ProEngineer 4.0
ProENGINEER, PTC’s (Needham, MA) parametric, integrated 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solution is used in CABER for mechanical and biomedical design problems.
The parametric modelling approach uses parameters, dimensions, features, and relationships to capture intended product behaviour and create a proper design intent which enables design automation and the optimisation of design and product development processes. ProENGINEER provides a complete set of design, analysis and manufacturing capabilities on one platform. These capabilities include:
- Solid Modelling
- Surfacing
- Rendering
- Simulation
- Tolerance Analysis
CABER uses Pro/ENGINEER to create complete 3D
digital models of their medical device components and experimental fixture
concepts. The models consist of 2D and 3D solid or surface model data which can
also be used downstream in finite element analysis, rapid prototyping, tooling
design, and CNC manufacturing. All data is associative and interchangeable
between the CAD, CAE and CAM modules without conversion. A complicated
experimental fixture assembly can be modelled accurately with fully associative
engineering drawings, and revision control information.
Figure: Render of the Prolong AV graft geometry