Posted to News on 12th Oct 2006, 12:44
Online access to Neeter Drive 3D CAD product configurator
Power Jacks is expanding online 3D CADalogue at www.powerjacks.com with the addition of Neeter Drive bevel gearboxes (Neeter Drive became part of the Power Jacks Group in 2002). The gearbox models online benefit from the advanced product configurator that is an integral part of the CADalogue.
The product configurator allows users to view and configure solid models of Neeter Drives gearboxes online in real-time then download the required 3D solid model or 2D drawing. Due to the configurator's intuitive interface, users can easily and quickly locate the bevel gearbox they require. Alternatively, a search facility allows gearboxes to be found by use of keywords or product series references.
Once a gearbox is selected, the technical specification can be configured to match the application's requirements, then a model can be generated. As well as providing external views, the system also allow users to view the internal gear configuration of the model by displaying the model with a transparent gear casing. This means user can quickly and easily check the direction of shaft rotation.
Once the gerabox has been configured, the user can download the CAD information as a 3D model or 2D drawing. Over 20 model/drawing formats are supported - including SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, SolidEdge, AutoCAD, Catia, Unigraphics and SDRC-Ideas - allowing the models/drawings to be easily integrated into system designs.
The ability for users of all major CAD systems to download compatible files directly into product designs saves hours and improves accuracy by enabling designers to test the assembly and operation without having to manually recreate models from catalogues. Time can also be saved in purchasing by using the electronic RFQ (request for quotation) facility to easily obtain pricing and other information.
The gearboxes included in the CADalogue at launch are:
- Neeter Drive Range-N
- Series 35, 37, 38, 39 and 40
- Solid shaft and hollow shaft
- Gear ratios of 1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1
- 2-, 3- and 4-way drive shaft configurations
- The gearboxes can transmit torques of up to 3085Nm.
The 3D CADalogue will have more products from Power Jacks portfolio added over the coming months, further increasing the scope of this design resource. The CADalogue already contains screw jack models for:
- E-Series Metric Machine Screw Jacks in nine capacities up to 1000kN
- E-Series Metric Ball Screw Jacks in five capacities up to 200kN
- E-Series Stainless Steel Metric Machine Screw Jacks in six capacities up to 300kN.
