Friday, August 14, 2009

FIELDS ASSOCIATED WITH US

CNC
CNC means Computer Numerical Control
Numerical Control (NC) is a term coined during late 40’s to refer to an electronic device that can be programmed to control the operation of the slides of the table of a machine tool .In the modern context NC or CNC is a microprocessor based control system that accepts a set of program instructions, processes and sends out put control information to a machine tool, accepts feedback information acquired from a transducer placed on the instructions and feedback, assures that proper motion, speed and operation occur .
Pro/ENGINEER
Pro/ENGINEER was the industry's first parametric, 3D CAD modeling system. The parametric modeling approach uses parameters, dimensions, features, and relationships to capture intended product behavior and create a recipe which enables design automation and the optimization of design and product development processes. It is used by discrete manufacturers for mechanical engineering, design and manufacturing. Companies use Pro/ENGINEER to create a complete 3D digital model of their products. The models consist of 2D and 3D solid model data which can also be used downstream in finite element analysis, rapid prototyping, tooling design, and CNC manufacturing.

MASTERCAM
Is one of the oldest developers of PC-based computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. They are one of the first to introduce CAD/CAM software designed for both machinists and engineers. Mastercam, CNC Software’s main product, started as a 2D CAM system with CAD tools that let machinists design virtual parts on a computer screen and also guided computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools in the manufacture of parts. Mastercam’s comprehensive set of predefined tool paths—including contour, drill, pocketing, face, peel mill, engraving, surface high speed, advanced multi axis, and many more—enable machinists to cut parts efficiently and accurately. . Mastercam supports many types of machines, each with a choice of levels of functionality, as well as offers optional add-ins for solid modeling, 4-axis machining, and 5-axis machining.

AUTOCAD
AutoCAD is a CAD (Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Drafting) software application for 2D and 3D design and drafting, In earlier releases, AutoCAD used primitive entities — such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and text — as the foundation for more complex objects. Modern AutoCAD includes a full set of basic solid modeling and 3D tools.

DELCAM
In 1965 Donald Welbourn, Director in Industrial Co-operation at Cambridge University [1], saw the possibility of using computers to assist pattern makers to solve the problems of modeling difficult 3D shapes. Early sponsorship was provided by Ford, and after agreement to distribute via Control Data in Germany, customers included Volkswagen and Daimler Benz, requiring the establishment of a Birmingham based development centre from 1977.
PowerMILL - Specialist NC CAM software for the manufacture of the complex shapes PowerSHAPE - CAD design and modeling software for total design solutions ArtCAM - Provides a unique CAD modeling and CNC CAM machining solution
UNIGRAPHICS
The Unigraphics software was developed by the United Computing. The gradual addition of I-DEAS functionality into the Unigraphics code base was the basis for the current NX product line.[1]NX is commonly referred to as a 3D PLM software application. The product supports all stages of product development from conceptualization (CAID), to design (CAD), to analysis (CAE), to manufacturing (CAM). NX integrates these product lifecycle stages into an end-to-end process using concurrent engineering workflow, design-in-context and product data management tools that apply across all functional areas.