Three different working methods are included in IRONCAD

IRONCAD is the most versatile CAD system. Use the method that best suits your needs. Mix and match freely!

Parametric modeling

This method is best suited for creating models that are to be handled in a predetermined manner in terms of dimensional variation. Difficult to handle unforeseen changes. Uses constraints and mating conditions that limit how the design can be modified. Powerful when it fits. Requires careful planning of how the model is constructed and how it can be modified in the future.

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Flexible modeling

The fastest and most productive method for most needs. Supports concepts and unforeseen changes well. Quickly and intuitively create parts with a complete history tree and intelligent features that can be freely modified. Here, intelligent models are combined with flexibility in a completely unique way that no other 3D CAD system can offer. Complete freedom and precision at the same time.

Direct editing

The method used to modify mainly imported geometry. Select a surface and drag, angle, or move it—regardless of history. Change or move holes. No features are needed in the history tree, but IRONCAD can, of course, convert shapes into features. Entire assemblies (e.g., from STEP) can be imported into a single file and customized directly!

Key features in IRONCAD

IRONCAD offers a wide range of powerful features. Below is a selection of these:

Flexible modeling

Combine intelligent models with flexibility in a completely unique way.

Parametric modeling

Traditional method that uses constraints and mating conditions.

Direct editing

Modify imported geometry. Select a surface and drag, angle, or move it.

Catalog system

Drag & drop features, parts, and assemblies directly into the 3D environment

File management

Design directly in the assembly in a single file. External links if necessary.

TriBall

Positioning tools. Move, rotate, copy, and link objects in the 3D scene.

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Associative 2D drawings

According to Swedish standards, can also be saved as DWG/DXF/PDF.

Integrated separate 2D

To create new or edit existing 2D DWG/DXF drawings.

Sheet metal bending and unfolding

Create bent sheets in 3D. Unfold the sheet and export to DXF for laser cutting.

3D Standard Components

Screws, nuts, washers, threads, steel beams, and much more.

Piping

User-friendly module for creating pipes, flanges, connections, and valves.

Rendering

Create realistic images using the integrated rendering module.

Animation

Create realistic animations via integrated module for movies.

Surface modeling

Create advanced double-curved surfaces using 3D curves.

Import/Export

Import/Export a variety of file formats.

Point cloud

Import point cloud data from 3D scanning

Viewer via the cloud

Show your 3D CAD models to your customers via your web browser.

We also offer expert training and outstanding support of our different softwares.

IRONCAD—the fastest and easiest way to 3D

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More about IRONCAD features

Triball - Free, lightning fast and with full precision

TriBall is a great tool with many features in IRONCAD and is used to move, copy or modify anything in 3D. With full freedom, lightning fast and still with full precision. Replaces the need for Planes. Pull a handle and snap to other parts, even in other assemblies, to make precise changes in seconds.

Catalogs with Drag & Drop

IRONCAD has a catalog system that makes work faster than you thought possible. You can drag & drop, for example, a positive or negative extrusion or loft shape that you can quickly use to create new parts or build on existing ones. This applies to all types of features, parts and assemblies. Of course, everything you create in 3D can be dragged out and saved in your own unique catalogs for reuse with the fast drag and drop technology.

Mechanisms - in IRONCAD

IRONCAD you maximum freedom in design without forcing you to use constraints. You work quickly and intuitively – with complete flexibility. When needed, you can easily control features, parts, and assemblies with locks and parametric dimensions. You get both creative freedom and precise control – on your terms. Watch the video in your preferred language using the buttons below.

The sketch - in IRONCAD

In IRONCAD, you can easily create 3D models from a 2D sketch. By drawing in a plane, you can quickly build cross-sections that can be extruded, rotated, lofted, or swept into finished 3D shapes. The sketch in IRONCAD does not need constraints to give you full control and precision.

You can choose between importing finished 3D shapes from catalogs that have already been created from 2D profiles or creating new ones via 2D sketch.  

