Imagine your model is nearly complete with all the required design elements in place. Due to a last-minute change, based on the results of a finite element analysis, the wall thickness of each web needs to increase for the required part strength. An additional request to increase the size of the blends must also be made to make the design easier to manufacture.
If the model was only curves and was created in 2D, the changes could take several hours to complete and several different views would need modification. You may need to delete and recreate most of the 2D curves. In feature-based design, you make the change in minutes by altering the parameters used to define the features.
Solid Modeling Advantages (Parametric)
One of the main advantages of solid modeling is the ability to analyze the model. Solid Edge calculates detailed mass properties such as weight, volume, and moment of inertia for a solid body. You can also perform analysis directly on a solid model. Other advantages of solid modeling include:
- The ability to rapidly create and change models.
- The ability to create a drawing directly from a solid model.
- The ability to create photo-realistic images from a solid.
- To obtain mass properties information.
- To create rapid-prototyping models.
- To evaluate the form, fit, and function relative to the rest of the assembly.
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