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October 11, 2018

Sketches to 3D Conversion: The First Step towards Visualizing Your Design!

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An idea is just an idea until you make it happen! This is a universal truth and stands correct for any walk of life, a technical field like engineering included. This blog discusses one of the initial steps an engineer takes to make their idea a reality and talks about sketches to 3D conversion.

Be it an ingenious product that is the brainchild of an inventive professional, a re-design of some machine for a customer, or even something having nothing but an aesthetic purpose, it all starts with an idea in someone’s mind.

In order to convert an idea into a reality, the first step is to transform it into a paper. In most cases, the first ever visual form of any invention or product is often a technical drawing which summarizes the whole concept in a form that allows for debate and feedback.

Once adequately discussed, the next step is to get a 3D model built out of it. These sketch to 3D CAD conversions are something quite achievable with modern CAD tools and really boosts the creative process owing to its speed and convenience.

Sketches to 3D Conversion: A Step by Step Process

A CAD expert usually follows certain standard steps in order to perform sketches to 3D conversion.  It all starts with a technical sketch of the final product. A technical drawing is something that not only has all the data needed to make an accurate 3D model like dimensions but it also includes the required tolerances, joints, fixtures etc.

Using these, a CAD operator creates models for different parts of the product. Once these parts are made, like in any manufacturing process, the next step is to assemble them. The drawing sheet comes in handy here as well since the fixtures defined in it help the CAD expert realize what kinds of restrictions, fasteners, and joints to use for assembly.

For example, in a sketch for 3D conversion for the caster wheel shown in the image below, the expert can deduce that the wheel is to be pinned around the central support and that some fastener would be used to join together the stationary and moving parts.

Figure 1: A Technical Drawing

The last step of conventional sketches to 3D conversion is the rendering. Although not performed always if the customer does not need it, but this is usually a necessary step in multi-part assemblies. The parts are given appropriate textures and colours according to their materials. Then, an environment is set up with proper orientation, lighting, and shadows, each of which makes the model look aesthetic. The image below shows a fully rendered 3D model.

Figure 2: The Final Product of a Sketches to 3D Conversion

 

Sketches to 3D Conversion: The Benefits

A sketch to 3D conversion is something that really does pay off. Discussed ahead are just some of the best of getting a 3D model of your sketch.

First of all, a 3D CAD model is much better than a 2D sketch since it can be viewed from any orientation one likes. While a 2D sketch shows limited views of the product, a 3D model offers infinite views. This advantage is further enhanced by software features like cross-section views and animations.

The second major advantage is that modern machinery like 3D printers and CNC machines can process these 3D models. A sketch to 3D conversion yields a model which can be fed into a CAM software where a program can be formulated that can be used to perform both additive and subtractive manufacturing.

Finally, another major benefit of a 3D CAD model is that various analyses and simulations can be carried out over it such as structural analyses, flow analyses, or thermal simulations. The image below shows a flow simulation inside a venture, identifying areas of high and low velocities.

Figure 3: A Flow Simulation of a Car Chassis

 

How CAD/CAM Services Can Help You Out?

CAD/CAM services is one of the leading companies providing sketches to 3D conversion services. Our company has a professional team of CAD experts that know their way around a multitude of CAD platforms and can prepare a 3D model out of your sketches any way you want.

Our services is not only absolutely top of the class but also remarkably quick and accurate. Our 3D models precisely match with their 2D drawings and are perfectly rendered, making them look fantastic. We prepare CAD models that are manufacture-ready, with your actual 3D printed or CNC machined prototype only a CAM platform away.

 

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October 11, 2018

SHEET METAL DESIGN ADVANTAGES AND ASSOCIATED DESIGN CHALLENGES

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Sheet metal design bears a very important place in manufacturing industries you may have noticed that from home appliances to industrial machines, most of them are enclosed in sheet metal, have you thought why is it so? Following the reasons which have convinced the designers to use sheet metal for making enclosures.

  • Manufacturing with sheet metal is reasonably cheaper and easier, it is mostly associated with forming processes.
  • Manufacturing can be carried out on small scale, there isn’t any requirement of high-end machining centres. For forming a product out of sheet metal mostly a hydraulic press is employed with different tools to perform a variety of operations.
  • CNC plasma cutting technology has added to the applications of sheet metal due to its high precision and automated cutting of any shape.
  • Sheet metal working saves time due to simpler processes for example in case of solid you need to drill a hole but for sheet metal, you have to punch a hole. For making a slot in a solid, milling is required but in case of sheet metal, CNC plasma cutting, or a simple punch can do the job.
  • The weight of a sheet metal designed product is significantly less, that is why mostly enclosures are made of sheet metal and mostly aluminium sheets are used, due to a higher strength to weight ratio.

Applications of sheet metal are not limited to enclosures they have numerous other high-end applications such as making the aerodynamic profiles of vehicles and planes. Sheet metal is also used in structural applications such as making frames and roofs. Containers are also one of the numerous applications of sheet metal. HVAC systems are also one of the major applications of sheet metal, ducts made of sheet metal are used to supply air into the target space.

After having discussed the advantages of sheet metal manufacturing you might think about the challenges associated with sheet metal design? Sheet metal design requires special consideration because due to the smaller thickness of the sheet, the area to resist shearing is very small which makes the holes in sheet metal very vulnerable to shearing. So, the holes are always designed at a safe distance from the edge of the sheet. Sheet metal designing is mostly associated with bending and forming. When a bend is to be formed near the edge, provision for bend relief is made so that material may not tear near the bend.

Figure 1 Bend Relief
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Figure 1 Bend Relief

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The extent to which a sheet can bend is material dependent, so sheet metal designing is material specific because the bend radius is dependent on both material and sheet thickness. As the spring back effect is material dependent the bend angle is also material dependent it may be greater or less than the desired angle if you change the sheet material. How to overcome this limitation of material specific design?

To account for the difficulty of variation of parameters from design while manufacturing, k-factor is employed in sheet metal design, to determine the bend allowance and bend deductions because it is based on the position of neutral axis on the bend profile, which estimates the amount of stretching and compression occurring due to the bend it may be noticed that neutral axis is shifted towards the inner radius of the bend as the bend radius is decreased.

Figure 2 Parameters affecting k-factor.
http://sheetmetal.me/formulas-and-functions/k-factor/

K-factor is employed in most CAD software to account for allowance of material and thickness of the sheet. Due to abundant use of sheet metal in manufacturing industries almost all the reputed CAD software packages have a separate module to model for sheet metal design. In sheet metal module there are different options for modelling such as to fold or unfold a sheet, bending, creating a base flange, swept flange, edge flange, different types of hems, using the forming tool etc. Modelling in sheet metal module uses an entirely different approach for example if you create a base flange of a sketch containing two perpendicular lines and a sharp corner at joint, software will automatically specify the bend radius and no sharp corner will be seen. So, a parametric model employing k-factor can serve to generalize the sheet metal design. With the parametric model you just have to change the k-factor for new material and leave the rest on software, it changes the associated design parameters.

