Author(s):
1. Simo Jokanović, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Slaviša Todorović, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Nowadays, 3D models of standard parts and components are widely used in design and development of new products. Manufacturers offer 3D models of standard parts and components on their websites. Usually these 3D models are not available 'in cache' due to large numberof variants. 3D models are generated automatically after a user (client) selects a combination of offered parameters and options. Macros and application programming interfaces (API) embedded in commercial CAD/CAM systems are mainly used for this purpose. It is shown that CAD models generated in such a way have manydisadvantages. These disadvantages are the result of using only basic functions of application programming interface. Better output requires extensive programming experience and a deeper knowledge of API interface. This paper analyzes the possibility of developing an application that will enable better and more reliable 3D models of standard parts and products, using advanced API functions.

Thematic field:
Production Technologies and Engineering

Date of abstract submission:
26.03.2015.

Conference:
DEMI 2013