IGES data exchange between dissimilar CAD-CAM systems
Sandia National Laboratories and Bendix Kansas City have successfully transferred geometrical model data by using a neutral graphics format, Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES). Data was exchanged between two dissimilar CAD-CAM systems without the need for special translators. The exchanged data was used to fabricate a mechanical part. Design information developed on a CAD-CAM system was translated to IGES with a commercial preprocessor at Sandia. A second vendor's postprocessor translated the design information from IGES to the CAD-CAM system at Bendix. The Bendix CAD-CAM system was used to generate the numerical control tape from the exchange data. The tape was used to fabricate the part. A production print from Sandia was used during final inspection to verify part accuracy. Project results indicated that both vendor-furnished translators correctly transferred the geometric model of points, lines and arcs.
- Research Organization:
- Bendix Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00613
- OSTI ID:
- 5255604
- Report Number(s):
- BDX-613-2800; ON: DE82016948
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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