Legal/Copyright/Etc Issues with creating Models that comply to a standard- ASME, ISO, etc...
I am not a fan of the 3D models of standard parts (fasteners mostly) I get online from venders and I end up creating my own models if I have to do FEAs on assemblies or if I have a large assembly and I need simple models to get a full BOM without having the assembly unusable.
I have wasted a lot of hours making standard parts. I was wondering if there are any legal/copyright/etc issues with creating models that adhere to ASME, ISO, etc. Posting them here so that anyone can use them and not have to waste some of their minimal time we have on this rock duplicating this same work.
Thanks
SSGD
1 Answer
I assume that each part manufacturer have lightly differences between each other, but they have to maintain the same standard rules in their products (basic geometry dimensions, mechanical properties, etc) to follow the standard
If you have been tried to replicate the "unique" differences of the products, this could be an issue. If the created models have the standard characteristics i don't believe that could being a problem (only if it's your design).
I don't have any problems with the software that i used (SW, SOLID EDGE, FUSION, CREO PARAMETRIC) in this topic. They have options to add standard parts like fasteners. However, i often have to broke some references to obtain only the solid part geometry (for example, a nut or bolt, only in SW), and add custom materials with the specified mechanical properties of the desired component. Depends on the circunstance.
Solid edge has a standarized fastener gallery (with din standards).
Fusion has an interesting powerful integration of components and parts (like Mcmaster, Festo, and other suppliers).
Solidworks has an standarized fastener gallery too, but not as practical as Creo.
To me, Creo is the winner in assemblies with fasteners.
It's impossible to avoid the modeling labor (when we cannot find a part or component, or when we need to highlight or analyze a special feature of the component. Sad, but true.
I hope that my answer would be helpful to you.
Good luck!
