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Improving Mold, Tool, and Die Design with SolidWorks Software
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
- Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Quality Tooling, Inc. faced increasing competition in the tooling market and needed to increase production and reduce design errors. The company identified that many of their mistakes were related to design changes impacting other components in an assembly. They required a CAD system that could handle diverse types of CAD data more efficiently to improve productivity.
About The Customer
Quality Tooling, Inc. designs and builds molds, tools, and dies for some of the world’s leading manufacturers. The company has been in the tooling market for many years and has established a reputation for quality and precision. As the market became more competitive, Quality Tooling sought to enhance its technology to maintain its edge. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, which drives its efforts to adopt advanced CAD systems and software solutions.
The Solution
Quality Tooling evaluated three parametric CAD systems—SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Unigraphics—and chose SolidWorks for its ease of use, value for price, large assembly capabilities, data flexibility, and mold development tools. They implemented SolidWorks software in 2003 and also acquired MoldWorks and SplitWorks from R&B Ltd., which are integrated with SolidWorks. These add-on applications automate important mold development tasks, saving time and money. SolidWorks' interference detection capabilities help identify collisions within tooling assemblies, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of their designs.
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