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CAD Data Conversion

Conversion of CAD data from one CAD system to another is necessary for industrial houses to help standardize their CAD data. Standardized CAD data ensures that collaborations are more efficient and effective throughout the organization. Migrating to a new CAD system or even legacy paper to CAD conversion requires in-depth analysis to assess future requirements and also to ensure a smooth transition to the new CAD platform. CAD Conversion and migration is a complex process and the complexity increases with the volume of CAD data and the requirement to capture design intent.

CAD Conversion Types

Paper/PDF to CAD Conversion

CAD ConversionSwitching to a 3D CAD based system can dramatically improve productivity and time to market for new products. This switch necessitates the need to utilize your legacy 2D CAD data which is either in 2D CAD format such as DWG or DXF or in the form of scanned paper drawings in PDF format.

Leveraging the expertise of our engineering team, companies can quickly move from a 2D CAD based system to 3D CAD. Our team will study the legacy CAD drawings and manually recreate them in the target 3D CAD system feature-by feature. We are highly experienced in ensuring conversion accuracy and the 3D CAD data will be created as per the industry best practices. This will ensure that the design intent is fully captured in the 3D CAD data.

 

CAD Platform Migration

CAD Platform Migration is carried out when there is a requirement to switch from your current 3D CAD system to another 3D CAD system. This is generally necessitated due to mergers and acquisitions or an initiative to migrate to a more robust 3D CAD system. The inherent lack of interchangeability between different 3D CAD systems raises the need for CAD migration.

There are various ways to carry out a CAD migration exercise:

  • Manual recreation
  • Conversion through neutral format
  • Using standard CAD Translators
  • By Developing Custom software tools

CAD Conversion Approaches:

What needs to be converted: Whether the requirement is to convert products as needed or convert specific product lines or convert a portion of the product line or convert the entire CAD database, we will analyze your specific need and offer the most suitable solution.

Type of conversion: Deciding between Feature Based CAD Conversion, featureless CAD conversion or conversion to neutral standards can be a daunting task. We assist you in deciding the best possible route based on careful consideration of your business and engineering objectives.

Quality considerations: Quality considerations such as capturing the design intent, avoiding manufacturing oversights, using correct modeling and drawing techniques and avoiding cosmetic issues such as lack of drawing readability are carefully looked into during the CAD conversion process.

What Makes Pentadesk Technologies the Best CAD Outsourcing Service provider?

Pentadesk has been a forerunner in the field of CAD conversion and CAD platform migration. We offer the best in class CAD conversion solutions for a smooth transition from a legacy 2D CAD system to a 3D CAD platform or from one CAD platform to another. We ensure complete data consistency and quality during the CAD conversion process through careful planning. We also automate repetitive tasks to save time and minimize expenditure. Our systematic quality control methodologies ensure that the 3D CAD data is completely validated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3D CAD conversion?

3D CAD conversion is a process that involves converting scan-based drawings or 2D CAD drawings   into precise 3D CAD models and drawings.  3D CAD is currently the de facto CAD standard across the industrial sector. The ease of design visualization is the primary driver that has led to the widespread shift of the industry to 3D CAD.

Why should companies leverage CAD outsourcing services?

Companies can benefit greatly from CAD conversion outsourcing services. Some of the primary benefits of using CAD outsourcing services include:

  • It saves a lot of time while improving efficiency
  • CAD optimizes precision
  • You get higher quality work
  • It helps in meeting the deadlines of the project
  • CAD helps in cutting operational costs.
  • It saves on hiring skilled manpower.
  • There will be a reduction in the overhead costs of hard copy paper management.
  • CAD  will save cost on training
  • It helps designers to focus on core business issues
  • CAD helps in gaining a competitive advantage in the market
  • It allows designers to leverage the benefits of the latest technology and management
  • Companies will get a higher return on their investment

How does CAD drawing help in mechanical engineering?

Mechanical engineering is an extensive field that includes business, industry, fluid mechanics, biomedical, and even law. Mechanical engineers primarily focus on planning, designing, and mechanical virtualization. CAD design programs help mechanical engineers to do their tasks by helping them to create an initial design and highlight flaws before production. This helps in cost and time-saving. 

What are the different types of CAD conversion processes?

There are different types of CAD conversion processes such as  Paper to CAD, Image to CAD, 2D to 3D, and PDF to CAD. The type of conversion process is completely based on the type of data that needs to be converted to 2D or 3D CAD.