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What is SmartForm?

IgniteTech's SmartForm encompasses two primary offerings: MCAD and PLM. MCAD, or Mechanical Computer-Aided Design, functions as a versatile modeling platform that aids in the design of products and prototypes, allowing users to efficiently convert their concepts into designs ready for production. On the other hand, the PLM, which stands for Product Lifecycle Management, optimizes the entire product development process, covering everything from high-level management decisions and the production of technical documentation to ongoing customer service. This all-encompassing module includes features such as 2D/3D transparency, AutoCAD compatibility, interactive solid modeling, intelligent object functionalities, adaptive capabilities, integrated sheet metal design, advanced assembly management, and a range of translators for both 2D and 3D formats. Moreover, it offers image importation, global shape modeling (GSM), zone modeling, highlight reflections, rake sweeps, and real-time dynamic rendering, while also retaining the same 2D/3D transparency and translation functionalities. By employing hybrid modeling strategies, users can easily transition from initial design concepts to physical products, ensuring adaptability for revisions throughout the part and assembly design processes alongside 2D and 3D translations. This cutting-edge methodology not only fosters creativity but significantly enhances productivity in product development, ultimately leading to faster time-to-market for new innovations.

What is Inventor CAM?

Inventor® CAM software enhances the machining workflow by seamlessly integrating CAD functionalities for a range of operations from 2.5-axis to 5-axis milling and turning, as well as mill-turn processes. The Product Design & Manufacturing Collection provides crucial tools that cater to both the design and manufacturing stages of product development. Its advanced capabilities allow users to create toolpaths featuring 3D adaptive clearing alongside a wide variety of finishing options. The software supports complex simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining, employing features such as tilt, multi-axis contouring, and swarf operations to handle intricate designs with ease. Moreover, it accommodates traditional machining functions like turning, facing, grooving, and boring, all aimed at enhancing productivity levels. With the ability to facilitate live tooling for mill-turn operations, users can quickly generate 2D profile cutting paths, including options to add contours in one plane, define tabs, and set quality parameters. Additionally, Inventor® CAM prioritizes safety by automatically identifying and preventing potential collisions between parts and tool holders during machining tasks. This comprehensive suite of features positions Inventor® CAM as an essential tool for manufacturers aiming to refine and elevate their production processes. By streamlining operations, it not only increases efficiency but also supports a wide range of machining needs, making it a versatile choice in the industry.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

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Integrations Supported

AlertFind
Aurea FirstRain
Multi-Domain Security Management
Predator Software
Sococo
WatchTower Security Management App

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$355 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

IgniteTech

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

United States

Company Website

ignitetech.com/softwarelibrary/smartform

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-cam/overview

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management
Compliance Management
Cost Tracking
Design Management
Document Management
Product Data Management
Project Management
Requirements Management
Supplier Management

Categories and Features

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition
CAD
CNC Machining
Custom Commands
Raw Material Management
Toolpath Simulation

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