Solid Modeling CAD
Solid modeling (or modelling) is the unambiguous representation of the solid parts of an object, that is, models of solid objects suitable for computer processing. Other modeling methods include surface models (used extensively in automotive and consumer product design as well as entertainment animation) and wire frame models (which can be ambiguous about solid volume).
Primary uses of solid modeling are for 3D CAD, engineering analysis, computer graphics and animation, rapid prototyping, medical testing, product visualization and visualization of scientific research.
Parametric Solid Modeling
Solid modeling has to be seen in context of the whole history of CAD, the key milestones being the development of Romulus which went on to influence the development of Parasolid and ACIS and thus the mid-range Windows based feature modelers such as IronCAD, Alibre Design, Catia, SolidWorks, and Solid Edge and the arrival of parametric solid models system like T-FLEX CAD and Pro/ENGINEER. (more…)
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