Brian Hewitt Email & Phone Number

I have been a journeyman die-maker since 1993 and a mechanical designer of stamping dies for since 1994. I draw on that experience to conceptualize and design in a manner that allows for sound mechanical function as well as a realistic understanding of the manufacturing processes, which in turn result in maximum production with minimum material usage.Surfacing – Catia V5, Visi, AutoCad & Mech.DesktopDie Design – Catia V5, Visi, AutoCad & Mech. DesktopStamping Simulation (FEA) – Pam-Stamp 2G, Dyna-FormReverse Engineering - Catia V5Data Modification – Catia & Visi SoftwareSolid Modeling – Catia & Visi Software Tool Pathing – Work NCDie Try-outDie ConstructionProgressive Die Design - Design and detail progressive dies in 3D solids and 2D AutoCad using a combination of purchased components and custom components per customer specificationsSheet Metal Stamping Simulation (FEA) - Use preliminary flat blank for optimum material usage and quoting purposesCreate carrier and pilot positions for the most effective means of consistency in a production environmentCreate solid modeled form steels for use in simulationSimulate Forming processes and determine areas of concern due to thinning or wrinklingToolpathing, Surfacing, & Solid Modeling --- Convert data thru various formatsData clean upCreate desired part concession requests as surfaces or solids for customer approvalCreate surfaced data for toolpath creation from 2D cad designs using section views and part dataCreate 3-Axis toolpaths for 3D form steels using Work NCReverse Engineering- convert 2d designs into a 3D design- morph tooling surfaces to scanned mesh for replacement or form updatesProgressive Die Building - Build progressive dies to design printOrganize a strategic plan to complete die construction in the most efficient manner

Listed skills include Machining, Solid Modeling, Catia, Autocad, and 10 others.