Methods for machined parts include:
- Machining
- Plastic
- Casting
- 3D Printing
If the part is a single body weldment, then the Weldment option is available. If the part is sheet metal, then the method options are Sheet Metal and Machined Plate.
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Machining
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Analyzes the part for machining features such as milled pockets and drilled holes, and determine the amount of time it takes to remove that material from a stock body.
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Plastic
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Estimates the amount of time it takes to fill a mold with plastic based on the volume and estimated cooling time of the plastic.
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Casting
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Estimates the amount of time it takes to fill a mold based on the volume and cycle time that is user-specified.
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3D Printing
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Analyzes the part and its orientation to determine the number of layers required to print the part, and then estimates the amount of time required to print the part.
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Weldment
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Treats the part as an extruded weldment and determines the cost of machining based on the extruded profile rather than machining from a block or plate.
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