COMPARING CAD GEOMETRIES

Automatic industrial electrode generation: The WorkNC-CAD Electrode function enables electrodes to bemanufactured more easily, quickly and reliably by automating a large number of repetitive and error prone operations. With these application specific functions, users benefit from impressive productivity gains in a short space of time… - Automatic electrode extraction, - Automatic collision detection, - Automatic insertion of 'referencesquares', electrode supports, attachments…- Multi-position and offset anglemanagement,- Automatic generation of workshopjob sheets with immersion coordinates (drawing of electrode in 'erosion' position). It is not unusual for the final version of the part to be modified while tooling is being produced. Smart WorkNC-CAD functions allow IGES, STEP or native CAD files to be compared and any modifications in the different layers highlighted. Numerous and often costly errors are thus avoided. - Comparing two geometries,- Detection and automatic separation of differences.

EFFICIENT, AUTOMATED"TRICKS OF THE TRADE" FOR MACHINING PREPARATION A HYBRID 3D SOLID AND SURFACEMODELER FOR EASY 3D MODEL REPAIRING AND PREPARATION

Automatic stamping die preparation: The integration of a hybrid 3D solid and surface kernel,combined with powerful WorkNC-CAD surface functions, provides users with further tools to improve their productivity.A myriad of advanced functions are included - 3D filletjoints, 3D parametric volume modeling and surface repair – pushing back the limits of 3D model design and data prep for machining.A new type of surface further broadens the scope ofWorkNC-CAD: with Surface Morphing it is easy to fill in complex hole forms with just a few mouse clicks even if the contour of the hole is open. Since products often incorporate intricate shapes, WorkNC developers have created efficient repair functions for highly complex surfaces. WorkNC automates as far as possible complex applicationspecific functions such as automatic fillet undercutting on stamping dies. In numerous tests, preparation times on large tool assemblies were reduced from several hours to a matter of minutes.

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Retract calculations: With WorkNC-CAD it is easy to apply a constant or differential retract according to X, Y or Z axis. Creating parting surfaces: Parting surfaces are modeled using specific commands. WorkNC-CAD automatically searches for parting surfaces and draws the separation curves. These are used to cut the surfaces. Associative 2D drafting: Associative 2D drafting is WorkNC-CAD's complementary module for 2D design enabling 2D drawings of 3D parts - open or closed, surface or solid.This module benefits from an associative WorkNC-CADdatabase kernel which enables 2D drafts to be updated via a dynamic link to the 3D model. A number of user friendly, efficient ancillary functions are also available. Automatic press tool preparation: WorkNC automates as far as possible complex trade specific functions such as automatic fillet adjustment on die stamp tools. In numerous tests, preparation times on large tool assemblies were reduced from several hours to a matter of minutes.