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One of the most common questions we answer from new customers is 'What PM process is the most efficient way to manufacture my part?' Our engineers analyze your prints and ask specific questions about your part to determine the best manufacturing method. In our new Process Matrix Part, we compare over 10 requirements and attributes to help guide you to which PM process is the right fit for your part. Download this free chart as your reference guide for part size, formability, volumes, lead time, and more. https://hubs.li/Q029v-800

I recently fell off the peak of Mt. Stupid. Started a project with the intent that each part number would have significance to make things easier on the installer. Format looked like this: 001-0002-03 -001: project number -0002: part/assembly number -03: sub part within the -0002 assembly It all worked pretty well until I had the opportunity to re use several subparts in other top level assemblies. Suddenly I had a 001-0002 assembly with 001-0004-01 subparts. The whole system fell apart and made a giant tangled indecipherable knot of random-looking BoMs. Anyway…lesson learned. On the next project the first part number will be 000001.

Sequential part numbers in custom manufacturing. Don’t try to be smart.

To streamline the production of XFrame through manufacturing partners we have developed a efficient workflow for reusing standard manufacturing assets and generating manufacturing work instruction documentation packages. The video below shows a propriety XFrame Rhino plug-in solving for manufacturing asset reuse based on project specific input data. The solver identifies which assets to deploy for manufacturing and the quantity required of each asset. Different weightings can be given to the solver to ensure that spare parts are minimised. Asset reuse, and the adoption of standardised parts between different projects, allows XFrame to unlock material and labour efficiencies. The workflow then pushes this information into a standardised documentation format for manufacturing partners. This package includes automatically generated cut-lists, part-lists, and page-by-page cut sheet summaries. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gpnC8quS

😅📊 Ever feel like your values just don't align with your BOM? Grab some laughs with our reel as we explore the relatable challenges of matching your expectations with your BOM. It’s a light-hearted look at the sometimes high-maintenance world of engineering. #EngineeringLaughs #BOMDrama #BadJokesGoodBOM

An absolute classic: every single sub-circuit works, but the mechanical assembly doesn't. Maybe a flat cable is too short, or a mounting hole is not accessible, or a mechanical conflict appears where it shouldn't. The solution: using the right tools to do the right job. Our software toolchain allows the mechanical design to be fully tested and simulated, way before manufacturing the first prototype. In this example, we discovered the need for a higher display bezel, in order to ensure the correct routing of the wires inside the assembly. We are proud to say that this product has been a "first time right" one, dramatically shortening the time to market and reducing the development cost. P.S.: There is a minor mistake in this model draft, can you spot it?

This question doesn't come up often (actually it's the first time I was ever asked), but just in case you need to be able to control your BOM this way, check out this solution.

Next up in the 'Did You Know?' series, is a tip from #ENOVIA expert, Naim Dalal. 💡 Learn how to display the total quantity in the complete Engineering Definition of the following: 🔸 Instances 🔸 Raw Material applied to an Engineering item 🔸 Deformed Parts Watch Now: http://go.3ds.com/6ZU

💥 Failure Story 💥 Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don't go as planned. We recently faced such a challenge with a customer's project involving a complex machinery setup. The video showcases this machinery—three separate machines working seamlessly together. Here’s what happened: ✅ Successful Factory Testing: The machinery passed all tests at our factory. 🏭 On-Site Installation: Installed at the customer's site and tested again. ⚠️ Real-Life Issues: Problems arose during actual usage. 🔧 Initial On-Site Fixes: Tried resolving issues on site, but they were too severe. 🛠️ Design and Add-Ons: Developed and installed add-ons, which brought some improvement. 🤝 Customer Collaboration: Decided with the customer to take back the machinery for major remodifications. 🧪 Extensive Testing: Underwent serious modifications and 48 hours of rigorous testing. 📈 Positive Outcome: Confident that our equipment now works reliably under real-life conditions. Huge thanks to our team for their dedication and perseverance, and to our customer for their patience and partnership. Challenges like these push us to innovate and improve. #ProblemSolving #TeamWork #Engineering