After having read the applications and challenges associated with sheet metal design and modelling, let me introduce you to the professionals in providing designing services. CAD/CAM Services has a team of experienced professionals providing designing and modelling services in SolidWorks, Catia, UG NX. CAD/CAM Services possesses a vast experience in designing Aeroplane Parts, Pressure Vessels, Tanks and a variety of other products. They have the clients who are giants in their respective fields like Boeing, Thompson and Coca-Cola are a few of the lot. For any work regarding 3D modelling, Designing, Reverse Engineering get a quote from CAD/CAM services by visiting https://www.cadcam.org/.

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October 11, 2018

3D CAD Model to 2D Drawings: Get Technical Drawings for any 3D Model

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The design process followed by engineers is quite a lengthy procedure and is usually carried out step by step. A good engineer not only uses his genius to come up with innovative solutions to the problems he faces but also follows the correct and expected protocols along the way. This blog post discusses the design process and one such requirement: 3D CAD model to 2D drawings conversions.

An engineer is someone who needs to make sure that he is following standard design procedures and that whatever he designs is completely comprehensible to some other professional if they ever need to perform maintenance or re-designing.

The purpose of this article is to highlight why engineers ever need to convert their 3D CAD model to 2D drawings, and how we at CAD/CAM Services perform the perfect 3D CAD model to 2D drawings conversions.

Nowadays, with CAD platforms very commonly used by engineers throughout the world, and their models being widely accepted among industries, most firms directly start with the building of a 3D CAD model rather than following the conventional method of developing a 2D technical drawing first.

Although this potentially has no negative impact on the design process itself; a 3D model itself is good enough for the necessary simulations and manufacturing operations. Moreover, it is certainly better than a static 2D drawing. However, the conversion of the 3D CAD model to 2D drawings is essential owing to the following reasons.

Figure 1: Typical 2D Technical Drawing Sheet

 

  • 2D Drawings should be a part of the documentation

Whenever a project is completed, some documentation is prepared that summarizes the whole process followed and the outcomes. This documentation is absolutely necessary since it is the first thing accessed when something goes wrong and the design needs to be reviewed.

The 2D technical drawings are great for record-keeping since they are usually in hard form, as opposed to soft 3D CAD files. Since there is no guarantee how long a soft form of data survives, the keeping of a hard form can alleviate the risk of losing important information regarding the design.

  • 2D Drawings have crucial details that 3D models may not have

Technical drawings are made according to set international standards that are followed by all engineers. These standards are exceptionally specific in their requirements and when followed, lead to a highly detailed yet remarkably comprehensive technical drawing, with several details that are not even found in 3D CAD models.

For example, the allowable tolerances in the dimensions are not visible in CAD models but are present on the drawing sheet. These are useful for manufacturers since they know how much precision is required, which is then used to select the fabrication methodology.

Moreover, there is other important information like the kind of joints to be used. Although these can be included in the CAD model too but are much better when clearly visible on paper. A technical drawing identifies the interfaces where weld joints are used, the kinds of fasteners that are used, and their specifications.

  • 2D Drawings are used to build 3D Models

This point basically reinforces the first one. With a 2D technical drawing part of your documentation, you can always use it to re-build your 3D CAD model if you lose it somehow or you need it made in some other software.

With the highlighted points above, it is quite clear why an engineering firm should perform a 3D CAD model to 2D drawings conversions. They lead to complete and standard documentation, remove the risks of ever losing the design data, and contain invaluable information that helps throughout the design and manufacturing process.

CAD/CAM Services: Your Go-To for 3D CAD Model to 2D Drawings Conversion!

CAD/CAM services represent the very top tier of CAD experts in the contemporary market who are skilled in their work and can carry out the best 3D CAD model to 2D drawings conversions. All you have to do is to submit your 3D model and we would convert it into a technical drawing of your choice.

Along with the 3D CAD model to 2D drawings conversion, we can help you prepare a sheet format that you want for any future technical drawing sheets as well.

You can get all kinds of view that you want, sectioned views, fully dimensioned sketches, and useful annotations; all of which can help you maintain proper documentation and elevate the standards of your business.

To convert your 3D CAD model to 2D drawings, kindly contact our experts here.

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October 11, 2018

CAD-CAM 3D CAD Migration

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What if we told you that; we can save you money, cut lead times, while eliminating the frustrations your staff will feel when migrating large quantities of CAD files from one CAD system to another?

Would we have gotten your attention?

Our team at CAD-CAM Services have saved business like yours approximately 40% of the time and cost it takes to migrate files from one CAD system to another efficiently.   This is due to our technical understanding of what it takes to migrate from an older CAD platform to a more advanced system when the need arises.

We know that CAD migration is a hassle production engineers, project managers and every business involved in the production cycle faces on a constant basis. And we have helped many businesses in the Automotive, Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Tooling and manufacturing community to manage the difficulties that comes with CAD migration. Your CAD migration projects are not an exception!

Troubleshooting Your CAD Migration Needs

The 30 years of experience we have garnered providing CAD migration services have taught us a few important facts; every client’s needs are different and so are yours. This is why we would first like to hear from you.

Contact a Representative. Assess Your CAD Migration Requirements

The experienced CCS team understand the need to undertake your CAD migration project while ensuring that data compatibility issues are dealt with. Our understanding of the migration process will ensure that your source data is accurately assessed before migration to a new system is initiated.

Our assessment will determine how the CAD migration process will be carried out. And if your source files require any conversions to ensure they are compatible with your new CAD system, we will advise you about the CAD conversions to make.

Learn More About CAD-CAM’s 3D CAD Conversion Services

 

Custom CAD System Migrations Built for You

CAD-CAM Services offer customized CAD data migrations tailored to fit your business exact needs. Our specialized CAD migration services cut across a variety of industries. And we would like to know if these are of interest to you?

CATIA V4/V5 Migration to SolidWorks

If your business operates in the automotive and aerospace industrial niches, the need to move CAD files from CATIA to SolidWorks and vice versa is one you will frequently encounter. Our team of professionals are ready to help you analyse, prep, and migrate your CAD models using the standards native to SolidWorks or your new CAD system.

CATIA V4 to CATIA V5 Migration

When you chose to take the leap from CATIA V4 to CATIA V5, due to the latter’s compatibility with the Windows operating system, know that we are here to help. Whatever your reasons for upgrading may be, the fact remains that large data sets will need to be accurately transferred. We can help you initiate a seamless migration process without having to lose the data that are so important to your business’s operations.

