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Illustration system

IsoDraw 5 CADprocess from Itedo Software can be used to create technical illustrations used in manuals, assembly instructions, and electronic catalogs for the entire manufacturing industry. The software converts 3-D CAD data automatically into illustrations in any desired perspective. Data from all leading CAD systems such as Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA, or Unigraphics can be converted by using standard exchange formats IGES, DWG, or DXF. The Link2Source technology of IsoDraw5 automatically detects and applies changes in the illustration if changes were made to the design data. Prototype design data can be used to create the technical illustration even before the final revision is released.

Engine component manufacturing

LSP Technologies, Inc. manufactures aircraft gas turbine engine components using a LaserPeen process, which is a surface enhancement treatment for increasing the mechanical and corrosion properties of metal parts through the introduction of deep, compressive, residual stresses. A pulsed laser is used to drive a high-pressure stress wave into the surface of the part, creating deep, residual, compressive stresses that provide substantial property benefits. The compressive stresses are achieved with minimal effect on surface roughness or disturbance to the microstructure. The LaserPeen process increases fatigue, fretting fatigue, and stress and corrosion cracking resistance for many applications.

3-D CAD products

Internet Model Optimizer (IMO) from Parallel Graphics is a next-generation tool for optimizing complex 3-D CAD models on the Web. Using IMO in conjunction with the company's Internet Scene Assembler, operators will be able to add a range of interactions and animations in the creation of dynamic 3-D visualizations and online training manuals—in both single and multi-user modes. In addition, Parallel Graphics goes mobile with its Pocket Cortona, a wireless 3-D viewer enabling companies to deliver 3-D CAD data directly to field maintenance or sales locations.

AS/ISO registrar

Accredited by RAB, SCC, RvA, and EMA, QMI management system registrar provides training and registration services needed to achieve AS9000/AS9100, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, or other system registrations. The organization has issued thousands of certificates in North America and overseas to international and national management system standards. The company maintains its presence through representation on many international technical committees.

High-velocity machining

Remmele Engineering has improved on its high-velocity machining (HVM) technology with a new process that combines five-axis machining techniques with material pre-forming. Pre-forming certain parts prior to machining can result in dramatic material and machine time savings relative to cutting from a flat plate. HVM makes it feasible to replace many multi-part assemblies with single monolithic components machined from solid stock. The reduction of parts and increased precision provide significant improvements in quality, flexibility, weight, and cost. Integrally stiffened wing skins, fuselage skins, and doors have proven to be suitable applications for pre-formed HVM.

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