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Tech Cast uses Kubotek’s KeyCreator software for solid model design. KeyCreator can import customer supplied files or create models from scratch. Kubotek’s overview displayed in KeyCreator_Datasheet.pdf provides further explanation of software capabilities. The translator table below provides conversion possibilities and file types accepted at Tech Cast.
KeyCreator_Datasheet.pdf
Tech Cast’s Translation Capabilities, Version 7.5
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File Type
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Extension |
Read Versions
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Write Versions
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Data Types Supported
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| Autodesk AutoCAD |
dwg,dxf
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11 - 2007
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11 - 2006
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings,
Dimensions, Color, Layers, Assemblies
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| CADKEY (Legacy) |
prt, ptn, cdl, ckd
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5 – 21.5
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5 - 19
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings, Dimensions, Color, Layers |
| CADKEY Workshop |
ckd
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20 – 21.5
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N/A
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings, Dimensions, Color, Layers, Assemblies |
| Dassault ACIS |
sat, sab
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1.5 - 18
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1.5 - 18
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe
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| Dassault SolidWorks |
sldprt, sldasm
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98 - 2007
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N/A
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings, Dimensions, Color, Layers, Assemblies
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| IGES ANSI Y14.26M |
IGES, IGS
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All
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5.3
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings, Dimensions, Color, Layers, Assemblies |
| Kubotek KeyCreator |
ckd
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3.0 – 7.5
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7.5
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Drawings, Dimensions, Color, Layers, Assemblies |
| STEP ISO 10303 |
stp, step
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AP203
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AP203
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Assemblies
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| STEP ISO 10303 |
stp, step
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AP214
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AP214
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Color, Layers, Assemblies
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| Seimens PLM Parasolid |
x_t, x_b
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12 - 18
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12 - 18
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Solid, Surface, Wireframe, Assemblies
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Figure 1: Solid Model of Casting
Figure 2: Solid Model of Casting and Gating
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