CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
March 2005
Product News
Delcam To Demonstrate Complete CADCAM System For Footwear At SIMAC
Delcam will demonstrate the world's only complete CADCAM system for the design and manufacture of footwear on stand A35-B32 at the SIMAC exhibition to be held in Bolonga, Italy, from 26th to 29th April.
Modules for the design and manufacture of lasts, uppers and soles make Delcam the only software developer able to supply a system for the complete footwear development process. Last designs can be created either within Delcam's PowerSHAPE hybrid modeling software or by scanning physical models with the CopyCAD reverse engineering system.
Designs of upper components can then be created simply by sketching onto the surface of the last. The components can be defined in any color and in a variety of textures representing different materials. Buckles, laces and other accessories can be added to complete the design.
Once the design has been approved, the shapes can then be converted into 2D representations of the various pieces. These can then be graded to produce components for the different sizes and programs generated so that they can be cut from the chosen materials using knife, laser or water-cutting equipment.
For sole design, Delcam's Total Modelling CAD system allows logos, textures and other decorations to be incorporated into designs more readily to help reinforce branding of products. In addition, morphing options within the software make modification of complex designs much easier and quicker, making it possible to create a greater selection of alternatives when presenting proposals for new designs.
Once the design has been completed, grading options allow the complete range of sizes to be developed quickly and efficiently. Then Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system can be used to generate machining data for either models or moulds. A wide range of strategies is supported to enable quick, efficient machining and so give the fastest possible move into mass production. Finally, the PowerINSPECT inspection module allows prototypes, tooling and samples to be checked against the computer model to ensure that the designer's intent has been captured faithfully in the end product.
Using Delcam's software to automate routine procedures increases consistency and reduces the possibility of mistakes throughout the development process. In particular, accurate grading of last, sole, tread pattern and heel gives perfectly matched components, thus easing assembly and finishing operations, and reducing failures in use.
Become a member of the CIMdata PLM Community to receive your daily PLM news and much more.
Tell us what you think of the CIMdata Newsletter. Send your feedback.
CIMdata is committed to your privacy. Your personal information will never be sold or shared outside of CIMdata without your express permission.