Machine shops need a 3D CAD system because they can no longer spend time and incur costs in processing customer geometry, nor in creating tooling, programming CNC code, or iterating with customers. A 3D CAD system can more efficiently and cost-effectively provide:
Improved handling of part models – With a 3D CAD system, machine shops can import, repair, and work with a variety of design data. Part designers often attach metadata to 3D models to dimension features and establish geometric tolerances. With a CAD package, machinists can utilize this data to interrogate the part and assess its manufacturability. Improved handling of part models not only saves time but also enhances accuracy and reduces waste, scrap, and rework.
Automation of design changes – Design changes occur without fail, either because a change required by the designer – such as an engineering change order – or because the machine shop needs to address a production problem. In either case, a 3D CAD system automates the process of changing the model and re-programming the tool path in the CAM system, especially when the CAD system and the CAM package are fully integrated.
Using the SolidWorks 3D CAD system, toolmakers at Longmont Machining, Inc. can quickly get answers to questions.(Image courtesy of Longmont Machining, Inc.)Better communication of changes/ production issues – Whenever a machine shop has to make a design change to resolve a production issue – such as increasing the wall thickness of a part that is too thin for injectionmolding – a 3D CAD system makes it easier to communicate the reason for the change to the customer.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sunday, October 19, 2008
3D Visualization and Navigation Using AutoCAD 2009
Using AutoCAD 2009 you can display your models in various forms for both modeling and presentation purposes.
Use visual styles to view the model as wireframe geometry, conceptual-style faces, or realistic materials. Learn to apply materials from an extensive library that is included with AutoCAD, or create and modify your own custom materials.
The AutoCAD design team hosted a “sneak peek and test drive” for London-area AutoCAD users to offer their feedback on future AutoCAD functionality. This is one of the many ways the AutoCAD team collects information to continually improve your experience and productivity with CADsoftware.
Use visual styles to view the model as wireframe geometry, conceptual-style faces, or realistic materials. Learn to apply materials from an extensive library that is included with AutoCAD, or create and modify your own custom materials.
The AutoCAD design team hosted a “sneak peek and test drive” for London-area AutoCAD users to offer their feedback on future AutoCAD functionality. This is one of the many ways the AutoCAD team collects information to continually improve your experience and productivity with CADsoftware.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
AutoCAD Software for Higher Education Students
AutoCAD helps prepare students for academic and professional success. As a student, you can join our free Student Engineering and Design Community, get access to Autodesk 3D design software, or purchase Autodesk software at a discount.
AutoCAD Student CommunityStudents and faculty can access free CAD software, self-paced tutorials, worldwide discussion groups and forums, job postings, and more by joining the AutoCAD Student Engineering and Design Community.
Student Design SuccessesSee innovative designs created by students from around the world using AutoCAD 3D design tools in the Student Engineering and Design Community.
VideosStudents developing technical skills with Autodesk design tools in college are finding design careers more easily than ever before. Learn how students and young professionals are using their imagination and passion for innovation to succeed in their respective industries.
Today’s Design CareersWhether you see yourself at a desk, in the field, or in a lab, there’s a design career that’s just right for you. Learn about the variety of options at your fingertips.
AutoCAD Student CommunityStudents and faculty can access free CAD software, self-paced tutorials, worldwide discussion groups and forums, job postings, and more by joining the AutoCAD Student Engineering and Design Community.
Student Design SuccessesSee innovative designs created by students from around the world using AutoCAD 3D design tools in the Student Engineering and Design Community.
VideosStudents developing technical skills with Autodesk design tools in college are finding design careers more easily than ever before. Learn how students and young professionals are using their imagination and passion for innovation to succeed in their respective industries.
Today’s Design CareersWhether you see yourself at a desk, in the field, or in a lab, there’s a design career that’s just right for you. Learn about the variety of options at your fingertips.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Mechanical Standard Parts Library Development
At home and abroad as the most popular CAD software general, AutoCAD powerful graphics capabilities, friendly user interface, as well as strong secondary development function for mechanical standard parts in CAD drawing in the provision of a quick convenience.
For mechanical design and drawing inevitable query to standard, as the standard mapping is extremely complex, and require repeated investigation to find the manual, very time-consuming and labor-intensive, it is necessary to use AutoCAD second development, developing fast, accurate search and mapping Mechanical standard software to enhance the graphics and speed to save human resources. The system designed by mechanical standard parts library, a settlement of this series.
The design standard parts library based on the premise: query and mapping work for the background, transparent to customers, and its purpose is to enable users to carry out only the simplest operation can be drawn from the system's standard graphics, and inquiries into the Standard-related information.
For mechanical design and drawing inevitable query to standard, as the standard mapping is extremely complex, and require repeated investigation to find the manual, very time-consuming and labor-intensive, it is necessary to use AutoCAD second development, developing fast, accurate search and mapping Mechanical standard software to enhance the graphics and speed to save human resources. The system designed by mechanical standard parts library, a settlement of this series.
