Archive for November, 2009

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SolidWorks Virtual Conference: Tips And Tricks Day

11/30/2009

SolidWorks Virtual Conference: Tips And Tricks Day

Join us during this one day event and learn how to create more accurate and reliable product designs using SolidWorks.

Participate in our live chat sessions, starting at 1:00pm! Our SolidWorks Experts will be there to answer all your questions, live from the Virtual Conference Auditorium.
To join the SolidWorks Tips and Tricks Day, visit http://www.solidworks.com/innovationday.

*Check out the event agenda
*Download the attendee guide
*Submit your tips

We are looking forward to having you join us online on December 2, 2009, starting at 12pm SGT  & 9:30am IST.

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The quality assurance model

11/30/2009

Introduction

This International Standard is one of three International Standards dealing with quality system requirements that can be used for external quality assurance purposes. The quality assurance models, set out in the three International Standards listed below; represent three distinct forms of quality system requirements suitable for the purpose of a supplier demonstrating its capability, and for the assessment of the capability of a supplier by external parties.

a)      IS0 9001, Quality systems- Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing for use when conformance to specified requirements is to be assured by the supplier during design, development, production, installation and servicing.

b)      IS0 9002, Quality systems -Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing for use when conformance to specified requirements is to be assured by the supplier during production, installation and servicing.

c)      IS0 9003, Quality systems -Model for quality assurance in final inspection and test for use when conformance to specified requirements is to be assured by the supplier solely at final inspection and test. It is emphasized that the quality system requirements specified in this International Standard, IS0 9002 and IS0 9003 are complementary (not alternative) to the technical (product) specified requirements. They specify requirements which determine what elements quality systems have to encompass, but it is not the purpose of these International Standards to enforce uniformity of quality systems. They are generic and independent of any specific industry or economic sector. The design and implementation of a quality system will be influenced by the varying needs of an organization, its particular objectives, the products and services supplied, and the processes and specific practices employed. It is intended that these International Standards will be adopted in their present form, but on occasions they may need to be tailored by adding or deleting certain quality system requirements for specific contractual situations. IS0 9000-l provides guidance on such tailoring as well as on selection of the appropriate quality assurance model, viz. IS0 9001, IS0 9002 or IS0 9003.

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Concurrent engineering, the name of the game.

11/29/2009

Although the waterfall model is a useful tool for introducing design controls, its usefulness in practice is limited. The model does apply to the development of some simpler devices. However, for more complex structures or devices, a concurrent engineering model is more representative of the design processes in use in the industry and is key to success in any industry, where design and manufacturing come together “and stay together” from concept to finished parts, systems, and vehicles, reporting from both the manufacturing and engineering perspectives.

In a traditional waterfall development scenario, the engineering department completes the product design and formally transfers the design to production. Subsequently, other departments or organizations develop processes to manufacture and service the product. Historically, there has frequently been a divergence between the intent of the designer and the reality of the factory floor, resulting in such undesirable outcomes as low manufacturing yields, rework or redesign of the product, or unexpectedly high cost to service the product.

One benefit of concurrent engineering is the involvement of production and service personnel throughout the design process, assuring the mutual optimization of the characteristics of a device and its related processes. While the primary motivations of concurrent engineering are shorter development time and reduced production cost, the practical result is often improved product quality.

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SHEET METAL

11/29/2009

Article contents:
Sheet metal drawings and fabrication
Characteristics of sheet metal bends
VERY VERY VERY…EXTENSIVE.

http://solidmasters.com/Sheet%20Metal.htm

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Installation FAQs

11/09/2009

As the name suggests, this topic covers the SolidWorks Installation FAQs. If you have questions like; what should I do to my system prior to a new installation? Or how do I uninstall SolidWorks from my computer? Or why is it recommended to turn off anti-virus scanning when installing SolidWorks? Then this post is a must read to clear all your doubts. If still you have anything other than covered here, please write back or comment.

Click here for SolidWorks Installation FAQs

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