2D to 3D cad conversion
Mechanical engineering companies have begun to add computer-aided
engineering (CAE) programs into their existing design and analysis
processes, including 2D and 3D solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD).
This method has many benefits; easier and more exhaustive visualization of
products, the ability to create virtual parametric assemblies of parts, and
the ease of use in designing mating relations and tolerances.
At SolidMasters we provide
Conversion services for a wide range of projects. Our services are
designed as an aid to assist Mechanical engineers, and many others in this
type of industry. We can perform CAD conversion from many formats by reading a set of 2D blueprints and
transferring the information with special tools within the CAE software.
Endless days over drafting boards are over; the days of technology making
our designs more accurate and precise is here.
Our specialty lies in accuracy in the information, such as, editable text,
and editable line types and in incorporating associative dimensions that are
adjustable and parametric in relationship with the created 3D model. Using
CAE programs, our mechanical design team can quickly and inexpensively alter
the part design history to develop a product that better meets cost,
performance, and other constraints.
Blueprints could be in a Tagged image file format or TIFF this is a commonly
used file format for mainly storing images. These files are one of the most
used forms because they are easy to view. We provide manual
file conversion services. The output is completely editable, multi level and dimensionally accurate. Our file conversion entails
separate levels of dimensions. Text is separated and is recognizable.
Dimensions are kept intact and are identified as separate layers. We use a
combination of both manual techniques and the latest CAD technology to make
the final deliverables. Our multi layered drawings provide detailed
information right on the designs and thus enhance the utility of the
drawings. As per customer request we can add GD&D according to the specified
standard.
The original TIFF file or “file source” should not be edited and cannot be
used for a lot of purposes in its original form. Our TIFF to DWG or DXF conversion services duplicates these files
without effecting their data. We understand that mechanical files and
architectural drawings are very intricate images and thus our draftsmen
exercise extreme caution while working on them, customizing the layers in a
drawing based on the requirements of our customer
When a drafter gets the blueprints to be converted to a CAD file, it should
contain a top, front, left, right, back, and bottom view along with an
orthographic view or in other words a 3D perspective drawing which gives the
object depth and a sense of reality. In some cases all of these views are
not used, primarily because all the necessary information can be found
without one of the views.
Notes are also part of the blueprints and provide information to the
designer or draftsman that cannot be seen by just looking at the different
views. We store our customers Notes in a specific library, so they can be
seamlessly re used in other drawings.
We have a fully trained team of experts who are proficient at delivering the
best quality customized CAD solutions at affordable rates. We have a skilled
team of engineers and CAD technicians who deliver professional
CAD Conversion services to our clients globally. We
incorporate the layering standard of our clients and also their country
specific codes. With our vast experience as a
CAD service provider, we understand international standards and
incorporate standard poly lines and blocks while converting the files to
CAD drawings.
There are a number of reasons why companies are throwing out the old
blueprints and investing in up dated 3D CAD files. Paper to CAD blueprint
conversion will remain to be a part of the draftsman’s jobs well into the
future until every design is finally updated, and no paper blueprints
remain. The fact is that most Machine Shops and manufacturers gather their
design output from CAD is another contributing factor to this paper to CAD
file conversion.
Through our portfolio of successful projects and our comprehensive range of
CAD conversion services, from a penciled napkin idea to a working prototype, two-dimensional drawings
ready for manufacturing, we have gained recognition in the market positioning SolidMasters as a leader source today.
by Fred Vierheller