SolidFacts SolidWorks User Group - 2015 Site Visit #1

For Parking, Please enter through Gate 3 and park in Visitors Car Park. Follow the signs to SolidFacts

AGENDA:

6:15pm – 6:30pm Meet at ARB Corporation Ltd – Welcome

6:30pm – 7:00pm Presentation 1
ARB's manufacturing capabilities and how we use SolidWorks and EPDM

7:00pm – 7:15pm Presentation 1 - Q&A

7:15pm – 7:45pm Site Tour

7:45pm – 8:15pm Questions and Answers – General Discussion

8:30pm Close

A Word from your committee:

This is a free event but due to space limitations places are strictly limited so get in early and register now.

NOTE: Please print and bring along your ticket which will be emailed to you on completion of registration.

ARB Corporation Ltd Disclaimer:
For safety reasons ARB required a list of attendees prior to the event. Therefore, when registering for this event please provide Name, Company Name, Email Address and Contact Phone number. Please note that your contact details will be handled with the utmost security.

Our first site visit for 2015 takes us to ARB Corporation Ltd.

ARB is Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor of 4x4 accessories. ARB has an international presence, with an office in the USA and an export network that extends through more than 100 countries around the globe. ARB's philosophy is – quality, reliability and practicality above all else.

To ensure ARB’s products consistently meet expectations, ARB invests substantial capital into research and design each year.

Their design and engineering team utilises the latest CAD, CAM parametric modelling systems and finite element analysis packages, and is supported by subcontract companies and universities for special projects like vibration, strength and crash testing. ARB also devote considerable time and resources toward sourcing new products from around the world. In addition, ARB are constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve their business practices, from distribution to customer service. ARB is a Quality Endorsed Company, with ISO 9001 accreditation.

ARB continues to maintain its position as an innovator in the industry by utilising the most modern, state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and machinery. Today’s requirements for more complex designs are met with highly advanced, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) sheet fabrication facilities. ARB’s production facilities are equipped with a range of state-of-the-art machinery suited to the manufacture of metal products. ARB’s manufacturing capabilities include laser cutting, guillotining, robot grinding, CNC bending, machining and turning. ARB are equipped with MIG, TIG, robot and spot welding facilities and also have powder coating and spray painting centres.

ARB has a very highly skilled and motivated workforce at their manufacturing plants. ARB have a stringent quality control system in place, ensuring our exceptionally high standards are maintained. These factors, combined with their level of automation, enable ARB to produce some of the finest 4WD accessories in the world.

This is a rare opportunity to tour this facility and places are strictly limited. Light refreshments will be available on the night (drink and nibbles). Late arrivals should call either Duncan on 0416 245 428 or Haldun on 0428 557 903.

As always there'll be plenty of time to talk with ARB representatives. Our intention is to make these site visits as interactive as possible. As such note that the agenda of the night might change depending on the audience in attendance.

REMEMBER: Please print and bring along your ticket which will be emailed to you on completion of registration.

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See you there!
Cheers
Alby and Duncan

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