KVAL Design Team Employs SolidWorks in
Cutting-Edge Creations!
The Challenge
KVAL is recognized as a leader in the design and manufacture
of precision-engineered door machining and millwork
equipment. Increased competitiveness within the millwork
industry has forced many smaller companies to become more
specialized. As a result, KVAL faces the task of altering
the design and configuration of many of the machines we
produce to accommodate the needs of businesses who
specialize.
In order for KVAL to quickly and accurately provide the
custom design services our customers need, we searched long
and hard for a versatile, powerful 3D modeling solution that
would help us stay on top of constantly changing design
requirements.
The Solution
The KVAL design team opted for SolidWorks. With its familiar
Windows interface and intuitive sketching and modeling
functions, it is a powerful solution to a great need. Unlike
the other modeling packages, there are no confusing layered
pull-down menus to have to wade through. SolidWorks shines
when it comes to handling large assembly models efficiently.
Moreover, the SolidWorks equation tool makes it easy to
preserve design intent, while its feature manager design
tree easily guides the user through large assemblies with
precision.
Our current strategy is to construct solid models of all
"standard" machines and components, and then take advantage
of the power and flexibility of Solidworks to quickly make
the changes our customers require in their orders.
Summary and Metrics
*SolidWorks decreases assembly and reworking time by as much
as 20 percent.
*It enables significant new product design innovations.
*It checks for fit and geometrical accuracy.
*It increases productivity.
KVAL Design Team Employs SolidWorks in
Cutting-Edge Creations!