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The demand for speedTool design and manufacture is on thecritical path for the development ofmany products. The demand for muchshorter product delivery times, fasterturnaround on design enhancements,lower supplier costs and increasingglobal competition have dramaticimpacts on the toolmaking business.The need for skillsThe complexity of tool design andmanufacture traditionally requireshighly skilled people applying knowledge learned over years of practice.These resources are difficult to obtainor replace. Companies can gain competitive advantage by effectivelyleveraging specialized, best-practiceknowledge in tooling development.2Improving qualityQuality of the end product dependsdirectly on high-quality tooling. Toachieve quality, tool designers andmanufacturers must integrate theirwork with the product developmenteffort. By dynamically linking toolingdesigns with product designs, companies can automatically propagatedesign changes to production tooling,achieving first-time quality.Reducing wasteTo achieve speed and cost objectives,tool designers and manufacturers musteliminate wasted time, effort andresources – not only between productdevelopment and tooling development,but also throughout the tooling design,optimization and manufacturingprocess.Transforming the processNX software from Siemens PLMSoftware is a next-generationsolution that transforms the toolingdevelopment process with advancedautomation. Knowledge-driven applications for tooling design and manufacturing are fully integrated with theoverall product development process ina managed environment that improvesproductivity, accelerates the process,reduces waste and cost and improvesquality.
The NX Tooling advantageA complete solutionWith NX, tool designers can sharethe same software environment asproduct and part designers and NCprogrammers. This enables theoverall process to be faster and moreefficient. Changes can be implementedmore easily and with fewer errors.Wasteful re-entry of data is eliminatedand multiple users can share the same3D data. The tool designer, NC programmer and manufacturing engineercan begin work even before the product design is complete. Design Styling SimulationDigital product development ConceptHighly automated tool designNX offers a powerful set of automatedapplications for mold and die design.These applications enable the user tocomplete the task of moving from partdesign to finished tool design in far lesstime than with the use of traditionalCAD applications.Maximizing productivityMold and die tool design in NX is drivenby the knowledge of experienceddesigners built into the functions. Theapplications guide the user througheach step of the process, multiplyingthe capability and maximizing theproductivity of everytool designer. ToolingNXBased on the premier foundationThe NX applications for injection mold,progressive dies and transfer dies arebuilt on the comprehensive NX designsoftware. This means that the very bestin modeling, assembly modeling anddrafting technology is providing thefoundation for these high- performanceapplications.Delivering business efficiencyNX Tooling delivers a much higher levelof business efficiency, leading toreduced cost, increased activity andhigher margins. It helps achieve theseresults by developing effective tooldesigns faster and with fewer errorsand corrections. MachiningWorking with other systemsAt the core of NX is the SiemensParasolid software modelingfoundation, an industry standard in3D modeling technology developed bySiemens PLM Software and widely usedin CAD/CAM and CAE applications. Thisfoundation provides unmatched compatibility for working with 3D data.In addition to reading Parasolid geometry, NX can use a wide range of datafrom other CAD systems in their nativeformats and translate a variety of otherformats with data conversion tools.In fact, NX tool design applications canwork with almost any type of 3D inputdata. NX makes it easy to build 3Dmodels from 2D drawing data.3
Automated mold design with NX Mold WizardNX Mold Wizard applies Process Wizard technology tooptimize the mold design process, delivering levels ofproductivity that dramatically outperform traditional CADsoftware. Providing a structured workflow based on expertbest practices, automation of mold-specific design tasksand libraries of standard mold components, NX Mold Wizardprovides a step-by-step process that promotes the mostefficient workflow, while integrating complex elementsof design technology into automated sequences.Mold Wizard is built on NX, the industry’s most powerfulproduct development system. As a result, the tools forworking with part geometry, creating parting surfaces andenabling automatic updates are among the most robustavailable. Less capable systems may handle basic parts andmolds, but Mold Wizard can tackle the most demandingtasks.Stepping through the process with NX Mold WizardAt each stage the power of NX adds value, making the taskeasier, the mold better and the job faster.Mold design begins with the product model.With NX, the mold designer can import 3D part datafrom other systems, open many native format CADfiles or select parts designed in NX.NX includes tools for evaluating part designs formoldability. With these analysis aids,mold designers can assess and validate part modelsand compare differences when thepart design changes.NX automates parting surface definition andmaintains associativity of the parting surfaceeven when the part model changes.Based on the defined parting surface,NX creates mold cores and cavities automaticallyusing the part geometry.4
