Aerospace
The aerospace industry faces unique manufacturing challenges as it struggles to make components lighter and faster. Third Wave Systems is committed to reducing costs in the manufacture of exotic alloys and composite materials. Customers apply our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation technology to improve product development and manufacturing throughout the aerospace supply chain. Our software and services deliver up to 80 percent cycle time reduction and 50 percent cost reduction. Below are some specific examples of how we can help machine it faster, machine it better.
- Analyze and optimize milling and turning toolpaths using AdvantEdge Production Module™
- Simulate very small or large part operations for cycle time, tool force, tool temperature and spindle power consumption feedback
- Optimize tool paths for complex 5-axis parts such as rotor blades and contoured structural parts
- Model the characteristics of various workpiece materials including more than 25 high-temperature alloys, such as Titanium 6Al-4V and Inconel© 718, and more than 20 aerospace-grade aluminum alloys, such as Al7050 and Al7075
- Use AdvantEdge ™ FEM to gather machining-induced residual stress data based on specific cutting conditions