The image of the General Motors drafter, in suit, tie,
and coke bottle glasses, hunched over his drafting board, preparing a 3D
cutaway of a V8 engine (in ink!) is now relegated to a display case in an
industrial museum. How did we ever get things done? The advent of reliable 3D
modeling software has revolutionized the way we design most everything. Now,
one designer can produce in a day what once took a whole department full of
drafters and designers a week!
However, there are still issues. To effectively
utilize the advantages of 3D modeling software, we need highly trained,
experienced technicians. Parts, weldments, sub-assemblies and assemblies are
connected parametrically in ways that makes proper development of those models
imperative for smooth workflow through the various shops, manufacturers, and
assembly lines. Anyone with any experience in large assemblies knows that a
manufacturing neophyte can wipe out the productivity gains that we expect from
our software.
At Draftech, we’re proud to offer technicians
that can produce thoughtful designs, presented in functional models, which can
be economically manufactured. We have extensive experience with manufacturing
methods and the functionality of various shop equipment. We’ll be asking the
right questions about your shop capabilities, which aspects will be outsourced
and to whom, and where you obtain your material. We’ve developed a rapport with
many suppliers over the years, and will have suggestions for alternative
resources.
Our techs will be familiar with advanced
software techniques, like FEA, realistic rendering and animation. Draftech will
help you get your models tested, and then presented in the most favorable
format.