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For any modifications to a complex product, one needs to thoroughly study the impact of any geometry / functionality change on cost / feasibility / changes to other sub systems. This is typically done by experienced persons. But with a knowledge based system, it can also be done using computer, thus , leaving the experienced persons to define rules and develop new solution ideas rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day routine transactions/ detailing.
In such scenario, your company needs to have a Knowledge based system for
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Product Variant management
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Knowledge capture & refinement
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CAD integration for design / drawing creation
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Accuracy of geometry
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Cost & material lists
CONFIGURATOR
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Configurator is used for capturing and refining product knowledge in terms of
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Product variants and Optional features definition and dependencies
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Parameter formulae
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Rules
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Input specifications
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Derived variables
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Standard drawing templates for General arrangement and parts
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BOMs, cost sheets, etc.
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Based on the configuration the output of CONFIGURATOR is design automation applications
CREATOR
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Creator is used to create new design instances of customised products by sales persons & drafts persons.
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If required, engineers, drafts persons can also modify the designs / drawings in SolidWorks 3D CAD system
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The output of CREATOR can be in various 3D formats like SolidWorks, IGES, STEP, 3D PDF, e-drawing, and 2D drawings can be in SolidWorks DWG, DXF, PDF, JPG etc.
Salient features of CADEC:
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Auto documentation of product definition
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Refinable product definition
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Integration with parametric part / assembly models
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Validations for parameters
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SolidWorks Add-in application
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CADEC object modeler can be customised for additional product definition / integration needs for better product control
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