Tooling design is challenging work. In the case of jigs and fixtures, the part must be held securely enough that it won’t move during machining, but not so tightly that damage or distortion can occur.
Case Studies
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3D Printing the “Impossible” Metal Part
Whether it’s for the portable generator that keeps the refrigerator cold and the light bulbs lit during a power outage, or the hybrid-electric engines that can lift delivery drones high into the sky, the world needs compact and reliable energy sources. Making them smaller, more powerful, and especially more affordable is the vision of Enrique Enriquez, president of KW Micro Power.
Additive Manufacturing Rapidly Proves Its Value for Traditional Manufacturer
Elliott Tool Technologies finds new route to innovation and cost savings for its 125-year business with a Markforged 3D printer and support from Adaptive Corporation.
Connecting the Dots
Mechanical engineering service provider cuts CAD modeling time by over 90-percent
with InfiPoints from Elysium.
Pedal to the Metal for Automated Data Translation in Automotive Seating
Adient, a global company with many moving parts, uses Elysium software to enable their different CAD systems to communicate and optimize their automotive seating.
Crash Course in Data Management Speeds Up Huge Simulation Task
Simulation Lifecycle Management (SLM) cuts qualification process for Abaqus FEA crash dummy models from weeks to days