Wiper inserts for turning

Wiper inserts for turning

The commonly noted key advantages for wiper turning inserts are:

1) Doubling of feed per revolution while still achieving the same surface finish as with a standard radius turning insert. This means a doubling of productivity for the operation. It can also translate into longer tool life for a finishing insert because the in-cut time per component is reduced by 50 percent.

2) By substituting a wiper insert instead of a standard radius geometry insert and keeping the same feed per revolution, the surface finish produced will be two times better. For example, instead of a 64 RMS, the workpiece will have a 32 RMS. In some cases this can mean a subsequent grinding operation can be eliminated.

Real-Time Laser Probe Surface Inspection

Real-Time Laser Probe Surface Inspection

An RTLI system is used to dimension the interior of a vehicle to help
determine key aspects of driver comfort and convenience.
Images courtesy of The Paradigm Tilt Organization.

Opening a CATIA V4 model file in UGS NX

Opening a CATIA V4 model file in UGS NX

UGS NX 1 has a free beta (no support if it doesn't work) translator to import/export CATIA v4 model files into UG. (If it is a CATIA v5 .catpart, save it as a .model from v5.) The operation works for solids and surfaces only.Opening a CATIA V4 .model in UG NX 1 (Import)1. Select File Open, the Open Part File dialog displays.2. Type a * or *.model in the File name text box to display all the files in the list area.3. Pick the .model file from the list area.4. Click OK to display the warning. Click OK in the warning dialog to begin the import.Saving a Unigraphics file as a CATIA v4 .model (Export)1. Select File Save As to display the dialog.2. Type the name to export to in the File name text box with the .model extension.3. Click OK to display the warning.4. Click OK in the warning dialog to begin the export.Remember that this is a free beta capability in NX 1. We have had mixed success using it. It is possible to purchase the released UG/CATIA 4 translator for Unigraphics NX 2, (which is supported).

COE PLM Conference and TechniFair 2005 Kicks Off with New Attendee Session

cad and cam

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The major differences between CAD and CAM really come down to a few basic things:
1.features
2.interoperability
3.workflow
4.specialized vs. integrated products

Nonlinear FEA of Automotive Engines Using ABAQUS for CATIA V5

Nonlinear FEA of Automotive Engines Using ABAQUS for CATIA V5

The following article previews a talk the author will give next week at the COE Your Way 2005 Annual Conference & TechniFair in Phoeniz, Ariz. The title of the presentation is "Solving Powertrain and Chassis Problems Using ABAQUS for CATIA V5." It is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, from 2:45 to 3:25 p.m. in room Tucson 40, as part of the Engineering Analysis and Simulation track. For more information on the COE conference, visit the website at www.coe.org.

Toyota to Develop Racecar Cockpits with Dassault CATIA V5

Toyota to Develop Racecar Cockpits with Dassault CATIA V5

PARIS, France and COLOGNE, Germany, February 23, 2005 – Dassault Systèmes (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today announced that Toyota Motorsport GmbH will develop racecar cockpits that optimize driver comfort, safety, and ergonomics with its CATIA V5 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution for virtual product development.