Wrayram Engineers goes for 3D CADwith Inventor 2008

Wrayram says it plans to use Inventor to create cylinder design templates from which to develop custom variations without starting from scratch. Spokesman Phil Watkins says that Inventor’s intelligent parametric modelling will also be used to automatically update corresponding parts when one element is changed – thus saving time and helping technical staff to trial prototypes virtually. “Many of our key customers already use Inventor and so this is a natural step for us,” says Watkins. “Previously, when we submitted 2D designs to our customers, they would have to be remodelled in 3D. Now our 3D designs can be directly integrated into their existing designs, saving time and helping us to improve our services to customers.” The ability to create digital prototypes will also give the company’s shopfloor machinists a better perspective and foresight of each job, and Watkins says the company is also keen to use Inventor’s animation capabilities to present plans to prospective customers.