The Mechanical Design Department provides complete mechanical design capabilities via Intergraph's Engineering Modeling System (EMS) line of software. Capabilities include:
EMS's feature-based, dimension-driven, parametric/variational modeler enables one to quickly create conceptual designs with their design intent. Parametric and variational modeling provides one with simple, intuitive techniques for creating precise solid models of mechanical parts and assemblies.
With EMS one can begin modeling with a quick sketch of the part profile, specifying the constraints and relationships that govern the design. To create a solid model of the basic part shape, simply revolve or project the part profile. Then quickly add geometric details to the basic shape with one-step feature-based modeling commands.
With this approach, one can rapidly model components in precise, 3D solid geometry, easily making changes at any stage of the process to evaluate multiple design variations.
When you are working with CAD geometry created on another system, EMS gives you a simple procedure to automatically apply constraints to imported profiles. You can add other constraints individually and even define design relationships with algebraic equations. To change any constraint, you simply select and edit the graphic constraint symbol.
The drafting tools in EMS automate and accelerate the traditional drawing process by eliminating any re-creation of geometry. All 2D drawing graphics are read directly from the 3D model. You begin by selecting a drawing sheet, then specify the drafting standard you need -- ANSI, BSI, DIN, ISO, or JIS. The standard is automatically applied to the drawing dimensions and details you add.
To lay out the drawing, you select and place the standard and auxiliary views you need, then specify scaling and other display parameters that govern each view. The layout and alignment are automatically maintained when you move any view. Each view depicts the solid model geometry in the 2D representation, with the hidden-line or visible edge display symbology you choose.
You can create section views quickly and easily by drawing a line representing the cutting plane across another drawing view.
To complete your drawings, you can use EMS annotation and dimensioning
features including text placement, callouts, balloons, exploded views,
weld symbols, GD&T, and more. Any every detail you add
automatically adheres to the drawing standard you selected.
Direct Access, a unique data conversion feature in EMS, enables you to easily interact with other CAD systems. Direct Access performs data conversions immediately and automatically when you select files created on another system. Intergraph translators provide two-way conversion to standard neutral formats like IGES, STEP, and DXF, as well as direct conversion between EMS and other systems, including CADDS and CATIA.
With these integrated tools, you can leverage the benefits of advanced solid modeling in engineering analysis, NC programming, fabrication, and other tasks in your product development workflow. These fully associative applications use EMS models directly, and automatically reflect design changes in all your deliverables.
This art-to-part, concurrent engineering solution helps you reduce lead times and costs while improving the quality, reliability, and marketability of your products.
Intergraph NC programming packages address turning, milling,
multiple-axis machining, and wire EDM with advanced toolpath creation,
verification, and program output. And with our fabrication solutions
you can design sheet metal components, create flat patterns and parts
nests, and program punching and thermal cutting operations in an
uninterrupted workflow.
Detailed Design
By using a feature-based approach, or by adding free-form geometry, you can build complete design detail into your master models. And, you can easily design and modify sculpted surfaces as well as create and manipulate even the most complex assemblies.
Drafting
EMS provides the ability to quickly and easily document designs with detailed production drawings that are fully associative to the master model. It can also be used as a stand alone, high performance 2D drafting system. A complete catalog of drafting symbols and view and markup tools are also available.
Parametric Programming Language (PPL)
It's easy to integrate EMS with a vast array of commerical applications and proprietrary software. Flexible toolkits let you link EMS with other applications and special data translators help you migrate from older CAD/CAM systems, thereby protecting your investment in "legacy" data.
Simulation
EMS helps you optimize your designs by simulating and analyzing their performance anticipated conditions. Comprehensive capabilities for building finite element models and viewing analysis results are provided, as well as both linear and nonlinear solvers, and special tools for simulating thermal, frequency response, beams, and laminate composites.
Manufacturing
EMS provides a unique solids-based, rules-driven system for capturing the NC planning, tooling, and programming tasks in a single unified system. Optional modules are available for the complete range of machining requirements. A comprehensive suite of applications for plastic mold design, as well as mold filling and cooling, warp and shrink, and thermoset molding are also available.