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CAD Automation Services

CAD Automation Services

We take pride in claiming that we can do almost anything when it comes to CAD customization. Over years we have developed mastery in coding our own innovative algorithms to modify leading CAD software or to automate specific tasks or features to increase productivity. We use both the vendor-provided libraries as well third-party licensed libraries to read and perform operations.

 

CAD Softwares: SolidWorks, Solidworks, CATIA, NX, SolidEdge, Creo, AutoCAD

 

Some of our successful projects include:

  • Tyre Mould Design Tool

  • Gear Design Tool

  • Drawing Database search tool

  • TyreSoft Software

The process of designing and developing products has been completely transformed in a number of industries by computer-aided design (CAD). CAD automation services have become essential for streamlining the design and drafting processes as technology develops. CAD automation is the process of automating repetitive tasks, improving teamwork, and eventually speeding up the product development lifecycle through the use of software tools and scripts.

 

When it comes to CAD customization, we are proud to say that we can accomplish nearly anything. We have mastered the art of coding our own unique algorithms over the years to alter industry-leading CAD software or to automate particular functions or tasks to boost output. To read and execute operations, we use third-party licensed libraries in addition to libraries provided by the vendor.

Important Elements of CAD Automation

Scripting Languages: CAD automation frequently entails writing custom scripts that automate particular tasks within CAD software using scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, C, C++, or Lisp.

 

Parametric Design: The creation of intelligent models that are easily modifiable by adjusting parameters is made possible by parametric design. Designers can quickly experiment with several design iterations thanks to this feature.

 

Rule-Based Design: Rule-based systems are used by CAD automation services to enforce design guidelines and standards. This guarantees that designs adhere to predetermined standards and specifications.

 

Integration with PLM: In order to guarantee smooth collaboration and data management throughout the whole product development lifecycle, CAD automation is frequently integrated with PLM systems.

Advantages of CAD Automation

Time Efficiency: The time needed for design revisions and iterations is greatly decreased by CAD automation. Automated processes can quickly handle monotonous work, freeing up designers and engineers to concentrate on the project’s more intricate and imaginative elements.

 

Accuracy and Consistency: Automation guarantees accuracy and minimizes the possibility of human error in design elements. This is essential for upholding quality standards and avoiding problems that could result from inconsistent design.

 

Cost Savings: Organizations can cut costs by increasing productivity and reducing manual labor by automating routine tasks. One could allocate the saved time towards more strategic and high-value tasks.

 

Improved Teamwork: CAD automation makes it easier for team members to work together. Multiple stakeholders can collaborate on a project more easily and effectively with automated workflows and standardized procedures, which improves coordination and communication.

 

Adaptability to Change: CAD automation enables prompt modifications as design requirements change. Modifications can be carried out more quickly, guaranteeing that the design stays in line with changing project requirements.

References/Case Studies

(contact details can be provided on request)

Automation for NX assembly & Drawing Creation from Configurator

engineering-services

Technology Stack

C ++ , NX​

Challenges

  • Specific configuration options.​
  • Restrictions were difficult to implement.

Client

Germany Product Company


Project Scope

  • Create Job Directory on File System
  • Parsing Job File The job file is read and translated into processable objects.
  • Load NX Assembly and Components.
  • Assemble Components Assemble all components using the information from the job file.
  • Update NX Drawing views.
  • Create Dimensions in Views.
  • Fill Part List, Drawing Header, and Text fields.
  • ‘blur’ 3D-Model (only drawing configurator, pics) (not Bridle&MLI) Simplify the 3D model to prevent copying the know-how based on the export data.
  • Export neutral Format.
  • Save NX Part to filesystem.

Business Benefits

  • Reliable partner to outsource product development.​
  • Lower costs compared to Germany.
  • Flexible to work as per demand using work packages. Phase-III started.
  • Quality services.

DXF Parsing tool to extract quality specific information

Technology Stack

C++, ODA, CATIA, CREO

Challenges

  • Handling bad quality drawings which give only curves or arcs.
  • Country specific encoding and translation issues.​
  • CAD software specific generalizations vs specializations.

Client

Siemens Partner, Germany


Project Scope

  • The DXF Indexing Module program should read and export specific data of all drawing objects according to the requirements and provide the data in a table format.​
  • It will be used as an interface between DXF files and customer products which takes the output and converts the extracted data into characteristics according to configured rules and defined standards.
  • DXF indexing should handle drawings exported from CATIA as well as CREO

Business Benefits

  • Reliable partner to outsource product development.​
  • Lower costs compared to Germany.​
  • Flexible to work as per demand using work packages. Phase-III started.​
  • Quality services.

