Pro/ENGINEER
CAD/CAM/CAE system. With over 310,000 professional users using Pro/ENGINEER, it is extremely powerful, combining unmatched speed and accuracy. More than 42,000 enterprises around the world use PTC PLM products at all stages life cycle products.
A new version Pro/ENGINEER offers advanced geometry modeling and editing technologies that significantly increase designer productivity, as well as an apparatus for creating photorealistic images of the highest quality. Among them are the creation of three-dimensional layouts in the form of a “point cloud”, dynamic deformation of a three-dimensional model and many others.
Developer - Parametric Technology Corp. , USA.
CATIA
CATIA is a key brand of Dassault Systèmes and the world leader in software products that support design and innovation. Around the world, thousands of companies in a variety of industries use the virtual design capabilities provided by CATIA products to create truly successful products. CATIA solutions address all companies, from OEMs to their suppliers and small and medium-sized businesses.
CAD/CAM/CAE system CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a fully integrated universal CAD/CAM/CAE system high level, which allows for parallel implementation of the design and production cycle CATIA, being a universal system for computer-aided design, testing and manufacturing, is widely used at large machine-building enterprises around the world for computer-aided design, pre-production, and reengineering. Functions supported by CATIA/CADAMSolutions: · administration - planning, resource management, inspection and documentation of the project; · the most advanced modeling; · description of all mechanical connections between the components of the object and bringing them into a state of spatial mutual positioning; · automatic analysis of geometric and logical conflicts · analysis properties of complex assemblies; developed tools for tracing communication systems in compliance with specified restrictions; specialized applications for technological preparation of production.
Developer - Dassault Systèmes, (France).
SolidWorks
A powerful mechanical engineering CAD package for solid parametric modeling of complex parts and assemblies. A mid-class design system based on the Parasolid parametric geometric core. Created specifically for use on personal computers running Windows operating systems.
Developed by Dassault Systèmes.
NX
The NX CAD/CAM/CAE system from Siemens PLM Software offers next-generation tools and technologies that are helping to transform product development. Qualitatively new tools allow you to develop products in a single, controlled environment by integrating all processes. NX tools provide more modeling capabilities, flexibility and performance. By combining parametric and treeless modeling with active layout technology to make assembly work easier, NX sets new standards for speed, performance and ease of use.
Unigraphics Solutions, Inc. product series: Unigraphics Solutions, Parasolid, Solid Edge, Unigraphics, IMAN, ProductVision, GRIP.
CSoft.
SolidEdge
Solid Edge is a market leader in computer-aided design systems for mechanical engineering, equipped with unique tools for creating and editing 3D digital layouts. With superior core modeling capabilities and built-in workflows, industry-specific needs, and seamless integration with design management tools, Solid Edge enables accurate, error-free design solutions. Solid Edge's part and assembly modeling tools enable engineers to easily create a wide variety of products, from individual parts to assemblies containing thousands of components. Industry-specific teams and structured workflows speed the design of common parts, while assemblies are created, analyzed and edited to ensure every part fits together accurately and functions correctly. When you design in Solid Edge, your products come together correctly the first time.
Developer - . Additionally - CSoft.
think3
Computer-aided design system for mid-level mechanical engineering. Provides two-dimensional design, three-dimensional surface and solid modeling, design of products from sheet materials, associativity of a two-dimensional drawing with a three-dimensional model, photorealistic representation of the project.
Developed by think3, Inc, USA.
A series of products for design and project data management: 3D CAD and 2D CAD, comprehensive product data management (PDM), and software interoperability. With a wide range of additional design modules, CoCreate provides speed, flexibility to respond to changes for clients, short development cycles, and an easy design process. The main modules are CoCreate Modeling and CoCreate Drafting.
Developer - Parametric Technology Corp.
KeyCreator
KeyCreator™ is a full-featured software, providing professional designers modern tools to carry out complex design work. KeyCreator allows full editing of both native and imported geometry and supports the creation of complex surface models. Easy to use and create 2D drawings and 3D models.
Developer - Kubotek Corporation, USA.
T-FLEX
The T-FLEX CAD/CAM/CAE/CAPP/PDM software package combines programs for three-dimensional design, modules for preparing control programs for CNC machines and engineering calculations. All systems of the T-FLEX CAD/CAM/CAE/CAPP/PDM complex operate on a single information platform of the T-FLEX DOCs PDM system. The Russian software package T-FLEX CAD/CAM/CAE/CAPP/PDM is a set of modern software tools for solving problems of automation of three-dimensional design, design and technological preparation of production of any complexity in various industries.
