BIM-based design and construction for misc steel and metal fabrication
BIM-ORIENTED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
bocad Light is the solution for micsellenaous steel detailers and fabricators who want to manage their projects in a structured way and deliver them reliably. Whether it’s a canopy, staircase, railing, platform, balcony, fence or gate, all structures are created directly within the 3D model and ultimately match the actual build exactly.
Figure: Stair Detail
Drawings and bills of materials are automatically generated from the model. Once the design is finalised, all components fit together perfectly. Changes can be implemented centrally without having to restart the entire process.
Point clouds can be integrated and serve as a precise basis for design within existing buildings. Even complex on-site conditions are thus reliably captured and accurately implemented.
The result is a consistent model that significantly simplifies design and fabrication whilst simultaneously meeting BIM requirements where these are required.
Figure: bocad Light Interface
Technical Strengths
Working with views and sections
Stairs & railings
• Various stair designs
• Stringers
• Various tread types
• Various types of railings
• Fully automated industrial stairs
Automatic bills of materials, e.g.:
• Quantity lists
• Shipping lists
• Cutting lists
• Bolt lists
BIM-based design and detailing (3D model with all information)
Glass designer
• Profile libraries (transoms, mullions, gaskets, ... )
• Automatic glazing
• Curved profiles
• Bolts and welds
• Clash detection
• Boltability check
• Structural and construction checks
• Automatic marking
• Automatic bills of materials with filter options
• Various interfaces
Automated structural connections, e.g.:
• End plates
• Bracing
• Base plates
• Stiffeners
• Special structures
Automatic drawings, e.g.:
• Shop drawings
• Construction drawings
• Templates
• Unfoldings
Scope
INCLUDED MODULES
Steel Module
Automatic connections for steel
Stairs & handrails
AVAILABLE ADD ONS
Additional add-ons can be incorporated. Our experts will be happy to advise you and assist with the integration.
INCLUDED INTERFACES
· IFC 2x3, IFC 4
· DXF, DWG, DXF-3D
· 3D PDF
· STEP, IGES
· DSTV (PSS, Statics, BOM)
Figure: Module for Automatic Stairs
Figure: Step Distribution
Figure: Automatic Connections
Satisfied customers, successful projects
TYPICAL USERS
Misc steel detailers/fabricators
Metalworking firms
Small and medium-sized steel fabrication companies
Stair fabricators
TYPICAL PROJECTS
Canopies
Stairs and railings
Platforms
Domes, carports, exhibition stands
Balconies
Custom steel structures
Residential/office containers and much more
Innovations & Thought Leadership
WE ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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WEBINARS & TUTORIALS
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