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What is the difference between IRONCAD and Solidworks?
Takes weeks to learn. Requires expensive and lengthy training, as well as learning the right rules for dealing with models from different users.
Short learning curve. Learn IRONCAD in a few days with natural and logical construction methodology. Free Swedish and English training material.
Dependence on history. Solidworks is dependent on history which makes it difficult to handle many types of changes.
Flexible history. Make changes when and where needed with flexible history in IRONCAD.
Cumbersome technology. This leads to slow processes that often take twice as long in Solidworks.
Get the job done in half the time with a freer workflow and smart methodology in IRONCAD. Saving you time and money.
Requires separate part and assembly files. Solidworks requires multiple file formats and complicated alignment of many separate part files.
Create parts and assemblies in the same file. Simple and clear with the same file format for assemblies or a part. Of course, parts and assemblies are saved if necessary IRONCAD.
Limited possibilities. Traditional solutions have only "standard" parts and require individual editing of these.
Customizable Catalogs. Create 3D models with an impressive catalog system. Customize with simple drag and drop.
Locked model. Traditional 3D CAD limits creativity if Design Intent cannot be followed. Early rules peel away the best solutions!
Support for Concepts. Support for conceptual design and free modifications. Sketch, modify and test different options.
Traditional 3D CAD lacks TriBall, which leads to time-consuming methods for positioning parts and assemblies.
We have TriBall. Precise positioning, copying and patterning are managed with the patented TriBall tool, increasing productivity.
Separate modules. Traditional 3D CAD systems often require an additional fee to extend the program with more features.
All modules are included. IRONCAD includes Sheet Metal, image rendering, etc. and two different environments for creating 2D drawings at no extra cost.
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Takes weeks to learn. Requires expensive and lengthy training, as well as learning the right rules for dealing with models from different users.
Dependence on history. Solidworks is dependent on history which makes it difficult to handle many types of changes.
Cumbersome technology. This leads to slow processes that often take twice as long in Solidworks.
Requires separate part and assembly files. Solidworks requires multiple file formats and complicated alignment of many separate part files.
Limited possibilities. Traditional solutions have only "standard" parts and require individual editing of these.
Locked model. Traditional 3D CAD limits creativity if Design Intent cannot be followed. Early rules peel away the best solutions!
Traditional 3D CAD lacks TriBall, which leads to time-consuming methods for positioning parts and assemblies.
Separate modules. Traditional 3D CAD systems often require an additional fee to extend the program with more features.
Short learning curve. Learn IRONCAD in a few days with natural and logical construction methodology. Free Swedish and English training material.
Flexible history. Make changes when and where needed with flexible history in IRONCAD.
Get the job done in half the time with a freer workflow and smart methodology in IRONCAD. Saving you time and money.
Create parts and assemblies in the same file. Simple and clear with the same file format for assemblies or a part. Of course, parts and assemblies are saved if necessary IRONCAD.
Customizable Catalogs. Create 3D models with an impressive catalog system. Customize with simple drag and drop.
Support for Concepts. Support for conceptual design and free modifications. Sketch, modify and test different options.
We have TriBall. Precise positioning, copying and patterning are managed with the patented TriBall tool, increasing productivity.
All modules are included. IRONCAD includes Sheet Metal, image rendering, etc. and two different environments for creating 2D drawings at no extra cost.
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No, in IRONCAD you work with Assemblies without the requirement of relations/constraints. BUT you can use it in IRONCAD if you need it.
In IRONCAD we have the tool Triball. It allows you to easily position Assemblies (assemblies) in your 3D files. So you don't have to think about constraints/relationships to put together your design. Simple and free.
IRONCAD have constraints if necessary
Constraints can be really useful in some cases, but perhaps completely unnecessary in others. So that's the beauty of IRONCAD, you get the best of both worlds. So you can use constraints if you need to in IRONCAD. Either on individual parts or on your entire design.
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Nope, in IRONCAD you work with Features without the requirement of relations/constraints. BUT you can use it in IRONCAD if you need it.
Triball is your faithful companion when you need to quickly mirror your feature to the other side of your part. You do not need to add new or change existing constraints.
Parameterize features in your part if necessary
But right where it is, you have a need to parameterize features in your part or that a feature must always have a certain distance to an edge. Here constraints are the obvious choice. In IRONCAD you use constraints on your features ONLY when you need it.
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Nope, in IRONCAD you work with Sketchen without the requirement of relations/constraints. BUT you can use it in IRONCAD if you need it.
Here you use Triball to easily position your sketch in exactly the coordinate direction you want. For example, you can easily see or refer to other (later features) when editing the sketch for earlier features.
Parameter control sketch
For example, if you have a radius in your sketch that absolutely must have the same radius no matter what you do in the sketch. Or you want to parameterize your sketch, then you need to use constraints. In the Sketch tool in IRONCAD you only use constraints when you need them.
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Smart Assemby, is the answer to your question. In IRONCAD we have ready-made catalogs, or create your own, with ready-made Smart Assembly (Attatchment Points).
