Design software STRATOCONCEPT

CADrapid prototypingprototyping

Overview
Fast prototyping and tooling workflow based on slicing a digital 3D model, manufacturing plate sections and assembling them to produce prototypes or tooling components.

Process
The STRATOCONCEPTION® process, developed by Cirtes (F), slices the digital model and cuts the resulting planar sections from plate material which are then stacked and joined to recreate the 3D geometry. Cutting can be performed with laser or water-jet machines. MECANUMERIC integrates the STRATOCONCEPTION® system into its machines.

Workflow

• Slicing the 3D CAD model into planar slices
• Cutting each slice from plate material (laser or water-jet)
• Stacking, aligning and assembling slices using appropriate joining techniques

Applications

• Rapid prototyping and form studies
• Tooling and pattern fabrication
• Hybrid workflows combining CAD slicing with CNC laser and water-jet cutting

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Process name: STRATOCONCEPTION® (developed by Cirtes, France)
• Product name: STRATO-DESIGN
• Category: Software / prototype modeling and tooling workflow
• Core method: digital model slicing and plate stacking
• Compatible cutting technologies: laser cutting, water-jet cutting
• Materials: plate materials suitable for laser or water-jet cutting
• Main uses: prototype creation, tooling fabrication
• Integration: STRATOCONCEPTION® system integrated into MECANUMERIC machines