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Cost-Effective Custom Wire Cage Product Development with DraftSight Professional
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Leasing Finance Automation
- Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire), a leading manufacturer of woven wire products, was facing challenges in creating custom product designs in 2D during the configuration of SOLIDWORKS 3D/ DriveWORKS automated design application. The company was using AutoCAD 2D design software, which was not only costly but also presented data compatibility issues. The company had attempted to use Autodesk Inventor 3D design software to automate development but hit a roadblock in the process. The need for a cost-effective, efficient 2D design solution was paramount, especially as the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks automation package was being built and configured. The company was also facing issues with opening files and losing dimensions and text blocks on drawings due to outdated AutoCAD licenses.
About The Customer
California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire) is a leading manufacturer of woven wire products on the West Coast of the USA. Established in 1948, Cal-Wire specializes in engineered-to-order wire and welded-mesh products that are custom-designed to meet specific customer needs. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, providing safety protection and access control for facilities ranging from warehouses, ball parks, military bases, and prisons, to schools, data centers, department stores, storage areas and more. Cal-Wire is committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions to its customers, and is constantly seeking ways to improve its design and manufacturing processes.
The Solution
Cal-Wire decided to replace AutoCAD 2D design software with DraftSight Professional software. This software offered free and low-cost versions that were fully compatible with AutoCAD data, enabling the company to address their issues and generate DWG and DXF files at a much lower cost. DraftSight Professional software proved to be easier to use and more cost-effective than AutoCAD, allowing Cal-Wire to reduce the time required to design and manufacture engineered-to-order products. The software also served as a cost-effective bridge to the customized, fully automated SOLIDWORKS/ DriveWorks 3D design solution that was being finalized. Until the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks solution automates all possible design scenarios, Cal-Wire will rely on DraftSight Professional software to efficiently handle any products that don’t fit the automated approach.
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