Quick response with efficient CAD modeling
PBC Linear actuators are basically a length-controlled product with parts suppressed and unsuppressed depending on what options are selected.
Everything in linear motion is controlled by some sort of equation or rule, as long as the design is a standard and fully developed product. These equations or rules can be entered into Solidworks and Solidworks Excel Design Tables.
Parametric features in Solidworks and Excel:
- Solidworks/Excel Design Tables allow for efficient engineered CAD that can output prints, assemblies, and models in a matter of minutes.
- The design table is Excel based, which allows for the use of drop-down boxes, formulas for restricting input, and a user-friendly part numbering system like those implemented by PBC Linear.
- Solidworks allows formulas that can control the number of spaced tapped holes, features that are patterned, and features extruded to a certain dimension, etc.
The benefits of designing parametric assemblies:
- Engineering design time is cut by thousands of hours per year, resulting in significant cost savings and fast response to customer needs.
- Prints are expedited to the shop more quickly, shortening customer lead time.
- Customers and manufacturers both benefit.
- Excel and Solidworks are powerful tools which are rapidly becoming engineering necessities.
The end result of implementing these technologies is that PBC Linear can quickly respond to customer needs for CAD support on a wide range of linear motion solutions.
