Solids Works

Posted by stephens on May 1, 2010 in Automated Transactions, Tips & Techniques | 6 comments

I have been experimenting, developing, testing, and using solid modeling technology since 1989. If you are not using parametric and associative solid modeling to engineer dies, then you are not really playing at the same level in the same game as the rest of us. An acquaintance of mine, Ray Proeber, is a huge solid modeling evangelist for die design. Check out...

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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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