Surfacer V9.0 provides an integrated solution for processes such as styling, Class 1 surfacing, tooling, and inspection. Surfacer's advanced user interface supports our existing work flow methodology. With Surfacer, we are able to go through more design iterations in less time. Showcased at the EuroMold '98 International Trade Show, the pre-release version of Surfacer 9.0 was awarded top prize in the Software and Services category for its ability to provide a totally integrated solution from styling to Class 1 surfacing to tooling to inspection.
Users can leverage the power of a combined approach by choosing a preferred surfacing methodology.
Dynamic surface modification tools allow users to explore design themes interactively to immediately see the aesthetic and engineering implications of ideas. Design, engineering, and manufacturing criteria are respected throughout the sculpting process, so there's no need to check the criteria each time the surface is modified. Efficient continuity management tools maintain surface to surface transitions including curvature continuity of complex patch configurations, eliminating tedious manual work while maintaining the natural, creative workflow. Scan data processing tools such as a rainbow reflectance plot, allows the user to highlight key product features to quickly layout a surface patch network and eliminate costly rework. This eliminates the need to search through menus to locate the appropriate tool for a specific process.