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Cost-Effective Custom Wire Cage Product Development with DraftSight Professional

Dassault Systemes

Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Leasing Finance Automation Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services	System Integration
Challenge	California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire), a leading manufacturer of woven wire products, was facing challenges in creating custom product designs in 2D during the configuration of SOLIDWORKS 3D/ DriveWORKS automated design application. The company was using AutoCAD 2D design software, which was not only costly but also presented data compatibility issues. The company had attempted to use Autodesk Inventor 3D design software to automate development but hit a roadblock in the process. The need for a cost-effective, efficient 2D design solution was paramount, especially as the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks automation package was being built and configured. The company was also facing issues with opening files and losing dimensions and text blocks on drawings due to outdated AutoCAD licenses. Read More
About Customer	California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire) is a leading manufacturer of woven wire products on the West Coast of the USA. Established in 1948, Cal-Wire specializes in engineered-to-order wire and welded-mesh products that are custom-designed to meet specific customer needs. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, providing safety protection and access control for facilities ranging from warehouses, ball parks, military bases, and prisons, to schools, data centers, department stores, storage areas and more. Cal-Wire is committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions to its customers, and is constantly seeking ways to improve its design and manufacturing processes. Read More
Solution	Cal-Wire decided to replace AutoCAD 2D design software with DraftSight Professional software. This software offered free and low-cost versions that were fully compatible with AutoCAD data, enabling the company to address their issues and generate DWG and DXF files at a much lower cost. DraftSight Professional software proved to be easier to use and more cost-effective than AutoCAD, allowing Cal-Wire to reduce the time required to design and manufacture engineered-to-order products. The software also served as a cost-effective bridge to the customized, fully automated SOLIDWORKS/ DriveWorks 3D design solution that was being finalized. Until the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks solution automates all possible design scenarios, Cal-Wire will rely on DraftSight Professional software to efficiently handle any products that don’t fit the automated approach. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Leasing Finance Automation

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Services

System Integration

Challenge

California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire), a leading manufacturer of woven wire products, was facing challenges in creating custom product designs in 2D during the configuration of SOLIDWORKS 3D/ DriveWORKS automated design application. The company was using AutoCAD 2D design software, which was not only costly but also presented data compatibility issues. The company had attempted to use Autodesk Inventor 3D design software to automate development but hit a roadblock in the process. The need for a cost-effective, efficient 2D design solution was paramount, especially as the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks automation package was being built and configured. The company was also facing issues with opening files and losing dimensions and text blocks on drawings due to outdated AutoCAD licenses.

About Customer

California Wire Products Corporation (Cal-Wire) is a leading manufacturer of woven wire products on the West Coast of the USA. Established in 1948, Cal-Wire specializes in engineered-to-order wire and welded-mesh products that are custom-designed to meet specific customer needs. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, providing safety protection and access control for facilities ranging from warehouses, ball parks, military bases, and prisons, to schools, data centers, department stores, storage areas and more. Cal-Wire is committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions to its customers, and is constantly seeking ways to improve its design and manufacturing processes.

Solution

Cal-Wire decided to replace AutoCAD 2D design software with DraftSight Professional software. This software offered free and low-cost versions that were fully compatible with AutoCAD data, enabling the company to address their issues and generate DWG and DXF files at a much lower cost. DraftSight Professional software proved to be easier to use and more cost-effective than AutoCAD, allowing Cal-Wire to reduce the time required to design and manufacture engineered-to-order products. The software also served as a cost-effective bridge to the customized, fully automated SOLIDWORKS/ DriveWorks 3D design solution that was being finalized. Until the SOLIDWORKS/DriveWorks solution automates all possible design scenarios, Cal-Wire will rely on DraftSight Professional software to efficiently handle any products that don’t fit the automated approach.

Impact #1	The implementation of DraftSight Professional software has brought significant operational improvements to Cal-Wire. The company has completely eliminated the data compatibility and drawing issues that it experienced using AutoCAD. This has ensured the accuracy of their drawings, which is crucial as they laser cut many of their parts. The software has also proven to be more efficient and cost-effective than AutoCAD, reducing the time required to design and manufacture engineered-to-order products. Furthermore, DraftSight Professional software serves as a cost-effective bridge to the customized, fully automated SOLIDWORKS/ DriveWorks 3D design solution that is currently being finalized, ensuring a smooth transition to full automation.

Impact #1

The implementation of DraftSight Professional software has brought significant operational improvements to Cal-Wire. The company has completely eliminated the data compatibility and drawing issues that it experienced using AutoCAD. This has ensured the accuracy of their drawings, which is crucial as they laser cut many of their parts. The software has also proven to be more efficient and cost-effective than AutoCAD, reducing the time required to design and manufacture engineered-to-order products. Furthermore, DraftSight Professional software serves as a cost-effective bridge to the customized, fully automated SOLIDWORKS/ DriveWorks 3D design solution that is currently being finalized, ensuring a smooth transition to full automation.

Benefit #1	Shortened time to create engineered-to-order products
Benefit #2	Eliminated data compatibility, dimensioning, and text issues
Benefit #3	Reduced 2D design costs

Benefit #1

Shortened time to create engineered-to-order products

Benefit #2

Eliminated data compatibility, dimensioning, and text issues

Benefit #3

Reduced 2D design costs

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Cost-Effective Custom Wire Cage Product Development with DraftSight Professional

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