Success Story
The significant requirement of shoe sole molding is that it has a very complex shape. Not only is the shape complex, the details on shoe mold must be significant with many of the small surfaces put together in small space and it must retain the quality for CAM software to guide the toolpaths effectively. More than that, as the model is designed with many solutions that make the gaps happen many times and cannot meet the requirement for machining, the optimal CAD software must not only produce quality surface designs but also fix issues identified with the model effectively and efficiently.
The primary project goal identified was to solve for specialized complex shapes to be handled with the quality outcome and mold required that leads to quality products designed and manufactured.
Autodesk PowerShape was the best option in every way. PowerShape works seamlessly with PowerMill – also a best suited CAM solution for Framas. The model can be transferred between the two software solutions for optimizing the model, producing preferred surfaces for toolpath creation, or controling the tool axis movements.
The “Smart Surfacer” function especially makes any complex surface so easy with a snap including wireframes that help a lot to improve their CAM programming quality.
“Solid Doctor” will help prepare any model for manufacturing in advance. PowerShape will point out any defects on surface designs or solids like water-tight. "Molding Wizard" and "Electrode Generator" in PowerShape is comprehensive for mold makers to design mold and also for manufacturing engineers to generate electrodes in segment that milling or turning cannot achieve the required shape.
Powerful tools and functions let users easily handle even the most complex shape without hesitation. Communication and collaboration between Autodesk PowerShape and PowerMill gives so much advance help in preparing models for manufacturing and creating molds with electrodes in the same platform.
Autodesk PowerShape has helped customers like Framas Vietnam to completely solve the difficulties when machining complex shapes.
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Tackle Complex Surfaces with Autodesk PowerMill Advanced Toolpaths
Kenstone was dealing with complex shapes for their jigs and fixtures to support assembly. The existing CAM solution that the customer is using cannot fulfill the need for a solution to tackle complex shapes and quickly generate toolpaths for CNC machines. Dealing with numerous parts that needed to be machined required a shortened lead time for programming and machining. Especially the complex shapes must be in good surface quality. Autodesk PowerMill was identified to likely be the best solution that solved both the important time and quality need. Moreover, the possibility of automated programming will be a big advantage to achieve more production.
Artistic Die Components Quality Achieved with Autodesk PowerMill
In the first stage of establishing their manufacturing facilities, the Marigot Manufacturing Manager is looking for a comprehensive CAM Solution with the best support to assist with onboarding new staff and new machines with an efficient workflow. The challenge is that their products are very complex as the shape for the artistic jewelry, watches and decoration components are small in size. Implementation is vital, especially new staff who need specific training to get used to the solution and the shape of the part. OneCAD Vietnam approached Marigot and took on the challenge very seriously by helping with CAM programming on their parts and supervising the machining to make sure they understood the best process and cutting parameters for hardened material like SKD.
From Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection to Advanced CAM Solution
A long-time user of the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (PDMC), Autodesk has given the ASAMA Team a comprehensive toolset to address their design and manufacturing challenges. For example, from drawing 2D to 3D models to great rendering tools for marketing the product even before the actual product is manufactured. There are no questions about the value received from the Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, but for a market that evolves very fast and demand of customers is very high, ASAMA recognized the need to implement even more advanced manufacturing solutions including PowerMill. Autodesk PowerMill is world famous for its dedicated strategies, high finishing quality and time savings in the actual machining process.
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