Conveyor – Standardization & Design Automation- using SolidWorks

Customer: Leading Conveyor manufacturer in North America

PROJECT SCOPE

  • Standardize different sizes and combinations of side frames & components
  • Create a standard components library- Geared Motor, Side guide, Support legs.
  • Document the tribal knowledge to facilitate CAD design automation.
  • Automate general assembly (GA) and manufacturing drawings.

APPROACH

  • Standardized components and created 3D library which includesgeared motors, belts, torque arms, leg supports, side guides.
  • Created Master Model embedded with VB code with user interface.
  • Automated from order processing to Drawings package creation.
  • Automated BOM with option to exporting it to the ERP (JD Edwards)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enabled quick turn around time to create proposal drawings.
  • Automated repetitive tasks in engineering with 63% in time savings

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