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Quick Tour
The Quick Tour describes the system windows, the Cimatron Explorer, and also basic model terminology.
The system modeling involves the application of dimensions and other parameters such as angle values and offset distances to define a 2D profile that will be used to ultimately create the 3D shape of an object. These dimensions and parameters can be changed at any time to modify designs and alter the shape of a model.
To create a model, a sketch must first be made. This is a 2D profile of the desired 3D object. After extruding the sketch to the desired 3D object, 3D features such as holes, chamfers, fillets, cuts, etc. can be added. As many features as necessary can be added to a part to fully define it. After a part has been created, multiple parts can be put together to create an assembly. Creating assemblies gives an early look at how parts will fit together. Small errors can be corrected in the fit between parts without having to spend time or money on prototyping early in a design process.
For CAD, the system can also be used to create 2D drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from parts or assemblies.
Parts, assemblies, and drawings can also be imported from other CAD systems into Cimatron.
For CAM, powerful NC capabilities from simple 2.5-axis to continuous 5-axis cover the entire machining process with polish-less surface quality, high milling efficiency, and ease of use. Cimatron boosts efficiency and eliminates common design bottlenecks, resulting in increased productivity for the entire design and manufacturing process.
In addition, the system is fully associative, which means that the parametric capabilities propagate through parts, assemblies, 2D drawings, Bills of Materials and Manufacturing (NC). This means that if a parameter is modified in one location, any models that use that parameter will update regardless of their location.
See the following Quick Tour items:
In addition, see the Cimatron Fundamentals.
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