Conversion of customer data from the classic 3D model structure and 2D production drawing to a 3D model with production-relevant information (known as BMI – Building Information Modeling in construction or PMI – Product Manufacturing Information in mechanical engineering). Existing CAD models were transferred to the new data structures. To do this, it was initially necessary to determine which information (e.g. GD&T and surface quality) should be included in the 3D models. A guideline was drawn up according to which the information was implemented.
During the course of the project, it became apparent that editing 3D models with many processed surfaces or many functional surfaces could be considerably more complex, as the additional information had to be entered on each of these surfaces. This effort only pays off if the time required to program the processing machines can be reduced by using this data.
