CONFIGURATION PUBLISHER: SMART WAY TO DEVELOPING 3D MODEL

Solidworks configurations allow designers to maintain the different version of part and assembly in a single document. Three method for creating configurations:

Manually
Using configuration table
Design table

The fact is that capability is already available in SOLIDWORKS. In this article, we will see, how to use the configuration publisher to create the configuration. Once completing the assembly or model, this allows us to select the configuration we assemble using the same model attributes.To work with configuration Publisher, Microsoft Excel must be installed on our system.

The follow the below steps in making the configuration Publisher. After creating desired configuration in part model, right click on the component name in configuration manger and select the configuration Publisher as shown below.

CONFIGURATION PUBLISHER

When we click the Configuration Publisher, the below Pop-up will be shown. If you didn't create a design table, the Configuration Publisher will auto-create the design table. Click "Yes" to confirm auto create windows as shown below.

CREATING DESIGN TABLE

The configuration Publisher box will pop-up, showing the different properties that can be used to filter through the configurations. That can be dimensions, materials,suppression states & control the attributes, etc.

CONFIGURATION PUBLISHER-ATTRIBUTES CONTROL

You can drag these controls from the left of the configuration publisher panel to middle edit tab, while the edit tab is selected. The process is the same for the Property Tab Builder

APPLY THE CHANGES

After editing is completed, the SW Preview tab will allow the user to view how the Configuration Publisher will display when initiated. When satisfied with the results, make sure to click for Apply for the changes.

PARAMETRES

 DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION NAME

The configuration can still be chosen directly, if desired. When the part/assembly is inserted, the configuration can be chosen from the dropdown bar instead of sorting by properties as shown above.

CONFIGURE PART OR ASSEMBLY

As the parameters are chosen, the part is updated in the graphics area. It helps the user have a visual of which part is being selected before it is chosen. If the chosen configuration needs to be changed and the user can utilize the Configuration Publisher to choose it. For that,right click on Part or Assembly to the Feature manager design tree and then choose configuration part or assembly from the in-context toolbar as shown in the above image.

BENEFITS OF CONFIGURATION PUBLISHER:

Create configurations and share them by automatically uploading your designs to 3D Content Central.It reduces the extra time needed to identify the proper configuration
You can easily edit the parameters of a part/assembly using excel.

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DDM - A better Approach to PDM

DDM for SOLIDWORKS
          DDM is a low cost multi-CAD, PDM/PLM solution that’s easy to implement, easy to integrate and user-friendly, giving you a quick turnaround on your investment.

We are changing perceptions of PDM & PLM

• Product Lifecycle Management & revision control of parts, models, drawings and office documents and even more solutions can capture through powerful Multi CAD data management with lowest cost.
• The main simple terms which focuses mainly on DDM like efficient implementation, fun and speed, configurable adaptability, multiple system collaborations and majorly on price".

DDM Product Module

DDM CAD [Editor]

• Whilst focusing on ease of use and keeping data management uncomplicated, DDM has an access to control and secure the data which is more powerful and built in tools.
• It takes minimal time for searching and seeking for files which has been generated in our 3D CAD application and enable us to focus more on design.
• Automatic thumbnail and PDF generation
• Configurable auto-numbering
• Revision control CAD parts, assemblies and drawings
• You can always trust the data in DDM is up to date.

DDM Office [Contributor]

• DDM Office: Helps to access, update and review all our information to maintain the day to day document and project data management.
• DDM Office can be used for non-design staff to access design information and view CAD parts and drawings which are saved in PDF format allowing information to flow freely between departments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Bill of Materials and Enterprise Update Manager
• Full Document Management
• Graphical Workflow Tool
• Powerful search and retrieval facility
• Guarantee you are working on the latest information
• Avoid duplication of effort and information

DDM Web [Viewer] 

• We ensure data integrity and secure access
• Get access to your data 24/7 from a web browser
• Real time sharing of data on a global scale
• Little to no user training requirement

Major Features and Benefits

Collaborative Design Solutions for Valve Industry through SOLIDWORKS

Introduction:
          According to Global Industrial Valve Market analysis, there was a huge potential growth for Indian Manufacturers set to reach Three Billion Dollars by 2023.
          Indian Market is a place where investors likely hit favourite shots. Design and Manufacture play a major part of any organization to attain best in quality and first in the Market. For error free Manufacturing, Design is the most significant thing. An Organization who has an individual Department of Design, they see tremendous growth compared to others.
          In that order today we are going to have a look how SOLIDWORKS and its Multi Product helps VALVE MANUFACTURERES to reach Market earlier with best Quality.

