Re: Cad software
Posted by
luke1027home
on 2005-03-10 06:29:42 UTC
The Best CAE/CAD/CAM is one that will provide a Complete Arsenal for:
Defining 2D sketches - Parametrically and able to be Associative to
all existing Geometry.
The ability to also define any 2D Geometry in 3D space efficiently
and able to be Associative to all existing Geometry.
Ability to define 3D Geometry Parametrically via every means one can
think of (Solids, Class-A Surfaces, Point Clouds, Etc.) and, of
coarse,
Associative to all existing Geometry 2D or 3D.
It would be understood that one can do all other modifications to any
existing Geometry via Blends, Extensions, Offsetting, Scaling (Local
and Global), Trimming, etc. and have it be Associative to all
existing Geometry 2D or 3D.
The Ability to Shade Realistically with user defined textures and
with the uses of image defined backdrops.
All the above in the contents of a Complete Associative Very Large
Assemblies project.
Kinematics/Motions always helpful when designing. FEA is and added
touch, if you know how to use it, some designs a must.
Transparent Manufacturing (CAM) for 2-Axes, 3-Axes, and 5-Axes.
Associative to all existing Geometry 2D/3D used in CAM.
Custom Definable Post Processors.
Drafting, but of coarse, Associative to all existing Geometry 2D/3D
used.
Translations of ANY native part file from other packages. IN or OUT.
All the above supported via history.
Tie this all together with PDM and I think that should cover it.
Cut my hands and arms off and tie my feet behind my back and I would
be ready to use any CAD/CAM/CAE package without the above features.
Learning curve to the above package and its features 1 to 2 years @
40-50 hours a week,
given, one already has experience in CAD/CAM/CAE.
Cost: Starting package price $25,000/seat.
Maintenance (support/updates): 15% of purchase price/year and seat.
Support/Updates: The best in the World.
The Best CAE/CAD/CAM Package: Unigraphic NX3
For the Hobbyist absolutely unattainable.
Would need to work for a Company that uses it.
Next best and affordable 3D CAD package Rhinoceros, Solidworks, or
Think3 for home use.
Affordable CAM not sure.
Check these links out:
http://www.freecad.com/
http://freeware.intrastar.net/cadsoftware.htm
http://www.eland.org.uk/pages/Misc/cadnotes.html
http://www.freecadapps.com/shareware.php
http://www.mycomputersmith.com/CADLinks.htm
That is my two cents since that is about all
I have to purchase my very own package.
Luke.
Defining 2D sketches - Parametrically and able to be Associative to
all existing Geometry.
The ability to also define any 2D Geometry in 3D space efficiently
and able to be Associative to all existing Geometry.
Ability to define 3D Geometry Parametrically via every means one can
think of (Solids, Class-A Surfaces, Point Clouds, Etc.) and, of
coarse,
Associative to all existing Geometry 2D or 3D.
It would be understood that one can do all other modifications to any
existing Geometry via Blends, Extensions, Offsetting, Scaling (Local
and Global), Trimming, etc. and have it be Associative to all
existing Geometry 2D or 3D.
The Ability to Shade Realistically with user defined textures and
with the uses of image defined backdrops.
All the above in the contents of a Complete Associative Very Large
Assemblies project.
Kinematics/Motions always helpful when designing. FEA is and added
touch, if you know how to use it, some designs a must.
Transparent Manufacturing (CAM) for 2-Axes, 3-Axes, and 5-Axes.
Associative to all existing Geometry 2D/3D used in CAM.
Custom Definable Post Processors.
Drafting, but of coarse, Associative to all existing Geometry 2D/3D
used.
Translations of ANY native part file from other packages. IN or OUT.
All the above supported via history.
Tie this all together with PDM and I think that should cover it.
Cut my hands and arms off and tie my feet behind my back and I would
be ready to use any CAD/CAM/CAE package without the above features.
Learning curve to the above package and its features 1 to 2 years @
40-50 hours a week,
given, one already has experience in CAD/CAM/CAE.
Cost: Starting package price $25,000/seat.
Maintenance (support/updates): 15% of purchase price/year and seat.
Support/Updates: The best in the World.
The Best CAE/CAD/CAM Package: Unigraphic NX3
For the Hobbyist absolutely unattainable.
Would need to work for a Company that uses it.
Next best and affordable 3D CAD package Rhinoceros, Solidworks, or
Think3 for home use.
Affordable CAM not sure.
Check these links out:
http://www.freecad.com/
http://freeware.intrastar.net/cadsoftware.htm
http://www.eland.org.uk/pages/Misc/cadnotes.html
http://www.freecadapps.com/shareware.php
http://www.mycomputersmith.com/CADLinks.htm
That is my two cents since that is about all
I have to purchase my very own package.
Luke.
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