RADAN3D
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: radan3D 3D sheet metal design and automatic unfolding Features include User-defined bend allowances Radan3D is a high performance and versatile 3D modelling package designed to make sheet metal design and engineering assembly modelling simple. 3D sheet metal design The software is specifically focused on the rapid creation and modification of 3D sheet metal parts and assemblies. The system understands the attributes of sheet metal and utilises user-definable parameters for precise automatic unfolding. Based on the ACIS solid modelling kernel and employing modern parametric techniques, it provides design flexibility, and a unique 2D-to3D method of creating 3D objects. Unfolding parameters, such as bend allowances, can be controlled independently of the geometry, enabling an accurate development that is based on actual bending machines and tooling to be used in production. This leads to more accurate flat blanks, more accurate folding and ultimately, a higher quality product. Benefits include : • Specialised sheet metal assembly design In addition, Radan3D allows the import of a range of file formats, including Inventor, Solidworks, Catia V4 & V5, SAT, IGES, STEP and Parasolid, as well as the creation of assemblies in the 3D environment. Design errors eliminated Accurate automatic unfolding, even with imported models Increased production flexibility The Radan3D model can be updated with manufacturing information such as expected radius and setback values from Radbend, Radan’s offline programming solution. High quality data import with optional geometry healing High productivity Automatic unfolding Parts can be unfolded directly into the sheet metal part editor, ready for onward processing. This enables a smooth and efficient workflow from design to manufacture. Flexible design changes including material thickness Automatic, associative drawing elevations Associative 2D dimensioning on drawing elevations and flat blanks An integrated component of Radan

Radan3D is a simple to use 3D design tool. It is ideal for the design of sheet metal parts and assemblies. However, it doesn’t have to stop there. Radan3D is an all round 3D modelling tool that can handle all of your 3D design and modelling requirements. Sheet metal unfolding The unfolder can flatten models, such as intersecting cylinders, producing complex profiles in the developed shape. In order to manufacture such shapes efficiently on CNC machinery where the cutting entities available are typically lines and arcs, the software can automatically translate these complex profiles into a...