CAD

AutoDesk Inventor and SolidWorks are the most commonly used CAD software in the industry. They are all state-of-the-art parametric based CAD software and they deliver the best value in 2D and 3D design for the manufacturing industry. The association between 3-D parametric models of parts, assemblies, and 2-D drawings is one of the best features on these programs. Modification in 3D parts, assemblies or 2D drawings will automatically update associated environment. This helps designers create design data more quickly, share design data more easily, and manage software more efficiently. This is an important feature that introduces high levels of performance in the engineering world of CAD/CAM/CAE, particularly when working on large assemblies.

AutoCAD Inventor Series

Autodesk Inventor can open AutoCAD, AutoCAD® Mechanical, Autodesk Mechanical Desktop DWG files and convert their files into 3D Autodesk Inventor files almost instantly. This also means you have all the functionality of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop and Autodesk Inventor right at your fingertips.

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SolidWorks

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CAM

IRTT’s academic strength lies in the area of Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Currently IRTT utilizes user friendly Mastercam software which is one of the most common CAM software in the manufacturing technology. Also IRTT uses NCL, a specialized multi-axis machining software, to provide practical education to engineering technology students. Moreover IRTT supports the local economy by providing training to local industry personnel to sharpen their technical skills.

In addition, IRTT provides advanced levels of trainings in multi-axis machining with complex models such as structural aerospace parts turbomachinery products, power generation, tire molds and other machining applications requiring associativity and discreet tool control by using NCL.

CAE

Algor

ALGOR is a finite element analysis (FEA) software that is utilized extensively by mechanical and civil engineers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer products, military, electric power, petroleum, large structures, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) and more.

The advantage of using FEA is that it can help engineers to simulate and predict real-world behavior of new and existing product designs. This can also help engineers to make better and safer products at a lower cost and in shorter time.

A full range of simulation capabilities in Algor includes static stress analysis with linear and nonlinear material models, Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) with linear and nonlinear material models, linear dynamic analysis, steady-state and transient heat transfer analysis, steady and unsteady fluid flow analysis with turbulence, electrostatic analysis, full multiphysics and piping.

Rapid Prototyping

Stratasys – Fused Deposition Modeling

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) System takes CAD solid models and builds the parts by depositing layers of molten thermoplastic materials to produce an accurate prototype.

The process begins with the input of the CAD data as STL format into the system. The Quickslice software converts the part into its layers, and the data are downloaded to the 3D modeler. A spool of 0.05-in. diameter thermoplastic filament, resembling wire, is fed to heated extruding head. The liquid thermoplastic filament is maintained at a temperature 10F above its solidification state prior to deposition. The material then solidifies in 0.1 second upon placement by the x-y controlled extruding head. The material is deposited onto a Styrofoam slab affixed on a computer-controlled platform that controls the z-axis.

This system requires no post-curing. Layer thickness ranges from 0.007 to 0.025in, and wall thickness ranges from 0.009 to 0.25 in. The materials used include machinable wax, a tough nylon-like material, and investment casting wax (all nontoxic). This system is capable of a one-minute material changeover. The process does not require elaborate supports and greatly complements the excellent CAD/CAM capability of the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer (IRTT).

The considerable strength of IRTT in the areas of CAD/CAM and Rapid prototyping is demonstrated by the effective help and support rendered by the Institute to more than 300 inventors and entrepreneurs since its inception in 1996.