GT-SPACECLAIM is a 3D CAD tool included with GT-SUITE. Key applications include:
- Extracting the inner/fluid core (negative) of a solid model
- Importing and converting common CAD formats to GEM3D and COOL3D
- Simplifying geometry to prepare a model for simulation
- Building solid geometry for simulation before production CAD files are available
Importing Geometry
GT-SPACECLAIM uses built-in translation tools to import common CAD formats into GT-SUITE. Supported formats include Parasolid, Solidworks, NX, STEP, IGES, and many others. Catia, Pro/E, and JT support is also available, please contact GTI for more details. For non-solid model formats, repair tools are available to align edges and replace missing surfaces.
Simplifying Geometry
GT-SPACECLAIM has powerful tools for simplifying geometry in preparation for converting to 1-D components. The flow volume of the imported parts can be easily obtained, and unnecessary features can be removed. By using GT-SPACECLAIM, CAE engineers are able to prepare a model for simulation from the original geometry, rather than requesting specialized exports from the CAD department.
Model Building
GT-SPACECLAIM also contains a suite of building tools for creating anything from simple concept models to fully-featured parts. New geometry can be created quickly and easily using simple tools. A library of parametric shapes is included, and geometry can also be created from a sketch profile.
A single-click export option is available to automatically transfer geometry from GT-SPACECLAIM to GEM3D and COOL3D for conversion into GT-SUITE parts.
GT-SPACECLAIM is a customized version of SpaceClaim Engineer. For more information about SpaceClaim Engineer, visit http://www.spaceclaim.com