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    This document introduces CADdoctor, a software that helps translate and heal CAD data between different systems. It discusses how CAD data can become problematic when transferring between different CAD programs with varying mathematical representations, topologies, and tolerances. CADdoctor aims to fix these issues through its translation process and Elysium healing technology. It provides examples of common CAD errors and demonstrates how CADdoctor can automatically and interactively repair geometry and topology errors to improve data quality. The case study highlights how a company was able to significantly reduce their CAD data error fixing time and expand their business by working with clients using different CAD systems after implementing CADdoctor.

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    This document introduces CADdoctor, a software that helps translate and heal CAD data between different systems. It discusses how CAD data can become problematic when transferring between different CAD programs with varying mathematical representations, topologies, and tolerances. CADdoctor aims to fix these issues through its translation process and Elysium healing technology. It provides examples of common CAD errors and demonstrates how CADdoctor can automatically and interactively repair geometry and topology errors to improve data quality. The case study highlights how a company was able to significantly reduce their CAD data error fixing time and expand their business by working with clients using different CAD systems after implementing CADdoctor.

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    This document introduces CADdoctor, a software that helps translate and heal CAD data between different systems. It discusses how CAD data can become problematic when transferring between different CAD programs with varying mathematical representations, topologies, and tolerances. CADdoctor aims to fix these issues through its translation process and Elysium healing technology. It provides examples of common CAD errors and demonstrates how CADdoctor can automatically and interactively repair geometry and topology errors to improve data quality. The case study highlights how a company was able to significantly reduce their CAD data error fixing time and expand their business by working with clients using different CAD systems after implementing CADdoctor.

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    This document introduces CADdoctor, a software that helps translate and heal CAD data between different systems. It discusses how CAD data can become problematic when transferring between different CAD programs with varying mathematical representations, topologies, and tolerances. CADdoctor aims to fix these issues through its translation process and Elysium healing technology. It provides examples of common CAD errors and demonstrates how CADdoctor can automatically and interactively repair geometry and topology errors to improve data quality. The case study highlights how a company was able to significantly reduce their CAD data error fixing time and expand their business by working with clients using different CAD systems after implementing CADdoctor.

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    Introduction to

    CADdoctor

    Data Translation/Healing

    About Data Flow


    Client
    OEM Client

    Product
    Design

    Mold Design

    Process/
    Manufacturing
    Process

    Self Design

    CAD-A
    Mold Design CAD
    CAD-B
    CAD-A

    Simulation
    Viewer 2D Drawing

    Supplier
    CAE

    CAD-C
    CAD-D

    CAM

    Jig Tool Design


    CAD-B

    Data

    Test/Measurement

    Jig Design CAD

    Manufacturing
    Simulation

    Scanned Data

    Advertisement

    Simulation Tool

    CG

    Data Translation Demand


    Data Recipient

    Data Delivery Destination

    T Company
    Engine Dept.
    T Company
    Creo
    Auto Body Dept.
    CATIA V5

    A Company
    CATIA V5

    B Company
    SolidWorks

    Own Company
    CATIA V5
    NX
    I-DEAS

    N Company
    I-DEAS
    H Company
    CATIA V4/V5

    Each company uses a variety of 3D tools


    (CAD/CAM/CAE)

    CAD Data Problems


    Own
    Company
    CAD

    Other Dept./Client
    DATA

    CAD

    Problems happen when different CAD


    systems are used

    (Ex.)

    DeformationMissing Face

    CAD Data Problems


    (Ex.)

    Other Examples

    Do You Have These Problems?


    Detailed Design

    Mold Design

    Cannot add fillet


    Cannot edit

    Cannot Offset

    Process

    Jig Tool Design

    Cannot create NC cutter path


    Geometry Changes

    Cannot cut cross section


    Cannot measure center
    of round holes and shafts

    Mold Manufacturing
    Much manual labor is
    needed

    Simulation
    Unable to Mesh
    Long Calculation Time

    Why Problems Happen


    Difference in
    Mathematical Representation
    CATIA V4

    Difference in Topology

    CATIA V5
    DESIGNBASE

    I-DEAS

    I-DEAS

    NX,Pro/E

    Geometry Error

    Difference in Tolerance
    CATIA V4

    0.1mm

    CATIA
    Pro/E

    NX

    0.0254mm
    CATIA V5

    Pro/E

    0.0012
    IDEAS
    Conversion to absolute Pro/E tolerance
    Model Size0.001212

    0.001mm

    0.01mm

    NX
    (Parasolid)
    (ACIS)

    IGES, STEP

    Process in Data Translation


    Fix each elements
    mathematical representation difference
    Analytical, Bezier, NURBS, polynomial expression
    Thinning data
    Smoothing
    Dividing discontinuous elements
    Fix each CAD systems topology difference
    Presence of seam line
    Handling poles
    Remove tiny curves under maximum gap
    Fix tolerance difference
    Point/Edge/Face

    Fix Geometry Errors


    Edge/Warped Surface/Partial DegeneracyPDQ

    CADdoctor

    IGES, STEP

    Process in Data Translation


    Fix each elements
    mathematical representation difference
    Analytical, Bezier, NURBS, polynomial expression
    Thinning data
    Smoothing
    Dividing discontinuous elements
    Fix each CAD systems topology difference
    Presence of seam line
    Handling poles
    Remove tiny curves under maximum gap
    Fix tolerance difference
    Point/Edge/Face

    Fix Geometry Errors


    Edge/Warped Surface/Partial DegeneracyPDQ

    Elysium Technology- Healing


    IGES
    STEP

    IGES, STEP
    Translation

    Simply format translation


    No adjustment for target CAD

    Elysium Translation
    Elysium
    Neutral
    File

    Import

    Elysium
    Neutral
    File

    Translate property
    information such as
    assembly structure
    and color
    Export

    Elysium Data Exchange Kernel

    1. Adjust the tolerance suitable for the target


    system
    2. Heal Geometry/Topology suited for the target
    system
    3. Improve data quality for use all throughout

    Examples of CADdoctor Error Fix


    Connect Gap: In Loop

    Reversal of Face Direction

    Fit Gap: Edge and base surface

    Fill Missing face

    FYIExamples of Bad PDQ


    Multiple Faces

    Tiny Elements

    Detached Face

    Intersecting Loops

    Interactive Healing Function


    Strength of CADdoctors Auto Healing

    Does not fix error which


    might ignore the intent of the
    designer

    Interactive
    Healing

    Interactive Healing Process


    1. Find Error

    2. Zoom Check

    3.Choose Fixing
    Method

    4. Fix Complete

    Translation/Healing Case Study


    CADdoctors Effect
    Customer Information
    BusinessDesign, manufacturing of
    aluminum casting mold
    Business Size:$4M sales, 20 employees
    Used CADNX

    Customers Demand
    Wanted to shorten error fix time
    on NX of IGES data from clients
    Wants to install CATIA V5
    because of clients data, but does
    not have the budget to do so

    Shortened error fix time on NX

    1 week

    2 hours

    Manual merge Auto-Stitch


    Redefine faces (trouble) Show fixing plan

    Expanded Field of Business

    major
    automobile company
    Began business with

    Now being able to import and export


    raw CATIA V5 data

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