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Computer aided manufacturing software.

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element

Software; CAM

A single sub-domain of a finite element mesh. Elements typically used in molding simulation are: *Two-node linear elements, used to represent runners, cooling channels and connectors. *Three-node ...

transducer

Software; CAM

A transducer is a mechanical or electrical device that is used to measure a value and transmit the measurement to a recorder, or to a device that can compare the measurement with a desired value.

A trimmed surface is a NURBS surface with a set of curves defined in the UV space of the surface. This provides an easy way to define non-rectangular representations (patches) of surfaces. (NURBS is ...

translator

Software; CAM

A utility that converts mesh or models from one CAD format to another.

wire-sweep index

Software; CAM

A value that represents the force created by the flow of plastic past the wires of an integrated circuit. The wire sweep index (also known as sweep index) is the sum of viscosity times velocity at ...

valve gate

Software; CAM

A valve gate is a component of a hot runner system. The sprues from the hot runner drop through the cavity plate to the part(s). Each sprue has a rod that can be moved forward to cut off flow through ...