Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge: Software For Planning 3D Piping Systems  (Keywords: plantdesign, piping, layoutplanning)

Smap3D Piping is the ideal supplement to Solid Edge and XpresRoute for fast and easy production of complex 3D piping systems. Solid Edge and Smap3D Piping, combined withthe Smap3D standard parts library and Smap3D PartFinder, provide the user with an efficient and complete package for 3D pipeline planning.

Smap3D Piping facilitates 3D pipline planning because Smap3D Piping utilises pipe classes.

Pipe classes provide high levels of automation, avoiding mistakes during the user's individual planning, thereby achieving a high level of process security.

With pipe classes, the affiliation of components (fittings, flanges etc.) is defined in line with pipe system characteristics (diameter, pressure, medium, etc.).

Numerous software automations are actuated through the pipe classes (specifications). Smap3D Piping automatically generates complete, three-dimensional pipe systems with their correct fittings.

Necessary pipe class parameters can be selected for internal software sanity checks. Each pipe class specification is memorised as an individual file centrally in the system, simplifying pipe class management and administration.

All functions necessary for the production, management and administration of pipe
class definitions are contained in our Smap3D Piping product, by default.

3D-Pipeline Planning With Smap3D Piping

With our Smap3D Piping, you'll get an extremely efficient 3D plant design solution from your 3D-CAD-System. A modern and innovative software solution, Smap3D Piping is deeply integrated in Solid Edge® und SolidWorks® 3D-CAD-Systems. Connections with Autodesk® Inventor® as well as a stand-alone solution are in development.

Smap3D pipeline - planning operational procedure

• The desired pipeline paths are drawn with lines as programmed tool paths.
• Smap3D Piping analyses the earmarked line elements and composes the pipeline paths which belong
• Smap3D Piping places the fittings from the standard components library on the pipeline paths and generates the required pipes between them.
• Smap3D Piping supports the installation of additional components (e.g. fittings and instruments) into an existing pipeline. The software permits only the 'specified' components which are defined in the utilised pipe class.
• Alterations to the pipeline path are automatically updated.
• together (main line, branch) automatically from logical criteria.

Your advantages when using Smap3D Piping

• Extensive 3D standard components library available
• Library easily expanded with specific desired components
• Automatic generation of complete pipelines
• Flexible installation of additional components
• Automatic updating after alteration
• All implements for pipe class construction and management are included
• One individual implement for the construction of round and non-round pipelines

Highlights Smap3D Piping

Extensive library

for plant design guarantees that Smap3D Piping can be used straight away. Various international standards are available: DIN/ISO, ANSI, UNI, GB, JIS, GOST.

Choice of sections

Smap3D Piping processes tube sections which can be defined as the user wishes. Cable trays, air ducts, etc, can be created quickly and efficiently.

Insulation

The insulation information is defined in the pipe classes. A separate value is defined for the dimension of each diameter. Insulation and the required cut-offs for fittings are then generated automatically.

Pipline Isometric

is generated from the 3D model at the click of a button. All the information such as measurements, annotations, cut-outs, lists of materials and welds are generated automatically. The system software is market leader Alias’s ISOGEN®.

Welding gaps

are generated automatically.
The width of the gap required is defined in the pipe class according to diameter. Smap3D Piping generates the pipes with the length reduced, including the necessary BOM information.

Extrusions

Extrusions can be used instead of tees at branch pipes. A branch pipe is inserted by editing mechanically. Smap3D then creates extrusions automatically.

Bills of Materials

All the relevant information in the plant design is available in Smap3D Piping. Standard reports can be produced in the Solid Edge BOM. Dedicated plant design BOMs can be produced using Smap3D BOM.

Optimal Process Chain For Plant Construction: P&ID – 3D-Plan – Isometrics

2D-Flow diagrams (P&ID)

2D-flow diagrams (P&ID-schematic diagrams) belong to the most important documents in plant construction. DIN EN ISO 10628 for Europe and ISA S5.1 for America regulate process engineering P&ID schematic diagram content and presentation, whereby system components (containers, pumps, fittings, etc.) are represented symbolically and not drawn to scale. Pipelines represent the connecting lines in general. These are drawn with nominal diameter, pipe class, an ID number
and further information.

Our solutions can be used in many diverse areas via the available content:

• General plant construction
• Refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation technology
• Hydraulic and pneumatic schematics in mechanical engineering
• and much more

Isometrics

The pipeline isometric is a technical drawing in the form of an isometric representation with which pipelines can be planned and produced. Pipeline isometric displays the pipeline with all its details and dimensions in length, breadth and height, in which the principal axes of the three dimensions intersect
at an angle of 60°.

Isometrics can be generated most easily with the market leader ALIAS's ISOGEN® basic technology, through which the software exports all information to the 3D pipelines and automatically generates the isometric drawing. The combination of both systems – ISOGEN® and Smap3D Piping – provides productive cooperation and an outstanding price-performance ratio.

 Smap3D Piping, our software solution for 3D pipeline construction can be used for

• Plant Construction
• Mechanical Engineering
• Equipment & Container Construction
• Environmental & Water Technology
• Food & Beverage Industry
• Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning & Ventilation

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