SEER-MFG 7.1 Initial ReleaseWhats new in SEER-MFG 7.1 w Aero 4.1

ContentsProcess UpdatesMold Cast Forge - New Inputs to all operations, override computed RatesAssembly - Flexible Hoses model, New Welding Inputs, Friction Stir Welding, override computed ratesFinish & Heat Treat - New Operations, new inputs, enter process specific ratesMachining - Cut-off Width added to Sawing operations, Deburr Rate update Aero Sheet Metal - Hot Drape Form, Hot Platen Form, Profile Trim, Computed Start WeightAero Fitup - Flexible Hose installation, Deburr optionAero Cure - Shape Complexity, Operator Attendance FactorOther notable updatesCreate/Modify Project ElementProject Parameters, Convert Inputs, Edit Exchange Rates, Base Year, Inflation TablesSearch Catalog, Refresh Catalog Items, Refresh Exchange RatesFabrication, Machining Volume Removal Rate, Additional ItemsApply SEER Adjustments option, Delete Parameter Notes optionInclude Finished Weight in Rollup CalcsServermode CommandsFlexible Export UpdatesCustom Calc Interface updatesINI File changesBug Fixes & Improvements

Mold Cast Forge Element UpdatesAll Mold Cast Forge OperationsEngineering Description Parameters and part weight estimationMaterial Reclaim Computed Setup and Cycle Rates displayed, user can overrideShape Complexity and Tool Process Capability parametersSand Casting Core Fabrication, Post Cast CleaningDie Cast Post Cast Operations

Injection Molding InputsInjection Molding

Injection Mold DataMFGData.ini - Injection Molding Legacy ModelMaterial.ini Injection molding material table

Sand Casting Updates

Other Casting Operation Inputs

Mold Cast Forge Material DataMaterial.INI Density added to compute part weightAssociate materials to process typesReclaim value

Assembly Element UpdatesWeldingAll Weld OperationsComputed Setup and Weld Rates displayed, user can overrideComplexity ranges added for obstruction, complexity, and accessibilityNumber of Heads and Dead Time % inputs addedWire Cost Included for:Gas Torch Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc WeldingWire Cost computed based on Wire DiameterGas Cost Included for:Gas Torch Welding, Laser Beam Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Plasma Arc WeldingFriction stir welding

Welding Parameter updates

Welding DataMFGData.ini Weld Operation Data, Weld TypesMaterial.ini Weld Materials, Wire Types

Friction Stir Welding

Assembly: Flexible HosesIncludes Setup, Direct for cutting, cleaning, and preparation time of flexible hoses, along with the assembly/installation of end type fittings

Finish & Heat Treat Element UpdatesAll OperationsNew inputs to use computed rates, or enter known Setup or RatesDead Head % InputAdded to Air Gun Spray, and Thermal Spray operationsNo. of Heads InputAdded to Air Gun Spray, Thermal Spray, Shot Peening, Abrasive Blasting, and Vapor Blasting operationsNew OperationsCavitation Peening, Laser Peening, Metal Bond Preparation

Finish & Heat Treat

Cavitation PeeningUses jet of high velocity fluid to improve fatigue life

Laser PeeningUses high powered laser instead of shot to improve fatigue life

Metal Bonding PrepPreparing metallic parts for bonding when using adhesives

Dead Time % and No. of Heads

Machining Process UpdatesCut Off Width Added to Sawing OperationsDeburr rate input updated to in/min (mm/min)

Aero Element UpdatesAero SheetmetalNew Operations and MaterialsAero Fitup New Operation and Deburr optionAero Drill Updated Help ContentsAero CureNew Parameters

Aero Sheetmetal Element UpdatesTwo new MaterialsThermoset and Thermoplastic addedTwo new Operations Hot Drape FormHot Platen Form

Hot Platen, & Drape Form

Profile Trim After Form

Aero Fitup Element UpdatesFlexible Hose Installation Deburr Option

Aero Drill Element UpdatesNutplate Qty input, Updated Operation Help

Aero Cure Element UpdatesShape Complexity (Autoclave)Cure Operator Attendance Factor (RTM/VARTM)

Aero Apply SEER Adjustments

Aero Cure - Apply SEER Adjustments

Other Notable UpdatesCreate/Modify Project ElementProject Parameters, Convert Inputs, Edit Exchange Rates, Base Year, Inflation TablesSearch Catalog, Refresh Catalog Items, Refresh Exchange RatesFabrication, Machining Volume Removal Rate, Additional ItemsApply SEER Adjustments option, Delete Parameter Notes optionInclude Finished Weight in Rollup CalcsServermode CommandsFlexible Export UpdatesCustom Calc Interface updatesINI File changes

Create/Modify Project ElementSet Key Project Parameters when starting new projects

