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CADFind3D - 3D Shape Search system

Applied Search Technology Ltd.

CADFind3D finds parts by matching on their geometry thus avoiding the ambiguity inherent in text search systems. Once found, parts can be reused or modified reaping substantial savings in time and cost. The system is very easy to use and fast (it can search over 50,000 parts in under 5 seconds).

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CADFind3D is the latest graphical search system to emerge from Applied Search Technology Ltd. CADFind3D is closely integrated with SOLIDWORKS and provides easy-to-use graphical search capabilities that match parts on shape and size. Once found parts can be reused unchanged or modified as required; either way making substantial savings in time and cost. The system is fast (it can search over 50,000 parts in under 5 seconds) and is very easy to use. Parts can be stored in the CADFind catalogue and loaded back into SOLIDWORKS when required. CADFind3D comes in different versions to suit the size of company and nature of the application. A free version of CADFind3D is available for smaller applications or to allow comprehensive evaluation of the system prior to purchase.

Features

  • CADFind3D is simple and easy to use so no training is required
  • Comes in FREE, Personal and Enterprise editions to support individual, small enterprise or large company implementations
  • Advanced analysis tools support duplicate detection, part grouping and standardisation
  • Rapid searching on shape and size - CADFind3D can search 50,000 parts in less than 5 seconds
  • Parts are stored in CADFind3D's catalogues and can be loaded back into SOLIDWORKS for review, reuse or modification

Benefits

  • Allows designers to re-use similar parts or utilise template parts
  • Quick and easy to use making it faster for a designer to re-use an existing part rather than design from scratch
  • Also supports applications in design standardisation, rapid quotations and grouping for cellular manufacture.
  • Allows designers to create personal and company part catalogues/libraries
  • Offers the designer substantial savings in time and cost. Savings extend right through design, procurement, manufacture and supply.

Resources

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CADFind3D allows designers to search for SOLIDWORKS parts by shape and size.

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This video explains how quick & easy it is to search for parts by shape using CADFind3D.

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CADFind3D allows designers to search for SOLIDWORKS parts by shape and size.

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Design re-use is commonly associated with standard components such as fasteners, spring pins etc. and the proliferation of such parts can be controlled by the implementation of preferred item catal…

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Rapid production of quotations and estimates is a key competitive element in the operation of any specialist engineering company, particularly for those that offer bespoke design or manufacturing s…

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OUR PARTNER

Applied Search Technology Ltd.

We are specialists in shape based search and part grouping systems for 2D and 3D engineering applications. Formed in 2004 when we introduced the first commercial shape search system for CAD that worked for both 2D drawings and 3D models. CADFind3D is the latest system from the company

Broadlands Rise

Lichfield, WS14 9SF

GB