The design standard parts library based on the premise: query and mapping work for the background, transparent to customers, and its purpose is to enable users to carry out only the simplest operation can be drawn from the system's standard graphics, and inquiries into the Standard-related information.
Mechanical Standard Parts Library Development
At home and abroad as the most popular CAD software general, AutoCAD powerful graphics capabilities, friendly user interface, as well as strong secondary development function for mechanical standard parts in AutoCAD drawing in the provision of a quick convenience.
For mechanical design and drawing inevitable query to standard, as the standard mapping is extremely complex, and require repeated investigation to find the manual, very time-consuming and labor-intensive, it is necessary to use AutoCAD second development, developing fast, accurate search and mapping Mechanical standard software to enhance the graphics and speed to save human resources. The system designed by mechanical standard parts library, a settlement of this series.
The design standard parts library based on the premise: query and mapping work for the background, transparent to customers, and its purpose is to enable users to carry out only the simplest operation can be drawn from the system's standard graphics, and inquiries into the Standard-related information.
For mechanical design and drawing inevitable query to standard, as the standard mapping is extremely complex, and require repeated investigation to find the manual, very time-consuming and labor-intensive, it is necessary to use AutoCAD second development, developing fast, accurate search and mapping Mechanical standard software to enhance the graphics and speed to save human resources. The system designed by mechanical standard parts library, a settlement of this series.
The design standard parts library based on the premise: query and mapping work for the background, transparent to customers, and its purpose is to enable users to carry out only the simplest operation can be drawn from the system's standard graphics, and inquiries into the Standard-related information.
The difference between CAD and AUTOCAD
AutoCAD is Autodesk U.S. companies to develop an interactive mapping software is used in two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, graphics system tools, users can use it to create, view, manage, print, export, share and reuse accurate rich With the design of information graphics.
CAD (Computer Aided Design) refers to the meaning of computer-aided design, computer technology is an important application in the field.
AutoCAD is a software platform, in order to cover almost all those in need in the field of painting, not the software customized for specific industries. For example, during the two-dimensional mechanical design, AutoDesk, there's a professional AutoCAD Mechanical 2000 software, AutoCAD 2000 as a platform to a custom frame, the title bar, add a library and computing module, according to AutoDesk's own tests With the completion of the professional software of the same design or engineering task than simply using AutoCAD Express 6 times. This shows that there is only the AutoCAD software platform, use it to direct Laigao design, mechanical design in particular is very difficult and inefficient.
CAD (Computer Aided Design) refers to the meaning of computer-aided design, computer technology is an important application in the field.
AutoCAD is a software platform, in order to cover almost all those in need in the field of painting, not the software customized for specific industries. For example, during the two-dimensional mechanical design, AutoDesk, there's a professional AutoCAD Mechanical 2000 software, AutoCAD 2000 as a platform to a custom frame, the title bar, add a library and computing module, according to AutoDesk's own tests With the completion of the professional software of the same design or engineering task than simply using AutoCAD Express 6 times. This shows that there is only the AutoCAD software platform, use it to direct Laigao design, mechanical design in particular is very difficult and inefficient.
ZWCAD compare with AUTOCAD
Domestic independent development of CAD software - in the hope CAD, fully compatible with the popular use of AutoCAD. ZWCAD2006" software to install and run into the main interface, the following is the "ZWCAD2006" interface, and its interface with AutoCAD "deja vu."
From the above and see exactly the same as AutoCAD, of which there are only two differences (bold words), a script for the record, this is also the hope of the merits. Another system for the minimum configuration (memory / hard drive), in the hope that occupy less resources.
2D CAD software as a domestic, "ZWCAD2006" compatibility, easy to operate. In the hope of the CAD interface, operation habits, and even ordered all fast AutoCAD with basically the same, AutoCAD users will be able to learn without the use of the smooth look of CAD. As the hope of having CAD conversion can read, write and display DWG files, for the majority of CAD designers, this information is the biggest gospel
Of course, in the hope that relative to the CAD for AutoCAD, there are still some gaps. Also in the building look good, but is commonly used in the construction industry Tianzheng construction, and construction is Tianzheng AutoCAD software support, as if looking in the CAD will support the construction Tianzheng software, it would be good news for the people.
From the above and see exactly the same as AutoCAD, of which there are only two differences (bold words), a script for the record, this is also the hope of the merits. Another system for the minimum configuration (memory / hard drive), in the hope that occupy less resources.
2D CAD software as a domestic, "ZWCAD2006" compatibility, easy to operate. In the hope of the CAD interface, operation habits, and even ordered all fast AutoCAD with basically the same, AutoCAD users will be able to learn without the use of the smooth look of CAD. As the hope of having CAD conversion can read, write and display DWG files, for the majority of CAD designers, this information is the biggest gospel
Of course, in the hope that relative to the CAD for AutoCAD, there are still some gaps. Also in the building look good, but is commonly used in the construction industry Tianzheng construction, and construction is Tianzheng AutoCAD software support, as if looking in the CAD will support the construction Tianzheng software, it would be good news for the people.
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