Written by Thomas Gubanc & Steve A. Sackett, Swagelok Company

 

ABSTRACT

The availability of downloadable CAD templates via the Internet and CD-ROM constitutes a major advance for CAD template technology. Statistical data demonstrates that downloadable CAD templates are saving companies money and time, as engineers employ the technology with greater and greater frequency. Demand in the marketplace suggests that suppliers should move swiftly to support greater availability, multiple formats and multilingual access.