SolidWorks to CATIA

At CCS, we know the best tools needed for the migration of your CAD data from SolidWorks to CATIA and how to use them. Our team of dedicated professionals will make use of specialized software such as 3DTransVidia to ensure the process is seamless and no data is lost.

Feature Based Data Migrations

Our team of dedicated professionals ensure that the data attached to CAD files are accurately translated to the new system without errors. Therefore, regardless of the difficulties you have previously faced or the brand of the new CAD system you are migrating to, we can guarantee that the 3D CAD migration process will be successfully executed with the care and professionalism your business deserves.

 

What Your Business Stands to Gain

Outsourcing your 3D CAD migration brings a whole lot of benefits to the table for your organization. These benefits range from saving your business more time and money to letting professionals reduce the delays and downtimes that are a by-product of shoddy work. The benefits of outsourcing 3D CAD migrations to CAD-CAM Services include:

 

  • Accurate validation and inspection of migrated data
  • Integration of best practices and industry-related standards
  • High quality work
  • Significant monetary and time-based savings
  • Short implementation time-frame

Get In Touch

We would like to hear from you concerning your 3D CAD migration needs. All you need to do is schedule a discussion with any of our experts and we will be at your beck and call when the time arrives.

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October 11, 2018

Industrial engineering design as the backbone of success

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Industrial engineering design is regarded as one of the major branches of engineering. It is used to optimize complex systems, processes or even organizations.  The experts in industrial engineering design are normally referred to as industrial engineers. Their main role includes reduction of all forms of wastage of resources such as money, time, materials, man-hours, energy, machine time, etc. within an organization. The over overall objective of reducing such wastage of resources is to improve quality and productivity. Other field of engineering that are related to industrial engineering include systems engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations research, financial engineering and safety engineering among others.

Industrial engineering design involves developing, improving and implementing systems integrating people, knowledge, money, information, energy, equipment, analysis, materials, synthesis, and mathematics among other disciplines related to industrial activities. in addition, social sciences as well as engineering design methods are also consulted so as to predict, specify and evaluate the performance of such systems.

Take an example of an aerospace company that has recently been making losses…. The main contributors could be underutilization of resources (time, money, materials, man-hours), wastages (time, money, materials, man-hours, etc.), poor planning on how to utilize such resources, forecasting issues, etc. Actually, everything revolves around how best resources are utilised during operation of such a company.

Figure 1: Industrial engineering design: Cause and effect diagram
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/amir2703/presentation-amir-36425890

 

In an attempt of such a company to reduce or eliminate such wastages, an industrial engineer, who is originally a mechanical engineer, then steps in to provide solutions. There are chances that the solution provided will be centred around engineering design, manufacturing, and utilization of materials. This means human aspects would have been ignored…. This will be a big miss!

On the other hand, take a social-economic expert who is assigned the duty of solving the issues. Social-economists are more concerned on social aspects, economic aspects, utilization of resources, etc. but the cause could be related to engineering design and manufacturing. In this regard, chances are very high that engineering aspects would be ignored or partially tackled resulting to ineffective solutions. This would actually be regarded as an addition to losses already existing. Right?

Another company would decide to assemble a team consisting of all experts…. Boom! They would come with solutions. However, this would take longer, consume even more resources, while time management issues would crop in. In other words, more challenges are often inevitable with large teams.

What then?

Companies and organizations have strived to have all types of experts through their employment policies… but is this good enough? NO! This is because most of time, these experts would be underutilized as they would only be required from time to time. This would mean more monetary losses in terms of their salaries, allowances, etc. For instance, when everything is working as expected, why would the company continue having them around? On the other hand, the company can decide to only employ during crises. This would mean use of more resources in advertising and recruitment during such time. In addition, this may take more time while the issue the company is facing continues to escalate.

Figure 2: Industrial engineering design: 3D CAD Modelling
Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/engineer-technician-working-on-personal-computer-782843011?src=jKrerJ-PpB2poWpKZ5uhYA-1-4

 

Another solution would be outsourcing. There are a large number of consultant companies offering services related to industrial engineering design. During outsourcing, the management should seek companies which has history in mathematics, time management, engineering, efficiency, problem solving, listening, negotiation, work ethics, leadership, etc. On the other hand, the cost should be reasonable. Wouldn’t having such companies at your fingertips safe you time in terms of outsourcing time, cost associated, and the level of expertise you are guaranteed to get for your company? My answer is YES! This would actually mean you only need to notify them when your company is in industrial engineering design need and they are there within shortest time possible.

Its jus a click away to reach the CAD/CAM Services for your industrial engineering design requirements!

Experts at CAD/CAM services have perfected the skills in industrial engineering design for the benefit of our customers. We have assembled a team consisting of experts who have great experience in assisting big companies such as Boeing, HKS, and Coca-Cola and many more. Based on the feedback we have received from these big market players, we are expecting you as our next client! In other words, it does not matter the area of expertise your company is involved in, we will be there for you.

Our solutions include CAD designs, utilization of materials, CAD conversion capabilities, reverse engineering, one-on-one consultancies, etc. Once in touch with us, expect less than complete solution of your industrial design needs. We have invested heavily on 3D CAD/CAM machines and engineering skills as well as soft skills just for you.

You can find us at: https://www.cadcam.org/ for all your inquiries.

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October 11, 2018

2D TO 3D CONVERSION AN INEVITABILITY OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY

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Marking the start of this article with a question why 2D to 3D conversion? For this we need to go through the history of drafting. Ever since the beginning of scientific era, engineers used drawing as a medium of communication. Engineering drawing emerged as a discipline of technical communication employing distinct line types such as solid lines, dashed lines, hatching lines, cutting plane lines, centre lines etc to draw orthographic views of a product. Later with the development in computing, manual drafting shifted to 2D modelling. 2D modelling used the same concept of manual drafting but drawing was shifted from paper to computer screen. In this way 2D or orthographic drawings are a sort of legacy for us. Now the answer to the question marked at start,

  • These legacy drawings are only understandable by technical persons and cannot be comprehended by a non-technical one, with 2D to 3D conversion it becomes comprehendible for any niche.
  • 3D modelled drawing after rendering can serve as a picture of final product which can be used in catalogues and in marketing to non-technical personnel.
  • 3D model can be used to check if the designed mechanism works according to requirements or not.
  • 3D model enables you to study aerodynamics of design to check for drag and lift in case of planes and automobiles.
  • Multiple pre-manufacturing analysis can be made on 3D models such as static structural analysis, thermal analysis, dynamic analysis etc. With these analyses you can check if the design is sustainable or not.
  • The importance of 3D modelling has increased many folds due to advancement in machining, CNC machines require G-code to machine product in close tolerances. With a 3D model you can easily generate G-code using SolidWorks composer, Creo or any other software.
  • 3D printing has also increased the importance of 3D modelling. A 3D printer requires a single .stl file to 3D print our model to physical state. Any 3D model can be converted to .stl file easily.