Create and place QR-Code on NX

Technology Stack

C sharp, NX

Challenges

  • Specific configuration options.
  • Restrictions were difficult to implement.

Client

Product company, Germany


Project Scope

  • User selects position on drawing​
  • Note object will be created containing all visible text values (based on configuration)​
  • User selected second position on drawing
  • Image object will be created containing QR code as raster image
  • Optionally user can adjust the position and size of Note and QR code (IMAGE) individually by using NX OOTB functionalities
  • User entered (not mapped) values will be kept within a NX session in the NX dialog.

Business Benefits

  • Reliable partner to outsource product development.​​
  • Lower costs compared to Germany.​
  • Flexible to work as per demand using work packages. Phase-III started.
  • Quality services.

NX script to update drawings

Challenges

  • Old drawings having issues.​
  • Large no of drawings to process.​

Client

Sports Car Manufacturer, USA​


Project Scope

  • Open NX drawings in Teamcenter as per input file.​
  • Search in all entities (titls block, notes , etc.) old item ID and replace with new.​
  • Handle check-outs and other exceptions.
  • Save drawings and generate new pdfs and replace datasets in TC.​
  • Documentation.​


    • Technology Stack

    Teamcenter 13, NX 2206, NX Open C++

Tyre Mould Design Tool

Problems

  • Conversion of 2D file to complex 3D solid tyre model takes 15 days
  • Highly dependent on skilled CAD user​

    • Features

    • Interactive UIfor processing the *dwg input file
    • Bidirectional wrapping of tread pattern on surface
    • Reduction in Design time from 15 days to 2 hours making it independent of skilled CAD user
    • Reduction in mould manufacturer's cost and lead time
    • Various combination of tread pattern processing available​

Gear Design Tool

Problems

  • Different configurations of gear and pinion to be designed manually
  • Automated generation of 3D solid Gear model

    • Features

    • Interactive UIwith Manual and Intelligent design options
    • Intelligent material selection from library
    • Detailed result in Excel for gear and pinion along with 3D solid models
    • Reduction in Design time from 2 days to 1 hour

FAQ's

What is CAD Automation and how it helps in leveraging the design process?

CAD automation is the process of streamlining and improving different Computer-Aided Design (CAD) processes through the use of automated tools and technologies. It makes use of rule-based systems, scripting, and parametric design to improve productivity, accuracy, and teamwork during the design and drafting phases.

Can CAD Automation be used to automate CAD designs that already exist in the past?

Indeed, CAD automation can be used to automate existing CAD designs retroactively. To increase the effectiveness of legacy design data, custom scripts, and tools can be created to automate particular tasks or update designs based on new parameters.

Do Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems work with CAD automation?

Yes, in order to guarantee smooth collaboration and data management throughout the whole product development lifecycle, CAD Automation Services are frequently integrated with PLM systems. Version control, traceability, and project management as a whole are all improved by this integration.

What is generative design and how it is related to CAD automation?

Using algorithms to investigate a variety of design possibilities within predetermined constraints is known as generative design. It is connected to CAD automation because it streamlines the iterative design process, which aids in the discovery of creative solutions by allowing designers to explore a wide range of options.

In what ways does CAD automation facilitate teamwork?

Collaboration is made easier by CAD automation, which offers standardized procedures and workflows. Several team members can work on a project at once with automated tools, which enhances coordination and communication during the design and drafting phases.

Is it possible to tailor CAD automation to meet particular industry needs?

It is possible to tailor CAD automation to meet the unique needs of various industries. In order to automate industry-specific design processes and conform to particular standards and guidelines, custom design automation tools and applications are frequently developed.

What role does CAD automation play in maintaining accuracy and consistency in designs?

By automating design elements and processes, CAD automation lowers the possibility of human error and ensures consistency. This is essential for upholding quality standards and avoiding problems that could result from inconsistent design.

Which programming languages are most frequently employed in CAD automation?

CAD automation frequently uses Python, JavaScript, C, C++, and Lisp as scripting languages. These languages are used to write unique scripts in CAD software that automate particular tasks.

How can design process efficiency be increased through CAD automation?

By automating tedious and repetitive processes, CAD automation increases productivity and frees up designers and engineers to concentrate on more intricate aspects of the design. In the product development lifecycle, this results in quicker design iterations, quicker adjustments, and overall time savings.

What are the main advantages of CAD automation implementation?

The main advantages are improved teamwork, accuracy, consistency, and time efficiency in designs; cost savings through higher productivity; and flexibility in response to shifting design specifications.

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