ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES
Engineering

Our staff of Engineers can support all levels of development from individual component design to complete project/system development.

 

Industrial Design

GFMI can take your project from concept to completion or begin at any stage along the way.

 

FEA

Our Engineering staff is well versed in the Finite Element Analysis of structural components.

 

Surface Development

We can process surface data to produce large/complex assemblies.

 

Material Choice

Our experienced staff can help you make intelligent and cost saving decisions regarding material choices ranging from plastics and composites to metals.

 

Production Process Development

GFMI is familiar with a wide range of manufacturing processes that enables us to offer support in many complex areas.

 

Composite Engineering – Laminate Development

We have over 20 years of experience in molding composites. Our engineers can analyze your product needs and then implement the most effective solutions.

 

ENGINEERING SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
APPLICATION
Engineering Design and Releases to Manufacturing.
Catia V5
Data conversion to/from .model (Catia V4), .step, .igs, .stl, .dxf
Catia V4
Engineering Design. View incoming data in native format.
Nastran
Finite Element Analysis
Tebis
NC Programming – 3, 4, 5 Axis Machined Parts
Fabri-Win
NC Programming – Laser Cut Parts
Magics
Data preparation for Rapid Prototype Manufacture
Alias
View Incoming data in native format.
Icem Surf
View Incoming data in native format.
Unigraphics
View Incoming data in native format.
I-DEAS
View Incoming data in native format.
Solidworks
View Incoming data in native format.
Autocad
View Incoming data in native format.
Mastercam
NC Programming – 3 & 5 Axis Machined Parts
Surfcam
NC Programming – 3 & 5 Axis Machined Parts
Vericut
Tool Path Simulation/Verification
Fastform
Stamping Simulation
Delmia
Process Simulation, Plant Layout
EQUIPMENT
SECURE CAD DATA TRANSFER
SCS CMM
Point-to-Point Digitizing

- Image Verified VPM ISDN Connection

- Autoweb CCX and FDX Subscriptions

- DTX Web Services

- Secured FTP Server and Logins

PARTNER SUPPORT
3D White Light Scanning
3D Surface Capture, Data Generation
(.sti Point Cloud Data)
3D Laser Scanning
3D Surface Capture, Data Generation
(.sti Point Cloud Data)