These multiple uses of 3D models have rendered the orthographic drawings as impracticable with modern practices, therefore 2D to 3D Conversion has become a necessity. Now moving towards the means to carry out 2D to 3D conversion. Different methods are used for 2D to 3D Conversion depending upon the drawing at hand.

If you have 2D files in .dwg format then 2D to 3D conversion is achieved easily because .dwg files are compatible with almost every cad software and its views can be imported as separate sketches and these sketches are employed to generate 3D model.

If you have a hardcopy of a drawing or a scanned image and the drawing is simple enough to be drawn such that it involves basic extrusion or revolve commands, it is modelled from scratch and 2D to 3D Conversion is achieved.

What if you have a orthographic drawing of a complex geometry composed of multiple surfaces such as a car or a plane’s profile, as shown in figure, and you need the profile to be accurate.

Figure.1 Orthographic Views of a car
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Almost every cad software has a provision to import image files, what you can do is to first scan the drawing and then divide the scanned image into multiple images each containing a single orthographic view and then you have to import these files in cad software. If you are using SolidWorks start a sketch on front plane and go to Tools>Sketch tools>Sketch picture, now select the picture with front view. Similarity add the pictures of top and side view. For back view, create a new plane, offset from front plane equal to the length of car as shown in figure.

Figure 2 Importing an image in Solidworks

 

Figure..3 Solidworks Screen Shot

 

Each CAD software has its unique interface and somehow the differences in names of certain commands also exist but the basic procedures remain the same. After having all the views at their respective planes, set the orientation as normal to any plane and trace any edge from the image, then again change the orientation making it normal to other plane and edit the traced curve such that it appears to be the same edge from the view selected. Similarly you have to edit the curve in accordance with the remaining views. After having drawn all the curves representing edges start creating surfaces from the curves. In this way a surface body will be generated same as the profile in the orthographic views. In this way 2D to 3D conversion is carried out in case of complex surface geometries.

 

 

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October 8, 2018

Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion

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Do I Even Know What a Point Cloud is?

Have you ever decided to reverse engineer a product but got stuck up at the CAD modeling stage? This blog post is all about a subset of this issue: Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion.

The problem described above is quite a common one since not every professional, regardless of specialization or talent, is well-versed and in-touch with the ever-growing CAD world of the modern era. This understandable limitation prompts most engineers to place an emphasis on outsourcing the task of native CAD conversion.

However, before diving into the details of how the Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion is performed, lets devote some time to understanding what point cloud actually is.

 

Point Cloud: A Precise 3D Scan for Reverse Engineering

Point Cloud Model of a Car

Point Cloud is a highly innovative technology that makes use of 3D scanning and finds widespread application in the area of reverse engineering.

More than often, engineers find themselves with design problems that require the modeling of a physical product so complex in nature that developing a CAD model through conventional reverse engineering means is virtually impossible.

This is where point cloud comes into the picture. Rather than investing unjustifiable amounts of time into modeling, it is much better to adopt the use of advanced technology like precise 3D scanning. Scanners can nowadays provide a detailed image of the actual product in the form of a three-dimensional cluster of points, known as a point cloud.

For example, if one intends to modify a car’s body for better aerodynamics, they need to have a native CAD model in order to incorporate the desired modifications and conduct CFD flow analyses. However, developing a CAD model can be time-consuming and obtaining a point cloud and converting it to their native CAD platform can be much more feasible in this case.

 

Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion: How it’s Done?

Understanding the Process

Now the questions arise: with the cluster of points at one’s disposal, how to create a CAD model out of it? For Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion, the basic concept is the same and discuss below.

The points all represent the expected shape of the model but are still nowhere near a model that can be altered using simple CAD features like extrude, cut etc. For this, the points need to be joined in such a way that the cumulative result not only resembles the actual physical product but also clear of any loopholes.

The primary technique employed for this is the creation of a mesh. The points are joined together to create a large number of polynomial and triangular surfaces that combine to form one surface, free of holes and discontinuities.

Once this is done, specialists can convert this to any native CAD file and develop a solid model that can be altered any way the end user wants.

Heat Exchanger Converted into a Point Cloud File

 

A great example of this can be seen in the image just to the right. This heat exchanger has been converted into a point cloud file and converted into a plethora of tangential surfaces, which has given it the look of a solid and continuous body, ready for further work on it.

A major advantage of the use of 3D scanning is that it can be used to achieve accuracies as high as .005” native parametric CAD model. They render point cloud to native CAD conversions so smooth that there is near zero chance of any discernible discontinuity.

Thus it is quite clear how Point Cloud to Native CAD Conversion is carried out and how does it benefit engineers who wish to re-design products but lack the software/hardware to do so.

 

CAD/CAM Services: The Best Service Provider Out There!

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With the summary of the whole process done and dusted, what remains is the question of availability of such specialized services in areas of your reach.

CAD/CAM services is a leading company that boasts a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals that can perform any point cloud to native CAD conversion you like. With our precise 3D scan techniques and rated accuracy of up to .005”, the native parametric CAD models we produce are absolutely top of the class.

Whether you want to transform complex structures to 3D printable CAD formats, aim to re-design a product in your own innovative way, or are simply attempting to analyze your products, our out of the box CAD solutions can help you reach the top.

For further queries regarding point cloud to native CAD conversion, get in touch with our experts.

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October 8, 2018

3D CAD Conversion Translations Old to New

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We Specialize in CAD Translations!

3D CAD conversion from old formats to newer/other 3D CAD design software is a need many designers and engineers are facing frequently. This is a type of need which cannot be wished away by engineering companies and manufacturers. As a matter of fact, it has turned out to be a big challenge. This is due to the fact that different companies have invested in different 3D CAD software in form of purchase and training of their technical experts. On the other hand, different CAD software has different capabilities. For instance, a designer at Boeing could have designed an aerodynamic wing using Solidworks. If such a part was to be manufactured by a sub-contractor who uses CATIA, then the need for 3D CAD conversion is inevitable. Another issue may arise where the designer of the wing used 2017 version Solidworks while the company has changed to 2018 version and thus all previous files haveto be converted to the newer version for the purposes of editing, viewing, etc.

 

A large number of modern 3D CAD design software have come up with a solution to this problem in the form of inbuilt plug-ins that have 3D CAD conversion capabilities. Such plug-ins enable designers and engineers to save any 3D CAD or 2D CAD design drawings in any format as required by the user(s). However, there could a limit to how many other formats are available for any given 3D software.

