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Magics Base
Magics gives you full control over your STL-files. Among the offered functionality you find:
- Visualization, measuring and manipulation of STL Files
Fixing STL files, uniting shells, trimming surfaces, double triangle detector - Cutting STL files, punching holes, extruding surfaces, hollowing, applying offset
- Boolean operations, triangle Reduction, smoothing, labeling
- Nesting, collision detection
- Coloring STL-files
Magics RP
This version offers some extra Rapid Prototyping functions like:
- The platform concept, Build time estimation, Quotation Making
- Slice verification
- Z-compensation
Modules “IGES”, “VDA”, “STEP”, “UG”, "Pro/E", “CATIAV4.2x" "Catia V5" and "Slice to STL" import
Magics is compatible with all major CAD formats like IGES, VDA, STEP, Unigraphics, Pro/E and Catia (V4.5x and V5) and STL. In combination with the STL fixer, Magics enables you to send any file to the RP system or use it in a tooldesign.
Module “Pointcloud-import”
Pointcloud import allows Magics to import directly the pointclouds generated by 3D scanners. Magics will triangulate the pointclouds by connecting the points by triangles. A wide range of parameters is available, allowing you to optimise the triangulation. It is also possible to import VDA pointclouds.
Module “Support Generation”
Support generation is one of the key issues for stereolithography and metal sintering. Fast and easy generation of support structures is crucial but also the verification and adaptation of these generated supports is essential for the final quality of the part. Magics offers several support types and combinations of these different support structures on one surface.
Module “SG Volumes”
Sand parts are fragile when they are lifted out of the build envelope. The volume supports avoid that the part breaks or drifts away. The volume supports give extra stability to the part and large overhangs. The part and supports are automatically placed on a sintered platform to enable easy lifting of the built construction.
Modules “C-Tools” and “Slice”
The Slice module writes out files for 3D systems, EOS, Stratasys and Sanders. Slices are automatically repaired and before the slicing is done, the slice preview allows you to inspect the slices. The Ctools module writes out contours and hatching for 3D Systems SLA 250 machines in the SLI format.
Module “RapidFit”
Quality control is an important issue in the Rapid prototyping industry, speed too. With Magics RapidFit you can quickly and semi-automatically create fixtures (» supports) which can be produced with any rapid prototyping technique. These supports are constructed so they can be placed on so called base plates or beams. This setup can be used as measuring caliber, supports for easy measuring or for avoiding deformation when storing the part.
Module “Tooling”
RP Machine constructors are offering techniques to produce mold inserts. However the tool design is still an elaborate work. Rapid Tooling software allows you to create the tool directly from the STL design in a matter of minutes. The parting line is automatically generated. Tooling elements and draft are easily added.
Module “EDM”
The EDM module is included in the tooling module. It is specifically designed for a fast and easy design of electrodes for spark erosion. Reference points can be defined to determine coordinates for the setup of the EDM machine. A report file helps managing the spark erosion project.
Module “Tooling Expert”
With this module quotes for tools for the injection molding process can be made in a fast, reliable and consistent way. In a 1-2-3 approach, a complete analysis of the part is done (step 1), a reliable price estimation is obtained (step 2) and a well-documented quote is automatically generated (step 3).
Module “Remesh”
Optimize your STL models for FEA purposes. Magics’ Remesh Module enables to quickly and easily transform badly shaped triangles into more or less equilateral triangles. The more geometrically ‘regular’ the triangles are, the better and more reliable the results of the FEA calculations will be. Apart from the automatic remeshing option, different techniques are available to further improve the quality of the triangles manually.
Module “SmartSpace”
SMART – Save Material And Reduce Time. SmartSpace assures an optimal load for your sintering machine and this in a very easy and fast way. Considering the parts’ geometry, the software automatically nests your parts, maximising the number of parts in the build envelope and/or minimising the build time. At the same time, the software ensures that none of the parts collides with another part nor the container.
Module “Hearing Aid”
The purpose of the Hearing Aid module is to automate the platform preparation for the production of Hearing Aid shells. With this in mind, the module combines existing Magics functionality in a one-button solution.
Module “2D Drawing”
Generate powerful feedback on your STL models by creating and printing 2D drawings. This module offers fast and easy 2D drawing generation from even the most complex STL models. You can generate all types of views in both 1st angle and 3rd angle projection. Adding and editing measurements and annotations takes only seconds and the title blocks are completely customizable.
Module “ActiveX”
Use the ActiveX interface to integrate Magics in your business process. The ActiveX module enables direct communication between your software applications (like databases, quoting programs, web applications) and Magics. Using the ActiveX interface, Magics can provide these applications with all the imaginable parameters and pictures of your STL-files. This will bring the automation of your business processes to a higher level: saving you time and eliminating human errors.