How to confirm the ability of computer software to satisfy the intended application (clause 7.6) in“shoe-last” manufacturing or similar situations?
“Shoe last” is a foot model / mould made of (wood or) plastic having dimensions and shape similar to the anatomical foot. This provides a working surface to mount shoe components during shoe manufacture.
CAD / CAM is used to manufacture “shoe-last”.
The "shoe-last" manufacturing process involves (i)) digitalizing of an existing physical “shoe-last” using a 3-D scanner (ii)) Using the input from scanner,CAD to produce a computer model of “shoe-last” (iii)Using output data from CAD system to CAM (numerically controlled lathe/milling machine) to produce “shoe-last” from blocks of plastic.
A “shoe-last” is free form object and composed of free form surface rather than basic geometric shapes. The question is how to confirm the ability of computer software (digitalizing software, CAD software and CAM software) to satisfy such type of intended applications? I anticipate some issues in this area from auditors since the dimensions of final product are controlled by the software.
I am quite new to application of software in such manufacturing processes. I greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks.
“Shoe last” is a foot model / mould made of (wood or) plastic having dimensions and shape similar to the anatomical foot. This provides a working surface to mount shoe components during shoe manufacture.
CAD / CAM is used to manufacture “shoe-last”.
The "shoe-last" manufacturing process involves (i)) digitalizing of an existing physical “shoe-last” using a 3-D scanner (ii)) Using the input from scanner,CAD to produce a computer model of “shoe-last” (iii)Using output data from CAD system to CAM (numerically controlled lathe/milling machine) to produce “shoe-last” from blocks of plastic.
A “shoe-last” is free form object and composed of free form surface rather than basic geometric shapes. The question is how to confirm the ability of computer software (digitalizing software, CAD software and CAM software) to satisfy such type of intended applications? I anticipate some issues in this area from auditors since the dimensions of final product are controlled by the software.
I am quite new to application of software in such manufacturing processes. I greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks.