Solid Works And Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Anyone who has used a land surveyor or architect in the last decade will have likely

had their designs produced with the help of a CAD (computer aided design) program. CAD software is a marvelous tool that allows very accurate measurements and lines to be produced and which will double check all the mathematics involved in the work. There is also a variety of CAD software to sheet metal fabrication businesses too. One of the best is Solid Works and sheet metal is not the only material with which it can work. Because it features many useful design options it is preferred by most in the business.

With most CAD programs you input the design specs and the computer creates a two dimensional representation of the product to work with. With Solid Works, on the other hand, a three dimensional representation of the item is shown, and the program can be used to perform structural analysis tests on the design so as to identify any design flaws before the production process commences.

In addition to a structural assessment, the application has the ability to perform manufacturing tests and to work with different materials and weights in order to ensure the best possible results.

Basically, by using Solid Works for sheet metal projects you will have the ability to take any sort of design schematic from a customer, load it into the software, test it for flaws or difficulties in manufacturing, and to change the type or even weight of the metal used to ensure cost effective and high-quality results.

Another powerful feature of the program is the ability to create animated demonstrations of the assembly process for every sheet metal fabrication project. Because of this training of on site staff is also going to be a part of the software's functions too.

If partnered with a CAM (computer aided manufacturing), an ERP (enterprise resource planning), or MRP (manufacturing resource planning) program, the Solid Works design program can help to keep manufacturing productivity at optimal levels also.

For example, if a sheet metal or laser cutting company were to receive pencil sketches from a customer they would be able to put the designs into the program to create a workable model, test the design (and if necessary improve it), then transfer the job specifications directly into another program. This will then generate a plan whereby the production deadlines are used to produce a list of materials needed, the hours required to finish the job, and even the purchase orders needed to get the resources to the factory on time. The company could then use the software animation function to train their workforce in the appropriate methods to use in assembling the product.

Access to software like Solid Works can allow a design to go from beginning to end without the risk of problems with the design, manufacturing, or scheduling. This is incredibly valuable in such a problematic industry as sheet metal work, and is a reason that it should be explored as a good option for improving cost effectiveness and profitability.

by: Marc Anderes

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