 

How can this gap of conversion be bridged?

  • Use of “Save as” command

Click “File” > click “Save As” which opens a drop-down box. In the drop-down box, click “Save As Type” just below the “filename” box. Then, select the non-native format that is being required by the other user.

Figure 1: 3D CAD conversion in CATIA through save as command

  • Use of “Export and Import” commands

Alternatively, in some software, there is a command for export and/or import from one software to another.

Figure 3: 3D CAD conversion through import

  • Us of Third part 3D CAD converters

Finding the Missing Piece for Your CAD Translations

In some instances, native 3D CAD software may not support the non-native CAD software in which design drawings need to be translated to which poses another challenge. In this case, third party or proprietary software/application need to be downloaded and used for translation. Such third-party applications can be sourced from any of the vendors of the two CAD software in question. Some of third-party CAD translation software include:

In the case where the two options do not work, the last option is to save the design drawing into common formats such as STEP or IGES and then try to open such from the non-native software. It should be noted that there can be incompatibility issues and that some data may be lost in the process.

 

Why risk losing data when CAD/CAM Services exists?

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3D CAD conversion from one format to another is a very complex and sometimes time-consuming activity. Many companies have lost data while trying to convert 3D CAD design drawings for the purposes of communication between team members. At this point of time and complexity, CAD/CAM Services is a leading solution provider for all your CAD services including conversion of 3D CAD design drawings from one format to another while safeguarding the data.

CAD/CAM Services has invested in a large amount of software to meet the demand of each and every CAD design client. As a matter of fact, we come in at the early stages of designing for you and later share the design drawings in the format required. We have a rich expertise as manifested in our experienced designers who are accessioned to pay attention to detail. Our experience spans a number of years with players such as in the aerospace industry, pressure vessels such as tanks, etc. Some of the companies we have worked for include Coca-Cola, Boeing, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and HKS, among others. You may visit our page for more information and contact details.

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October 8, 2018

Reverse engineering: The role of 3D scanning

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What is reverse engineering and 3D Scanning?

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Reverse engineering (also referred to as back engineering) involves dismantling a machine or a system in order to study its parts in detail for the purposes of understanding its working principle. Through reverse engineering, an engineer tries to understand the machine or system parts in terms of design, construction as well as composition where applicable. Upon gathering all necessary information and details of all the parts of the machine, it can then be redesigned in order to come up with a new product/machine. On the other hand, 3D scanning involves the collection of data of an object through the use of 3D scanners or through manual observation. 3D scanners have cameras that are used to collect data such as shapes, appearances, texture, etc. and record the same for communication. There are a number of technologies when it comes to 3D scanners each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Examples of technologies for 3D scanners include optical technology, structured-light 3D scanners, and industrial computed tomography scanning among others.

 

 

What is the role of 3D scanning in reverse engineering?

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The data collected using 3D scanning can be used in a number of ways. Some of the uses include: Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Industrial design, Motion capture, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inspection and quality control, and Prototyping and reverse engineering among others.

Micro-Meter for Accurate Reverse Engineering Measurement

The last use noted above is prototyping and reverse engineering which the main discussion in this blog. During reverse engineering, data collection of each part after dissembling the machine can be manual or by use of a 3D camera. The main disadvantage with manual data collection is that the values measured are read manually and recorded for future digitization of the part. As a result, this process is prone to errors which are then transferred to the part manufactured using such a data.

3D Scanning and Modeling Process Reverse Engineering

On the other hand, a 3D scanner can be used to collect the data and digitize the part at the same time. Digitization of the 3D data results to 3D models that engineers can then make changes to for the purposes of remanufacturing the part without copying the original part/product directly. As a result, this process is more accurate as it eliminates human errors. In addition, 3D scanning using cameras saves time and thus the delivery cycle of products and parts to the market is reduced significantly.  3D scanners can use a number of cameras to capture all the data associated with a part or product.  The whole process of data collection can also be repeated several times.

In the modern world, 3D scanning has been a challenge to many engineering companies owing to the fact that 3D scanning machines are not very accessible, in addition to limited expertise, in this very important step in reverse engineering. The question which arises is: how can this gap be bridged?  The answer is CAD/CAM Services.

 

Why CAD/CAM Services?

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We have been in the field of Reverse Engineering and 3D Modeling for 15+ years providing reliable CAD/CAM services to our clients. We have taken away the hustle of dealing with CAD/CAM-related tasks from our clients leaving them with ample time to manufacture their parts and products from the design drawings. This way, our clients just need to give specifications on what the next product or part is and CAD/CAM services will provide exactly that. We have the best experts when it comes to CAD-related tasks and our clients have left satisfied and keep coming back to us. Some of our clients include Boeing, ARCO, ROLLS ROYCE, and NAVSEA among others.

3D scanning is a key component of reverse engineering which can possibly culminate into a 3D model. 3D models can be worked on based on the needs of our client. In this regard, for your 3D scanning, CAD/CAM services should be your preferred destination for quality work, delivered on time and at competitive prices.  We truly are the market leaders!

 

Visit our website and learn more about CAD/CAM Services, the clients that we serve.  Be sure to email or call us about any questions that you may have regarding your reverse engineering or 3D modeling project. We promise you the highest level of customer care and quality output when it comes to your 3D scanning and modeling projects.

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October 8, 2018

3D Modelling Comes with Accuracy for Aerospace Industry

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3D modeling in the aerospace industry has ensured high standardization in terms of accuracy and precision. Recent controls and regulations in the aerospace industry require the highest possible levels of standardization which is normally achieved through the use of 3D modeling (parametrically). Additionally, 3D modeling has ensured timely production of all parts in line with specifications.

To achieve an accuracy such as 0.005” as frequently required in aerospace industry, the tools used for manufacturing various parts must be as precise and accurate as possible. With competition in the aerospace industry being a very important factor for success, accuracy is regarded as a secret ingredient in the industry. In the aerospace industry, accuracy is defined on the basis of requirement of the processes involved in manufacturing a part. Types of accuracy include path and positioning accuracy which can all be achieved with 3D modeling. These can be applied individually or at the same time.

 

Someone may then ask: Why use 3D modeling to achieve such high accuracy for the manufacturing tools used in the Aerospace Industry?