Project Parameter UpdatesInflation Tables and Base Year are implementedInflation rates adjust material costs, tooling, and labor rates relative to base year of INI file data.Unit of Measure Convert Input OptionEdit Exchange Rates

Inflation Table In UseCreate Custom Inflation Tables or Edit existing onesInflation Table saved with File

Inflation Table PathsInflation Tables are Stored in the SEER Documents folderThe Path to inflation tables can be defined in the Options > Set Paths dialog

Unit of Measure: Convert Inputs

Edit Exchange RatesEdit Exchange Rates and save them as defaults within the MFGData.ini file

Refresh Exchange RatesAll exchange rates can be updated from Estimate -> Refresh Exchange Rates

Search Catalog Updates

MFG Parts Catalog/DatabaseUnique Identifier establishes link between catalog items and those entered within MFG

Refresh Catalog Items

All items from the database can be updated from Estimate -> Refresh Catalog Items

Fabrication Update

Machining Volume Removal RateComputed for operations with removal weightAdded as Quick Estimate Option, and Flexible Export Option

Additional Items

Choose to Apply SEER Adjustments to estimates, or just use entered ratesApply SEER Adjustments Added to Mark, Package, NDT, and Machine Details

Delete parameter notes from the context menuNotes from multiple parameters can be deletedDelete Parameter Notes

Include Finished Weight in Rollup Calcs Enables inclusion/exclusion of finished weight in rollup reports/outputs for:Machining, Fabrication, Mold Cast Forge, Composites, Detailed Composites, Tube Fab Weld, Aero Composites, Aero Cure RTM/VARTM, Aero Sheet Metal, Aero SPF/DB

SetBaseYear Set the project base yearSetFabPartBasedProcessingSet the Fabrication mode for part based processing SetInflationTableSet the inflation table for the projectMFGKbase Command now accepts a full path, further the descriptive name or file name can be used to load the kbaseSaveAsKBase Command functions like the interactive Save As Knowledge Base Template... command on the File menu in SEER-MFG. It has two arguments:SaveAsBase {tab} FileName {tab} DescriptiveNameServermode Command Updates

INI table lists are now available through automation or the clipboard interface: The format to use for clipboard interface is as follows:FlexportOuput [INI-Table-Name] !ClipThe format to use for automation interface is as follows:SEER.Runcommands(FlexportOuput [INI-Table-Name] !Auto)Where = TABNew outputs added:Volume Removal Rate (Other output, for Machining operations)Abrasive Use Mins (Other output, for Fabrication Abrasive Water Jet)Developed Area (Additional Data output, for Detailed Composites)Raw Volume (Additional Data output, for Detailed Composites)Work Element Count (Work Element Information Output)Flexible Export Outputs for all Aero Elements now correctly match the Aero Details report values. Flexible Export Updates

SEER Custom Calc Ribbon added for Excel 2007, 2010, and 2013SEER Create Custom Calc option now opens the Save Custom Calc DialogUse Excel Close and Save options with attached custom calc templates.Custom Calc Updates

INI File UpdatesMFGData.INIAdded [BASE-YEAR] tableAdded [MOLD-CAST-FORGE-DATA] tableAdded [WELD-OPERATION-DATA] tableAdded [WELD-TYPE-DATA] tableAdded [FLEXIBLE-HOSE-DATA] tableMaterial.INIAdded [BASE-YEAR] table - all rates and cost data inflated to 2014 Base YearAdded column 4 to [ASEEMBLY-WELD-MATERIALS] table Added [WELD-WIRE-TYPES] tableAdded [FLEXIBLE-HOSES] tableAdded [FLEXIBLE-HOSE-CLAMPS-FITTINGS] tableAdded columns 3 through 7 to [MOLD/CAST/FORGE/POWDEREDMETALS-MATERIALS] table Added [MOLD/CAST/FORGE/POWDEREDMETALS-INJECTION-MATERIALS] tableComposites.INIAdded [BASE-YEAR] table - all rates and cost data inflated to 2014 Base YearAerodata.INIAdded [BASE-YEAR] table - all rates and cost data inflated to 2014 Base YearAdded Flexible Hoses to [FITUP-DISASSEM-TYPES] tableAdded [FITUP-DISASSEM-ENDTYPE] tableAdded Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials to [SHEET-METAL-MATERIALS] table

Notable Updates/FixesLabor Rate Calculator now syncs with project and or element level currency changes. Multi Currency Summary report now sums all leaf level elements.Merged subprojects are now correctly adjusted and converted according to the Parent project i.e. unit of measure, inflation etc.Unit of Measure is saved with knowledge bases to support conversion of knowledge base inputs to match the project unit of measure.Print Preview fixes and updates.Copy and paste of pop out reports and charts now supported.Copy Common Parameters now supports Labor Rates, Machine Details, and Assembly Details.More details about other specific fixes and updates are documented in the Release Notes PDF file.Misc Updates and Bug Fixes