Morgan Construction Rolls out Steel Mill Machinery Designs with SolidWorks Software.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003 Global manufacturer uses SolidWorks 3D mechanical design, COSMOSWorks FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. , and PDMWorks data management software to speed products to market Morgan Construction Company, the world's foremost designer and manufacturer of rolling mill rolling mill: see steel. equipment, is standardizing on SolidWorks(R) 3D mechanical design software to reduce the time to design state-of-the-art machinery for the metal producing industry. The company is also using COSMOSWorks(TM) finite element analysis Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis. It uses a numerical technique called the finite element method (FEM). There are many finite element software packages, both free and proprietary. (FEA) and PDMWorks(TM) product data management software to streamline product design and analysis, speed products to customers, improve product quality, and strengthen its global market advantage. In its 115-year history, Worcester, Massachusetts-based Morgan Construction Company has designed and built more than 450 mills in more than 40 countries. Customers as far away as Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. , Europe, and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. use Morgan technology to produce steel rods and bars, as well as copper and aluminum rods. Commercial and consumer product manufacturers further process these rods to make such products as reinforcing bar, cord and bead for steel-belted tires, precision automotive parts, electrical wire, paper clips, wire fence a fence consisting of posts with strained horizontal wires, wire netting, or other wirework, between. See also: Wire , bolts, and most any other product made from metal bars, rods, or wire. Morgan deployed SolidWorks to extend its leadership in a rolling mill market dominated by 2D design. SolidWorks software allows Morgan's engineers to design mills in 3D, then easily convert those 3D designs into 2D drawings that customers can review and edit without file conversion problems. Designed for demanding environments The nature of the rolling mill process dictates design precision for the massive machines Morgan's customers require, as well as intense customization based on specific mill location and products to be produced. A typical process for rolling steel begins with a 30-foot long, five inch-square billet of steel heated to nearly 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The billet is fed at a walking pace into a series of machines with pairs of rolls. The billet accelerates from machine to machine as its cross-sectional area decreases each time it passes through a pair of rolls. At the finishing end of the process, a rod measuring a quarter of an inch in diameter traveling at over 230 miles per hour, is coiled, cooled, and packaged for shipment. Morgan and its customers can configure each mill to produce a variety of sizes, metallurgical met·al·lur·gy n. 1. The science that deals with procedures used in extracting metals from their ores, purifying and alloying metals, and creating useful objects from metals. 2. properties, and degrees of precision. "We are the technology leader in a very demanding industry and we want to keep that edge," said Dave Pariseau, Morgan's vice president of corporate projects. "SolidWorks allows us to better visualize and understand new designs, so we can not only get them to market faster, but also improve their functionality and reliability and make them more cost effectively. COSMOSWorks will help us eliminate design flaws prior to the manufacturing and mill start up of our equipment, while PDMWorks will help us easily maintain and access all of the design data we generate across our worldwide enterprise." Morgan's first design project utilizing SolidWorks was a new concept, multi-ratio gear box for their high-speed finishing block. Engineers just learning how to use SolidWorks designed the box 20 percent faster than with 2D, and Pariseau expects the design time to drop even further as engineers continue to use the software. Currently, along with several other development projects, Morgan's engineering team is using SolidWorks to design their latest Bar Reducing/Sizing Mill, (BRSM). The BRSM will provide mills with the capability for producing precision tolerance bar products with enhanced mechanical properties. Consisting of more than 4,000 parts, the BRSM is scheduled for installation in January 2004. Pariseau also expects further productivity enhancements by directly linking SolidWorks to one bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. (BOM) so that Morgan's manufacturing facilities in the USA, China, Brazil, India, and the U.K. can access part information across a common system. To accelerate design to manufacture, Morgan plans to link SolidWorks to a new computer-aided manufacturing computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), a form of automation where computers communicate work instructions directly to the manufacturing machinery. The technology evolved from the numerically controlled machines of the 1950s, which were directed by a set of coded (CAM) application. SolidWorks-generated designs also enhance Morgan's sales and marketing efforts by providing customers and prospective customers with 3D animated product models as well as key images and information for equipment maintenance manuals. "The 20 percent time savings Morgan Construction has gained by using SolidWorks is a huge competitive advantage among companies that build complicated facilities on this scale," said Jeff Ray Jeff Ray is the head men's basketball and golf coach at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. His long and successful relationship with MSU was renewed January 8, 2002, when he was named the school’s Director of Athletics. , chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at SolidWorks. "SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks, and PDMWorks deliver the ease of use, speed, analysis, and document management Morgan Construction needs to design and build rolling mills for a worldwide industry." Morgan Construction works with SolidWorks reseller SolidVision for ongoing software training, implementation, and support. About Morgan Construction Morgan Construction Company is a designer and producer of high-quality rolling mill products and services for the metal industry worldwide. Since introducing its patented rod Reducing/Sizing Mill (RSM RSM (in Britain) regimental sergeant major ) in 1994, the company has installed 35 strands of post-No Twist Mill(R) finishing blocks, of which 23 include RSMs. About SolidVision SolidVision, Inc. is a premier service provider offering best-in-class mechanical design and manufacturing solutions. SolidVision provides the highest level of expertise in software automation and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . In addition, the company provides value-added consultative services that exceed supplier and customer expectations. For more information, go to www.solidviz.com. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY) (Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development and foster a collaborative user community. In seven years of delivering product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 285,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide reseller network. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). SolidWorks is a registered trademark and PDMWorks is a trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. COSMOSWorks is a trademark of Structural Research and Analysis Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2003 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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