Ease of Use

CETOL 6s CAA V5 Based is a comprehensive dimensional analysis system used to support robust product development processes from design through manufacturing. CETOL 6s  is built on 3D Variation Behavior Modeling^TM Technology fully integrated with CATIA V5 which allows unique sensitivity, statistical and worst case tolerance analysis. The CETOL 6s  analyzer module allows for rapid ‘what-if’ studies, an integrated process capability library, and powerful reporting tools.  CETOL 6s  supports full CATIA integrated data management saving data directly on the CATIA model. CETOL 6s  is providing the ease of use necessary to support the most complex assembly models and analysis needs.

Product Highlights

·         Integrated Workbench – Directly uses the precise CATIA geometry, FT&A and CATIA data management system.

·         Robust Assembly Modeler – Provides the most robust assembly constraint system automatically solving for assembly positions of all components, even for complex mechanisms CETOL directly identifies all over and under constraints insuring  a properly constrained model.

·         Reliable Sensitivity and Contribution Analysis – Advanced iterative solvers are used to calculate very precise sensitivity and contribution results.

·         Expanded Process Library Architecture – Process Library offers sorting and filtering control and expandable process definition using standard database methods.

·         Independent Analyzer Module – Powerful analyzer application is optimized for interrogating and interpreting results. Included is a manufacturing process capability library directly integrated to the analyzer inter-face.

·         Automated Report Generation – Automated reporting, complete with easy to interpret graphics.  XML and XSL based architecture allows for easy customization.

Customer Base

CETOL has gained widespread acceptance in the mechanical design community due to its seamless integration with CAD systems and flexibility for modeling true mechanical variation behavior.  Most of today’s premiere 6 Sigma companies utilize CETOL as a strategic tool during the product development process.  Here are just a few key customers:

Benefits

Sigmetrix has streamlined the mechanical variation modeling process and enabled users to get answers early and often. Reductions in rework, scrap, and engineering changes are common results of proper CETOL implementation.  Additionally, customers are experiencing greater confidence in transitioning products from the Design Phase to the Pre-Production phase. Prototype build reductions of 50-75% are common, resulting in fewer last minute changes which are often very costly.

Testimonials

“The complex interaction between the pawl and the cam is critical to the operation of this mechanism.  CETOL 6s can accurately model this interaction better than any software on the market today.”

– Automotive Transmission Company

“We had many problems with the reliability of this product. CETOL provided us with the insight necessary to address many of the problems with this design.”

– Medical Equipment Company

Company Profile

Sigmetrix LLC is a software development company focused on providing easy-to-use mechanical variation behavior analysis software for mechanical engineers.  CETOL 6s has been shipping to customers since 1992 and is distributed through key distributors on a worldwide basis.  Sigmetrix’s unique understanding of 6-Sigma methodologies, CAD  integration, and true variation behavioral modeling has given the company a demonstrated leadership position in helping spearhead 6-Sigma programs in our customer base.

1     CETOL can check a design’s feasibility even before any 3-D solid geometry is created.  Through the use of simple CATIA V5 modeling entities such as planes, lines, curves, and surfaces, sensitivity data can be calculated and inexpensive changes to the design or assembly constraints can be implemented.

2     Functional assembly modeling captures all possible sources of variation and describes the physics of how these variations affect the assembly specifications.  Modeling assembly variation is accomplished by the user selecting true assembly contact surfaces within the CATIA environment.

3     CETOL directly uses the FTA dimension scheme callouts for each part in the assembly.  The Part Model Graph interface simplifies the part re-scheming with “drag & drop” functionality resulting in a logical part dimension diagram.

4     The last refinement of the CETOL assembly variation model is to define part process definitions.  Utilizing CETOL’s Process Library, true manufacturing variation can be assigned.  Combined with physical assembly constraint behavior, a true virtual prototype is now ready for review.