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Robust modelling

Alan — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:49:55 +0000

Back in the late 90’s Rick Mason was the guru when it came to Solid Edge and I was recently asked for Rick’s guidelines for robust modelling practice and thought it still useful and relevant to those users using feature based modelling (included below). This does also highlight to me the advances that Siemens have

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Challenges faced by switching CAD software

Alan — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:29:30 +0000

I recently read an article by a CAD vendor highlighting the main reasons it is hard to switch from one CAD system to another and how they can overcome these. The number one issue they gave was Legacy Data: “As of now, there is still no automatic way to translate files from one major CAD

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Getting full depth welds

Alan — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:06:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how to get your groove welds to extend to the full depth of a groove? There are extra settings on the command bar that are not used by default, but are available for use when needed. Here’s how: Step 1: Start the Gr0ove weld command and

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Case Study: Streetscape NZ

Alan — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:44:54 +0000

Using Siemens Solid Edge, the Streetscape team developed the award winning Kumutoto toilets in Wellington. Pictured above: Streetscape’s award winning Kumutoto toilets in Wellington When Sean Cresswell joined Streetscape as their 3D CAD Manager, the company was working with very basic 2D CAD tools, which limited their ability to get accurate data to the shop

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Case Study: Kimball Furniture

Alan — Fri, 16 May 2014 03:46:09 +0000

Kimball International, Inc. (Kimball) provides a variety of products from two business segments: the Electronic Manufacturing Services segment and the Furniture segment. The Kimball Electronics Group provides engineering and manufacturing services, which utilize common production and support capabilities globally, to automotive, industrial, medical and public safety markets. The Furniture segment provides furniture for the office

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Case Study: Industrial Control Associates, Inc.

Alan — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:32:34 +0000

Industrial Control Associates, Inc. (ICA) is a systems integrator and machine builder specializing in programmable logic control (PLC) system machines. The company provides custom-fabricated machinery and control panels, complete electrical/mechanical installation and turnkey integration, custom robotics, motion applications, machine modifications and enhancements, and nondestructive testing systems for companies in a wide range of industries. Its

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Solid Edge ST 7 sneak peeks

Alan — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:49:53 +0000

With the arrival of Solid Edge ST7 later this year CAD guru Matt Lombard has some tasty pre-release information on new functionality. If you are interested in some of what the new version will deliver, and haven’t already had a look, check out the articles in the Solid Edge Blogs… http://community.plm.automation.siemens.com/t5/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog/bg-p/solid-edge-news 586 total views, no views

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Case Study: Fripp Design and Research

Alan — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:44:11 +0000

Fripp Design and Research were able to cut development time and reduced the financial risk of innovation by switching to Solid Edge. Based in the UK, Fripp Design and Research specializes in product design, industrial design, product research and development. Their work spans a range of industries and applications, from research into 3D printing of

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Solid Edge Tips: March

Alan — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:57:11 +0000

Each month we endeavour to add some Solid Edge Tips to our site to keep you up-to-date with new features and items you may have missed. Here are our Tips for March: Auto sketch relationships. In an Ordered Sketch dragging geometry to existing keypoints will automatically create new 2D relationships. Dimension value selection

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Case Study: Back Cove Yachts

Alan — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:12:41 +0000

Using synchronous technology, motorized yacht manufacturer Back Cove Yachts makes more design iterations than it could with traditional history-based modeling processes. It also increased productivity and creativity, spent more time to refine boat aesthetics and gained better ability to respond to customer and dealer input. Lobster boat heritage With design elements such as spoon-shaped bows

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