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  • Evaluation of 3D-CAD systems for mechanical design of mobile terminal products
    (2004) Pulkkinen, Lasse
     Helsinki University of Technology | Master's thesis
    An Evaluation of a 3D-CAD system is a complex project. There are many issues what one needs to consider. All the issues cannot be deeply studied. Time limits and available resources set the conditions under which one must do the evaluation work. In this work a suitable method is created for the evaluation in Elcoteq Network Oyj. The approach is quite practical. The aim of this Master's Thesis is to evaluate CATIA and I-DEAS CAD systems. Both are high-end CAD systems commonly used in a plastic part design of mobile terminal products. To evaluate these, first the requirements are studied. A design process and typical design project are taken into account. A theoretical assessment is done but the final estimation is based on real practical testing. Finally, a comparison is done and a numerical grade is given for both systems. This thesis itself does not lead to any practical actions. However, it will work as a basis when a real economical estimation is done.