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Intelligent models for configurations

IRONCAD solves the need to create different variants of a product incredibly efficiently. Drag & drop smart parts from catalogs. These are attached together magnetically and also change size automatically depending on where you place them. Dimensions of entire assemblies are adjusted in a flash by pulling handles - done!

With IRONCAD you use parametric design when it suits and free design in the normal case. You can choose freely between both methods and can also use several methods within the same part. Complete and customized solutions can be created easily and quickly!

Create and modify directly in the compilation

File management in IRONCAD is a real time saver. Design directly in the assembly in a single file, regardless of whether the design consists of 1 or 10,000 parts. Link parts to external files only if and when you want to. You can focus on design instead of administration. You don't have to create a part in a separate file and guess whether it will fit in the assembly. You can create sub-assemblies with a click of the mouse in the 3D scene. Genuine "Top-Down design"! Of course, you can also link existing files "Bottom-Up".

Sheet Metal, powerful sheet metal bending and spreading features included in IRONCAD

With IRONCAD's Sheet Metal features, you create bent sheets in 3D. Easy-to-use tools create features that can be changed with handles or in clear menus. Quickly close corners or manage settings on a single bend. Change material or thickness with a mouse click. Then unfold the part and export to DXF for laser cutting - faster and easier than ever!

From 3D model to 2D drawing - quick and easy

Once you have created your design in 3D, you can depict it on a 2D drawing in IRONCAD. If it is an assembly, a BOM list with all its parts is automatically created. You can easily measure a part according to ISO standards, including tolerances and to create a complete manufacturing basis. If the 3D model changes, the 2D drawing is automatically updated. The drawing is always saved as a PDF and can be exported to DWG/DXF.

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From 3D to drawing - easily with DRAFT or ICD

IRONCAD has two parallel 2D solutions and as a user you can choose which one you prefer. Both can show and dimension 3D models created in IRONCAD. Many people use the ICD module because it is so fast and easy to use.

DRAFT has a more traditional 2D CAD interface and is similar to AutoCAD 2D. DRAFT also allows you to open, edit and save DWG/DXF drawings which is a great advantage - no separate program is needed for this. You can easily create new 2D drawings including e.g. hydraulic diagrams. Standard symbols are included.

IRONCAD has BOTH Parasolid and ACIS

IRONCAD unique in that it uses two different solid kernels: ACIS from Spatial and Parasolid from Siemens. You can switch between them as needed and always choose the kernel that works best.

The result is that you can create geometries that cannot be done with just one kernel, you have fewer problems and even better results when importing.

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View your 3D model via IronCAD Web Viewer

IronCAD Web Viewer is a great tool for showing your 3D CAD models to others. Since it only requires a web browser, this tool is great for explaining what is meant by easy presentation, sales and collaboration. No installation of a separate 3D viewer or other software is needed to view the files. You can even show your products in 3D on your website like our example here.

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Exploded view of a Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine designed in IRONCAD by Karling Racing Engines AB

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DRAFT is a separate part of the complete solution IRONCAD

COMPOSE is a separate part of the complete solution IRONCAD


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Features and tools that give you more freedom in 3D

TriBall is a great feature of IRONCAD. You can move, copy or modify anything in 3D; freely, lightning fast and with full precision. Replaces the need for Plan.

Drag & drop finished 3D shapes, parts or entire assemblies to/from catalogues. Or use a 2D sketch and extrude to 3D - choose what works best at any given time.

Pull handles and snap to other parts, even in other assemblys, to make precise changes in seconds.

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Intelligent models for configurations

IRONCAD solves the need to create different variants of a product incredibly efficiently.
Drag & drop smart parts from catalogues. These attach magnetically and also resize automatically depending on where you place them.

Dimensions of entire assemblies are adjusted in a flash by pulling handles - done!

