Case Study: KOČEVAR D.O.O. achieves 10x faster development and 60% lighter welding guns with SOLIDWORKS

Improving Development Of World’s Largest Welding Guns With SOLIDWORKS

KOČEVAR D.O.O., a Slovenian manufacturer of the world’s largest custom welding guns for passenger train assembly, faced the challenge of reducing weight and optimizing performance while shortening long development and delivery cycles. To gain a competitive edge, KOČEVAR D.O.O. adopted SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software, including SolidWorks SimulationXpress, to replace its legacy 2D CAD tools.

Using SolidWorks’ 3D design and simulation workflow, KOČEVAR D.O.O. ran iterative FEA-driven redesigns (100+ simulations) that cut development and delivery time by a factor of 10, reduced the largest welding gun weight by 60%, eliminated repetitive prototyping costs, and improved durability, product performance and profit margins. SolidWorks enabled faster design changes, automatic documentation updates, and measurable cost and time savings.

KOČEVAR D.O.O.

Jožef Kočevar Jr.

Managing Director