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News Release from: CoCreate Software | Subject: CoCreate OneSpace Modeling
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 September 2007
CAD cuts saw development time
CoCreate Software helped Meyer Burger make last minute changes to its new wire saw without delaying production.
Meyer Burger has finished a project in record time with CoCreate OneSpace Modeling Meyer Burger's latest development for the solar energy industry, the DS 264/4 wire saw, went into operation after only nine months
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Apic Yamada's production equipment must accommodate frequent customer-driven design and specification changes.
The company developed the wire saw for top wafer quality up to 100 um.
By employing extremely thin wires, the device reduces the cost of cutting to a minimum while at the same time maximising yield.
The saw is highly compact, works at ergonomic heights, offers simple and quick access to all cutting areas and requires little maintenance.
"The advantages of a Dynamic modelling based approach to 3D CAD came into play during this project and clearly set it apart from a history-based approach", says Peter Stalder, Development Engineer and CAD System Administrator at Meyer Burger.
"We can smoothly implement last-minute changes, which are the rule of thumb, with OneSpace Modeling while staying on schedule".
"On top of that, the work with the external suppliers and engineering offices was extremely efficient as we could exchange our 3D data without difficulty".
Stalder said the project only took nine months, about 40% less time when compared to similar projects in the past.
"Each employee can make a change without having to struggle with the creation history of the machine - an advantage of the Dynamic modelling based approach of OneSpace Modeling", Stalder said.
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