Realize shape parts
Realize shape parts
(OP)
The company I currently work for makes a lot of injection molded plastic parts. We are looking into getting a "realize shape" license to help with styling these parts. I've seen a lot of demos and youtube videos of the realize shape process, but I've not seen any that make an object suitable for manufacturing (specifically molding). My question concerns adding taper for molded parts. If I model a part with realize shape, can I specify/constrain a certain amount of taper around the perimeter surfaces? Or is taper added after the shape is defined?





RE: Realize shape parts
I would strongly suggest an attempt to get a 30 day license for a test drive, if Siemens still offers that to their customers. My previous employer was granted one before we bought Shape Studio.
Tim Flater
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RE: Realize shape parts
Tapering is no simpler /better on this body than the other types. The resulting Realize Shape body consists of B-surfaces.
Regards,
Tomas
Edit: I attach a very simple Realize Shape model, maybe looking similar to a motorcycle gas tank . NX10 format.
RE: Realize shape parts
RE: Realize shape parts
Not having actually used realize shape yet, my current impression is that it might help to get an initial shape really quickly, but could be a big headache when you want to tweak a mature design. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong if/when I get up to speed on it.
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RE: Realize shape parts
RE: Realize shape parts
I upgrated my Mach2 Product to Mach3 Indus last year for 2 reasons:
- to give some training with shape design
- to create services with realize shape (I have many Customer in glass company)
To enhance my experience with realize shape I am ready to create a model for you, then you can try to add taper
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com
RE: Realize shape parts
- it's possible
- it will most likely require some new techniques
My question now is: are you using realize shape to model parts that will be going into mass production and if so, has realize shape improved your process in any way (does it save you time, does it produce better surfaces, etc).Any other feedback about realize shape would also be appreciated.
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RE: Realize shape parts
Actually I have no experience about production model.
The surfaces are good.
Have a look at this customer using Realize Shape in Germany: https://www.facebook.com/diehaptiker
I designed a kettle with the same approach using screenshot with touch screen actions on my tablet and I will post a video on youtube
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com