2D & 3D Models

XL engineers use state-of-the-art 2-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3-D SolidWorks® modeling tools to design all aspects of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber and its components, and as review tools for customer input and approval.

CAD tools are used to create P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings that provide a complete technical description of the TVAC project. "If it isn't in the P&ID, it isn't in the project."

2-D CAD drawings are used to present detailed manufacturing drawings for XL and its subcontractor partners. Customers review these drawings and approve for final manufacturing / fabrication of the system.

3-D SolidWorks® models are created to define the precise dimensions, location and clearances in any large project. SolidWorks® models allow the design team to precisely track all the components of a system, their placement, access to utilities, piping requirements and layout, and any potential interferences that result from conflicting component locations. 2-D drawings can be derived directly from these 3-D models.

	P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) shows all the system components and their logical connections.
	2-D CAD (computer aided design) drawing used to approve and fabricate system components.
Click the image to see the movie	Shroud 3-D SolidWorks® model. A major element of a total system model.
Click the image to see the movie	Chamber with shroud 3-D Solidworks® model. A sub-assembly of a total system model. Shows the placement, fit and clearances of each element.
Click the image to see the movie	Total system 3-D SolidWorks® model. Complete system with all components & piping. Each element can be shown/hidden or made transparent so that the viewer can see all the sub-assemblies and components.