Manufacturing Engineering

To design fixtures, manufacturing and mechanical engineers receive models from a variety of CAD systems, but these models often do not meet their needs. 3D models may also be difficult both to decipher and to work on directly. SpaceClaim solves these problems with our 3D engineering design software solution.

SpaceClaim’s model-importing functionality enables engineers to work on the 3D model directly without having to learn a feature-based programming system. Manufacturing and mechanical engineers can now work directly on the translated 3D models they receive with natural, straightforward modeling and editing capabilities.

They may use the model as a reference for designing tooling or reference it for CNC machining and CMM inspection applications. A sheet metal part designed in SpaceClaim can be converted to a flat pattern that a manufacturing process can reference to create a finished part.

In this example, the model (Valve Body) is used as a reference for designing tooling (Indexable Chuck). The models are then referenced for CNC machining and CMM inspection applications. Manufacturing engineers can convert a sheet metal part designed in SpaceClaim to a flat pattern, which a manufacturing process references to create a finished part.

For pre-programming, the engineer places the fixture, with or without the design model, in a drawing setup sheet. SpaceClaim brings the solid models directly into the drawing so the engineer can create important views that communicate essential information to the machinist. Engineers can also use 3D markup.

This illustration shows the drawing views, which indicate the orientation of the setup for the operator. The table created in the detail drawing gives the operator instructions for setting up the job.