Nothing works with 3D today!
Nowadays, with the right 3D model, many things can be done more easily and accurately than with a conventional 2D drawing. The range of applications is multifaceted and extends from the presentation of the tool in catalogs to better identification of the tool and collision checks in NC simulations. The TD Sketcher can create the necessary models in a very short time with the option'3D' at the push of a button.
The TD Sketcher generally differentiates between the 3D simulation model and the 3D base model. For example, the 3D simulation model is generated from the parameters and "simulated" in a grinding process. Note that the TD Sketcher does not have the grinding wheel data, such as a production simulation. The result is a 3D model with flute, clearance, tip and cooling holes and is used for a better visualization of the tool. Usually the 3D model is added to the drawing. An export in STL format is also available if the 3D model is to be processed further in another system or simply archived.
The application case for the 3D basic model is already more concrete and standardized. The 3D basic model is generated as a solid with the three most important information according to DIN / ISO. On the one hand, which area of the tool may "make chips" as so-called CUT and the non-cutting area as NOCUT. In addition, the course of the cutting edges is also displayed. The 3D basic model is provided as STEP and is mainly used in NC simulations for collision testing. This model is often referred to as a digital twin.
So it doesn't always have to be the big solution to create the necessary 3D models. Sometimes it is worth to think about what a 3D model is needed for. This saves time and money and allows you to focus on the things that really matter.