ZW3D 2020 CAD OVERVIEW

ZW3D 2020 Overview

ZW3D is an All-in-one, affordable CAD/CAM solution which takes engineers from concept to finished product in one

easy-to-use, single collaborative environment.

• Powerful Overdrive™ modeling kernel

• Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling

• Direct Edit technology

• Productive mold design

• High-efficiency manufacturing

ZW3D 2020 Overview

• 1986, one of the first commercial pc-based solid modelers was developed by Mark Vorwaller

• 1999, the first version of Hybrid modeling product was released

• 2002, VX(ZW3D) was named Golden product by NASA, as VX(ZW3D) integrates product design and manufacturing to eliminate the gap between CAD and CAM packages.

• 2012, ZW3D V16 achieved 10 times faster graphics performance

• 2014, ZW3D V18 was released with optimized workflow of CAD and CAM

All-in-one Solution

Translator

Optimized Platform Mechanism

More Stable History Regen

• Optimized rules for history regen and the function of reference geometry

Improve the stability of sketch reference

Ignore the missed association/reference and play the history tree with the current data

Remove the old reference relationship and invalid data after unlinking the reference geometry

Hidden objects will be visible again when redefining the operation

Auto save the new settings instead of recovering parameters when redefining fails

Some Mechanisms Optimization

• New mechanism for history quick rollback

Data of quick rollback are saved in the file to

make sure that this function does work in different

PC.

• The mechanism of quick aborting for time-

consuming calculations

When the calculation time exceeds 10s, the

quick exit dialog will pop-up to allow users to

interrupt the current operation.

Product Design Capability

Sketch

• New “Fit Curve” command

The line, spline, circle and ellipse can be created based on selected points by approximation method.

• Mirror function has been added to “ReadySketch Text” command

Users can easily do the lettering work on molds.

• The checking efficiency of open endpoints has been improved

Fit Curve Mirror ReadySketch Text

Flexible 3D Modeling

• Parametric Modeling & Direct Edit- Easy and quick edit any imported geometry and native models

• Unique Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling- Seamlessly work with solids and surfaces to speed up the modeling design

• Flexible Embossing, Morphing, Wrapping & Flex tools- More flexible design and creative products

• Work with STL, point cloud and scan data by Built-in reverse engineering- Accomplish more work in the one system without data transfer

• Associated 2D views, BOM/Hole tables change with the 3D model- Auto-update can save much time and reduce errors

• Product Verification tools

New Rough Offset

• Rough Offset is required for all casting molds, like automotive press molds.

• “Rough Offset” feature is used to create the rough offset surface based on the product model. Only its main characteristics

will be kept.

Special-shaped Flange

• Directly select the edge to create the simple flange

• Customize the sketch of the selected edge to create the special-shaped flange, which can greatly simplify modeling process

and improve design efficiency

Simple flange Special-shaped flange

Upgraded Draft Feature

• Two new draft types:

Draft with parting face

Draft with parting edge

• Support multi-face draft and surface draft

• Improve the quality and robustness of draft

Enhanced Direct Edit Functionality

• “Face Overflow” option is applied to “DE Face Offset” and “DE Draft” commands, with which you can get DE results more

flexibly.

• The speed of “DE Pattern” has been greatly improved, which is up to 500% in some typical cases.

• The correctness of DE results is enhanced.

DE Pattern

Other Modeling Improvements

Dynamic Datum

Sweep along Connected Path

Auto-match Ext Thread SpecificationNew Section Curvature Inquiry

Optimized Height Analysis

Assembly

• Top-Down design & Bottom-Up design - Meat the different needs of designers; Easy to control the associative update

• Dynamic section view & Interference check- Detect costly design flaws early in the design process

• Vivid animation to simulate the movement- Demonstrate the product to anyone before go to the marketing

• Easy to activate the different part configuration and assembly configuration- The real assembly application

New Rule for Well-defined Status

Old rule: When the components are constrained and their positions are fixed, they will be marked as well-defined.

New rule: When the components are constrained with a range setting, they could be marked as well-defined.

It means that well-defined components can be moved within a specific range.

• This new rule helps users add reasonable constraints and make the assembly status clearer

Lock Rotation Option for Concentric Constraint

This improvement helps save time in setting the definition of unimportant constraints, so as to improve efficiency.

• Rotation degree can be fixed when adding concentric constraint

• Two icons for different concentric constraints

Concentric constraint with fixed rotation

Concentric constraint without fixed rotation

Automatically Updated Constraints for Moved Components

• When the components are moved across

different levels or sub-assemblies, their

constraints will be updated automatically.

• These constraints can be maximally reused to

improve design flexibility.

Quick Assembly of Fastener

• Two ways to insert fasteners in batches: With layout, Auto hole match

• Constraints are added automatically when inserting fasteners.

