Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 160

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witness the emergence of new technologies by collaborating with global automotive companies and start-ups , shaping the future of our products ,” he highlights .
In its pursuit of consistently improving manufacturing processes to meet the needs of its diverse customer base , GW embraces innovative virtual tools . “ To enhance the engineering phase of our manufacturing process , we spend a lot of time and money researching and developing advanced casting simulation software . Through this software , we aim to improve our processes without committing to physical tools or casting parts . Recognizing the limitations of existing software in meeting the unique demands of our customers who are pioneering groundbreaking casting projects , we collaborate with software companies to create tailored software solutions . This partnership allows us to run simulations
and conduct upfront virtual engineering , but also to get a valuable output that can be directly translated into our foundry operations . Most importantly , this software will enable us to ensure the correlation between virtual engineering and physical casting . By collecting data from each cast part and feeding it back into the virtual model , we will be better informed the next time we make the part . Our goal is to chase down even the slightest improvements , aiming for single percentages and percentage points . GW strives to ensure we can reach a stage where if we run a simulation on a part and all the variables are understood , we will be able to guarantee a high-quality casting first time . This approach offers consistency in the manufacturing process , reduces our time to market by minimizing sampling rounds , and allows us to confidently deliver the quality parts our customers expect ,” Jay adds .
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