Which CAd software for bodykit

[ioxqq]

Hi everyone, I have been using solidworks for design parts but I see it is not easy to draw something like car body kit. Want to know is there any good and easy to use program that can do good with body kit? thanks

[MarxDigitalMfg]

if cad so it is mastercam, geopath ? but anyway i will using solid works for it.
take care!

[fletcher]

hello,
I'm french, and i'm trying to build a cnc machine with the lower cost as possible
and this forum is the best i have seen
sorry for my english
if you have some ideas to help me to start, you're welcome
Best regards

[Artecnc]

Originally Posted by ioxqq Hi everyone, I have been using solidworks for design parts but I see it is not easy to draw something like car body kit. Want to know is there any good and easy to use program that can do good with body kit? thanks

Try Rhinoceros, its very good and easy to use, I use to do a paterns in foam of fuses, cowls, cockpit, etc, then I use Visual Mill to do the job.
You can see in my site, www.artecnc.com.ar
Bests Regards
Antonio

[Splint]

Originally Posted by Artecnc Try Rhinoceros, its very good and easy to use,

I agree with Artecnc, Rhinoceros, allthough not a true engineering package like Solidwork, Inventor etc. is highly regarded in the area of surfacing.

Lots of plugins and resources as well.

http://www.rhino3d.com/resources/def...sp?language=en

Cheers
Splint

[ZackWootenSC]

You may not want to hear this, but solidworks is probobly your best bet for designing a body kit. The hardest part of that task is getting the exact dimensions of what the body kit will be mating up to. For example if you wanted to design a front bumper, you would really need the fenders, head light, hood, and possibly front grill accurately in 3d. After you put these together in an assymbly file you can design a new part in an assymbly using solidworks(big advantage over other software). Once you get to that stage, you will need to design the part using 3d sketches and the Surface Tools alot as opposed to simple extrude and extrude cuts. Check out ebay for some dvd's on learning solidworks, I learned alot about the Surface Tools from those dvd's, as my 3d cad classed at a local college didn't get into depth on using them. I'm posting some item's I've designed in solidworks.The motorcycle rim is mostly basic revolves and extrudes except for where there spoke bends. The concept motorcycle frame Is purely 3d sketches and Surface Tools.

[Gmaan]

Good information on Solid Works. I use Solid works too, take the time to get the tutor information as mentioned. I do my machining with Mastercam X3 the two are a wonderful package. Stay away from Geopath and Surfcam, I have used both systems, and find them very cumbersome, and antiquated. Besides, the price of Mastercam is around the same as the others, with similar options.

Training Training is the key, once you get it you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! I actually enjoy doing the design work and machining with Solid works, and Master Cam.

[independent-cnc]

Top choice; Autodesk's Alias Studio is great design/surfacing/rendering /animation software used extensively in the auto industry's design departments. It is an explicit modeling system rather than parametric. This freedom of shape and curved based modeling is what makes it popular for designers involved with aesthetics.

It is sort of the mentor of Rhino Cad, I would say. It has always been more robust in control and features than Rhino but, I know Rhino has made great strides lately. There are also third party rendering software now such as Bunkspeed Hypershot, that can give you quality rendering results with your Rhino files, or any other CAD files.

Autodesk DesignStudio is around $4-5k
StudioTools $+/- 10k
AutoStudio $40k

The prices are pretty steep still, though hey have been coming down under competitive pressure.

It's great, mature software that is still considered the defacto industrial design/product styling software for complex surface development.

Rhino with Bunkspeed Hypershot is following up quickly with a growing base of students and recent design grads, small offices and bigger companies that shy away from the expensive tools.

I'm seeing a lot of Solid Works on the radar too. Supposed to be easier than Pro/E (I'm not a big fan), and cheaper too. Good solid CAD and assembly I'm sure but I still like to have an explicit surface modeler, being a visual person.

Another good option I've used some is VX, which is a hybrid modeler of solids and complex surfacing.

-independent-