Software helps quote tools with confidence. (Tooling).Attaining consistent, realistic quotations for new tools is the aim of "Magics Tooling Expert," new cost-calculation software from Materialise Verb 1. materialise - come into being; become reality; "Her dream really materialized" materialize, happen hap, happen, occur, come about, take place, go on, pass off, fall out, pass - come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without in Vernon, Conn. The system prompts An on-screen symbol that indicates the operating system is ready for a command. See DOS prompt. the user to input detailed information on all production steps and costs for at least 10 completed tooling jobs. The software analyzes the data to create a cast-calculation profile. Next, the software analyzes a 3D CAD file of the part to be molded mold 1 n. 1. A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance. 2. A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped. 3. Something that is made in or shaped on a mold. . This analysis highlights parting lines, undercuts, wall thicknesses, and draft angles, and provides insight on how to construct the tool. Based on the analysis, the user fills in four worksheets with general information on geometry (e.g., number of electrodes Electrodes Tiny wires in adhesive pads that are applied to the body for ECG measurement. Mentioned in: Electrocardiography needed), 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. construction (number of inserts and slides), the molding process (gating and injection pressure), and finishing aspects of the tool. The software uses the worksheets and cost data from the previous tools to generate a tool quote. Magics Tooling Expert can spot potential problems in the tool or part design. Changes to a tool design can be incorporated into the costing software and updated automatically. The software costs $5000. A 30-daydemo version can be downloaded. Tel: (860) 646-3948, www.materialise.com |
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