Solid Edge ST4

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SOLID EDGE ST4Design better.

Agricultural sprayer modeled in Solid EdgeCourtesy of Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc.



Solid Edge ST4…Design Better

Solid Edge ST4 delivers new tools to help machine designers and engineers develop better products faster

Advanced machine designExpanded collaborationSimulation for sheet metal designWorld-class Drafting

Advanced machine design

Leverages synchronous technology for accelerated design, faster revisions, and better 2D and 3D reuse

Designed by engineers for engineers for superior design and modeling for both casual and experienced users

Builds on a single system of synchronous and ordered features so designers can use the most appropriate technology



Advanced machine design Faster revolved feature (shaft) modeling

Steering wheel used to define revolve angle Improved creation workflow

reduces mouse clicksSimplified edits with automatic Live Sections Retains 2D dimensions for

immediate editing Applies to any revolved featureBetter Hole placement Similar to Tangent Plane

creation Dynamically place holes on

shafts with greater precision



Advanced machine design Synchronous web network speeds plastic part design

New synchronous feature for creating web networks Simple creation: chose a sketch and adjusting options Control for: Thickness, Finite Depth, Draft Angle Individual tangent connected webs may be moved rigidly without

complete model regeneration Driving dimensions may be placed to midpoints of Webs/Ribs



Advanced machine design Define part intent better with more 3D relationships

3D Offset Relationship Control offsets in 3D, offsets

created in 2D move to 3D3D model Horizontal / Vertical relationship Apply to 3D faces or

geometric elements for: aligning edges centering faces preserving H/V faces

H/V applied in 2D transfers to 3D



Advanced machine design Define Assembly intent better with new 3D relationships

New assembly relationships and options A new Center Plane relationship

simplifies placing centered parts Symmetry maintained as parts are

moved Mates with a limit option define a

range of movement between partsEasier to use face relate commands Dedicated action-object commands

for Part or Assembly



Advanced machine design Improved part placement and modeling

Steering Wheel can now be used to copy and constrain parts Move+Auto Relate Move+Copy+Auto Relate Move+Relate (sync. only) New placement and edit UIApply Rounds or Chamfers to multiple parts in Assembly Simplifies adding features to

multiple edges Helps match geometry across

parts

Relationships found and added automatically



Advanced machine design Speed assembly design with FREE catalog parts

On-line collection of catalog (supplier) parts 100’s of manufacturers supplying

valves, u-joints, actuators, etc. In Solid Edge format (ST3, ST4) Compliments Solid Edge Standard

Parts (nuts, bolts, washers) Powered by CadenasBuilt in searching for Vendor name Dimensions Part number Geometric attributeshttp://solidedge.partcommunity.com

http://solidedge.partcommunity.com/



Advanced machine design More realistic designs with the default display

View style support for Reflections Mirror floor Casted shadows on floorSimplified view quality setting New auto-sharpen for low, ultra-

high display qualityGranular perspective control Ctrl+Shift+wheel scroll = finer

setting



Advanced Machine Design



Advanced machine design Faster performance for complex parts

Get nearly instant edit performance for parts with… many concentric cylinders—

diameter or radius edits will be instant for most cases

many locked dimensions—edits should not affect performance

multiple coplanar axis—moving holes will be instant for most cases



Advanced machine design Bolt parts together with improved Fastener Systems

Choose faster Choose fasteners based on

material and grade Improved size filtering Option to save stack settingsPlace faster Fastener Stacks can be

placed in slots New “Flip” Fastener Stack

option to control orientation Document faster Auto-balloon entire Fastener

Stacks on drawings with a single click



Advanced machine design Document exploded views more accurately

Draw custom exploded flow lines for display and drawings Path-express style creation for

new flow lines—click key points and choose best route

Split or deleted flow line segments to customize a path

Drag and drop simplicity for modifying existing segments

Ideal for display and use in drawing views but are independent of explode events



Advanced machine design Enhancements to process specific applications

Frames Live update during a drag shows

edit results (for Frames, Pipes, Tubes and Assembly features)

More Undo/Redo supportxPresRoute Now includes Key-point curve for

creating 3D paths in spaceStandard Parts Includes several new part types

Fasteners (Bolts, Nuts, Washers) Piping (Fittings and Pipes) Frame Components

British Standard Components



Advanced machine design Strong focus on usability

Simplified Assembly Shortcut menus

Better command defaults Better error processing and

messages Key-point locate of cylinder axis

point or center for non-planar faces

Faster Select tool performance, 2.5x overall, 5x with some operations

Much more…

ST3

ST4



Advanced machine design User community building

Get instant access to the Solid Edge News Group Doesn’t require Webkey to enter Webkey login still required for

downloading maintenance packs, etc. Built-in language

translator



Advanced machine design Bring designs to life faster and easier

Improved “first shot” results with better out-of-the-box photorealistic rendering Better material mapping and new scenes, backgrounds, lightsMulti-threaded for better performance Started in ST3, expanded in ST4



Advanced Machine design



SOLID EDGE ST4Design Better.