New Motion Track for Assembly Animation

• Record the motion track according to the movement of assembly

Other Enhancements

New orientation tools for component insertion

Directly export components from assembly treePath constraints can work for multiple

connected segments

Linear motion and rotation motion both can work for pinion

Morphing Design

• Morphing and wrapping support solid, surface, wireframe and STL data

• Generate a raised or sunken text effect according to the image

Sheet Metal

• Flange• Forming Shape• Convert to sheet metal• Unfold

Reverse Engineering

• ZW3D is one of the mainstream CAD/CAM system to offer built-in reverse engineering functionality.• Work with STL, point cloud and scan data• Refine meshes, build surfaces or repair gaps• Prepare for CNC machining

2D Drawing Improvements

Hatch colors from partsCustomizable angle for Feature Control

Symbol Multi-region hatch

Unsheltered dimension text over hatch

Enable this option in Configuration->2D tab

Big fontDefine attributes of leaders & symbols

separately

Efficient Auto Drafting

• Select models by filter or by layers

• Customize sheet attribute, view layout and attribute, dimension and table setting

• Generate 2D drafts of different components/assemblies in batches

Working Folder and Backup Folder

• Working folder can be set as the default saving path for all newly created files.

• Backup files can be stored in the specified folder or in the same location as the original file.

Step1：Set maximal file revisions Step2：Set backup folder

Optimized User Folder

• Users can save current configurations and load backup configurations.

• Clean up auto-output files / custom configurations / the whole user folder with one click

Mold & Electrode Design Application

Optimized Project Manager and Workflow

• More parameters can be set in mold project manager, including material, shrinkage, cavity type and file folder.

• Layout and Load Model commands are separated to optimize the workflow.

• Updated Load Model tool allows to delete wrong loaded model, then reload a new one.

New Parting Navigator

• All parting geometric objects are listed in the navigator, including parting lines, guide lines, parting faces, patch surfaces, core

and cavity.

• Different geometric types are assigned to different layers, which helps users to quickly view them.

New Mold Features for Detailed Design

• Special Pipe Joint and Pipe Ring tools are added to cooling design, which will speed up the design.

New cooling design tools

New Runner and Gate

New Lifter, Frame and Groove

Expanded Mold Library

• Users can set the plate parameters flexibly based on the predefined Moldbase.

• Many tools for standard parts are added, including Positive Screw, Wedge Lock, Spring and so on.

Customizable MoldBase New tools for standard parts

Auto Mold Drafting

• Recognize mold types automatically

• Different drafting templates can be applied to different mold types.

Electrode Design

• New Dynamic Circle detection for spark area

• Add electrode blanks in batches

• Recommended electrode datum points for irregular shapes

• Add electrode attribute to manually-created electrodes

• New Electrode Engraving

• New electrode BOM with customizable templates

Dynamic Circle Detection for Spark Area

• Use Dynamic Circle to dynamically check the model gaps and spark areas, to detect whether the width is smaller than the

preset diameter value.

Add Electrode Blanks in Batches

• Select more than one electrodes to create multiple electrode blanks in one time, so as to increase the efficiency.

Create one electrode blank for the tips of multiple electrodes

VS

Create one electrode blank for each electrode

Tools for Electrode Extraction

• Create electrode datum points based on a

selected plane, which is very useful for

irregular shapes

• Extract an electrode shape to be an

electrode component

• Add electrode attribute to manually

created or imported electrodes

New Electrode Tools

• Export an electrode shape as a new file • Set default electrode parameters by EDM

configuration, such as Round Rule, EDM styles,

EDM drawing templates, etc.

• One click to complete electrode

engraving based on a selected

electrode’s name

Bill of Electrodes

• Quickly generate an electrode BOM table for the selected electrodes

• Customizable templates can be predefined in EDM configuration

Others

• 4K Display is supported (Recommended scaling size for display is 125%).

• A third-party XLSX library has been added to improve the compatibility of excel files.

• More abundant PARTsolutions library

Free version Paid version

VS 800+ catalogs

17 national standards800+ catalogs

Recommend Computer Spec

• Microsoft Windows 7/8/10(32/64 bit)• Intel® Core i3 Processor or faster.• RAM 4 GB or more recommended.• Hard Drive : 1 GB required for program files, 2 GB of free space.• Display requirements : nVIDIA GeForce 950 or Above

Computer Spec (Recommend)• Microsoft Windows 10 (64 bit)• Intel® Core i5 Processor.• RAM 8 GB or more recommended.• Hard Drive : 1 GB required for program files, 2 GB of free space.• Display requirements : nVIDIA Quadro FX 580 or Above

Computer Spec (Minimum)

Service & Support

Service & Support• Thai User Manual (eBook)

• Always upgrade New Service Pack in One Year

• Customize CNC Post processor

• Free Lifetime ZW3D Basic CAD Training 3 days , According to the training schedule every month at CAD INNOVATIVE Co.,Ltd

• Free Lifetime ZW3D Advance CAD Training 2 days , According to the training schedule every month at CAD INNOVATIVE Co.,Ltd

• Engineer Support and Advice via Computer Remote, Telephone Support, E-Mail Support, Or Onsite Visit

ZW3D CAD Version Comparison

ZW3D Lite ZW3D Standard ZW3D Professional3D Solid Modeling

Assembly

2D Drawing

Direct Editing

Directly Open STEP, IGES, Parasolid , CATIA,SolidWorks,

SolidEdge, Inventor, NX, Pro/E, DWG, DXF

All Module in ZW3D Lite

Advanced Surface Modeling

Morphing Design

Animation & Motion

Sheet Metal & Weldment

Reverse Engineering

All Module in ZW3D Standard

Parting Line & Parting Face

Cooling Channels, Slides, Inserts & Electrodes

Mold Base & Standard Part Library

Core & Cavity QuickSplit

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