Gjerde Design Consulting, LLC
3D CAD Designs
3D: Three-Dimensional Design
Once you have submitted a 2D Design or approved a 2D Design created by GJerde Design Consulting, we move to the next phase: 3D CAD Design.
GDC uses the 2D information to generate a “3D Solid Model” using “CAD” software (SolidWorks™ from Dassault Systems).
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1. We begin by breaking down the design into features that are either going to be extruded . . .
2. added to the solid . . . or
3. removed from the solid
We then "sketch" these features into the program.
Text can even be cut into the solid model using the same "sketch."
Once the solid model is complete it can be used to generate 2D prints for quote, production, quality control, etc. The solid model also allows generation of the necessary file to output information to the 3D printer for rapid prototyping, as well as the solid files, that are needed by tool makers to build the stamping die or injection molds for production.