3-D CAD: Project definitionColumnist Gerald Davis focuses his 3-D CAD skill on designing a welding table. He invites readers to participate in the creation of this support structure. Read More... |
Introducing solid-state laser technologyAlthough the solid-state laser is considered new in metal cutting processes, the first laser demonstration in a laboratory in 1960 was a solid-state laser. CO2 lasers turned out to be more practical for cutting metals, but solid-state lasers are making headway. Understanding laser equipment and the physics involved in generating a laser beam helps to explain the capability differences between... Read More... |
How to enhance design for manufacturability effortsMetal stampers that produce to print aren't positioning themselves for a prosperous future. They are providing a simple function—one that most shops can provide easily. Today stampers need to offer up expertise along with metal forming capabilities. They need to be able to recognize an opportunity where they can influence product design so that development and manufacturing costs can be... Read More... |
3-D CAD: Library featuresColumnist Gerald Davis shows CAD users how to create a feature for the library so that it may be used in other models. Read More... |
3-D CAD: Document management and revision controlColumnist Gerald Davis offers fabricators guidance in dealing with an engineering change order to a 3-D CAD model. Read More... |
