Key Benefits :

Using 3D design modeling greatly improves design quality because it is a more complete process than 2D design. As a result, many human errors that can occur with traditional 2D design methods are avoided. In the past problems such as component collisions, incorrect quantities or parts that don't fit, would happen because a designer who works in only 2D is forced to hold much of the information mentally. It is this point that gives rise to errors because the brain CANNOT visualize to exact scale. Reducing human error by using the 3D modeling design methods shown in our 3D CAD manual minimizes the need for re-work because the design quality is greatly improved.

BOM and schedule generation with 2D methods also relies on mental visualization to generate a part count, and thus human error is again a risk when quantifying. With 2D methods, views are visually representative but quantity data from 2D views is poor because projections might show a particular component in several views while other components might be completely omitted to maintain drawing clarity. Using 3D design modeling to get quantity data is easy because items are represented as they occur. Consequently, as long as a CAD 3D design is created as a true to life model, the 3D modeling design represents quantities with exact accuracy. If done correctly - and our 3D CAD manual gives the details how - the CAD 3D modeling method used will give details of blocks and layers (i.e. items) automatically so human error risks when counting quantities become minimal.

Communication of design intent is vastly improved by using CAD 3D modeling. In the past, non technical people interested in a 2D design often had to wait for a prototype before they could truly understand a design. Since cad 3D modeling can be used to generate pictorial views, as well as traditional projections, the design intent can clearly be seen by anyone willing to look. Consequently, it is possible to communicate a 3D modeling design and promote inter departmental understanding earlier in the project cycle, thus creating a time saving. Customer presentations, brochures, manufacturing, and technical publications all benefit. Clearer communication of design intent at the earliest stage is always useful.

The possibilities for concurrent engineering take a real step forward with CAD 3D design because the sheer quality of 3D design modeling data can be instinctively understood and acted on by other departments.

A very impressive and up-to-date approach can be achieved by using 3D CAD modeling - particularly in the eyes of customers. This also applies to individuals because their skills as employees need to be up dated in order to remain competitive in the jobs market.