With IRONCAD you use Parametric Design when appropriate and Free Design in the normal case. You can choose freely between both methods and switch in the same part. Here, complete and customized solutions can be created easily and quickly!

Create and modify directly in the assembly

The file management in IRONCAD is a real time saver. You can design directly in the assembly in one & the same file, no matter if the design consists of 1 or 10 000 parts.

Link parts to external files only if and when you want. You can focus on design instead of administration.

You don't have to create the part in your own file and guess if it fits in the assembly.

You can create sub-sets with a mouse click in the 3D scene.  

True "Top - Down design"! Of course you can also link in existing files "Bottom - Up" .

Here, many find IRONCAD works so much more smoothly than in traditional solutions like SolidWorks, Creo and Inventor.

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Sheet Metal

With IRONCAD you get access to fast and efficient functions to create bent sheets and unfold them with one click. Even unfold imported plates. Export unfolded 2D DWG/DXF plates to laser cutting with the click of a button. Also measure finished bent sheet on 2D drawing. The tools are comprehensive for various Sheet Metal needs and are as simple as drag-and-drop, push and pull. See more here Sheet Metal 

IC Mechanical - standard components in 3D and lots of functions

IC Mechanical is a Toolbox that solves your need for various standard 3D components such as screws, nuts, washers, threads, steel beams, aluminium profiles, retaining rings, o-rings, shaft seals, sprockets, beam joints, wedge tracks and more.

Also included are some really smart features, such as steel stairs, railings, piping, extended bill of materials tools, creating unique QR codes for 2D drawings, lightning-fast 2D DWG/DXF export directly from 3D and more.

Solidmakarna are involved in the development of IC Mechanical and therefore many standard components follow Swedish standards. We also incorporate new requests quickly.

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Create stylish, photorealistic product images and animations in real time
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3D solution for interior design and carpentry. Streamline your design work.
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Advanced & easy-to-use FEM software that is fully integrated into IRONCAD.
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Education

Become more effective through training

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Teacher-led basic training in IRONCAD

The basic training in IRONCAD is a total of 4 days and is usually split up to facilitate learning. This gives participants time to practice between sessions and consolidate their knowledge step by step.

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Basic training through self-study in IRONCAD

Our tutorials allow you to learn 3D CAD and related tools at your own pace - with clear instructional videos, practice exercises and support when needed. Suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Education

Become more effective through training

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Basic training in Rhinoceros

In the basic training you will learn how to navigate, model, measure and make simple illustrations (renderings) in Rhinoceros.

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Further training in Rhinoceros

In this course we advance towards surface modeling and use tools such as SubD and Grasshopper but will also delve into block management and more advanced rendering. Basic course or similar knowledge is required.

Free self-study in English

Solidmakarna has been developing a complete basic training in IRONCAD for more than 10 years.

The material is fantastic and consists of films in English. We have made the material available to everyone via IronCAD Academy - now anyone can learn 3D CAD at any time and place, regardless of their previous experience.

After the course you will be able to produce different types of 3D models and 2D drawings in IRONCAD efficiently. See more here

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The IronCAD product family

IronCAD DCS (Design Collaboration Suite) is a family of 3D and 2D CAD programs designed around the IRONCAD core.
IronCAD DCS includes these four programs:

 

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COMPOSE

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TriBall

Import/Export

Catalog system

Viewer via cloud service

Rendering & Animation

Flexible modeling

Parametric modeling

Direct Editing

File management

Associative 2D Drawings

Integrated separate 2D

Sheet metal bending and unfolding

3D Standard Components

Piping

Surface modeling

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MAC users? Important information before ordering

Apple uses its Metal graphics routine in newer MACs. Many programs do not work well with Metal (yet). Rhinoceros 7 may slow down as files get larger. Therefore, it is important to try Rhino 7 properly on your MAC before purchase if you are unsure.This will be resolved in future versions of Rhino. Download the Rhino 7 trial version here

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