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Fast 3D Modeling with Precision for Product Design

The FreeForm
® systems are unique touch-enabled solutions for fast 3D modeling of complex,highly-detailed, organic shapes for manufacturing. The FreeForm Modeling Plus FreeForm Modeling system offers a fast and cost effective way for designers and modelersto create original models or modify and stylize scan data, and then output to RP systems for prototyping or milling. The system includes a comprehensive set of modeling and detailing tools, dimensional control, and import of polygon data for reference and modeling. Parting line evalua- tion is also included, enabling users to avoid costly production mistakes through adjustment of their models early in the design process.Ifyour work requires CAD part interoperability and preparing models for manufacturing, the system has all the capability of the FreeForm Modeling system andalso includes NURBS surfacing and solids tools, CAD part interoperability, and moldable part andmold insertfunctionality.
The FreeForm systems use a virtual claymetaphor that provides unparalleled creative freedom, and include a PHANTOM ® device—atrue 3D interface with force feedback. Users work in 3D faster than ever beforebecause they use their sense of touch to model virtual clay just like real clay.The FreeFormsystems areeasy to learn, and users typically become productive within a few days. With the FreeForm systems you can: • Use your sense of touch with virtual clayto work in 3D faster than ever before
• Model the most complex, organic shapes in record time
• Easily create multiple design variations
• Rapidly clean up, modify,and stylize scan data
• Create detailed textures for prototyping, evaluation, and manufacturing
• Accurately identify draft problems
• Replace manual mold processes
• Combine with other 2D & 3D tools, RP machines, and scanners
• Expand existing CAD/CAM workflows
• With the FreeForm Modeling Plus system, sketches can rapidly be transformed into virtual clay models. Sculptural, artistic details can then be added and the model can be exported for downstream CAD/CAM. The Chateau Collection of Baldwin Archetypes by designers of Black & Decker’s–Hardware and Home Improvement Group. Baldwin and others reserve allrights to the Chateau design. Output for RP or milling and CAD/CAM‡ ‡
FreeForm Modeling Plus only