Home » Ask an Engineer

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

In the ever increasing manufacturing complexity, solid models represent the best medium to precisely communicate the product requirements between customer and supplier.

The whole contract review process is streamlined with 3D models as they precisely define all requirements. PSP’s SolidWorks system can read the following CAD formats.

SolidWorks Part Files (.prt, .sldprt)	VRML (.wrl)
SolidWorks Assembly Files (.asm, .sldasm)	STL (.stl)
SolidWorks Drawing Files (.drw, .slddrw)	Catia Graphics (.cgr),
DXF (.dxf), DWG (.dwg)	ProEngineer Part (.prt, .prt, .xpr),
Lib Feat Part (.lfp, sldlfp)	ProEngineer Assembly (.asm, .asm, .xas),
Template (.prtdot, .asmdot, .drwdot)	UGII (.prt),
Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b, .smt_txt, xmt_bin)	Autodesk Inventor Part (.ipt),
Stereolithographic (.stl)	Autodesk Assembly (.iam),
IGES (.igs, .iges)	Solid Edge Part (.par, .psm),
STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp)	Solid Edge Assembly (.asm)
IFC 2x3 (.ifc)	CADKEY (.prt, .ckd),
ACIS (.sat)	IDF (.emn, .brd, .bdf, idb).
VDAFS (.vda)	Rhino (.3dm)

Our CAD system includes using SolidWorks Product Data Management in order to precisely control print and model versions. The software assures that the correct print or model version is in use at all times.

DESIGN ASSISTANCE

PSP's staff of veteran engineers is experienced in numerous sealing application types. More

MATERIAL SELECTION

Material selection is crucial and complex. Let PSP's experienced team help guide your pr More

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

PSP uses advanced CAD software, SolidWorks, to create drawings and solid models. More

REVERSE ENGINEERING

PSP's reverse engineering allows you to establish best-in-class engineering practices. More