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BERNARD MOULD
Industry Segment: Mold
When it comes to the “impossible” job, Bernard Mould has built a
reputation as the go-to moldmaker for complex and innovative designs. The
company, founded in 1969, has become a key supplier to top-tier automotive
manufacturers in the US and abroad, as well as many brand name product
companies developing sports equipment, electronics, lighting fixtures and
specialty products. This Windsor, Ontario based mold designer offers its
customers a precious advantage … time.
“Competition in the automotive industry is fierce and growing tougher by
the day,” says Ed Bernard, president of Bernard Mould. “Our
job is to help customers gain a competitive advantage. We can do that by
combining our expertise in mold design with the ability to quickly understand
the design requirements and deliver results faster than expected using
KeyCreator.”
As a contract manufacturer, Bernard Mould is approached by a large number of
firms with designs that often look good but have flaws. These flaws,
described as manufacturability challenges to surface modeling difficulties,
offer Bernard Mould a unique opportunity to excel. The company relies on the
flexibility of KeyCreator to import non-native CAD files, rework surface
points, complete designs and develop necessary toolpaths for downstream
manufacturing.
Tight production schedules and pressure to reduce cost are common among the
projects Bernard Mould takes on. When a subsidiary of Tesma
International, the worldwide engine transmission and fuel systems company, had
an opportunity to develop a new hot water crossover valve for a Japanese
automotive supplier, the company turned to Bernard Mould to design the
part. The original part was sand cast aluminum, which had become too
expensive to make. A new approach was needed. The Bernard Mould
team managed to deliver a class A prototype of the part, including seven
mechanisms – two of which were sequenced – within two weeks.
“KeyCreator not only enabled us to design the crossover valve very fast,
but we formed the part for a more efficient machining process.” explains
Bernard, “Impossible, you may say. At Bernard Mould, KeyCreator helps us
accomplish the impossible every day.”
Learn more about new projects at Bernard Mould by visiting
www.bernard-mould.com.
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