a series of multiple choice questions to accomplish a task. For the most part, wizards are more effective than the help menus found in most applications, which often border on the atrocious. " for designing mold locks and stepped sprit surfaces, similar to previous wizards for slides and cooling channels. Also, PS-Moldmaker now automatically creates a set of 2D drawings from the 3D model and includes a table of key dimensions. Tel: (800) 664-3506 * PT Direct: 563PX

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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Tooling
Publication:Plastics Technology
Geographic Code:1CANA
Date:Jan 1, 2006
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