Rocket Science

Posted by stephens on Mar 15, 2010 in Engineering Decisions, Tips & Techniques | 2 comments

I was recently approached by an automotive OEM regarding the selection and purchase of formability simulation and analysis software for metal stampings. Purchasing this type of software is much different than, say, solid modeling software for one simple reason: formability software is like rocket science. Die shops and stampers gamble hundreds of millions of...

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What Matters

Posted by stephens on Sep 25, 2009 in Engineering Decisions, Rants | 0 comments

When it comes to software for the die guy, most software companies have good intentions, but get it wrong. The software could be solid modeling, estimating, formability analysis, or even online ecommerce. My top five for what matters is: Ease of use. Accurate results. Live and local technical support. Reliable performance. Useful and necessary features. My top...

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