The answers to these questions include:

  • Reduction of human error: Accurately manufacturing tools have resulted to reduction of human error as well as increasing precision and productivity.
  • Reduction of wastes: With accurate manufacturing tools in the aerospace industry, fewer wastes has been noted leading to increased profits.
  • Enhancement of quality: Quality is the backbone of the aerospace industry. Using 3D modeling has ensured precision and accuracy which in turn has enhanced the quality of manufactured parts. Some of the technologies that have helped to improve quality through improved accuracy are CNC and EDM.
  • Lower cost of parts and manufacturing time: Using high accurate manufacturing tools ensures that parts are produced in large quantities within short periods. This, in turn, reduces manufacturing costs. The reduced costs go towards reducing the various costs such as flight costs paid by customers and thus increasing the market share.
  • Ease of documentation: Documentation has, from time to time, resulted to compromise of accuracy. With 3D modeling, accurate information has been transferred from one user to another (such as designers to manufacturers to quality controllers, etc.) ensuring the maintenance of high levels of accuracy.
  • Compatibility of standards: There are a number of standards in use today such as ISO, DIN, BSI, ANSI, etc. With 3D modeling, compliance with any required standard has been very easy with just a click of a button.

 

Another question someone would ask is: What is parametric modeling and how is it related to accuracy?

Parametric modeling (a type of 3D modeling) involves the use of a computer when designing parts and systems to model attributes having real-world behaviors. It involves the use of feature-based, surface and solid modeling tools able to manipulate the attributes of the system being designed. This allows for ease of editing and design improvement. In addition, high accuracies can be maintained during the design process. This, in turn, allows for flexibility, ease of viewing the design and thus enhanced communication between project teams, reduced engineering cycle of design, as well as increased efficiency. Parametric modeling tools are classified as small-scale, large scale, and industry-specific software. Some of the software that works on basis of parametric modeling include Solidworks and CATIA among others.

 

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At CAD/CAM Services, we specialize in engineering design using modern software such as CATIA and Solidworks among others. We have experience in the design of planes, pressure vessels, tanks, etc. Our team of designers are well trained and always reminded to consider accuracy as one of our considerations when it comes to the generation of 3D CAD models for our clients.  In doing so, CAD/CAM Services takes away the admirative hustle couple with reasonable costs as well as expertise delivery of 3D CAD design services, reliability, and top protection of the data exchange between our clients and the experts. CAD/CAM Services has experience working with high profile companies such as Boeing, Coca-Cola, and Thompson among others. We look forward to having you as our next client and we promise to offer the best accurate, dependable results.

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September 20, 2018

Your Guide to Using SolidWorks For Engine Models

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Designing an engine or its internal components using SolidWorks requires mastering the tools and techniques employed in a typical SolidWorks automotive design project. This means that you need to learn about SolidWorks tools including equations and configurations to enhance the use of SolidWorks for engine models.

The Best Way to Use SolidWorks for Engine Models Explained

If you want to use SolidWorks to create models of a motor vehicle’s engine or its internal components, then you need to have a certain level of expertise in the tools and techniques employed in a typical SolidWorks automotive design project. This means learning about the various SolidWorks tools including equations and configurations to enhance their power and the use of SolidWorks for engine models.

So, what are the tools and techniques required for effectively modeling engines in SolidWorks? Let’s take the main parts of a two-stroke engine as an example. Compared to manufacturing a real engine, modeling an engine is a very simplified process. However, the different tools involved make it a bit difficult to understand for novices or people not exposed to a SolidWorks automotive design project.


3D Rendering of Engine Pistons in Motion

An interesting thing about SolidWorks is that it allows one to add constraints between parts. This way one can see parts moving with respect to each other like in a real engine. Generally, the parts of components of a two-stroke engine modeled in SolidWorks include a piston, a connecting rod, a crankshaft, and a crankcase. We’ll start with the piston.

Since the piston is cylindrical in shape, a revolution is mainly used to model it. The modeling of the piston starts with a sketch that will be the profile of this revolution. In the end, the entire sketch needs to be black which means that it is fully constrained. The connecting rod of the engine is symmetric in shape. This means that only one side of the rod needs to be modeled.

The axis and the joint are two very simple cylindrical parts of an engine. They are modeled in SolidWorks by opening a new part and starting a sketch on the front plane. Finally, the crankcase of an engine will be divided into three different parts when it is being modeled. The modeling of this engine part is more detailed than other parts or components.

So, now you have a basic understanding of how to use SolidWorks for engine models. However, you can leave the rest to professionals such as CAD/CAM Services. We are a high-end CAD conversion and 3D scanning company experienced in CAD Modeling, 3D Scanning, SolidWorks, UG NX and CATIA modeling.

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September 20, 2018

Your Guide to Modeling Wire Meshes in SolidWorks

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Have you lately tried to model wires mesh in SolidWorks but with fail? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we will discuss the essentials you need to get started with modeling wires meshes in SolidWorks. Moreover, we will discuss the techniques and strategies employed by CAD/CAM services for this purpose.

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Until recently, only a small population of people required help in importing mesh files in SolidWorks. Typically, they would have had to reuse geometry created in an artistic modeling software or import point cloud files representing scanned data. The process of importing and converting these files to SolidWorks as geometry that could be used was frustrating and cumbersome, to say the least.

In addition to the above, there were many occasions where the point cloud would be so large that importing it into older SolidWorks versions would not possible. However, the 3D printing revolution has changed modeling wire meshes in SolidWorks forever. Over the past few years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of mainstream SolidWorks users who require inserting 3D-scanned models into assemblies or modifying such models.

When faced with the awkward methods of dealing with mesh files, the ‘traditional’ users who are accustomed to the speed and elegant workflows available when working with SolidWorks models, expressed very strong feelings. Additionally, they developed ideas for repurposing the imported scanned data. The modeling of wire meshes in SolidWorks is a computation approach for designing wire meshes which is freeform surfaces composed of woven wires arranged in a regular grid.

Wire meshes enjoy broad application in art, architecture, and engineering including handmade sculptures, filters, support structures in composite materials, and architectural facades. Despite their widespread use, a systematic design methodology for freeform wire meshes was lacking until recently. The advent of the CAD technology such as SolidWorks has completely changed how wire meshes are designed and modeled, and today there is a systematic design methodology that professionals such as CAD/CAM services follow to achieve the desired wire mesh models.

Modeling wire meshes in SolidWorks may sound a bit complicated. However, the good news for you is that unless you’re the guy who is designing the mesh or your company is the one creating the mesh model, you don’t need to get into the details. When you outsource SolidWorks wire mesh modeling to CAD professionals such as CAD/CAM services, you can simply sit back and let CAD/CAM services do all the work for you.

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September 20, 2018

Why Hire SolidWorks 3D Printing Services

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Since they were developed for subtractive manufacturing methods, traditional CAD tools made it challenging to design parts optimized for additive manufacturing such as 3D printing. However, new software tools such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks 3D printing services are helping to resolve this problem.