NX mold design: key featuresSome key capabilities inNX Mold Wizard Full NX part design capability for“one-stop” customers Comprehensive data import, withtranslators or native format readto bring in third-party design files Manufacturability checking formolded parts Advanced parting tools driven bythe power of NX Automatic core and cavity insertcreation Model swap for automaticupdates, compare new versions Shrinkage calculation andadjustment Mold base and standard partcatalogs Ejector pin post, sliders and lifters Cooling layout, tubes and fittings Automatic bill of material (BOM)creation Automatic drawing creationwhere requiredNX Mold Wizard includesa structured series ofcommands for all tasks inthe mold design process.Libraries of standard mold bases and componentsaccelerate modeling of the complete mold assembly,including lifters and risers.Proven results“Siemens’ NX is one of the most establishedand reliable 3D CAD/CAM solutions available today. It helps us make changes fasterand reduce errors.”Shen Zhi GangAssistant Engineering ManagerOmni MoldNX accelerates mold manufacturing by documentingthe mold design with automated drawing and bill ofmaterials creation.NX provides a catalog of standard cooling components that is flexible and customizable.5
Molded part validationCan the part be molded?The sooner a design is checked for manufacturability thesooner problems can be fixed. NX design validation toolsenable the user to analyze the part and automatically obtaininformation about draft angles, undercut areas and sharpcorners – elements that would make the part impossible ordifficult to mold.Molded part validation Wall thickness check Draft angle display Plastic feature check (corner radius, feature distance, etc.) Find manufacturing features Colored region-based parting line definitionNX can also provide the designer with an easy visual check ofcore and cavity sides that doesn’t require any special analysisor knowledge of mold design. By catching problems early,designers can avoid the wasted time and effort that occurswhen the tooling department or supplier discovers that a partcan’t be molded as designed.NX validates molded parts by checking wall thickness. Results aredisplayed in easily interpreted color-coded areas on the part model.Toward Six SigmaUsing NX Mold Wizard, The Tech Group not only achieveda 20 to 25 percent gain in productivity but also achieveda 50 to 75 percent gain in quality.The company believes that NX Mold Wizard’s contributionto automation, accuracy and consistency will help themachieve Six Sigma goals.NX ensures part and tooling design quality by evaluating draft angles,undercuts and crossover faces that affect moldability.6
Mold design to manufactureDesign and machine the mold in NXNot only does NX offer Mold Wizard to design thecomplete mold assembly, NX also offers an excellentNC programming solution to set up the machining ofmold faces and mold structure components.Mold designFeature data added to the model by Mold Wizard can beread directly by NX Machining. This makes the processof transferring information to the NC programmer muchfaster and more accurate.When part and tool revisions occur, it’s easy to see theareas changed and to update toolpaths. Because NXincludes both design and manufacturing capabilities,the NX programmer can begin before the mold designis completed.Mold machiningHigh-speed machining in NXNX Machining offers excellent NC toolpath generation formold and die manufacture. Key capabilities are provided forhigh-speed machining or hard milling, applying specialtoolpaths and optimum cutting parameters. These allowusers to maximize the productivity of their high-performance machine tools.NX offers advancedtoolpath technologies formold and die machining,including automaticallyinvoked trochoidaltoolpaths that effectivelyreduce tool loading. All in NXAutomated feature-based programming is ideal for moldbase machining. Feature-based hole-making automaticallyrecognizes holes in mold plates, sorts them by size and typeand creates optimized toolpaths that minimize tool changesand cycle time. Value added in mold design, multiplied in manufacture7
