DFMPro for PTC Creo Doubles Design Validation Productivity

By DE Editors

Geometric released DFMPro version 3.2 for PTC Creo design software with configurable assembly checks for clearance and interference. The injection molding checks now support multiple pull directions for better plastic part design.

DFMPro allows building a list of checks and standard clearance values for specific components. It allows users to run checks only on selective components and exclude unwanted areas -- for example, interference in threaded areas. The solution can display only the components failing the interference or clearance requirements. This significantly reduces the time required for the assembly validation process.

The latest version of the software now provides the ability to select required secondary pull directions. This helps avoid inadvertent undercuts and lowers tooling cost and rework. In addition, to facilitate tooling requirements, users can now control and edit the default mold-face classification using the system.

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