Solid model design simplification

Technical Report · Sun Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1997

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/567504· OSTI ID:567504

Ames, A L; Rivera, J J; Webb, A J; Hensinger, D M

This paper documents an investigation of approaches to improving the quality of Pro/Engineer-created solid model data for use by downstream applications. The investigation identified a number of sources of problems caused by deficiencies in Pro/Engineer`s geometric engine, and developed prototype software capable of detecting many of these problems and guiding users towards simplified, useable models. The prototype software was tested using Sandia production solid models, and provided significant leverage in attacking the simplification problem.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 567504
• Report Number(s): SAND--97-3141; ON: DE98002693
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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