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Hydraulics and Pneumatics
News Release from: Parker Hannifin | Subject: 3D CAD software
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 October 2006
3D CAD software cuts hydraulic system
design time
A new 3D CAD software package for hydraulic cylinders, available on a FREE CD-ROM or for use on-line, creates 3D cylinder models quickly and easily in a wide range of industry-standard formats
The new Parker Hannifin 3D CAD software package for hydraulic cylinders, which is available on a FREE CD-ROM or for use on-line, creates 3D cylinder models quickly and easily in a wide range of industry-standard formats, offering big savings in design time and enhancing productivity This convenient and easy-to-use package now covers all products in the Parker Hannifin HMI, HMD and 2H ranges of 210 bar inch and metric series tie-rod cylinders
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 19 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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To use the software, designers simply launch the package, which is compatible with any modern PC and, from the extensive range listed, select the 2D and 3D formats they wish to use.
Next, the range of cylinders is selected in a standard browser window, and details of the required specifications are entered by, in most cases, making selections from convenient drop-down lists.
Accessories can also be added at this stage.
When this step is complete, the software rapidly generates a 3D model of the specified cylinder, which is presented on the screen for verification.
The model can be freely rotated and zoomed.
Also provided is a bill of material for the cylinder, along with a detailed specification that can be printed for future reference.
When the designer is satisfied with the model, it can be saved or transferred directly to the 3D CAD package if the CD version of the programme is being used, or downloaded if the model was generated on line.
For the on-line version, users have the option of specifying ZIP compression to reduce file sizes and minimise download times.
Even for the most complicated cylinder, the complete process of data entry, modelling and, where necessary, downloading the model, takes only a few minutes - far less than carrying out the same tasks with a general-purpose modelling package.
In addition, the drop-down menu arrangement used to enter the cylinder specification virtually eliminates the risk of errors.
Copies of the Parker Hannifin 3D CAD cylinder design package on CD-ROM can be obtained from the European Product Information Centre (EPIC).
Alternatively, the on-line version, which includes an animated demonstration run through, can be accessed via the website. Request a free brochure from Parker Hannifin ...
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