I am looking for the most accurate method of estimating the cycle time of a mold (without buying software). Everyone I have talked to basically guesses through personal experience. I am assuming there is a better way. If anyone knows or knows of a decent reference book please let me know.
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We have used 3D mold design for close to ten years. There are many shops that do. We primarily use Unigraphics but also have Pro-E. Unigraphics for our company has been a better fit because of its superior CAM package. We can better integrate the entire plant. UG is a high end package so many...
I have been an engineer tech. professor at my local university for the past 25 years and have been teaching CAD/CAM for the last 18 years. I have seen the growth and demise of many CAD packages over the years. Back then there were not as many to choose from as there are today. The technology has...