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Need software for Aluminum profile?

Need software for Aluminum profile?

Need software for Aluminum profile?

(OP)
Sometime ago I heard of this Aluminum extrusion company that has a software that will allow you to draw machine bases and guards right inside SolidWorks, similar to “FrameQuoter” and “AutoQuoter” for AutoCAD.

Does anyone here know this company’s website or a similar add-in program available for SolidWorks 2004?

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

I do not know of such an Add-in. If you have the extrusion dims', it is very easy to create them yourself.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-05)

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

I think you're referring to 80/20.  No add-in for SWX that I'm aware of, but you can get models of some of their parts through 3D Content Central under Structural Systems.

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

(OP)
It is the 100's of accessories that worries me, too much work for me to draw.

If you have used “FrameQuoter” or “AutoQuoter” for AutoCAD, then you know what an incredible time saver this is.

This is the company with the Add-In, but I think they are in bankrupcy:

http://www.acuframe.com/

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

(OP)
Yes I have, that is the program I used to used before I fell in love with SolidWorks and believe I ain't going back!!

Thanks anyway.

PS. It is confirmed the company went out of business.

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

I have create most of the 80/20 parts at my last job. I do not have them with me anymore. But are easy to create.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-05)

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

(OP)
GOOD NEWS!!!!!!


I just spoke to Items America and they just release an Add-In for Solidworks. I just ordered it by email.

Thanks all

www.itemamerica.com


Item MB Kit Systems, Ltd
925 Glaser Parkway,
Akron, OH 44306
USA

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

Congrats!

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-05)

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

http://www.3dcontentcentral.com > Supplier Certified > Structural Systems > 80/20 Inc:
Either fractional ecatalog or metric ecatalog.

Flores
SW06 SP4.1

RE: Need software for Aluminum profile?

(OP)
Tried that already, poor selection, only 15% of their entire catalog parts are available in SWX format.

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