Case Study: Quality Tooling achieves 50% faster design time with SolidWorks

Improving mold, tool, and die design with SolidWorks software

Purolator-Facet, Inc. is a tooling manufacturer that needed to increase throughput and reduce design errors as mold, tool, and die projects became more complex. The company faced frequent mistakes caused by design changes affecting related assembly components, and it also needed better handling of diverse CAD data formats. To address this, Purolator-Facet turned to SolidWorks and its parametric 3D CAD platform.

SolidWorks implemented a solution centered on SolidWorks software, along with MoldWorks and SplitWorks partner applications, to automate mold-base design and core/cavity separation. The result was a 50% reduction in design cycles, more than 90% fewer design errors, improved CAD data handling, and added mold design and draft analysis capabilities. Purolator-Facet also used SolidWorks eDrawings to improve communication with customers and reduce misunderstandings, while reporting that overall design time became 50% faster.

Purolator-Facet, Inc.

Chad Vowels

Engineering Manager