Progressive die designNX Progressive Die Wizard maximizes productivity throughintelligent automation of industry-specific processes.Beginning with the receipt of the customer’s sheet metaldesign, NX Progressive Die Wizard guides the user through allof the stages required to construct a progressive die, streamlining complex processes and automating tedious tasks forremarkable time savings.Progressive Die Wizard functions for blank creation, blanklayout, scrap design and strip layout support a range ofprogressive die designs including multiple sheet metal parts,multiple rows, multiple strip layouts and custom striplayouts.Phase 1: Process designProgressive design in NX begins with a 3D part model. You canimport CAD models from other systems, create a part model inNX, or select an NX model. NX automatically recognizes sheetmetal features in imported models.NX automatically unfolds 3D part models based onstraight break features to create a formable blank.NX Progressive Die Wizard includes toolsfor nesting part blanks on sheet stockto minimize scrap.Die designers can quickly developa skeleton strip with automatedtools that rebend the blankmodels to simulate the formingoperation at each die station.NX Progressive Die Wizardalso calculates force center8NX Progressive Die Wizardcaptures expert best practicesand is highly customizableto your own preferred andproven methods
Phase 2: Die base designThe die structure, stations and inserts are developed directlyfrom the strip model, using preconfigured die bases, advanceddie base design tools and more than 10 kinds of standard insetgroups to accelerate the process.NX provides a built-in standard part library that includesmost suppliers’ catalogs. Customizable die base libraries,standard part libraries and insert group libraries expedite thedie structure design and ensure the entire process is handledeffectively.Once the model of the die is complete, it takes very littleadditional time to generate as many drawings as needed to helpshop floor personnel understand what they are going to build.Highly accurate and detailed drawings are fully associative tothe die design. NX Progressive Die Wizard also maintainsassociativity with the part design through the entire die designprocess, carefully controlling part design changes through alldie components.Proven results“Our purpose was to speed up die designwithout sacrificing quality. NX ProgressiveDie Wizard gave us that plus the ability tobe innovative with our die designs andreadily address today’s more complex dierequirements.”Marty WiegelPresidentWiegel Tool Works9
Progressive die design: key featuresKey capabilities in NX Progressive Die Wizard Die design project initialization Automated sheet metal feature recognition Blank shape generator, includes formed shapes Blank layout Scrap design Strip layout and 3D operation simulation Force center calculation Die base design Die preference setting Punch/die insert design Standard part library Relief design Pocket creation BOM output Assembly drawing creation View managerNX Machining for die insert and structure machiningNX offers robust milling programming with high-speedmachining functions – ideal for fine finish on detaileddies in hard materials.Easy-to-use planar and cavity milling as well as automatedhole making are productive tools for NX programmingon die structures.Proven results“To truly automate the design of progressivedies, you need two things: an intelligentwizard and highly advanced modeling technology. NX is the only software that hasboth elements. The competition doesn’teven come close.”Michael Molina IIPresidentProgressive Design Technologies10
Jig and fixture designNX offers the most powerful capabilities in geometric and largeassembly modeling, making it ideal for all types of fixturedesign.Easy, fast updatesFull associativity between the product model and the fixturecan ensure fast, accurate updates. When the fixture design isdynamically associated with the part or product model, thefixture model can be updated automatically if the designchanges.SimulationEasy-to-use kinematic software can be employed to display andcheck mechanism motion. NX also offers a wide range of toolsfor stress analysis to help optimize structural performance.Fixturing designed in NX for a complex part ready fortool paths to be generated in NX Machining.Image courtesy ofJ.S. McNamara IncComplex configurationsUsing Teamcenter software extensions to the NX ManagedDevelopment Environment, tool designers can define, storeand re-use an unlimited number of alternative fixtureconfigurations.Automatic part positioningThe NX assembly mating conditions allow new or updated partof the same type to be positioned in the fixture automatically.Welding fixture complete with clamps and welding gunsfor an automotive assembly.Multiple arrangementsNX can display multiple arrangements of fixtures that havedifferent conditions, for example, opened or closed positions.NX models of sand casting moldsand associated equipment forautomotive engine components.Large aerospace fixturescombine complex productshapes with large assemblies and human accessconsiderations.11
Automotive sheet metal stampingSiemens delivers a comprehensive solution for automotivedies – from sheet metal design, through stamping processdesign and optimization, die face design, die structure designto a complete set of NC programming tools fordie manufacturing. NX, in combination with Tecnomatix software and Teamcenter applications, addresses thecomplete die design, engineering and manufacturing workflow to improve process efficiency and part quality for automotive stamping.Die operation lineupNX Die Engineering provides tools to determine thedie operation across a complete press line.NX can produce a representation of the sheet metal forthe draw, trim and flange elements of the die process.Die face developmentNX can interface to a number of analysis applicationsto check formability.Tecnomatix Stamping application allows thedesigner to simulate the intended operation of thepress line, individual press elements and inter-presshandling equipment.FormabilityanalysisImage fromDynaform,courtesy ETASoftwareInitial press line simulation12
