Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Hi Jim,

Thank you for your inquiry. I'll try to address your brief question.

FTI's sheet metal forming simulation software is a CAA application that
is fully embedded in CATIA. The data comes from any source within CATIA
and our solutions utilize the features of CATIA's GPS (Generative Part
Structural) analysis module.

Our complete pre and post processing is done within our code utilizing
the CATIA GPS module. The results are stored in the standard CATAnalysis
file.

If you are referring to importing/exporting IGES (CAD data) files, then
we are referring to native CATIA functionality for the same.

In a typical application, a user would either create native CATIA
geometry (solid or surface) or the user could import IGES, VDA, STEP,
etc. data into a CATIA Part. From there the user will move to the FTI
Application workbench and perform the simulation analysis. Results are
stored in the CATAnalysis file. Any changes to the geometry will
automatically be made to the analysis results so synchronization is
never an issue.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask them.

Regards,

Dan Marinac, P.Eng
Director Business Development

Forming Technologies Inc
6-1075 N. Service Rd. W.
Oakville, ON
CANADA L6M 2G2


Tel: 905.827.2997 x235
Fax: 905.827.3166
www.forming.com


Subject: CADwire.net - News > FTI Continues Growth Expansion in China

This mentions that the Forming Technologies Inc. sheet metal forming
simulation software imports and exports files to Catia? Who can confirm
this?

http://go.cadwire.net/?56056,1,201

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

This link is the press release for AutoForm 4.1.

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/6/emw533060.htm

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

University of Cambridge: PhD CASE studentship

This mentions CNC metal forming. I would like to know more.

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Job View: "Weld Engineer Duties and Responsibilities: 1. PM and repair to weld equipement including robotic systems. 2. Design fixture tooling 3. Review welding equipement, welding consumable, electrical and mechnaical systems, robotic snd components associated with the welding process. 4. Support new model launch, train, coach and mentor engineering staff when required. 5. Overseeing spot welding, projection welding as well as sealer application system. 6. Project management when required. 7. Provide support and Interface with various department to resolve welding system problems. 8. PLC programing experience 9. Activiely support continuous improvement, benchmaking best practice and identification of material cost reduction opportunties for assigned commodity. 10. Creates weld assembly drawing, process sheets, control plans and quality standards.

Job requirements: This job requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.

Specific requirements: This job has some special requirements. You must possess a private drivers license and undergo drug screening.

Additional requirements: 1. Bachelor Degree in Weld Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Metalurgy with equivalent experience. 2. Experience with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs. 3. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product design safety, quality and workflow needs. Enxperience with GM/AW in a manufacturing environment. 4. AWS certification preferred 5. Hand-on high volume automotive stamping/complex weld assembllies plant experience preferred. 6. Hand-on manufacturing experience to include both class A and B stamping, welding process, roll forming, hydroforming and hemming with knoweledge of progressive, transfer and line/Tandem die contruction. 7. Possess "