Jewelry configurator based on 3D CAD

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Hello

 

Are there jewelry configurators based on one of the 3D CAD solutions?

If any, which ones? Based on which application(s)? 

If I don't meet my needs, who should I contact to have one developed, and in which programming language?

 

Which 3D CAD applications should the configurator rely on in the case of jewelry?

Are 3D CAD applications compatible with each other? (Is it possible to use components produced in a 3D CAD application in another 3D CAD application)

 

Can you tell me about experts with whom to discuss the subject please?

 

Thank you for your help

 

Kind regards

 

OG

 

 

 

 

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Hello

 

A configurator I can't say but in design software there is Rhino3D (RhinoGold) which is very good for jewelry.

http://www.rhino3d.com/fr/

http://www.rhinogold.fr/

 

 

As for inter-software compatibility, it gets complicated...

You will still be able to export or import a CAD file between software but with some losses.

That is to say that if you take a file (jewel) from another software you will have difficulty reworking it, especially with complex pieces such as jewelry!

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  Hello

 

 

I have a friend in jewelry, who uses Solidworks for his designs. The good thing is that you can play with several modules that interest you with ease.

 

Then, as Tomalam says, Rhino has a good jewelry module called Gold which offers quite simple things.

 

As far as compatibility between software is concerned, there are always gateways that allow you to work on several software. (Export in special formats, plugins, or third-party software)

 

I don't really understand what you mean by configurator, but if you're looking for a software you want to create a library of configurable rings or other, it's quite possible with this kind of software.

 

It also depends on your degree of investment, and your budget.

 

 


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@bart,

 

Very nice rendering!! it would almost make me want to launch a challenge on the jewelry "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" ♪♫♪♫ ;-) 

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@Clémentine

Yes, then 3D printing for the first 3!

 

On the other hand, wait a little bit, just to recover from previous challenges^^

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Position finally operational!!!

 

It comes back brand new from HP.

 

I'll finally be able to start the challenges!! ^^

 

I'm a little late but tremble!!!! Here I am! =)

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I also don't really see what you mean by configurator? To vary the materials and shapes,...

 

As for the challenge, there have already been some great proposals:

http://www.lynkoa.com/propositions/bague

http://www.lynkoa.com/propositions/bague-toi-et-moi

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Hello

 

I also think that the most suitable software is Rhino3D, because of its Gold module, as Bart says.

The main advantages:

 

  • Wax model machining using a 4-axis milling machine (JewelCam or RhinoCAM option) or by wax termination using a rapid prototyping machine.
  • Retrieve and modify 3D files from other 3D jewelry software via native SolidWorks, IGES, or STEP formats.
  • Reasonably priced (€1,895  ) and no maintenance fees and  updates are free.

 

When there is a software specific to a use, I think that we really have to study it and move towards it.

In addition, of course, export in standard files exists, but it is simpler, in case of collaboration, to work on basic files.

 

Good luck

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Of course, the software is not very expensive, but you have to count the battery of software training if the user is a novice.

 

You have to see if there is already a free trial version to download and you will have your own opinion.

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@Tomala: Yes yes it's safe but by definition, all software requires training ;)

So no matter what the final software is, training will be necessary.

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Clementine

 

Challenge accepted!

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Thank you for your quick feedback.

 

By configurator, I mean an application capable of using elements of jewelry to compose another - Example: I have made one or more ring heads and several ring bodies (ring) and I would like to assemble any head on any ring in "one click" (at least very easily). The same goes for other elements.

 

Rhino and Solidworks (and variations) seem to be very relevant for jewelry design, but they are not free.

Blender is free. Is it also a relevant choice for jewelry?

 

OG

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Personally, I've never used Blender, so I don't know what it's worth.

 

On the other hand, here is an introductory site to Blender for pure novices:

http://fr.openclassrooms.com/informatique/cours/debutez-dans-la-3d-avec-blender

 

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Hello

 

Blender is very efficient but doesn't work at all like SW.

He is a modeler, more in the Rhino spirit.

To sum up, we only build in surface but it also doesn't have the same use as SW, and it's not a hindrance for a job like yours which doesn't require the same things as a mecha designer.

 

I followed the tutorial that Tomalan posted when I started and it's really very well done.

 

So nothing prevents you from training (some chapters can be "skimmed") and seeing if it corresponds to what you are looking for.

 

But I repeat, it's an excellent software, open source at that.

 

Good luck

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Hello

 

Thank you again for your feedback.

 

A priori, Blender would not be parametric and therefore would not allow to automatically adapt the proportions of a piece of jewelry following the modification of a dimension such as the size of the finger for a ring; Is that right?

 

I was told this weekend about 2 applications: Netfabb and Minimagics, which seem to allow you to easily assemble STL files and play, a priori, this role of configurator.

But, do you know if they allow you to do this, including by adjusting dimensions (finger size for a ring, ...) - always in the same idea as that of a configurator? And are there any constraints to these assemblies?

 

 

Kind regards

 

OG