Ideal for construction and ideal for sales support
You can thus reuse and build your own catalogs with thousands of different parts, assemblies and features with or without Attatchment Points. IRONCAD is thus ideal for construction and ideal as a sales support. YOU control your 3D-CAD system as YOU want to use it and not the other way around.
With "magnetic attachment points" you can add locations/points to an object that can sense other objects with similar properties. Then drag your objects into a catalog and reuse them again and again in your projects.
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So, in IRONCAD you have access to parallel types of parts that are best suited for the moment.
IRONCAD is in many ways an incredibly versatile 3D CAD system. To create and modify a part in the 3D scene, there are essentially three "parallel" methods that can be used and even combined, more methods than in most other 3D CAD systems.
Choose how you want to model your part
Choose how you want to model your part to best suit your purpose.
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That IRONCAD using two solid state cores at the same time is not something you really notice in everyday work.
In addition to "under the hood" simplifying certain complex steps without the ordinary user noticing it, it also means that the program can handle models that come from other completely different 3D CAD systems in a very good way. However, you may need to switch between the two in some situations, which is done with a simple button press.
Only IRONCAD which uses both the Parasolid and ACIS cores simultaneously.
If you work in a 3D CAD system that is based on one solid core, you may have problems when receiving and handling models that come from a 3D CAD system that is based on the other solid core. It is (so far) only IRONCAD that uses both the Parasolid and ACIS cores simultaneously.
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Of course, you can easily modify imported geometry with DFM (Direct Face Modeling) without the need for feature recognition.
For example, you can import an unfolded sheet metal part from a DXF file and use the Sketch Bend tool to add bends. Or if you need to increase the thickness of a plastic part, you can do it quickly and easily with our intelligent DFM tools.
Some elements are better explained with a movie
Check out this video that shows how easy it is to modify imported geometry:
Psst...also check out the Appendix Translator
For a modest fee, you can extend the range of formats for import such as BIM (*.ifc), Solidworks (*.sldprt, *.sldasm), Inventor (*.ipt, *.iam) and many more.
Click here for details8
Of course! In fact, you actually have two different drawing environments in IRONCAD.
Yes, you read that right, but why do you even need two different 2D drawing environments? It is ideal for those who have previously used AutoCAD as you can easily create new(or edit existing) DWG/DXF files.
What about the other drawing environment?
You can create complete 2D drawings for manufacturing in IRONCAD in both environments with Bill of Materials (BOM), tolerances, revisions, hole tables and everything you need. Two different environments for maximum freedom and ease of use.
"We have changed both AutoCAD and Solidworks to only IRONCAD. Many other types of fixtures and tools have been developed at Hexagon. When it comes to 3D CAD, we see a big advantage in using IRONCAD."
PatrickKärrvall, R&D Manager, Hexagon Metrology.
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Of course it is, the beauty of IRONCAD is exactly that. Use parameters when needed and not forced.
IRONCAD can thus switch methodologies easily for different needs, freely or parametrically. In other words, the best of both worlds for optimal freedom. Use the fast, free dynamic method for design and concepts. Then, if necessary, switch to a more rigid parametric methodology for dimensional variant management.
Still not convinced?
Our customer NEFAB Packaging with over 300 users uses IRONCAD in exactly this way. See below.
""NEFAB has over 300 IRONCADusers spread across the world. IRONCAD solves our diverse design needs that no other 3D system can. We use the fast, free Dynamic method for design and the more rigid Parametric methodology for dimensional variant management; IRONCAD can switch freely as needed."
Urban Olars, CAD manager, NEFAB.
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Yes! Apply constraints as needed when you want to test how your design moves.
By placing constraints between parts in IRONCAD you can test mechanical joints and mechanisms. So you use constraints when you need to and not under duress.
As you know, we have free training materials in English and Swedish.
Learning 3D CAD doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. That is why we have chosen to release our training material completely free of charge and without registration requirements. Take advantage of our training material today!
"Every boat is unique and flexibility is a must for us. As a design tool we use IRONCAD and as a PLM solution we use DDM. We are very satisfied with both solutions, as well as with the support for from Solidmakarna which we have had as a supplier for many years."
"NEFAB has over 300 IRONCADusers spread across the world. IRONCAD solves our diverse design needs that no other 3D system can. We use the fast, free Dynamic Method for design and the more rigid Parametric Method for dimensional variant management; IRONCAD can switch freely as needed."
"We have seen great benefits from using IRONCAD in production here at Husqvarna and are very pleased with the functionality of the program as well as the training and support we receive from Solidmakarna"
"We at Ankarsrum are very pleased with all the functionality included in IRONCAD. With the help of the program, we have for several years further developed our household assistant in many areas, achieved extensive improvements and have a really effective product development. It is also the case that we can use IRONCAD in several different areas, in addition to design, such as tools for production, fixtures, visualizations, etc."
"We use IRONCAD for everything, even pure 2D pneumatic diagrams. We can then add these to the assembly drawing if the customer wishes. We have found that it is superior in speed and flexibility to work with compared to other 3D CAD programs. We have become more efficient and make great time savings. "
"We switched to IRONCAD from Solidworks and have not regretted it for a second. With IRONCAD we can modify our designs quickly. IRONCAD definitely saves us time and money."
