Wire Frame v. Solid Model

Wire frame and solid models give visual renderings of 3D objects for computer-aided design and manufacturing programs. The main difference between wire frame and solid models concern the amount of surface detail.

Wire Frame:

Just the outlines of the 3D object with information about the edges, nodes, and vertexes
Transparent: no coloring or solid fill
No indication of material thickness
No provision for bend allowances
No detail on hole specifics (i.e. countersink, thread, etc.)
Files are light in size and regenerate easily on the screen

Solid Model:

More detailed and realistic representation of an object
Not transparent: include information about edges, nodes, and vertexes in addition to coloring, solid fill, surface features, and volume
Material type still needs to be added in the notes
Welding fillets typically not shown
Files are larger than wire frame files and regenerate less easily

Credentials

ETM Manufacturing has been fabricating metal parts and assemblies for over 40 years. We understand your challenges with launching new designs as well as ramping to production. With state-of-the-art CNC fabrication and machining centers, we provide small brackets to complete mechanical assemblies from 1 to 30,000 pcs. Our significant investment in lean manufacturing has helped continue to reduce costs and improve lead times for customers such as EMC, Symmetry Medical and Teradyne.

Vision

ETM Manufacturing’s vision is to be the precision sheet metal manufacturer of choice for US based OEMs. By locating manufacturing close to the point of use, we can significant reduce transportation and inventory costs. ETM will execute a compressed supply chain, using lean techniques in partnership with our customers and suppliers, to ensure that custom configured products are built to customers’ requirements, delivered on time and at continually competitive prices

People

ETM has a customer centric culture. It comes across in our testimonials again and again. We like to understand our customers’ challenges and optimize a solution for lowest cost and fastest delivery. Many organizations have the same equipment and systems, but it’s ETM’s “can do attitude” is the key differentiator for our customers. Either through quick turnarounds on prototypes, or lean thinking to reduce long term costs, ETM is dedicated to improving the performance of our customers.

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