CAD T-FLEX CAD is a professional design program. T-FLEX CAD combines powerful parametric 2D and 3D modeling capabilities with tools for creating and designing drawings and design documentation. Technical innovations and good performance CAD T-FLEX CAD, combined with a convenient and intuitive interface, makes CAD T-FLEX CAD a universal and effective tool for 2D and 3D product design. Thanks to a wide range of CAD design tools, T-FLEX CAD is best choice to solve any design problems. Designers around the world use T-FLEX CAD in a wide range of industries: general engineering and instrumentation, aerospace, automotive and shipbuilding, as well as in design and construction organizations. CAD T-FLEX CAD is used both in the design of main production products and in the creation of the entire complex of necessary equipment - dies and molds, tools and fixtures.
Developer – Top-Systems, Moscow.
"bCAD Pro" is a software system for a full design cycle: design, engineering and production preparation for everything that can be made from sheet and profile materials. It allows you to design various products from these materials: furniture, commercial equipment, exhibition stands, pavilions, small architectural forms, as well as the premises in which these products are located, for which they are made: offices, clubs, bars, apartments, etc. ., as well as various elements of such premises: podiums, reception desks, bar counters and much more - are successfully designed in “bCAD Pro”. It is possible to work simultaneously with several projects, combine models into a single project, and arrange the created models throughout an office or apartment. "bCAD Pro" includes the capabilities of all other products in the line: "bCAD Furniture", "bCAD Showcase" and "bCAD Designer". Everything that is written about the capabilities of these products is there. In it you can perform all the same work and create libraries of materials, fasteners and components. The main differences are the ability to create products with profile parts and export information about designs in database formats.
Developer - ProPro Group, Novosibirsk.
COMPASS
One of the leading Russian products. A CAD system designed for a wide range of design and engineering work, easy to learn, convenient to use, and at the same time having a cost acceptable for complex equipment of Russian enterprises, including medium and small ones. Allows for two-dimensional design and construction, rapid preparation and release of various drawing and design documentation, creation of technical text and graphic documents. Developer – , Russia.
DesignCAD Series
DesignCAD is a program that combines easy-to-understand and use 2D drafting with powerful and accurate 3D modeling to achieve amazing results depending on your imagination and creativity. Design has never been easier with the program's easy-to-understand interface and extensive reference library. The program allows you to quickly create the necessary drawings. The program also has the ability to solid-state modeling and create animations and presentations. DesignCAD 3D Max is a versatile CAD tool for beginners and advanced users.
Developed by IMSI/Design, LLC. , USA.
TurboCAD Pro
TurboCAD Pro is a powerful all-in-one tool for professional CAD design. Combined 2D and 3D design can satisfy the most demanding users. The full power of the industry standard ACIS® v8 solid modeling engine coexists with powerful surface modeling to give you maximum capabilities. TurboCAD Prol supports twenty-five of the most popular file formats, including AutoCAD® DWG/DXF, MicroStation® DGN, 3DS, IGEN, STL and more. You also have the opportunity to export your projects to HTML, JPG, MTX. TurboCAD Professional includes realistic rendering, full 3D modeling with shells and lofting.... work with AutoCAD files, the ability to work with the Internet, training programs. TurboCAD is fully customizable, has built-in Microsoft's VBA and is compatible with Microsoft Office. This program also includes a Software Development Kit and a Visual Basic® Macro Recorder. TurboCAD Professional is the newest and most powerful 3D computer-aided design application.
Developed by IMSI/Design, LLC. , USA
IronCAD
Computer-aided design system for mechanical engineering. Provides 2D design and 3D solid modeling.
Developer - Visionary Design Systems, Inc. , USA.
Cimatron
Cimatron is an integrated CAD/CAM system that provides a full set of tools for product design, development of drawing and design documentation, engineering analysis, and creation of control programs for CNC machines. Cimatron satisfies the needs and requirements of a wide range of users, works on various platforms, including personal computers. There are about 6,000 companies worldwide who use the system.
Developer – , Israel. Additionally - on Bee Pitron.
TEBIS
Developed CAD/CAM system. Two-dimensional design and drawing, three-dimensional modeling.
Developer – Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG, Germany.