Why You Need SolidWorks 3D Printing Services

Traditional CAD tools were developed for subtractive manufacturing methods and as such, they made it challenging to design parts optimized for additive manufacturing such as 3D printing. The good news is that a combination of new software tools such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks 3D printing services are helping companies overcome this challenge.

SolidWorks and the 3D printing services using them allow manufacturers to incorporate high-end 3D printing solutions to build, test, and find the best solution fast for all types of solutions—all from within SolidWorks. So, what can SolidWorks 3D printing services offer? they offer the following:

  • Optimized designs for faster print speed, higher strength, and part quality
  • Preparation of designs for print using a simple solution
  • Avoiding issues in data export and translation
  • Easy preparation, execution, and monitoring of 3D print jobs within SolidWorks

While 3D printing in SolidWorks is geared toward the modeling of industrial objects, it can be used for much more than that. This includes using it for electrical design or product design. Allowing users to create anything and everything, additive manufacturing or 3D printing has gripped the world as the next industrial revolution. Many customers of CAD/CAM services are already reaping the benefits of 3D printing.

If you want to get the same benefits, then hire CAD/CAM services to get up to speed with SolidWorks and unlock the benefits of this powerful design solution for rapid creation of parts and assembly files for 3D printers. Using the SolidWorks CAD software, CAD/CAM services can deliver powerful design functionality with an intuitive user interface to speed your design process and allow you to generate 3D models for printing. Following are some of the reasons that make CAD/CAM services the ideal choice for SolidWorks 3D printing services:

  • The ability to begin 3D designs quickly using imported images, simple sketches, or scanned 3D data
  • The ability to share your designs, manage 3D files, and work closely with your team and other stakeholders
  • Lifelike visualization and virtual testing before 3D printing and manufacture

With CAD/CAM services, you’re almost guaranteed to get quality 3D printing services for your 3D design at a cost-effective price. We are a high-end CAD conversion and 3D scanning company experienced in CAD modeling, 3D scanning, SolidWorks, UG NX and CATIA drafting. For more information and to get feedback on your project, please contact us. Our friendly experts will be more than happy to help and provide you with a project quote.

 

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September 20, 2018

What You Need to Know About SolidWorks 3D Models

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CAD professionals who specialize in SolidWorks can help optimize your designs. They do this by using the software to simulate real-world conditions and test multiple ‘what-if’ scenarios. This can be extremely beneficial for engineering design companies who are not experts at generating SolidWorks 3D models.

What CAD/CAM Services Have to Tell You About SolidWorks 3D Models

With the right SolidWorks CAD services, it becomes easy to create 3D CAD models that simply complex designs of mechanical and industrial products, especially for critical parts. Additionally, SolidWorks CAD services such as CAD/CAM services can align manufacturers with design engineers. It is high time the world moved away from paper sketches and to CAD designs and models.

Most companies today want to use 3D model services in one way or the other. Rough 3D models are often utilized to convey concepts while detailed 3D models are created throughout the design process. These models can be used to create photorealistic renderings for marketing purposes or program manufacturing operations.

Typically, two dimensional or 2D drawings are created for manufacturing specifications and documentation. However, the backbone of most engineering designs is three-dimensional or 3D CAD modeling. By creating accurate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, CAD/CAM services allow clients to virtually assemble their product to ensure it all fits together and achieves the required design goals.

Additionally, CAD/CAM services can pull various parameters from the SolidWorks 3D models before any prototypes are built. These parameters include weight, the center of mass location, moments of inertia, and the like. The type of 3D modeling that CAD/CAM services use SolidWorks for is parametric modeling.

If you’re not familiar with the term, parametric modeling refers to features based on parameters like dimensions for size, equations to drive a geometric shape, material density to drive mass. These parameters are easily adjusted at any time to update the design as it matures. It is important to note here that a CAD drawing or model is associated with the part that is being represented. Therefore, any changes made to the part model will automatically show up in the assembly model and drawing.

All CAD models including SolidWorks 3D models of CAD/CAM services are created using a clean and efficient style. With years of experience creating 3D CAD models, CAD/CAM services always deliver high-quality and error-free CAD models. Additionally, using SolidWorks, CAD/CAM services can take the 3D part and assembly models and link them to two-dimensional (2D) drawings and documentation.

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September 20, 2018

What to Look for in SolidWorks CAD Services

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If you’re looking for someone to help you with your SolidWorks CAD design, then you have to the right place. When it comes SolidWorks CAD design and drafting, there are not many companies better than CAD/CAM services. Here is what to look for in SolidWorks CAD services and why CAD/CAM services tick all the boxes.

The Qualities that Make CAD/CAM Services the Perfect SolidWorks CAD Services

Your search for SolidWorks CAD services ends here. Why is that? Because you’ve just found CAD/CAM services—a team of design and engineering experts with years of experience in CAD design and drafting using various software. Gone are the days of paper drawings, charts, and chart holders piling up in the design and engineering departments of a business.

Ever since computer technology and applications started to control the reigns of various segments of businesses, every document has been digitized and converted into an electronic format which admittedly has a plethora of advantages over the paper format. This is evident in the designing of products as well.

More and more businesses today are using computer-aided-technology or CAD in the design processes. The purpose of this is not only to digitize their working, but also to speed up their process. A company that is leading the way in CAD design and drafting is CAD/CAM services. Backed by a team of professional having industry experience and practice, CAD/CAM services are rendering SolidWorks 3D CAD design services to clients across various disciplines.

CAD/CAM services are renowned for completing CAD projects on time and they are enormously liked in the market for meeting the needs and demands of the customer every single time. CAD/CAM services can turn your sketches, hand-made mockups, or even a concept in mind in 3D CAD model for your review.

Using SolidWorks—a leading 3D CAD modeling software, CAD/CAM services provide a complete solution for engineering and manufacturing companies to innovate faster, win more business, and get products to market faster. CAD/CAM services enable businesses to rapidly create new designs or manipulate and edit existing 2D and 2D geometry without the complexity of traditional CAD software.

Leveraging the SolidWorks CAD program, CAD/CAM services provide SolidWorks CAD services that help create quality and realistic designs in 3D CAD that allow customers to get multiple views of the part or product from different angles. In short, CAD/CAM services can provide CAD services that create a competitive advantage for your business.

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September 20, 2018

What to Expect from Your SolidWorks Drafting Services

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Are you searching for professionals who can provide you with 2D CAD drawings and drafts for assembly, Sheet metal, machining and casting requirements? If yes, then you need to look for a company with wide experience in delivering SolidWorks drafting services and CAD conversion. CAD/CAM services is that company.

