Carbon Fiber Composite Part Design

SolidWorks™

• SolidWorks design and drafting
• PhotoWorks for photo-realistic rendering
• PDMWorks for data management and configuration control
• Model Based Definition (MBD)

Pro/ENGINEER™

• Foundation modeling and drafting
• Advanced assembly
• Surfacing
• Mechanism Design

CATIA™ V5

• View CAD models and drawings from V5R19
• Develop tools from the viewer

CATIA V5 R20

• Comply with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification policies
• Visualize complex multi-plane internal section views
• Reduce programming and machining time
• Support composites data in the standard STEP format

AutoCAD LT®

• 2D design and drafting with full DWG compatibility
  for data interchange for clients using AutoCAD

FiberSIM

• Specifies laminates and selects ply creation methodologies
• Generates variable offset surfaces and solids
• Simulates part producibility early in early design process
• Automatically generates manufacturing data

HyperWorks™

• Finite element modeling and postprocessing
• Topology optimization using Optistruct
• Import and export to many programs including
  NASTRAN, DYNA, ABAQUS, and ANSYS

LabVIEW™

• Digital signal processing
• Real time graphical display
• Cure process analysis and control
• Modular and scalable signal acquisition

CompositePro™

• Micromechanics definition of lamina properties
• Classic lamination theory for 2-D and 3-D properties
• Strength assessment using multiple failure theories

Cosmos

• Finite element modeling and postprocessing

Quatro Flattening Capabilities

• Quatro Engineers use powerful flattening tools to develop
  composite flat patterns. Pattern development is driven
  by strain plots and are designed for optimal fit into the mold.

OptiTex™

• Digitize patterns
• Optimally locate patterns prior to cutting
• Apply correct fiber orientation
• Accurately cut patterns

Virtek™ LPS-7H Laser projector

• Increased throughput by eliminating time required to handle physical templates
• Eliminates time required for jigging, masking or decal positioning
• Saves costs associated with physical templates