VISI Series
Vero product series, developed system: CAD/CAM/CAE Software - Molds, Tools, Wire EDM, Laser Cut. Provides two-dimensional design and drawing, three-dimensional surface and solid modeling, generation of programs for CNC machines, visualization of part processing.
Developer – Vero Software, USA. Watch on-line video.
VX CAD/CAM
Developed CAD/CAM system. Main modules: VX Innovator, VX Designer, VX Mold&Die, VX 3D Machinist, VX End-to-End.
Developer – VX Corporation, USA.
The main product is CADMAX SolidMaster - a computer-aided design system that provides two-dimensional design, three-dimensional surface and solid modeling.
Developer – , USA.
Calculations and analysis
ANSYS
Finite element package. ANSYS, Inc. For 35 years, it has been one of the leaders in the CAE market, developing and offering a wide range of software products for automated engineering analysis. Founded by Mr. John Swanson, the company was originally called Swanson Analysis Systems, and offered only the ANSYS universal finite element package. Later, the program gave its name to the company itself. Today, the company is the leader in the settlement systems market both in terms of sales volume and the number of workstations of its software used around the world, and the breadth of the line and applicability of software products: ANSYS, AutoDYN, CFX, Fluent, ICEM, Maxwell ... this is just a short list.
The ANSYS product line is wide and covers all the needs of the designer at all stages of his work, starting with the construction or modification of the geometric and mesh model, then moving on to the effective solution of the problem, and ending with the processing, presentation and documentation of the results.
The main ones in the line of software products are the following, which are tools for solving problems:
ANSYS - strength, thermophysics, electromagnetism
AutoDYN - simulation of highly nonlinear and fast processes
CFX - fluid dynamics
Fluent - fluid dynamics
Maxwell - electromagnetism
DesignModeler - creation and/or modification of geometric models
ICEM is a universal tool for constructing and modifying mesh models
Gambit is a universal tool for constructing and modifying mesh models for fluid dynamics problems
MSC.Software
Pre-production
IMS Software
ADEM
The ADEM system is designed to automate design and technological bureaus, main and technological production shops. Having a modular structure, ADEM can be configured both for solving specific design problems and for end-to-end production preparation. The system includes modules:
ADEM CAD
ADEM CAPP/CAM
ADEM GPP
ADEM Vault
These modules combine in a single design and technological space all known design and modeling methods, preparation of control programs for all types of CNC machine racks. They ensure the integrity of graphic, technological and calculation information, management of enterprise databases, and generation of any reporting documents.
Developer - Omega ADEM Technologies Ltd. Additional Information- Vasily Lovygin, Tomsk. ADEM in Tomsk.
CAD/CAM system, which occupies a leading position in the world in terms of the number of sales and installations of the package among CAD/CAM systems. Provides wireframe and surface modeling of parts, visualization and documentation of simple and complex parts and assembly units, development of control programs for turning, milling, electrical discharge machining on CNC machines.
Developer - CNC Software, Inc. , USA.
Vero Software
Series of products for production: CAD/CAM - computer-aided design/automated process control.
Developer – Vero Software Plc, UK. Additionally - PF "MOLD SERVICE" company.
OCTOPUS
An integrated set of software products will allow you to: automate all processes of preparation and production planning in a short time and with high efficiency; organize work at the enterprise in accordance with international standards; increase speed, quality and productivity.
Developer - SPRUT-Technology CJSC, Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia.
Delcam PLC
Delcam's family of software covers all stages of the production cycle. It combines functionality with the latest technologies in the field of user interface. As a result, a sharp reduction in the design and pre-production stage. Each Delcam product focuses on a specific aspect of the design, production and inspection of complex products and is the most optimal solution in its field of application:
Delcam PowerSHAPE, Delcam PowerMILL, Delcam PowerINSPECT, Delcam CopyCAD, Delcam ArtCAM, Delcam Exchange, Delcam Toolmaker, Delcam Electrode, Delcam PS-Team, Delcam FeatureCAM, Delcam
PartMaker, Delcam Crispin, Delcam DentCAD, Delcam DentMILL.
Developer - Delcam PLC.
SolidCAM
A package for generating control programs for CNC machines when processing parts containing complex surface or solid geometry. Provides 2.5 and 3-axis milling, turning, visualization of the processing process.
Developer – , Israel.
