MTI Systems Inc., a developer of cost estimating software solutions for manufacturers, has released Costimator With 3DFX, an automated feature recognition (AFR) function designed to recognize CAD features and their parameters from solid models. "3DFX provides estimators complete control over features they extract and import into Costimator for estimating," said a company spokesperson. "Costimator With 3DFX increases cost estimating speed and quoting throughput up to 90% while improving cost estimating accuracy and consistency, from part to part, estimator to estimator."
"Adding automatic feature recognition technology that instantly identifies part dimensions and features is a critical time saver for estimators," said David LaJoie, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, MTI Systems. "A quote that would typically take an estimator hours to develop can now be done accurately in just minutes with 3DFX."
"Coined from combining the '3D' (CAD) and 'FX' from feature extraction, the Costimator 3DFX 3D CAD viewer supports more than 30 file formats from developers such as AutoCAD, STEP, IGES, NX and SolidWorks," said the spokesperson. "Estimators can instantly collect accurate measurements, cut dynamic sections and play animation. AFR functionality automatically recognizes 3D CAD features such as holes, slots, pockets, bends, forms, etc. and their parameters from solid models."
"3DFX is a fully integrated add-on for Costimator. CAD features and the parameters that are selected and sent to Costimator are automatically estimated via industry-validated cost models. It also offers an easy-to-use model editor for user-customizable templates, enabling estimators the ability to develop their own defined parameters. Any unrecognizable features and their associated dimensions can be quickly identified and entered during the process."
Those interested in obtaining more information, viewing a video or scheduling a demonstration may visit www.mtisystems.com/3DFX/index.html.
For more information contact:
David LaJoie
MTI Systems Inc.
59 Interstate Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089
800-644-4318 / 413-733-1972
david.lajoie@mtisystems.com
www.mtisystems.com