Manufacturing Software and Systems

CADDIT.net tool & moulding, manufacturing and machinist software options include:

CNC Machining
Nesting and Profile Cutting
Metal Casting
Vacuum Forming
Spin, Blow & Injection Moulding
Profile Extrusion
Press Stamping
Rapid Tooling & Prototyping
Assembly & Welding

CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Resources:

Rapid Prototyping processes (RP). A useful site for general knowlege of RP is Castle Island. (Also see http://www.cc.utah.edu/~asn8200/rapid.html). Old "Cadkey" users may be interested in my still-available STLin2 script for importing SLA ascii format triagle meshes directly into a (Baystate) Cadkey workspace.

For the efficient design and long-term understanding of industrial process, I recommend using FMEA. There are excellent rescources available for producing and Understanding FMEA at the FMEA Info Center.

As a Work In Process, we have recently opened our textile showcase to the public. This is a sample of the work one of our manufacturing partners, providing exceptional value for cost.

Other Useful Process Links:

http://www.bmpcoe.org Best Manufacturing Practices. Also get "Trims", etc.
http://www.campusplastics.com Home of the well known "Campus" database disks.
http://www.asm-intl.org American Society for Metals, International :-)
http://www.building.org Building Industry Exchange - good start on building.

Software for Machinists

● progeCAM - CNC software for AutoCAD & IntelliCAD
● progeCAD Educational License: progeCAD Professional free in unlimited quantity to schools.
● Alibre CAM affordable multi-axis CNC milling
● Dolphin PartMaster CNC Lathe software
● T-FLEX CAM - powerful milling, lathe, profile cutting
● PTC Pro/ENGINEER complete, integrated, high end CAD/CAM/PLM solutions
● PTC Pro/Toolmaker, Plastics Advisor, Mold Designer
● PTC Pro/SHEETMETAL - Pro/NEST - Pro/NC

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