What to Look for in SolidWorks Drafting Services

Are you looking for CAD design services have valuable experience in many diverse areas of the field across a range of industries? Then you have come to the right place. CAD/CAM services are CAD drafting professionals that specialize in providing mechanical design, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling services. The CAD drafting services of CAD/CAM services, which includes SolidWorks drafting services, ranging from simple ‘paper to CAD conversion’ and revision changes to the part design and ‘top-down’ 3D assembly modeling.

The aim of CAD/CAM services is to provide SolidWorks drafting services that meet the client’s standards and specifications in the time frame that they require. The experience and expertise of CAD/CAM services allow them to provide clients with the speed and accuracy required to meet deadlines and complete projects. The CAD drafting experience of CAD/CAM services includes (but is not limited to):

  • 3D part and assembly modeling, animations, and renderings
  • Assembly and component drawings

It is important to understand that the days of paper drawings are long gone and using CAD software such as SolidWorks is the only viable option you have today to create 3D drawings and models of your product. The good news is that you do have to worry about using SolidWorks for generating 3D drawings and drafts. Instead, you can outsource to professionals such as CAD/CAM services to get the most out of the SolidWorks software for your design project.

CAD/CAM services can deliver CAD drafting services for building metal products like steel framing, metal doors, frames & windows, roofing, siding, prefabricated metal building components, construction equipment, heavy machines, plant design etc. Additionally, they can deliver design information with required standards in form of 2D detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings to meet shop floor requirements.

If you’re looking for CAD drafting services with expertise in using SolidWorks and lots of experience in the CAD industry, then there’s no one better than CAD/CAM services. CAD/CAM services have a team of experts with exceptional skills in CAD drafting and SolidWorks. Their experience and expertise are just what you need to convert your design from mere ideas to 3D models for manufacturing. This makes CAD/CAM services the ideal SolidWorks drafting services.

We are a high-end CAD conversion and 3D scanning company experienced in CAD modeling, 3D scanning, SolidWorks, UG NX and CATIA drafting.  For more information and to get feedback on your project, please contact us.  Our friendly experts will be more than happy to help you and provide you with a project quote.

 

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September 19, 2018

What Makes the Best SolidWorks Modeling Services

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Want to turn your conceptual ideas, mockups, hand-drawn sketches to 2D drawings and 3D designs? If yes, then start looking for SolidWorks modeling services. Services such as CAD/CAM services that perform SolidWorks modeling for business can 3D solid and surface modeling support to reduce your cost of manufacturing.

Why CAD/CAM Services is Great SolidWorks Modeling Services

If you’re looking for SolidWorks Modeling services that can transform your concepts, mockups, hand-drawn sketches to 2D and 3D designs, then CAD/CAM services are the company you need. Why do we say that? CAD/CAM services can provide you SolidWorks modeling that gives you the opportunity to plan the manufacturing and assembly processes early in the development cycle. Additionally, the 3D solid and surface modeling support of CAD/CAM services plays a crucial role in reducing the cost of manufacturing.

The drafters and engineers of CAD/CAM services are experienced and experts at SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, which empowers them to deliver detailed designs of industrial and other products. CAD/CAM services can deliver comprehensive 3D modeling with 3D rendering properties using industry leading modeling and sketching tools to develop high-quality models of everything ranging from small parts to large assemblies.

What Makes CAD/CAM the Stand Out SolidWorks CAD Services

When it comes to CAD design and drafting, there are not many services as good as CAD/CAM services. This is not an empty claim rather it is backed by years of experience and unmatched expertise in 3D modeling services for product design development using SolidWorks from drawings and 2D CAD files.

With help from the design experts and engineering professionals of CAD/CAM services, you can keep your business efficient and profitable. The design experts of CAD/CAM services support you from concept drawings all the way through fabrication and installation including full-scale 3D rendering.

Irrespective of the complexity of the design, CAD/CAM services enable easy design intent communication with their 3D modeling and rendering solutions.

Following are some major reasons to use the SolidWorks modeling services of CAD/CAM services:

  • 3D solid models for small, large, and complex mechanical parts
  • CAD models for large assembly designs
  • 3D models for welded structures, frames, and bases
  • 3D modeling services from 2D CAD scanned, and hand drawings for industrial components, assemblies, and plant layouts
  • Reverse engineering of legacy parts
  • Surface modeling to represent complex surface geometries in CAD format

 

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September 19, 2018

SolidWorks CAD Drafting Made Simple By CAD/CAM Services

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When it comes to CAD software, SolidWorks leads the way with over three million users and 50% market share. The reason behind this popularity of SolidWorks is its ability to help idea, design and manufacture high-quality products with enhanced productivity. CAD/CAM services can help you make the best use of SolidWorks.

CAD/CAD Services Can Get Most Out of SolidWorks CAD Drafting

SolidWorks has more than three million users globally, making it the leading CAD software with 50% market share. So, what is the reason for this popularity of SolidWorks CAD drafting? Over the past few years, SolidWorks has helped many designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ideate, design, and manufacture high-quality products with enhanced productivity. However, if you want to take CAD drafting in SolidWorks to the next level, then you’d do well to take help from CAD drafting professionals such as CAD/CAM services.

What makes CAD/CAM services a great choice for CAD drafting in SolidWorks? The CAD professionals of CAD/CAM services provide SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD drafting for assembly, sheet metal, machining, and casting requirements. Additionally, they have experience in delivering SolidWorks 2D drafting services and CAD conversion services for sheet metal parts/fabrication, tool design, aluminum sheeting, and other metal products automotive OEMs, industrial equipment manufacturers, and other manufacturers.

In addition to the above, other keys areas that the CAD drafters of CAD/CAM services specialize in include preparation of architectural drawings, layouts, landscaping, and architectural floor plans. In other words, no matter what your architectural CAD requirements, CAD/CAM services can help. The main reason for trusting a professional SolidWorks CAD drafting services such as us is that specialized CAD drafting like architectural CAD drafting require subject-oriented skills and astute practical knowledge. CAD/CAM services have both in abundance.

What makes CAD/CAM services a great choice for CAD drafting in SolidWorks? Following are some reasons:

  • CAD/CAM services specialize in sheet metal conversion services such as converting standard part to sheet metal part or converting pipe from solid modeling to sheet metal
  • CAD/CAM services are expert at mechanical drafting services
  • They can provide concept to 2D working drawings for major industrial equipment and devices
  • They can convert existing 2D or 3D legacy data into SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings
  • They can perform paper to CAD conversion and PDF to CAD conversion
  • They can provide SolidWorks drawings with exploded views
  • They can create SolidWorks models from concept sketches, images, or written instructions

The above list is not exhaustive and there are many more reasons to choose CAD/CAM services for SolidWorks CAD drafting. We are a high-end CAD conversion and 3D scanning company experienced in CAD modeling, 3D scanning, SolidWorks, UG NX and CATIA drafting.

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