Conceptual design and visualization
Autodesk® AliasStudio™
Autodesk® AliasStudio™ is part of Autodesk's digital prototyping technology and is now known as the Autodesk Alias family of products, which includes Autodesk® Alias® Design, Autodesk® Alias® Surface and Autodesk® Alias® Automotive.
A comprehensive set of tools for the creative design process, helping companies create superior design solutions that drive business success. A program for designers of consumer products that allows you to manage the entire design process: from searching for ideas to handing over finished surfaces to designers. Develop and communicate concepts faster using sketches, 3D models, illustrations, photorealistic renderings, and animations.
Autodesk, Inc.
Helps you quickly develop innovative designs for consumer products. Autodesk Alias is part of Autodesk's digital prototyping technology. The program is used to develop the design of consumer products. It covers the entire design process - from sketching ideas to handing over finished surfaces to designers.
Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk® Alias® Surface
Autodesk® Alias® Surface provides a complete set of dynamic 3D modeling tools that transform conceptual models and scanned data into high-quality surfaces for consumer product design, as well as Class A surfaces for automotive design.
Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk® Alias® Automotive
Autodesk® Alias® Automotive is the industry's leading automotive design product and the choice of top automotive design studios around the world. The product provides a complete set of tools for visualization and analysis, covering the entire process of modeling products of complex shape, from creating sketches to obtaining finished class A surfaces.
Autodesk, Inc.
Form-Z
A 2D design and drafting system, 3D surface and solid modeling, visualization and animation for professional design, visualization and engineering.
Developer – Autodessys, Inc. , USA.
Application CAD
Bentley Systems, Incorporated - product series
Bentley is a global leader in comprehensive software solutions for support and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, i.e. in the design, creation and operation of buildings, bridges, transport networks, water-heat-energy supply enterprises, water purification, etc.
MicroStation platform products and technology:
Building Analysis and Design
Bridge design and construction
Land management
Cartography
Civil Engineering
Plant design and construction
Conceptual design of industrial facilities
Design and analysis of electricity and gas supply networks
Structural Design and Analysis
Design and analysis of water supply and sewerage networks, etc.
Developer - .
The E3.series system has a modular design principle. It consists of three main modules:
E3-schematic – module for designing various types of diagrams (technological, functional, pneumatic, electrical, single-line, etc.)
E3-cable is a module for designing cable-harness diagrams, as well as external wiring diagrams. Includes functionality of the E3-schematic module
E3-panel – layout and routing module. Arranges equipment in the cabinet (panel, panel, etc.); wire routing in accordance with circuit diagram; layout of cables along cable channels on the site plan.
In addition to the main modules, there are additional ones:
Interfaces for exporting data on harnesses and cables to three-dimensional design and three-dimensional cable layout systems for objects - Autodesk Inventor Professional, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, Catia.
E3-PDF Output – module for exporting a project to vector format PDF. In such PDF file the project structure is preserved; You can search for a product by any attribute; transition through cross-references of products and chains and other possibilities.
Developed by Zuken.
CADSTAR
Developed design and manufacturing automation system electronic circuits And printed circuit boards(PCB CAD). Developed by Zuken.
DEFCAR CAD/CAM
System for design and preparation of production in shipbuilding.
Developer – Defcar, S.L. , Spain.
VUTRAX
Vutrax PCB CAD is a computer-aided design system for electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCB CAD).
Planit
Planit CAD/CAM product series - computer-aided design for the wood, stone and metalworking industries: Wood CAD/CAM Software, Stone CAD/CAM Software, Wood CAD/CAM Software.
Developer – Planit, USA.
The global CAD (design automation software) market is constantly evolving. Modern software packages allow you not only to quickly create detailed drawings, but also 3D models, as well as technical documentation for them. Such utilities are most often used in conjunction with automated analysis and calculation systems, called CAE.
CAD market in the world and the CIS
Sales of CAD software are increasing every year; at the moment, at least 6 million people use such software. The market began to develop especially actively after the global economic crisis of 2009. According to forecasts at the end of 2017, CAD sales should reach $8.7 billion.
The popularity of CAD depends on the region in which these solutions are implemented. Software is sold most dynamically in countries whose economies are on the rise. The ranking of the most popular manufacturers of design automation utilities is presented in Diagram 1.
Diagram 1. The largest CAD manufacturers according to JPR research in 2014
Unlike other software sectors, the CAD market is very open to new players taking advantage of opportunities and offering new technologies. Companies offering a wide range of innovative solutions include GrabCAD, SpaceClaim and Hexagon.
