Published by:
Dalibor Vuchikj
16 Aug 2019
My vision is to support companies and organizations in the development and implementation of mechanical engineering and operational projects. As a Mechanical Engineer by education, combined with a deep passion for new technologies. Specialize in offering cutting-edge digital methods and technologies, including 3D scanning, intelligent 3D modeling, documentation, 3D data processing and optimization, analysis, simulations, VR integration, and more.
Improving Design and Safety with Detailed 3D CAD Models
A detailed 3D CAD model provides a reliable basis for design and safety analysis. It helps engineering teams identify potential issues, improve designs, reduce project risks, increase safety, and maintain better control throughout the project lifecycle.
3D Data Processing
We process and prepare 3D models for use across different CAD platforms and engineering software. This allows project teams to use the same 3D data for different types of calculations, simulations, and analyses.
Properly prepared 3D data also supports final design checks and makes it easier to implement necessary changes before construction, manufacturing, or installation begins.
Motion Analysis
Motion analysis helps teams understand how equipment, components, and systems move during installation, assembly, disassembly, and operation.
By simulating these movements in 3D, teams can review installation sequences, required space, equipment access, maintenance procedures, and process flow before performing the actual work.
Installation Methods
Detailed 3D CAD models can be used to simulate and review installation methods before work begins on site.
Motion analysis helps teams plan the sequence of activities, required installation space, equipment movement, tools, resources, and estimated time for individual activities. It can also help identify potential collisions, access problems, and other installation risks.
A clear 3D simulation makes the installation method easier to understand and improves communication between engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
Safety Analysis
3D CAD models can support safety analysis during installation, maintenance, and operation.
By reviewing planned activities in a virtual environment, teams can identify potential hazards and evaluate different working methods before they are performed on site. The design or installation method can then be adjusted where necessary to reduce risks and improve working conditions.
Ergonomic Analysis
Ergonomic analysis helps teams evaluate how operators interact with equipment and their working environment.
Using a detailed 3D model, teams can review working positions, access to equipment, available space, reachability, visibility, and emergency routes. This information can support design improvements that make equipment easier and safer to operate and maintain.
Technical Analysis
3D CAD models can be prepared for use with specialized engineering software for different types of technical calculations and analyses.
Depending on the project, this can include design verification, dimensional checks, mechanical analysis, simulations, and other engineering studies. The results can then be used to support design decisions and prepare the required technical documentation.
Stress and Displacement Analysis
Accurate 3D geometry can provide an important basis for stress and displacement analysis when used with appropriate engineering analysis software.
These analyses can help engineers evaluate how components and metal structures respond to loads and operating conditions. The results can support structural assessment, design improvements, and more efficient use of materials.
Combining accurate CAD models with suitable engineering analysis tools gives project teams a clearer understanding of the design before manufacturing, construction, or installation begins.