Visi CAD/CAM
| Developer(s) | Hexagon AB |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parasolid Kernel |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Computer-aided design / Computer-aided manufacturing |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
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Visi or Visi CAD/CAM is a specialized CAD/CAM software suite developed by Hexagon AB for the mold and die manufacturing industry. The software is known for its capabilities in 3D design, toolmaking, and computer-aided manufacturing. Visi runs on the Parasolid Kernel.[1]
History
Visi was originally developed by Vero Software, a United Kingdom based company specializing in CAD/CAM software. In 2014, Vero Software was acquired by Hexagon AB, a Swedish multinational corporation that provides engineering software and metrology systems.[2]
Features
- Hybrid wire-frame, solid, and surface modeling
- Integrated 2D and 3D tool design
- Electrode creation and management
- Plastic flow and mold cooling simulation
- 2D drawing and detailing tools
- Full 3-axis and 5-axis CAM machining
- Progressive die design capabilities
- STL and mesh healing tools
- Bill of materials and documentation tools
- Integration with Hexagon metrology systems[3]
File formats supported
| Import format | File extension |
|---|---|
| ACIS | .sat, .sab, .asat, .asab |
| CATIA V4 | .model, .exp |
| CATIA V5 | .CATPart, .CATProduct |
| CATIA 3D Experience | .CATPart, .CATProduct |
| STL | .stl |
| PLY | .ply |
| DXF/DWG | .dxf, .dwg |
| IGES | .igs, .iges |
| STEP | .stp, .step |
| VDA | .vda |
| Inventor | .ipt, .iam |
| NX (Unigraphics) | .prt |
| JT Open | .jt |
| Solid Edge | .par, .asm, .psm |
| SolidWorks | .sldprt, .sldasm |
| Parasolid | .x_b, .x_t, .xmt_bin, .xmt_txt |
| Creo (PTC) | .prt, .asm |
| Writer format | File extension |
|---|---|
| 3D PDF | |
| ACIS | .sat, .sab, .asat, .asab |
| CATIA V5 | .CATPart, .CATProduct |
| DXF/DWG | .dxf, .dwg |
| STL | .stl |
| IGES | .igs, .iges |
| JT Open | .jt |
| Parasolid | .x_t, .x_b |
| STEP | .stp, .step |
| VDA | .vda |
See also
- List of computer-aided design editors
- List of computer-aided manufacturing software
- List of computer-aided engineering software
External links
References
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