Alcester-based
Seco Tools (UK) Ltd has introduced Seco Component Guidance which allows customers to upload 3D part models and receive instant tool recommendations tailored to their specific needs. A web-based application, this new tool performs complex calculations in the cloud, ensuring quick access and results without requiring a powerful PC.
The application uses advanced feature detection technology to analyse user-uploaded 3-D part models. Seco Component Guide automatically identifies pockets, holes, edges and other part features, then provides tooling recommendations catered to the part’s specific design.
Seco product manager Erik Ekqvist said: “Component Guidance is a powerful tool that takes full advantage of the latest in technology. The software can significantly streamline the procurement process. It will also prove a valuable tool in ensuring estimate accuracy, as manufacturers bidding on a new part can very quickly determine the associated tooling needs and costs."
When determining tooling recommendations, Seco Component Guidance automatically identifies opportunities to produce multiple features with the same tool. Plus, the system takes a user’s purchasing history into account, allowing it to minimise costs by giving precedence to tools that are already available.