Main stream sheet metal fabricators are learning that fabricating their own machining tools is more profitable when the core focus is reducing manufacturing lead time. Finding the right kind of tool and workpiece holding jigs & fixtures will contribute a lot towards achieving higher productivity.
Simultaneously, virtual reality [VR] has gained a considerable traction across the fabrication industry. It is being seen as an emerging potential and is being deployed for pragmatic applications of CAD, CAM, and CAE. Top of this, availability of fully immersive headset, has also eased the workflows with real-time assistance to fabricators on shop floor. Clubbing the two [CAD and VR] will have significant impact on the fabrication productivity for higher benchmarks.
Standalone CAD scenario
Welding being a daily job for sheet metal fabricators, an efficient fixturing system is a big need. To stay profitable in agile markets, these fabricators have accepted the…