In today’s challenging environment, companies that have implemented 3D CAD applications are now looking for ways to share 3D data without having to purchase multiple CAD licenses. Downstream applications and resources do not need to make changes; they only need to view the 3D data. The question is why?
In some cases, it is to understand the quality standards and requirements from an OEM. 3D_Evolution has the ability to check for up to 36 categories - tiny elements and segments, G1 and G2 Continuity, large gaps, free edges and self intersections to name a few. Export an HTML report file showing the successes and failures. Take it one step further and utilize the kernel to heal the models based on required standards.
In other cases, the 3D models are viewed for rotations, zoom and pan, cutting sections and setting transparency. Questions about 3D data require interrogation to calculate volume and view in wire frame or export to a .jpg. Companies have even tried standardizing on JT or STEP. It always comes back to reading, viewing and comparison of the original 3D model. CT Core Technologies believes in automating the process while mitigating the interoperability of 3D models.
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Model Compare & Validation |
When there is a change in a 3D model, where has the change been made and how do you find it? With the model compare module within 3D_Evolution viewer, it will show two parts or assemblies and the differences. Have the ability to determine if the assembly structure has changed, as well as the ability to compare the assembly structure.
Do not lose time with an extensive and uncertain manual search for differences. Within seconds 3D_Evolution© Advanced Compare module calculates all differences between model revisions, similar models, and even converted models! Our powerful user interface gives you a perfect overview about the changes. |
Key features:
• High precision and clear representation
• Supports all CAD Native and Standard formats
• Comparison of models of different formats
• Red/blue display with dynamic color scale
• Creation of colored viewing-models
• Batch-processing of entire directories
• Automatic search of "matching parts" in assemblies
• Dynamic fading by discrepancies size
• HTML report files
• Analysis such as Measuring and Cross Sections
• Simultaneous Multi-window display |
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The Thickness Checker |
Areas where the wall thickness runs under the defined value are highlighted clearly and can be displayed alone while the values are indicated by a color scale.
Especially when it comes to very large and complex casting models the development time will be reduced efficiently using a software supported inspection. In addition to this, the advanced compare technology saves precious human resources increases quality and avoids costly changes already in an early stage of the product development. |
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Independently review and analyze all native and standard formats without the authoring CAD systems. Streamline the collaboration with your business partners and realize the integrated availability of the 3D models throughout the entire product lifecycle process.
Equipped with powerful graphics and fast interfaces, our viewer loads and analyzes all current CAD formats with impressive speed. The high end interfaces of the viewer read CATIA V5 mixed models and product information as well as many other special data formats, information and metadata. The viewer works with the exact B-REP description, allowing precise measurements and the exact calculation of the model properties.
Key features:
• Compare 3D models and highlight discrepancies with Model Compare
• Product information (PMI), tolerances (GD&T), annotations (FTA)
• Measuring functions
• Dynamic sections with transparent section plane
• Analysis of model quality and geometrical properties
• Printing and saving pictures
• Node-locked or floating company-licenses
Based on the mature technology of 3D_Evolution©, our cost effective Viewer provides you with the flexibility and reliability you need to securely read CAD data in every situation. Our Viewer can be customized with Model Compare or VDA Checker modules to fit your exact need.
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VDA Checker |
Assures product data quality of your 3D models regardless of format or generating system, implemented in the creation process or controlling your incoming and outgoing CAD data.
Following is the definition of product data quality, on which this set of guidelines is based:
Product data quality is a measure of the accuracy and appropriateness of product data combined with the timeliness with which those data are provided to all the people who need them.
From this we can state that good product data quality means providing the right data to the right people at the right time.
The certified 3D_Evolution© VDA Checker verifies all 3D geometries independent of the CAD format. It is the only 3D Viewer that is certified in accordance with SASSIG/PDQ and VDA 4955/2 specifications. |
Difference between the compared models is clearly visualized. Red is added and blue is deducted material. |
Depending upon the application or customer requirements, testing profiles containing the relevant testing criteria can be saved. The result is in conformity with SASSIG/PDQ and VDA 4955/2 specifications and can be saved in an html format. Similar to all other modules, the Quality Checker can be applied for individual parts or assemblies. Failures are visualized and accurately displayed on the model. The listing of error types in the Checker’s tree structure allows for the systematic selection of the geometries and error clearings. Below is a list of all VDA categories it checks for: |
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