CAD software with a library
CAD software with a library
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Is there a software that comes with a large library of pre-built 3D models of engineering components and assemblies? For example, in mechanical engineering; we frequently use:
gearboxes (assembly),
cam-follower assembly,
turbines,
pumps,
heat-exchanger,
conveyors belt, chain,
equipments like cranes, excavators,
It would be great if the software comes with these pre-built categorized
gearboxes (assembly),
cam-follower assembly,
turbines,
pumps,
heat-exchanger,
conveyors belt, chain,
equipments like cranes, excavators,
It would be great if the software comes with these pre-built categorized
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
RE: CAD software with a library
That is true, that is why I am looking for this library
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
Anyway grabcad.com may have what you are looking for.
This is a list of more sources: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/3d-learning-hub/create...
RE: CAD software with a library
Thank you for your response. Most of online libraries contain parts/components, usually assemblies are of low quality or not working unless you pay a lot.
I am looking for a pre-built library that is offline hopefully it comes with the software itself.
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
RE: CAD software with a library
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RE: CAD software with a library
I already mentioned the availability of 3D models from individual manufacturers. I think it would be very good for your students to learn about interfacing with those manufacturers. They should learn about selecting a product from a catalog.
In fact I would STRONGLY recommend it! Here's why - a rough perusal of this forum will reveal MANY questions from newbies asking how to do this or that, or how to use a certain product, or what kind of options might be available. I have found that MOST new engineering graduates seem to see Google as their single, solitary source of information. If it's not on Google, it doesn't exist. It never once crosses their mind to actually pick up their ever-present phone and CALL the manufacturer to talk to a live person. How many times have I informed them that all those manufacturers have Application Engineers whose only job is to make sure your use of their products works correctly? How many times...?
I think you will find that generic models of those commercial items will be inaccurate at best.
RE: CAD software with a library
Check out Traceparts.com you can download lots of files there. If you use PDM you can set up your data card to bring in or store all the important information about the file. If you don't have PDM, then put it in the custom properties of the file. It will save you time later.
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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RE: CAD software with a library
Don't choose your CAD based on libraries. No CAD packages provides libraries of the kinds of things you're looking for. Only hardware, and even that is suspect.
Get your "library" models from vendors. Maybe you can get something from GrabCAD or similar. But you're not getting it from the CAD people. McMaster-Carr has a good library.
Inspect; don't expect. You absolutely will find design-killing errors sooner
or later(Never mind. Just sooner). Triple-true for models from EE-centric vendors. Library models are usually made by low-grade cad jockeys with a primary focus on getting it done, not getting it right.RE: CAD software with a library
It is a great idea to actually use the manufacturer models.
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
Again, you are totally right. I try my best to teach my students based on practical experience, and use available catalogues or tools.
Generic models will be used for educational purposes and for students to picture or imagine the machine.
Thanks
PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
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PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
My apologies. I meant that for another thread.
Chris, CSWP
SolidWorks
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RE: CAD software with a library
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PhD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Licensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
This depends on the taught course, if I am teaching:
- Thermo-fluid and wish to show my students a pump or a turbine ... etc.
- Machine/Mechanism design and wish to show them a gear-box, a cam-follower, ...
- ...
PhD Mechanical/Industrial EngineeringLicensed professional engineer
RE: CAD software with a library
If you do not understand "Custom Properties" then you need to read up on that so you can teach your kids. CP's are very important in the real world and they will save you time when making drawings, of course, you need to set up and link your drawing info properly.
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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Ciholas
https://www.ciholas.com/