Advanced machine design modeling Leverages synchronous technology for

Accelerated design, faster revisions, and better 2D and 3D reuse Designed by engineers for engineers

Superior design and modeling for both casual and experienced users Builds on a single system of synchronous and ordered features

Designers can use the most appropriate technologyProcess Task Competitive

Systems Solid Edge

Model Creation Pre-plan designs Hours SecondsLearn and manipulate commands Hours Seconds

Handling ECO’s Edit strategizing Minutes Not neededModel regeneration Minutes SecondsFailed feature cleanup Hours Not needed

Working with 2D and 3D supplier data

Remodel imported parts Hours Not neededIntegrating or manipulating supplier parts Hours Seconds

Business impacts Lost business Increased revenues

Note: tasks are based on a general engineering process



Solid Edge Customer Spotlight on… Lutenegger + Frei AG

Background A leader in electric bakery

equipmentBusiness challenges Standardize and re-use data Shorten time to market Results Reduced design time from 3

weeks to 1 day Fewer errors and part

interferences

"Using Solid Edge with synchronous technology, we were able to reduce design times from two or three weeks to one single day."

Marco PetrilloProject Director ITLeutenegger + Frei AG

Leutenegger + Frei AG is a registered trademark in the United States and/or select foreign countries

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Expanded collaboration

Leverage JT and work more efficiently with suppliers and customers Speed revisions with easier tracking and incorporation of change Reuse more imported model types for lower design costs



Expanded collaborationScalable PDM capabilities

Teamcenter Express Pre-configured

implementation of Teamcenter

CAD/Multi-CAD Single/Multi-Site Multi-department scope Microsoft SQL only

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Teamcenter Fully configurable

engineering process & knowledge management

CAD/Multi-CAD/ECAD Single/Multi-Site Global Enterprise scope Oracle / MS SQL / DB2 Centralized or distributed

deployment flexibility

Solid Edge Insight™ Embedded in Solid Edge Fast/easy to install, operate,

support and maintain Single site Design department focus Microsoft SharePoint



Expanded collaboration Managed multi-CAD design with industry-standard JT

Use imported JT CAD models in Solid Edge assemblies managed with Teamcenter Express Add JT from Pro/E, SolidWorks™,

Autodesk™ Inventor, NX™, Catia™ Changes to the original CAD data

are associatively updated in Solid Edge

Use “Save as” to store models in Solid Edge format for improved open performance and allow edits

Teamcenter and Solid Edge can use JT for high performance, visualization and BOM generation



Expanded collaborationImproved multi-CAD processes with Teamcenter Express

Collaborate more effectively with vendor data supplied in Solid Edge or neutral formats Drag and drop imported models from

the Parts Library Item numbers and filenames are

reassigned by Teamcenter automatically to assure consistency

Manage and open STEP & Parasolid files directly from Teamcenter the neutral file and the Solid Edge

model are stored within the same Item Changes to the imported file are

synchronized during open in Solid Edge



Expanded collaboration Drive Teamcenter Express item numbers from Solid Edge

Solid Edge assembly item numbers are synchronized in Teamcenter automatically Solid Edge “Item” numbers are

synchronized with Teamcenter “Find” numbers

Standardized through a Teamcenter preference

Synchronization is bi-directional Frame and pipe uniqueness for

BOM reporting is based on cut length



Expanded collaboration Improved control of searches with Teamcenter Express

Improved search handling of large results Set a limit on the number of search

results returned If search result limit is exceeded user can

modify or cancel the search show the first set of results or show all

Complete search results are presented regardless of file open settings Expanded data model support Full support for Teamcenter Meta-model including primary and

secondary objects results in simpler management of data types and attributes Properties are stored on the Item and Item Revision, instead of on

forms



Expanded collaboration using imported JT CAD models

Demonstration



Expanded collaboration Directly read more foreign CAD data formats

AutoDesk™ AutoCAD Multiline text is retained during import Improved Block and geometry origin

matchingDassault™ SolidWorks Directly read part and assembly files No additional costAutoDesk™ Inventor Directly read part and assembly files Installation of Inventor is not required,

only the free viewer No additional cost



Expanded collaboration View and email parts and assemblies with 3D PDF files

Save 3D PDF files from Solid Edge Parts and assemblies

complete with PMI dimensions and annotations

Complete assembly model, including assembly structure

Ideal for simple viewing and collaboration, use PCF’s for view/markup and routing management



