HEADLINE PRODUCTS

UGS Delivers Parasolid Version 18.1 

UGS Corp. announced the availability of Parasolid® version 18.1 (V18.1) software, the latest release of its PLM industry-leading geometric modeling component software.

Parasolid V18.1 includes numerous customer-driven enhancements that further increases automation and ease-of-use across a broad range of functionality.

New modeling functionality for advanced blending, general sweeping and complex tapering allows greater support for design intent, while end-user productivity is boosted through increased automation in offsetting, patterning and imprinting. Interoperability support now includes enhanced continuity in geometry construction, together with optimizations in tolerant modeling and model interrogation, and new options in rendering, previewing and tracking have also been delivered. In addition, UGS has extended Parasolid’s continuous, multi-level testing program to over 1.5 million automated overnight tests, ensuring that Parasolid will continue to lead the industry in product quality.

Roehr Tool Streamlines Access to Expandable Cavity Technology 

Roehr Tool Corporation has further improved the benefits customers can reap by utilizing the company’s Expandable Cavity technology. 

Expandable Cavities reliably mold parts with undercut details such as threads, dimples, and protrusions. They eliminate the need for side-action mechanisms and the required extensive machining of components and mold bases.  In addition to simplifying new tooling design, Expandable Cavities reduce the size of the mold as well as the size of the press that is required. 

Now users will find a more streamlined delivery and customer communications process in place that will help make ordering and receiving Expandable Cavities more efficient than ever. 

“With today’s ever-shortening delivery timelines, we’ve taken steps to ensure that Roehr has systems in place that optimize the way we interact with our customers, enabling us to help them get tooling into production that much faster,” said Jim Cullison, Roehr Vice President. 

INCOE, Beaumont Technologies Introduce
Opti-Flo™ 

Beaumont Technologies Inc. and INCOE® introduce the first hot runner utilizing BTI's patented MeltFlipper® melt rotation technology. INCOE® and BTI's Opti-Flo™ design, incorporated in select INCOE® manifolds, is the first scientifically designed hot runner system providing a homogeneous melt distribution and balanced filling to and across all cavities while avoiding invasive and restrictive mixers. The Opti-Flo™ system also replaces the common practice of creating melt temperature variations in the nozzles to balance cavity filling. The result is improved cavity to cavity consistency and product quality.