SOLIDWORKS MBD

Communicate product and manufacturing information (PMI) directly in 3D

Why Choose

SOLIDWORKS MBD?

SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) is a 3D documentation process for manufacturing information. Instead of documenting all manufacturing information in traditional 2D drawings, MBD can define and organize all the same PMI (product manufacturing information) directly in 3D CAD models. The manufacturing information can be output to industry-standard 3D file formats such as eDrawings, 3D PDF, and STEP 242 files. Companies embracing model-based definition for their documentation report reductions in manufacturing errors, decreased scrap and rework costs, and lower procurement costs for purchased parts.

Features

SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) enables you to capture complete product data, including title block and BOM information, in multiple 3D Views that can be easily exported to industry standard formats.

Define PMI data as dimensions, tolerances, model data, surface finish, weld symbols, Bill-of-Materials (BOM), tables, notes, and other annotations.

Publishes widely accepted file formats, such as eDrawings and 3D PDF files that are often used in existing processes. eDrawings files can be opened in a free eDrawings Viewer.

Comply with predominant industry standards, such as MIL-STD-31000A, ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792, DIN ISO 16792, and GB/T 24734.

Integrates seamlessly with existing SOLIDWORKS 2D drawings. The PMI and Views created in 3D are readily available for reuse in 2D.

A managed Engineering Change OrShare and archive intuitive 3D data, including the models, PMI, views, and Meta properties, so that you and your suppliers don’t have to waste time in re-modeling based on traditional 2D Drawings.der (ECO) process to and from SOLIDWORKS PCB and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD takes care of design changes including board shape, component placement, mounting holes, and cutouts, which keeps designs in sync.

Strategize datum and tolerance requirements during 3D designs – rather than adding them as an afterthought in 2D detailing – or switching back and forth between 3D models and 2D drawings.

Annotates models with datums, datum targets, basic dimensions, toleranced dimensions, polar dimensions, geometric tolerances, surface finishes, weld symbols, draft symbols, balloons, BOMs, notes, coordinate systems, reference geometries, intersection geometries, continuous features, compound features and other Product Manufacturing Information (PMI).

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