Expanded collaboration using imported CAD files

Demonstration



SOLID EDGE ST4Design Better.

Collaborate better with customers and suppliers Leverage JT and work more efficiently with suppliers and customers Speed revisions with easier tracking and incorporation of change Reuse more imported model types for lower design costs

Category Other CAD Solid Edge

Number of data sources Many sources Single sourceSearching for data Slow and inconsistent Fast and consistentVisualization Many tools required Single toolVisibility of changes to imported data Difficult Highly visibleVisibility of task completion Difficult Highly visibleCorrect data easily accessible in manufacturing Sometimes Yes

Impacts Slower project completion

Faster project completion




“Currently we work with Solid Edge, Teamcenter Express and CAM Express because we want to be able to use our data continuously from beginning to end, from Schwanden to Plovdiv”Andreas ZweifelManager, Design & DevelopmentSchatti AG

Solid Edge Customer Spotlight on…Schatti (Switzerland + Bulgaria)

Overview Manufacturers of furnitureBusiness challenges Improve collaboration

between manufacturing sites Improve product qualitySolution Solid Edge, CAM Express

and Teamcenter ExpressResults Improved product profitability

through design-manufacturing collaboration

Increased product quality Schattii AG is a registered trademark in the United States and/or select foreign countries

Simulation for sheet metal design Faster simulations allows more design integrations in less time Greater accuracy for higher quality products Hybrid shell and solid simulation for validating complex designs



Simulation for sheet metalAnalyze machines with sheet metal parts faster

Speed results for sheet metal parts using mid surfaces Simplified assembly-level creation 2D shell elements ideal for sheet

metal Mid surfaces (ordered features) are

automatically kept up to date Commands can be used to create

mid-surfaces of thin parts (i.e. plastic parts)

Analyze more complex mixed solid and surface models Connect 2D shell and solid elements Correct mesh generated automatically Ideal for analyzing machines



Simulation for sheet metal More accurate meshing = more accurate results

Mapped meshes on surfaces Creates an orderly mesh with well

shaped elementsMinimum elements on edge Control mesh sizing on edgesMax elements on small features Include model detail where neededCurvature-based refinement Automatically reduce element size

where necessaryQuad edge layers Create an orderly mesh around

stress raisers like holes



Simulation for sheet metal New Beams elements for analyzing structures

Analyze frame components used in trusses, cranes, bridges, tables with new fast-solving 1-D elements New element type available in

the Frame environment Applies to any of Solid Edge’s

Frame components (I-Beams, C-channel, box beams, etc.

1-D elements automatically applied to Frame components

Faster solve times compared to shells/solids but provides accurate results

Frame Design

Mesh with Beam Elements

Results



Simulation for sheet metal Use Edge and Face Glue for more realistic scenarios

Glue the edge of shell meshes to both solid and shell elements Mesh congruency not

required Easily connect assembly

components together Handles moment transfer

between shell and solid elements



Simulation for sheet metal New levels of usability

Double Click to Edit in Study Navigator

Improved numerical formatting of the color bar

Directly edit Material Reference Temperature

Quick single face to single face connections

Better symbol display for contact Source and Target

Material table overhaul linking material to gage



Scalable Simulation capabilitiesFull range of applications for all user levels

Solid EdgeSimulation Express Based on Femap Embedded in Solid Edge Single study, part validation Statics / Modal NX Nastran Solver Multi-discipline engineer

Solid Edge Simulation Based on Femap Embedded in Solid Edge Multiple Study Part or

Assembly validation Statics / Modal / Buckling Complete meshing control NX Nastran Solver Multi-discipline engineer

Femap CAD independent System simulation Statics, Modal, Buckling,

Dynamics, Heat transfer, non-linear, more...

Solver independent, NX Nastran

Multi-discipline engineer, Analyst

Problem Complexity

Use

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Simulation for sheet metal design



SOLID EDGE ST4…Design Better.

