Re-Use Your CAD: The ModelCHECK Handbook - Softcover

Astheimer, R. L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1532940106 ISBN 13: 9781532940101

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

This book de-mystifies ModelCHECK to improve 3D CAD model quality in PTC Creo. Supports Model-Based Definition (MBD) with implementation steps and checklists for organizations to develop 3D CAD models with geometric and parametric stability, accurate metadata, and re-usable Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). Provides step-by-step instructions to automate checks for modeling rules and best practices from relevant MBD standards, model parameters required for Technical Data Package (TDP) submissions, incomplete Product and Manufacturing Information, and standard features such as datum planes, axes, and coordinate systems. Takes users “under the hood” to understand and configure ModelCHECK files and interpret ModelCHECK reports. This handbook, the second in the Re-Use Your CAD series, is geared toward CAD Designers & Engineers, QA/QC & Product Inspection, Database Administrators, Information Technology (IT), and their Managers.Minor updates made in May 2017 - Revision 2.Look for the Creo 5.0 handbook shortly after the Creo 5.0 release!

About this title

About the Author

R. L. Astheimer is a 3D CAD expert and Model-Based Definition (MBD) Instructor. Her in-depth experience with major CAD systems, including CATIA V5, NX, and Creo, filters into her instruction style at Purdue University, where she is a Continuing Lecturer training both undergraduate and industry professionals in CAD design, MBD, PDM, and PLM. Ms. Astheimer has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Masters in Software Engineering and holds a Technologist Certification as a GD&T Professional by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

From the Back Cover

"I struggled for year with ModelCHECK documentation and Google to find the tricks and tips that are in this book".

- Martin Wimmer, Head of CAD/CAM Development, Software Factory, GmbH

"Avoiding high cost engineering changes is a prime driver for going to MBD and model checking. A well-though-out product design verification strategy that combines automated and human checks will reduce rework and scrap costs.

- Jennifer Herron, CEO, Action Engineering

From the Inside Flap

Copyright© 2016 by Action Engineering, LLC
Cover design by Amanda Struz & Rosemary Astheimer
Edited by Sarah Massey-Warren & Michelle Nordwald
Images licensed from 123rf.com and dreamstime.com
ExecutiveEditor: Jennifer Herron

All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

The author and publisher make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and specifically disclaim all warranties, including without limitation warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for every organization. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for damages arising here from the information or suggested configurations provided in this book.

Trademarks
All brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. The author and publisher are not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.

Creo is a trademark and all product names in the PTC family are trademarks of PTC,Needham, MA, USA.

Printed in the United States of America

FirstPrinting: May 2016
ISBN-978-1-532940101

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1532940106
• ISBN 13: 9781532940101
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146