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Advanced Spring Design 7 (ASD7) is a product jointly developed by Universal Technical Systems, Inc. (UTS) and the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI). ASD7 combines engineering expertise with customized calculations created in TK SolverÕs collaborative environment to help you design quality springs. New Features and Spring Types Conical compression springs with non-linear rates Systems of compression springs in series and in parallel Variable pitch and diameter on single springs Internal and external garter springs Ability to calculate torsion at arm and arm length calculations Constant force spiral spring Stacked Belleville washers Internal and external snap rings Context-sensitive help linked to SMI encyclopedia Built-in curve-fitting routine for tensile strength data Life plots with user-defined S-N curves 3D images produced for each design...

GibbsCAM Production Milling supports 2-axis through simple 3-axis wireframe machining with full functionality for contouring, pocketing with unlimited bosses/islands, thread milling, face milling, 2D/3D spiral creation, drilling with support for many drill cycles, tapping, and boring. Simple 4th-axis positioning is also supported. Automatic cycles for face milling, such as spiral, zig-zag, back and forth and one direction, allow material to be cleaned off the top of a part. GibbsCAM Production Milling provides easy-to-use, powerful programming capability for your machine tools.The GibbsCAM 5-Axis Option supports simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining with various tool types. In combination with GibbsCAM MTM, it also supports sophisticated multi-task machines with live tooling on articulated heads. It includes various machining styles and machining strategies for roughing...

Femap is an advanced engineering simulation software program that creates finite element analysis models of complex engineering products and systems, and displays solution results. Femap can virtually model components, assemblies or systems and determine the behavioral response for a given operating environment. Using Femap\’s digital simulation capabilities you can: * Predict and improve product performance and reliability * Reduce time-consuming and costly physical prototyping and testing * Evaluate different designs and materials * Optimize your designs and reduce material usage http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/femap/index.shtmlProduct:Siemens.FEMAP.v11.0.1.with.NX.Nastran Lanaguage:english Platform:WIN32&WIN64 Size:2.23 GB

PTC Creo Elements/Direct (formerly CoCreate) allows you to immediately realize the proven performance of PTC’s industry-leading design solutions today while putting you on the path to achieve break-through productivity gains with PTC Creo. PTC Creo Elements/Direct Surfacing, an integrated module inside PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling, is perfect for companies and industrial designers who want to create appealing and ergonomic products. PTC Creo Elements/Direct Surfacing provides powerful and robust surfacing capabilities so you can create stylized surfaces and design freeform shapes. The combination of freeform surfacing and solid modeling in one environment offers unlimited flexibility to use a mix of core surfacing and 3D functionality to produce innovative product designs.Features & Benefits Provide greater control over ergonomic surfaces with skinning or...

Alphacam is intelligent and intuitive CAD CAM Software for Woodworking, Metal Stone Cutting. The emphasis behind Alphacam is to provide customers with productivity, reliability and flexibility. This can be found in all our modules which include Routing, Milling, Turning with 2-Axis to 5-Axis Machining. Alphacam Router Alphacam Router is a full-featured, easy-to-use CAM solution for manufacturers wanting fast, efficient toolpaths and the generation of reliable, machine ready CNC code. Tooling and machining techniques unique to this industry are accommodated by Alphacams dedicated Router modules. Alphacam Milling Renowned in the metalworking industry for ease-of-use, Alphacam can contour, pocket, engrave and hole-drill complex parts. Functions such as 2.5D multiple depth cutting, pocketing with an unlimited number of islands and tool radius compensation...

utoFormplusR5 – A Wide Range of New Features for Digital Planningand Validation of Sheet Metal Processes and PartsWilen b. Wollerau, Switzerland, September 24, 2013: AutoForm Engineering GmbH, theleading supplier of software solutions for the sheet metal forming industry, hasintroduced the latest software version AutoFormplusR5. This latest release streamlinessheet metal forming, providing a wide range of new powerful features andimprovements for digital planning and validation of sheet metal processes and parts.AutoFormplusR5 further streamlines sheet metal forming by advancing AutoForm’s completesoftware suite. Besides new planning options and tooling features, this release offers several newpossibilities to improve the efficiency and reliability of result evaluation. For example, new sectionplots allow for results to be charted along selected geometry sections and a newly developed issuetype...

SolidCAM\’s revolutionary iMachining technology Saves 70% or more in CNC machining time Extends tool life dramatically Provides, using its unique patented Technology Wizard, optimal feeds and speeds, taking into account the toolpath, stock and tool material and machine specifications. iMachining provides unbelievable savings and increased efficiency in your milling CNC operations, translating into profits and success. All SolidCAM customers worldwide, who bought iMachining, are enjoying these immense savings!Customers rave about SolidCAM patented iMachining: \”iMachining WOW\”, Deka Reserach \”We\’re thrilled – it\’s just incredible\”, ProKASRO Mechatronics \”The cost savings are very big\”, Galander Medical \”Time saved is incredible\”, Mechanical Products \”Every day we don\’t use SolidCAM iMachining we are losing money!\”, Rotary Airlock \”Incredible tool life, faster cycles, lighter cutting loads\”,...

WHAT’S NEW IN SOLIDWORKS 2014 ENHANCED ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE ANDVISUALIZATION•Create assemblies faster with new in-context Quick Mate toolbar•Section View—Include/Exclude selected components•Significantly improved Section View performance•Create part Slot features with Hole Wizard and speed upassembly creation with new Slot Mate•Add rotation in Explode Steps so parts will automatically rotateBenefitsCreate and view assembliesfaster and easier.4DESIGN COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION•Experience your 3D designs in the real world in AugmentedReality with eDrawings® and eDrawings Professional iOS®mobile apps•eDrawings mobile support for Android™ devices (4.0 and later)•Create an eDrawings file of your SolidWorks Electrical schematicswith a single clickBenefitsExperience and communicateyour design ideas in a morelifelike way—anytime,anywhere.5NEW SHEET METAL FEATURES•New Sheet Metal Gusset feature for creation of stiffening ribs•Improved control over sheet metal corner treatments•Sheet Metal Lofted-Bend includes information...

New Functionality Expands NX Leadership in Freeform Shape Design, PLM Integration, and Product Development Decision-Making PLANO, Texas, October 14, 2013 – The latest version of Siemens’ NX™ software (NX 9) includes new capabilities and technological breakthroughs that deliver enhanced product development flexibility and up to five times higher productivity across multiple industries. New tools like synchronous technology for 2D greatly facilitate 2D data editing. The introduction of fourth generation design (4GD) technology will enhance design productivity for massive assemblies. And NX Realize Shape™ software delivers a new state-of-the-art freeform design toolset with unmatched product development integration. NX 9 also includes tighter PLM integration through Siemens’ Active Workspace environment, as well as multiple enhancements throughout the integrated CAD/CAM/CAE solution. The enhancements...

hyperMAXX® for 2D pocket milling The dynamic feedrate adjustment of hyperMAXX® (High Performance Cutting) reduces milling times, increases tool life and prolongs machine life. hyperMAXX® is fully integrated in hyperMILL® and can be opened as an optimisation strategy for 2D pocket milling, 3D arbitrary stock roughing and 5axis shape offset roughing. Tool life can be tripled Constant load on tool and machine Machining operations always with climb milling No sharp edges or sudden changes in milling direction No post-processor adjustments requiredNew “Rib Machining” cycle OPEN MIND worked together with one of Germany\’s largest automotive manufacturers to develop the new “Rib Machining” cycle to program negative rib shapes. This feature automatically detects grooves to be milled. Steep areas and floors are...