In terms of geographical distribution, European countries occupy the first place in the market, which is due to the presence on the continent of enterprises operating in areas considered the main consumers of CAD products:
- Electronics and electrical engineering,
- Mechanical and aircraft engineering.
It is difficult to analyze the development of the CAD market in the countries of the former USSR, since of all domestic manufacturers only ASCON provides open access to information about your income. However, we can say that in the CIS countries, 2D design systems are gradually being replaced by 3D programs, which allow not only the creation of three-dimensional models and documentation for them, but also the management of the life cycle of a project or product composition.
Most enterprises in the post-Soviet space have abandoned unlicensed software, although the number of illegal users remains quite high. At the same time, in financial terms, the annual growth of the CAD market has been at least 20% over the past 10 years. These indicators are ensured by high world oil prices and great interest in automation of mining and processing enterprises. Enterprises working in the field of mechanical engineering are widely implementing software that allows automating work. The main CAD market in Russia today is controlled by 5 key companies.
Due to the emergence in recent years of a large number paid services in area technical support, provided by the vendor, as well as the complication of utility functionality, it is planned that in the coming years the growth of the services market will be at least 5% faster than sales of new licenses.
Undoubtedly, due to the crisis, sales volumes of CAD products have decreased, especially when it comes to popular universal systems, but brands offering software are more expensive price category did not experience a significant reduction in sales.
Inventor Software Overview
This program is one of the oldest three-dimensional design systems. Its first versions appeared back in 1999, since then Autodesk has released at least a hundred updates, which has turned Inventor into a kind of standard in the domestic CAD market.
The main advantages of this software are:
- The presence of a parametric modeling function that allows you to set characteristics for each of the model elements;
- Flexibility, which means the ability to use different design methods with fairly low requirements for computer software;
- Ability to create models separately and include them in assemblies;
- A function that allows you to create 2D drawings for created 3D models.
Our subscriber and good friend Mikhail Azanov gave a good overview of the interface and capabilities of this program:
For those who want to quickly master the functionality of Inventor Autodesk, we can also recommend or download the free one. Or visit ours.
SolidWorks Software Overview
This program simultaneously uses two design principles - surface parametric and three-dimensional solid-state, which allows the designer to work on creating three-dimensional parts and compose assemblies of three-dimensional electronic models.
Using the program, you can see the future product from different angles and evaluate not only its technical characteristics, but also the quality of the design.
The principle of operation of the software has much in common with assembling a Lego constructor: the user assembles a model from template blocks that can be easily added and removed, as well as changed their characteristics. The resulting three-dimensional models placed in the volumetric virtual space, help to form the most accurate idea of the properties of an object and bring the computer model closer to the appearance of the future product without the need for prototyping.
A short overview of the basic principles of modeling in SolidWorks:
Overview of the KOMPAS 3D program
KOMPAS 3D is a unique software that allows you to implement ideas in 3D and create their documentation. At powerful functionality The program provides simplicity and ease of use. The reference system is well known in the countries of Eastern Europe, as it has an extensive base of standard parametric libraries, which contain a large number of template models that allow you to design parts of mechanisms, machines, architectural forms and parts. The developers offered a flexible, advanced toolkit that perfectly suits the goals of professionals solving complex problems in constructing surfaces.
The program was created as a modular product that allows you to optimize budget costs and reduce the time for implementing design and architectural plans. The user has the ability to create technological and design documentation in the form of text documents and spreadsheets. In addition, the program is capable of creating instructions for production robots, which sets it apart from its competitors.
Overview of the KOMPAS 3D interface from Vertex Studio:
You can get an idea of the rules for working with the software on our website in the section.
The best CAD in the CIS
Which software best suits the interests of domestic designers? More positive feedback receives COMPASS 3D, the main advantages of which are:
- Relatively low cost;
- New program blocks;
- Modernized user interface;
- Systematic software update;
- Powerful design module for a variety of specifications.
The cost of a KOMPAS 3D license ranges from 1,490 to 200,000 rubles, depending on the type of universal automated system and the area in which it is planned to be used; the buyer can choose an electronic or boxed version. You can purchase a license, for example, here: http://store.ascon.ru/.
You can find out the exact cost of SolidWorks products only by contacting the developers (request form - http://www.solidworks.ru/buy-solidworks/), but according to rumors it is at least 350,000 rubles, the price of Inventor is just as high.