From designto manufacture –the completeprocessDie machiningCasting pattern machiningNX Machining provides first-class capability in die facemachining with the latest techniques in high-speedmachining.Highly productive milling applications in NXMachining enable fast NC programming for die structure components.Detailed analysisand optimizationby full press linesimulationNX Die Design provides a range of capabilities for thedetail design of the die structure.Teamcenter Manufacturing providespowerful process planning, data management, configuration control as well asflexible reporting.Completed die designDie structure designProcess planning shop floor documents13
Tool design within theNX Managed DevelopmentEnvironmentThe NX Managed DevelopmentEnvironment provides tool designerswith the ability to access the right dataat the right time for the right job.Single parts to complete assembliescan be loaded into NX, shared in realtime with other users and kept underfull revision control. This saves timelooking for data, reduces errors causedby using the wrong data and makes iteasier and faster to share data.The tool designer can access partdesigns, store tool and fixture designsin the NX Managed DevelopmentEnvironment. With comprehensive partand tooling data management, tooldesigners can quickly access partdesigns and store and re-use tool andfixture designs. A complete library ofdesign and process knowledge promotes standardization through designre-use and reduces waste, errors andunnecessary rework.14Extensions to the managed development environment can offercomprehensive libraries for standardparts and subassemblies with powerfulclassification and search functions.The NX Managed DevelopmentEnvironment is built on Teamcentertechnology and is fully compatible withTeamcenter Engineering andManufacturing.
The NX advantageThroughout its broad product application suite, NX leverages key attributes that help companies achieve businessobjectives of waste reduction, quality improvement, shortercycle times and greater product innovation. These uniqueattributes directly support business process initiativesaimed at transforming product development:Managed development environmentNX solutions include fully integrated, synchronizedmanagement of all product data and process knowledgeto transform product development with a structuredcollaborative environment.Unified product development solutionSeamless integration of NX applications rapidly propagateschanges of product and process information, replacing pointsolutions with a unified development system, from conceptto manufacturing.Knowledge-driven automationWith NX, companies can apply product and processknowledge across all elements of product development toautomate processes and maximize re-use.Simulation, validation and optimizationComprehensive simulation and validation tools in NX automatically check performance and manufacturability at everystep of the development process for closed-loop, continuous, repeatable validation.System-based modelingNX structured conceptual models standardize designpractices and allow rapid creation of variants, transformingdevelopment from component-based design to a systemsengineering approach.15
About Siemens PLM SoftwareSiemens PLM Software, a business unit of the SiemensDigital Factory Division, is a leading global provider ofsoftware solutions to drive the digital transformation ofindustry, creating new opportunities for manufacturersto realize innovation. With headquarters in Plano, Texas,and over 140,000 customers worldwide, Siemens PLMSoftware works with companies of all sizes to transformthe way ideas come to life, the way products arerealized, and the way products and assets in operationa
Mold design to manufacture Design and machine the mold in NX Not only does NX offer Mold Wizard to design the complete mold assembly, NX also offers an excellent NC programming solution to set up the machining of mold faces and mold structure components. Feature data added to the model by Mold Wiza
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Navistar tooling items, including all tool design documentation and data, are 100% owned by Navistar; tool disposal must be carried out in accordance with the Navistar procedures. 1.8 Tooling Audit Navistar reserves the right to audit cost of Supplier Based Tooling items at all levels of Suppliers for up to 2 years after purchase order date.
For example, automotive suppliers often incur costs related to tooling prior to production of automotive parts. In some cases, the tooling is built by the supplier for sale to the OEM (that is, the tooling is or will be owned by the OEM). In others, the tooling will belong to the
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