Simulation for sheet metal design Faster simulations allows more design integrations in less time Greater accuracy for higher quality products Hybrid shell and solid simulation for validating complex designs

Category Without Simulation Solid Edge Simulation

Physical prototypes Several Final only – cost savings: 50%+ Physical testing Significant time Single test – time reduction 50%+

Product quality Multiple product recalls Improve reliability – 30% reduction in warranty costs

Design optimization Overdesign approach Material reduction – cost savings 40%+

Design innovation Subjective intuition Objective results – priceless Impacts Lost business Increased revenues




Solid Edge Customer Spotlight on… Modern Mechanical Fab, Inc.

Overview A certified women-owned

business with over 15-years in custom design

Business challenges Customers’ pressure for

“better, faster, cheaper” Highly varied projects Professional (PE) certification

needed on some jobs Results PE bills reduced by 50% Collaboration up by 25% Material costs down by 10%

"Once we added Solid Edge Simulation, the bill from our outsourced professional engineer went down." John FillionMechanical EngineerModern Mechanical Fab, Inc.

Modern Mechanical Fab, Inc. is a registered trademark in the United States and/or select foreign countries

World-class Drafting Strong focus on supporting industry standards while providing drawing

customization to support company standards Continued leadership in reducing documentation costs for the

designers key end deliverable



World-class Drafting Improved drawing view creation and control

Added control for drawing view captions Captions support multi-line, property

text, and sorting Establish drawing view naming

conventionsBroken View Enhancements Break lines can be curved Shows break lines on geometry not in

space Auto break at the command Finish

button speeds the operationOmit ribs from section views Complies with all drawing standards



World-class Drafting Parts List and Tables

Continue the enhancements to Parts List (tables) Automatic aspect ratio for

cells (shrink to fit). Merge headers, vertical

column header Rotated text User defined rows Override cells Cell text formatting (bold,

underline, italics) More…



World-class Drafting Automated annotations

Text Boxes Fraction stacking, subscript,

superscript, bullets, and numbering Option to adjust text with to fit text

boxAuto-ballooning Single click to document a stack of

partsCallouts Callout Aspect Ratio, word

wrapping, and border controlFeature Control Frames Attach parallel/horizontal, new

symbols

1 click

New Text Box Enhancements• Bullets• And more bullets1. Numbering2. More numbering

And Automatic stacking of fractions for ½ or

1__8



World-class Drafting Improved dimension display and copying

Creating special dimension annotations Add jogs to dimension

lines Additional JIS Weld

SymbolsDuplicating dimension attributes Prefix, type, style Can also be used to

clean up imported drawings



World-class Drafting Strong focus on usability

Derive sheet scale from first paced view

Option to link sheet scale to view scale

Options to fix view position Undo support for deleted views

and tables Drawing view contents now

display when moving views Print preview for single and

multi-sheet printing Improved user interface for

inserting special symbols



World-class Drafting



SOLID EDGE ST4…Design Better.

World-class Drafting Strong focus on supporting industry standards while providing drawing

customization to support company needs Continued leadership in reducing documentation costs for the

designers key deliverable

Category Without Solid Edge With Solid Edge

Drawing developmentManual drawing creation or lack of standard support can result in drawing misinterpretation and risks scrap costs

Accurate drawings for correctly manufactured parts

Drawing updates (changes)Risk of interferences, risk that change doesn’t propagate to all parts, risk of what changes are not understood

Faster ECO execution

International standards support

Inaccurate drawings or time spent drawing annotations or symbols Faster drawing development

Impacts Lost business Increased revenuesNote: tasks are based on a general engineering process



Solid Edge Customer Spotlight on… Future Test Inc.

Background Electronic test equipmentBusiness challenges History-based CAD stifles

innovation Address complex customer

requests Results 3 times faster to

manufacturing Greater innovation

“Solid Edge allows us to modify on the fly and dream up exciting solutions to complex challenges versus fighting with the software”Roger MalinPresidentFuture Test Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona)Future test Inc. is a registered trademark in the United States and/or select foreign countries



Solid Edge ST4Design Better.

Solid Edge ST4 delivers new tools to help machine designers and engineers develop better products faster

Advanced machine designExpanded collaborationSimulation for sheet metal designWorld-class Drafting



SOLID EDGE ST4Design better.

Agricultural sprayer modeled in Solid EdgeCourtesy of Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc.

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