Objective:

          This presentation will address how VALVE MANUFACTURERS can bring their own ideas into live, methodology to improve product quality, effective strategies for product reliability and powerful streamline paths to become leaders in this competitive Global Market. Let’s go for it.

3D CAD Design - SOLIDWORKS

          Using of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, a designer can understand project concept and perform quick variations to come up with effective design. Since it is a parametric software, designer response very fast for any design changes.
          Design variants can present within a single environment so to avoid repeat designs and reduce time delay.

          Operating condition of Valve can view in a design stage itself so that any interference, collision can easily identify and avoid prototype, production cost and manufacturing error.

          Production drawing can generate based on Draft angle, surface area, corner edges of Valves. In case of set of Valve assembly is deigned, Bill of Materials [BOM] can generate automatically within a matter of seconds.

Manage whole set of DATA at finger tip

          In valve design industry, there always be a revise documents have for a schedule basis. To maintain, order, update, organize within a single environment SOLIDWORKS PDM will be a best tool.

Evaluate Product meets different Circumstances

          Designers can evaluate Valves designs whether it meets different load conditions that act in real time. Analyse variant flow strategies and design according to customer requirement.

Generate Drawing-less Manufacturing

          Replace 2D Drawings and prepare error-free drawings. Improve production by applying identical method called Drawing-less Manufacturing method. View Product Manufacturing Information in direct 3D Model and produce largely 40% of your daily results.

Generate Ballooning & FAI Reports within a Minutes

          Improve the Product Quality and reliability 35% of your traditional quality process. Reduce Inspection time and move to best results. On the whole, get fast and accurate reports using SOLIDWORKS Inspection.

Bring your Products to Life

          Turn your 3D CAD Design into Photo Quality Images, Animations and Interactive Content. Work Parallel and manage your Market process quick and easy.

 

First Class Technical Documentation for Valve Industry
          Hereafter don’t wait for Product Output. Prepare Documentation for Valve Assembly, Service, Technical Illustrations, Maintenance. Work in Parallel to achieve reliable output.

 

Design to Manufacturing Solutions for Brick Making Machine Industry

Integrated SOLIDWORKS platform helps you to deliver Brick Making Machine on time by reduce manufacturing and operating costs.

Modelling Benefits

• SOLIDWORKS is easy to use in a single platform – you can quickly go from an idea to a functioning product.
• Transition between 2D to 3D is easy without the need to convert legacy Data
• Rule Based Design Automation using DriveWorks Xpress
• Creation of 2D drawings from models, so the process is efficient.
• Visually review models in 3D and check for interference and clearance to ensure design fit, form functionality.
• Models changes in drawings are reflected in their related documents, so making design changes is easier and drawings are more accurate.

Simulate for Success

• Linear Static analysis for Structural can be very costly and time consuming depending on the route you’re taking, especially if tests are being carried out on physical models
• Identify Slender structures under compressive loads
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation reduce time to market by saving effort and time in searching for the optimum design.

Real Time Rendering for Marketing

• Create real time renderings with the ease of use visualize tools
• Instantly create multiple design directions, to make better business decisions and get your products to market faster while capturing maximum market share.

Product Data Management Helps to Protect Intellectual Property

• SOLIDWORKS PDM allows to dramatically reduce the time we spend searching for parts, assemblies, and drawings. Part of the SOLIDWORKS product development solution covering design, simulation, technical communication, and data management, SOLIDWORKS PDM will help you drive design reuse and manage your overall product development process.

Solutions for Technical Communication

• Make assembly instructions, service manuals from existing 3D models to rapidly create and update high-quality graphical assets that are fully associated with your 3D design.
• Minimize the time required to create inspection documentation, helping to eliminate input errors, improve quality, and reduce time to market.
• Create organize, and publish 3D annotations, including 3D model data in industry-standard file formats.