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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. The video on the left is in Swedish. If you would prefer to watch the video in English, click the button below.

The sketch - in IRONCAD

I 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 not IRONCAD 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.  

3D CAD model of a complex aluminum profile with multiple rectangular and rounded sections, shown with measurement markers and translucent yellow outlines.

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 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 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 features 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 part list with the constituent 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.

Technical drawing of a mechanical assembly with numbered parts, dimensional annotations, and a parts list table on the right.
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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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Complex surfaces and solids

Rhino is a 3D CAD system that has powerful features for creating double-curved shapes with good control of precise curvatures. Rhino can create, edit, analyse and translate NURBS curves. The program is popular with industrial designers, artists and boat builders. These can also be imported into other CAD solutions such as IRONCAD for inclusion in a larger assembly.

Rhino 8 is the latest release in 2023 and contains many useful new features. Rhino 8 is also multiplatform which means you can run on Windows or Mac from the same license (but not at the same time). The features differ slightly between the different versions.
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If you're wondering what kind of computer you need to install and run Rhino, take a look here: System requirements for Rhinoceros

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Organic forms with SubD

For designers who need to explore organic shapes quickly, SubD is a new geometry step in that can create editable, highly precise shapes. Unlike other geometry types, SubD combines free-form accuracy while allowing fast editing.

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Smoother collaboration with Revit

Rhino.Inside is a new technology that allows Rhino to be embedded in other 64-bit Windows applications. Rhino.Inside.Revit builds on this technology and provides a platform for an unprecedented level of integration between Rhino and Revit.

QuadRemesh

Quickly create a quad mesh from existing surfaces, solids, meshing or from SubD - perfect for rendering, animation, CFD, FEA and reverse engineering.

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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.

Read more about IC Mechancial

Education

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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.

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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.

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"DDM wins in terms of ease of implementation, speed, configurability, support for multiple systems and, of course, on price"

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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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