How are the FreeForm Modeling and Modeling Plus Systems Different?

The FreeForm Modeling and Modeling Plus systems enable you to model and output for rendering and rapid prototyping or milling. In addition, the FreeForm Modeling Plus system includes features that enable you to prepare your models for manufacturing including:

  • NURBS surfacing and solids tools such as semi-automated curve and patch creation tools and environment mapping
  • Moldable part and mold insert design
  • CAD part interoperability including import/export capability for native Parasolid,® STEP, and IGES solids & patches

The FreeForm Modeling Plus system enables you to import CAD data from existing parts and then work with virtual clay to rapidly explore shapes and ideas, develop multiple design concepts, and refine the model. Then exporting to CAD/CAM to finalize for manufacturing.

The images below show an actual product taking shape with the FreeForm Modeling Plus system from imported CAD data.

Import CAD data (IGES & Parasolid) from
existing part.		 Quickly explore ideas and experiment with
forms to develop design concepts.
First concept model with cut-away view. Second concept model for prototyping and
export to CAD/CAM (Cimatron).
Model prepared for rendering.  BBE-Electronics Stroboscope
www.bbe-electronic.de

 Stroboscope modeled by and images courtesy of Antonius Köster, Antonius Köster Modellbau e. K.

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