Case Studies Improving automotive die-cast tooling development with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

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	Improving automotive die-cast tooling development with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

Improving automotive die-cast tooling development with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Digital Twin Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Burlington Technologies, Inc. faced significant challenges in managing design revisions, file confusion, and incorrect data problems while developing high-pressure aluminum die castings for the automotive industry. The transition to 3D solid modeling in 2006 created an opportunity to implement a product data management (PDM) system to control workflow and ensure accurate design revisions. The company needed a solution that could integrate seamlessly with their existing SolidWorks 3D CAD system, automate workflows, and eliminate design errors. Read More
About Customer	Burlington Technologies, Inc. is a world-class tooling manufacturer specializing in high-pressure aluminum die castings used by automotive companies to produce various parts. The company operates through its Centennial division, which continually seeks ways to enhance productivity in the development and machining of die-casting tools. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Burlington Technologies transitioned to 3D solid modeling in 2006 and sought to implement a robust product data management (PDM) system to streamline their design processes and improve accuracy. Read More
Solution	Burlington Technologies consulted with Javelin Technologies, their SolidWorks reseller, to evaluate PDM solutions and ultimately implemented SolidWorks Enterprise PDM software. This solution was chosen for its ease of use, full integration with SolidWorks, and cost-effectiveness. The implementation process was swift, with SolidWorks 3D CAD up and running within a month and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM installed within a week. The PDM system provided automated workflows, revision control, and seamless integration with SolidWorks, addressing the company's needs for managing design data and eliminating errors. The system also facilitated workflow automation, ensuring that design documents moved efficiently from one stage to the next, and provided complete traceability of user interactions and revisions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Digital Twin

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Burlington Technologies, Inc. faced significant challenges in managing design revisions, file confusion, and incorrect data problems while developing high-pressure aluminum die castings for the automotive industry. The transition to 3D solid modeling in 2006 created an opportunity to implement a product data management (PDM) system to control workflow and ensure accurate design revisions. The company needed a solution that could integrate seamlessly with their existing SolidWorks 3D CAD system, automate workflows, and eliminate design errors.

About Customer

Burlington Technologies, Inc. is a world-class tooling manufacturer specializing in high-pressure aluminum die castings used by automotive companies to produce various parts. The company operates through its Centennial division, which continually seeks ways to enhance productivity in the development and machining of die-casting tools. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Burlington Technologies transitioned to 3D solid modeling in 2006 and sought to implement a robust product data management (PDM) system to streamline their design processes and improve accuracy.

Solution

Burlington Technologies consulted with Javelin Technologies, their SolidWorks reseller, to evaluate PDM solutions and ultimately implemented SolidWorks Enterprise PDM software. This solution was chosen for its ease of use, full integration with SolidWorks, and cost-effectiveness. The implementation process was swift, with SolidWorks 3D CAD up and running within a month and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM installed within a week. The PDM system provided automated workflows, revision control, and seamless integration with SolidWorks, addressing the company's needs for managing design data and eliminating errors. The system also facilitated workflow automation, ensuring that design documents moved efficiently from one stage to the next, and provided complete traceability of user interactions and revisions.

Impact #1	Automated workflows and approval processes, ensuring efficient movement of design documents through various stages.
Impact #2	Eliminated design errors such as misaligned holes, reducing the need for costly rework.
Impact #3	Shortened the time required to make design changes by 50%, enhancing overall productivity.

Impact #1

Automated workflows and approval processes, ensuring efficient movement of design documents through various stages.

Impact #2

Eliminated design errors such as misaligned holes, reducing the need for costly rework.

Impact #3

Shortened the time required to make design changes by 50%, enhancing overall productivity.

Benefit #1	Shortened design change time by 50%.

Benefit #1

Shortened design change time by 50%.

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Improving automotive die-cast tooling development with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

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