So, the popularity of KOMPAS 3D is easy to explain: the software is affordable, the rules for working with it are easy to learn, and the rich collection of templates will satisfy the needs of even a large design center.
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gCAD3D is a free CAD program. Supports working with files in the following formats: Step, Iges, VRML, DXF, SVG. Using the program you can view the designed objects in 3D. The program supports plugins that expand its functionality.
QCAD Community Edition
official website April 10, 2017 GNU General Public License - license for personal and commercial use CAD - systems (CAD) 10
QCAD Community Edition is a free program whose main purpose is to create complex 2D architectural plans and mechanical engineering drawings. This utility has a parts collection of over 4,700 CAD parts. The disadvantage of the development is the lack of support for DWG files; it works exclusively with the DXF format. The application allows you to use elements such as arcs, ellipses, circles, points, straight lines, polylines and others when drawing. QCAD provides the user with all the necessary functionality for changing and creating plans. Also included are 35 CAD fonts. To control the drawing process, it is provided command line, located under the main window. The program is capable of printing on a scale, which makes it stand out from its free counterparts. The utility boasts an intuitive interface and low system requirements.
A9Tech
Windows official website February 04, 2016 Free software - license for personal and commercial use CAD - systems (CAD) 2
A9Tech - free analogue AutoCAD. Supports A9Tech file formats. Using standard elements, the program allows you to create drawings. To simplify the work, the application supports several layers.
nanoCAD free
Windows official website February 06, 2016 Free software for home - license for personal use only (non-commercial purposes) CAD - systems (CAD) 15
nanoCAD free is a free analogue of basic level AutoCAD. Fully supports format DWG files. It has vertical applications designed for specialized areas. Registration is required to receive the free version.
FreeCAD
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X official website February 04, 2016 GNU Lesser General Public License - license for personal and commercial use more details...CAD programs (computer aided design) are system complexes for design, with the help of which they automate tasks at different stages of manufacturing industrial products (design, pre-production). In Russian abbreviation - CAD (computer-aided design system).
All CAD systems, regardless of terminology, are designed to optimize the work of the engineering staff of the enterprise. If used correctly and appropriately, they increase the productivity of certain groups of employees. And this leads to an increase in the overall productivity of personnel as a whole.
CAD systems deployed at the enterprise allow solving the following problems:
- reduce the labor intensity of individual operations and processes, and therefore reduce the time and costs for development and manufacturing of products;
- reduce the time for preparing projects - with these systems, design is taken to a fundamentally different level;
- increase the accuracy of product manufacturing without loss of speed (production efficiency even increases);
- reduce the costs required to maintain the engineering staff (which reduces the cost of the finished product);
- improve the quality of design - CAD programs take it to a new technical and economic level;
- reduce the cost of modeling samples and testing them.
CAD – comprehensive solutions. They can be software, technical, or other. With the help of CAD, they automate the preparation of design and other documents within the enterprise, unify design, optimize the process of making management decisions (by expanding information support), and solve other problems.
Versatility and free integration with SAP solutions
Due to the high efficiency and flexibility of the products, the systems are used in a variety of fields - from dentistry and medical prosthetics to mechanical engineering. Today, CAD programs are software that can be easily integrated into SAP systems; they are compatible with any of their solutions. Using special buses, you can combine CAD with PLM or CAM systems (computer aided manufacturing). The latter, designed to work with CNC machines, create numerical control algorithms and open up opportunities for the production of high-quality complex-profile products in less time.
CAD software solutions also support:
- systems top level-CAD/CAM Unigraphics;
- complexes at the intermediate level - Solid Edge;
- lower-level systems - AutoCAD and others.
The programs integrate with Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, TeamCenter, Inventor, and other products. They are easy to learn, have a user-friendly interface, and wide functionality (they can be customized to meet individual customer requirements and business specifics). CAD systems support parallel design technologies. With them you can freely use the methods of variant optimization and mathematical modeling. Another important advantage is that the price of the product is flexible. It is determined by functionality that is selected for a specific customer, his needs, tasks, and capabilities.
ASAP Consulting offers services for the development of optimized solutions for design and production, which utilize advanced automation tools. We will select CAM and CAD solutions for a specific task, help you deploy products at your enterprise, and advise you on all emerging issues.
CAD system(computer-aided design - computer-aided design support) is a computer-aided design system designed to perform design work using computer technology, and also allows you to create design and technological documentation for individual products, buildings and structures.
