McKinney, TX – October 21, 2014 – Leader in firearm manufacturing, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., has selected Sigmetrix’ CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis solution as part of its engineering arsenal.
Manufacturing high quality firearms requires robust design and CETOL 6σ was specifically developed to promote manufacturing efficiency and productivity. CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis solution provides engineering teams with the insight required to confidently release designs to manufacturing. Precise calculation of surface sensitivities exposes the critical-to-quality dimensions in the assembly. Utilizing advanced mathematical solutions, this tolerance analysis solution accelerates optimization to achieve robust designs ready for manufacturing.
“CETOL 6σ is the dominant tolerance analysis solution for variation analysis in many industries,” stated Sigmetrix President Chris Wilkes. “We’re excited to be part of the Sturm, Ruger firearms design and production program.”
“Our priority at Sturm, Ruger is the development of rugged, reliable firearms to meet every shooter’s needs,” remarked Sturm, Ruger Chief Rifle Engineer Todd Wilkinson. “CETOL 6σ from Sigmetrix should allow us to more quickly evaluate the impact tolerance changes can have, which we believe will help us streamline our product development process,” he concluded.
Learn more about CETOL 6σ at https://www.sigmetrix.com/products/cetol-tolerance-analysis-software/.
Sigmetrix is a global provider of comprehensive, easy-to-use software solutions that help users achieve robust designs through tolerance analysis and the correct application of GD&T. With over 20 years of research and development, Sigmetrix products eliminate the error between as designed assemblies and as produced products. For more information, visit their website at www.sigmetrix.com.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
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