Engineering TV : CAD

SPECK.CHECK For First Article Inspection

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMT

CGI's Spec.Check inspection software, for use with any digitizing system, is designed for first article inspection or mold qualification and can save users time in performing dimension measurements - up to 75 percent, according to the developer. In one instance, a company needed to measure an eight cavity mold with 93 dimensions per cavity -- normally an 80-hour task. With Spec.Check, the job was completed in less than six hours. For more information, visit CGI Inspection.

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CGI Cross Sectional Scanning

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMT
First article inspection is an essential and crucial step in product development and in proving a new mold. But when the part geometry is complex – and especially when the internal geometry is complex – the measuring and qualifying process can take days, if not weeks. This is unacceptable in terms “time to market” as well as in terms of “cost.” The CGI System and Spec.Check solves these problems by providing complete measured results in one to two days instead of the weeks that others processes require. For more information, visit CGI Inspection.

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EOS Laser Sintering Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT
EOS systems enable a wide variety of e-Manufacturing applications for producing metal or plastic parts. e-Manufacturing with EOS technologies is a method of manufacturing by which parts for consumer goods, industrial components and tools are laser-sintered directly from electronic data. A laser selectively melts and fuses together plastic or metal in powder form layer by layer until, after the final layer has been applied, the completed product is removed from the machine. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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EOS Laser Sintering Technology

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Laser sintering is a generative layer manufacturing technology. Any three-dimensional geometry can be built effectively and flexibly, without any tools or laborious milling path programming. During production, the 3D CAD model is sliced into layers. EOS's innovative laser-sintering technology then builds the required geometry layer by layer. The energy of a laser solidifies powder-based materials, for example plastic, metal or foundry sand. The laser-sintering process allows for the production of several different parts in one single build job. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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Designing for the 5-Axis Router

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Designing for a 5-Axis Router can be a complex process - Ken Netzel, Senior Engineer - Body Design and Fabrication at Lightning Hybrids, describes his work on the LH4 vehicle and the LH3 they are designing for the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE challenge. Lightning Hybrids has developed a unique and ultra-fast design to prototype process that allows for ultra fast design iteration, and the ability to develop a variety of options and configurations, with a relatively small investment. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids and Diversified Machine Systems.

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DMS 5-Axis CNC Router

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) is a builder of precision 3 & 5-axis CNC routers, as well as custom engineered machine tool solutions. Lightning Hybrids uses a 5-Axis CNC Router from DMS to fabricate molds and parts for their LH4 and LH3 vehicles. By leveraging CAD and CAM systems throughout the entire design process, the large 5 Axis Router, and a proprietary approach to molding and layup, Lightning Hybrids can go from designing to having production body parts in less than a week. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids and Diversified Machine Systems.

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Lightning Hybrids Body Mold Fabrication

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
CEO Dan Johnson describes the various plugs and molds they've created for fabricating the carbon fiber bodies on the LH4 and LH3 vehicles. They have partnered with EBS Carbon in Boulder, CO, to create their unique composite car bodies. Lightning Hybrids creates the part plugs in-house using a 5-axis router from DMS, and then send them to EBS Carbon to be made into molds and then actual carbon fiber body parts. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Lightning Hybrids Design Process

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Jude Hueber reveals the process at Lightning Hybrids for designing and fabricating their LH4 and LH3 vehicles in-house, from the drivetrain and the body panels, to their own custom designed circuitry. Lightning Hybrids is an automotive research and manufacturing company that has designed a hydraulic hybrid retrofit system and two 100 MPG hydraulic-biodiesel hybrid cars. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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uPrint Personal 3D Printer

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
As a personal 3D printer, uPrint makes 3D printing immediate and convenient through every design iteration. Designed for the desktop, uPrint requires only a 25 x 26 in. footprint and features an 8 x 6 x 6 in. build envelope. Using Dimension’s proven FDM technology, uPrint builds models with Stratasys ABSplus — a material on average 40 percent stronger than the company’s standard ABS material, making it ideally suited for testing the form, fit and function of models and prototypes. uPrint also features a soluble support removal system, allowing for hands-free removal of the model support material. For more information, go to: Dimension uPrint.

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Minitech CNC Mini-Mill 3 Pro

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
You don't have to be a fortune 500 company or a computer wiz to reap the benefits of CAD/CAM. Minitech makes a full line of CNC machines, along with software and accessories allowing you to become more productive in making the parts you need. The CNC Mini-Mill 3 Pro is Minitech's most advanced desktop, PC-based CNC Mini-Mill featuring THK linear slides and ball-screws on all axes. Make amazingly accurate parts using Minitech's complete desktop manufacturing system. For more information, go to: Minitech Machinery.

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Microlution 3-Axis CNC Micromilling Machine

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Design, prototype and manufacture high-precision small parts with Microlution's 363-S 3-Axis CNC Micromilling Machine. Unique features include a 36-pocket automatic tool changer system that is capable of supporting tools ranging from 0.002" - 0.125" in diameter. The tools are held in a rotating carousel with a robotic arm moving tools between the spindle and the carousel. With a trend of miniaturization across industries, Microlution's revolutionary micro-machine tool technology is versatile in its application and can be leveraged in various industries and as a possible alternative to the manufacturing processes currently being utilized in these industries. For more information, go to: Microlution.

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Autodesk Software

Terry Knight — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:33:00 GMT
Autodesk software has been working with FIRST for 16 years providing animation and design tools to schools to implement into their curriculum to experience, through prototyping, their designs before building.

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CNC on Small Machines

Terry Knight — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:57:00 GMT
Training students on full-size CNC machines for fabrication is just one use of the Fab Lab at Lorain County Community College. Students can write CNC programs, then create images and take those images for desktop fabrication in the lab.

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The Fab Lab

Terry Knight — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:28:00 GMT
The Fab Lab at Lorain County Community College in Ohio is only one of two types of personal manufacturing labs in the United States. Using common manufacturing machines in uncommon ways puts fabrication in the hands of the individual.

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