Usually the abbreviation CAD considered the standardized English equivalent of the term CAD. However, the concept of CAD is not a full equivalent of CAD as an organizational and technical system: for example, in GOST 15971-90 this phrase is given as a standardized English equivalent of the term “computer-aided design”. CAD term on English language can also be translated as CAD system, automated design system, CAE system.
A number of foreign sources establish a certain subordination of the concepts of CAD, CAE, CAM. The term CAE is defined as the most general concept, which includes any use of computer technology in engineering activities, including CAD and CAM. The term CAx (computer-aided technologies) is used to denote the entire range of various computer-assisted automation technologies, including CAD tools.
The main purpose of creating CAD- increasing the productivity of engineers by automating work at the stages of design and pre-production. Thus, thanks to CAD, it is possible to achieve:
Reducing the complexity of design and planning;
- reduction of design time;
- reduction of design and manufacturing costs, reduction of operating costs;
- improving the quality and technical and economic level of design results;
- reducing costs for full-scale modeling and testing.
As input information, CAD uses the technical knowledge of specialists who enter design requirements, clarify the results, check the resulting design, change it, etc.
The computer-aided design system is implemented as a complex application programs, providing design, drawing, three-dimensional modeling of structures, flat or three-dimensional parts.
As a rule, modern CAD systems include modules for modeling a three-dimensional three-dimensional structure (parts) and designing drawings and text design documentation (specifications, statements, etc.).
CAD classification according to GOST 23501.108-85:
Type/variety of design object
- complexity of the design object
- level of design automation
- complexity of design automation
- the nature of the documents issued
- number of documents issued
- number of levels in the technical support structure
Classification of CAD (or CAD subsystem) by intended purpose:
CAD (English: computer-aided design/drafting) - computer-aided design tools; in the context of this classification, the term refers to CAD tools intended for automation of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional geometric design, creation of design and/or technological documentation, and general-purpose CAD.
- CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) - design and creation of drawings.
- CAGD (computer-aided geometric design) - geometric modeling.
- CAE (computer-aided engineering) - automation tools engineering calculations, analysis and simulation of physical processes, carry out dynamic modeling, testing and optimization of products.
- CAA (computer-aided analysis) is a subclass of CAE tools used for computer analysis.
- CAM (eng. computer-aided manufacturing) - means of technological preparation for the production of products, provide automation of programming and control of equipment with CNC or GAPS (Flexible Automated Manufacturing Systems)). The Russian analogue of the term is ASTPP - automated system technological preparation of production.
- CAPP (computer-aided process planning) - planning automation tools technological processes used at the interface of CAD and CAM systems.
Many computer-aided design systems combine solving problems related to various aspects of CAD/CAM, CAD/CAE, CAD/CAE/CAM design. Such systems are called complex or integrated.
Generally accepted international classification of CAD/CAM/CAE systems:
Drawing-based systems, which appeared first in the 70s. (and are still successfully used in some cases).
Systems that allow you to create three-dimensional electronic model object, which makes it possible to solve problems of its modeling right up to the moment of production.
Systems that support the concept of a complete electronic description of an object (EPD Electronic Product Definition). EPD is a technology that provides development and support of an electronic information model throughout the entire life cycle of a product, including marketing, conceptual and detailed design, technological preparation, production, operation, repair and disposal.
Abbreviation CAD in modern technical, educational literature and state standards it is deciphered as "Computer-aided design system", although the decoding more accurately corresponds to the abbreviation CAD "Design Work Automation System", but it is more difficult to understand and is used much less frequently. You can often hear a misinterpretation - "Automatic design system", which is inherently wrong, since the concept “automatic” implies independent operation of the system, without human participation, and in CAD some functions are performed by a person, and only certain design operations and procedures are automatic. The interpretation is not entirely correct « Software tool for design automation", because it is too “narrow”: of course, CAD is now often understood only as application software for carrying out design activities. However, in domestic literature and state standards, CAD is defined as a more capacious concept that includes not only software.
Currently largest developers of CAD/CAM systems are the companies:
Parametric Technology Corporation (PMTC) - Pro/Engineer software, Windchill;
- Dassault Systemes (DASTY) - CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA CATIA, DELMIA software;
- Autodesk (ADSK);
- Unigraphics Solutions (UGS) - Unigraphics, Solid Edge, iMAN, Parasolid software;
- Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (SDRC) - I-DEAS software.
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