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    Ansys SpaceClaim

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAnsys SpaceClaim is presented as a modeling solution for engineers who want access to 3D answers but don't have the time or inclination to learn complex traditional CAD systems. It provides tools to accelerate geometry preparation and get to simulation sooner while eliminating delays between design teams. SpaceClaim's tools help free designers and analysis to focus on simulation results by accelerating the geometry creation process. Edit, repair and create any geometry…N/A

    TurboCAD

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATurboCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software sold in many different editions, including Deluxe, Expert, and ProPlatinum.N/A
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    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
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    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Ansys SpaceClaim and TurboCAD
    Feature
    Ansys SpaceClaim
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    Ratings
    TurboCAD
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    2D Drafting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
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    User Ratings
    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Ansys SpaceClaimTurboCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Synopsys
    I will highly recommend Ansys SpaceClaim, or in fact any Ansys to my colleague because of its wide spread acceptability around the globe and around the different industries. Thus, the results provided by Ansys simulation tools, given the proper boundary conditions are properly simulated, are highly reliable. Also, learning to utilize Ansys tools in the engineering design activities also helps in career advancements.
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    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD is well suited to a smaller budget, it is by no means the best there is but for the money, it fills the gap. Being an AutoCAD & DraftSight user I find the user interface a little old and the lack of common drafting industry shortcut keys a bit of a hindrance. However this product, TurboCAD gets the job done, other packages like DraftSight do not even come with an active 3D option on the cheaper end, standard license whereas TurboCAD does, even though it's a little clumsy to use.
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    Pros
    Synopsys
    • It efficiently divide/split the surface into multiple fragments as per the user's requirements which helps in easy application of loads and boundary conditions.
    • It helps in reducing the model complexity with it's efficient defeaturing options in order to reduce the model complexity.
    • It also helps in making quick model changes as per the simulation results in order to improve the design and thus helps in quick FEA of the improvised design.
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    IMSI Design
    • Produces accurate drawings to scale, and with several ways to show the "views" to people in need of them at our factory.
    • Relatively easy to use, once you understand the toolset. You can draw anything with it.
    • Sending files to CNC machine shops to produce parts is easy with this program.
    • Sending to mold making companies works out well. Just ask them what file format they want and TurboCAD can give it to them.
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    Cons
    Synopsys
    • With time, Ansys SpaceClaim has evolved so much in its functionality and Ansys has added so many useful and complex features into it, but most of the team member are not aware about those features.
    • For the newly added features and improvement in legacy features, Ansys can try adding training videos to better aware the engineers about their evolving features.
    • Apart from that, I don't find anything disadvantageous about SpaceClaim.
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    IMSI Design
    • Some of the load times are lengthy is there a way to streamline this?
    • Path Hatching and Object Trim could use a hot key
    • More intuitive layer management system
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    Usability
    Synopsys
    As a Mechanical Design Engineer working in and designing heavy structures for battery packs and chargers, I use Ansys SpaceClaim, day in and day out regularly as whenever the design team forwards the CAD model to FEA team, FEA team optimizes the model in SpaceClaim only, and to do so, design team also helps them in Ansys SpaceClaim
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    IMSI Design
    TurboCAD does all of the things we need it to do and some. The wide variety of options to create specificity in each of our projects is a large plus. The reason it was given a 9 is because the learning curve can be a little steep and sometimes certain processes are not as intuitive as they could be
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    Alternatives Considered
    Synopsys
    For the FEA analysis, PTC Creo, which is a CAD modelling software has inbuilt FEA simulation tool called as Creo Simulate which we generally use a very quick FEA on smaller parts. But when the geometry is very complex and we need to simplify it before the simulation, then we use Ansys SpaceClaim to simplify the model and then use Ansys Mechanical for structural simulation.
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    IMSI Design
    3DS Max is the one I use the most, the other two are good choices also. They have more online tutorials for helping learn them.
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    Return on Investment
    Synopsys
    • Ansys SpaceClaim helps in easy modelling different types of design and different iterations of design which in turns helps in designing a cost effective products thereby saving a lot of material and production cost.
    • Because of the easiness in modelling, changing and modifying the design and then running the simulation over it, the design team is able to test and every concept, which I turn helps in producing an efficient and cost effective design.
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    IMSI Design
    • Ability to render quotes.
    • Ability to supply complete drawings.
    • Easy to use interface provides a faster design time window.
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