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News Release from: Vero International Software | Subject: VISI software suite
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2007
Free mode design helps bring novel bob
to market
Half a plastic dustbin, a set of wheels and a cushion were the rudimentary beginnings of a project that now claims an international patent.
Half a plastic dustbin, a set of wheels and a cushion were the rudimentary beginnings of a project that now claims an international patent When the young lady who sped downhill on the grassy slopes of the Aosta valley in her converted dustbin met, some years later, Marco Naretto of Model Project they came up with the idea of a bobsleigh for grass that could be used in the summer months by major ski resorts
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Model Project, based in Scarmagno, Italy, developed the first prototypes using VISI-Design and VISI-Modelling.
The bobsleigh - now in production - has a robust plastic body, polyethylene wheels and a galvanised iron security brake.
The security brake ensures that the bobsleigh stops immediately if the driver falls off.
"The design of the brake", explains Naretto, "was studied using VISI-Modelling and we also relied on VISI for the design configuration of the wheels".
To guide the bob downhill, the driver shifts his or her weight over a central bank of wheels which follow the profile of an arc and allows the bob to curve (carving effect).
Model Project particularly appreciated the possibilities offered by VISI for designing in free mode for conceptual and parametric design and detailing.
The advanced automatic dimensioning capabilities were particularly useful for the creation of the two-seater version of the bobsleigh.
VISI-Machining was used to create the machine toolpaths.
"The importance of keeping all the data within one system eliminated the possibility of data loss guaranteeing a rapid time to market for the one and two-seater bobsleigh" claims Naretto.
Giu dyn and Maxi Giu dyn will soon be seen on the slopes of the major ski resorts in Italy, France and other parts of the world.
Model Project is a service company specialising - since 1972 - in the creation of demonstration models for major companies in the electronic, biomedical, automobile and telephone industries.
Its three FDM machines allow the creation of completely functional prototypes for designers to immediately verify the geometry and functionality of their products.
Model Project chose the VISI software suite for its capability and simplicity of use 15 years ago and still today appreciates the powerful, practical and innovative solutions offered by the Vero team.
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