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Remove Unnecessary Features for Faster Preparation

Revolutionize your CAD model simplification with CGM Defeaturing, an innovative SDK add-on from CGM Modeler. 

CGM Defeaturing is designed to identify and remove features from CAD models to achieve the right level of detail for visualization, design, manufacturing or simulation. 

Application developers can use feature recognition and face removal to build smart defeaturing workflows such as eliminating specific hole types, including counterbore holes, countersunk holes, through holes, blind holes and more. 

This automation simplifies the model and enhances the performance of various downstream processes. With CGM Defeaturing, you can achieve faster, more efficient workflows and superior end results, transforming your ideas into reality with unmatched precision and ease.

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Why Choose CGM Defeaturing?

Robust and Versatile Solution

CGM Defeaturing offers a robust solution for simplifying CAD models, making it ideal for various applications. Its ability to automate the removal of complex features without user input significantly accelerates the model preparation process.

Process Automation

By removing hole or fillet features in one step without user input, CGM Defeaturing automates complex processes. For instance, it can delete all the complex fillet chains on a CAD model without manually selecting seed faces.

Simplification for Simulation

CGM Defeaturing is customizable by filtering on hole or fillet size. This allows small model details to be removed to reduce solver time while retaining larger details needed for analysis.

Getting Started Framework

Spatial provides essential functionality within a ‘getting started’ application infrastructure for fast implementation.

Features That Significantly
Enhance Performance

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Fillet Removal

Preserve model quality through robust surface extension algorithms, allowing for future modifications such as the application of drafts, chamfers or direct edits.
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Modeler and CAD Agnostic

CGM Defeaturing uses a geometrical recognition algorithm as well as supports Native CAD formats and those without feature tree information, such as STEP and IGES.
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Hole Removal

CGM Defeaturing also supports standard hole types in CAD systems like SolidWorks and CATIA, and is robust enough for complex real-world scenarios.
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Feature Recognition and Face Removal

Eliminate details such as logos, pockets and pads using feature recognition and face removal.
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Level of Detail in Visualization

This add-on is customizable by filtering on hole or fillet size, allowing small model details to be removed to reduce solver time while keeping larger details needed for analysis.

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