Code for 3-D modeling ready for shipping

Emily M. Smith
ASME NEWS

ASME's newest code, for 3-D modeling, will be ready to ship at the end of this month.

The development of ASME Y14.41: Digital Product Definition Data Practices was initiated at the request of industry and government. It extends ASME's Y14.5M into the three-dimensional world.

ASME's Y14.41 standard establishes requirements and references documents that are applicable to the preparation and revision of digital product definition data, or data sets. Y14.41 defines the exceptions and additional requirements to existing ASME standards for using product definition data sets or drawings in 3-D digital format. The standard supports two application methods: model only, and model and drawing in digital format.
The structure of the standard begins with the requirements common to both methods — model only, and model and drawing in digital format — and then branches to the other sections that have differing requirements for each method.

It also provides a guide for the many computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to develop better modeling and annotation practices for CAD and engineering disciplines.
Developers of this standard include individuals from the largest automotive, aerospace, defense industry and heavy equipment manufacturers.

The charge for Y14.41, Order No. N17103, is $95 plus shipping and handling. To order by phone, call (800) 843-2763. Callers outside of North America should call (973) 882-1167.

Orders may also be placed by e-mailing infocentral@asme.org or through ASME's Digital Store at http://store.asme.org/.

 

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