Innovation and collaborative, synchronized program management for new programs
The model is transparently stored in the FORAN database as it is created, and the transition between design phases is seamless, allowing the reuse of data. A multi-user and concurrent modeling environment offer access for reading, navigating, checking clashes, managing penetrations, and referencing the structure model.
Outfitting, machinery, and electrical 3D models are also available when modeling the structure. Every structural item is stored with references to the surfaces and structures that support or define its boundaries. Topology enables a smooth propagation of the changes downstream of the modified item and the use of smart copy functions.
FORAN Hull Structure provides a complete set of tools for generating all necessary documentation for fabrication and assembly. FORAN Hull Structure benefits include:
The model is transparently stored in the FORAN database as it is created, and the transition between design phases is seamless, allowing the reuse of data. A multi-user and concurrent modeling environment offer access for reading, navigating, checking clashes, managing penetrations, and referencing the structure model.
Outfitting, machinery, and electrical 3D models are also available when modeling the structure. Every structural item is stored with references to the surfaces and structures that support or define its boundaries. Topology enables a smooth propagation of the changes downstream of the modified item and the use of smart copy functions.
FORAN Hull Structure provides a complete set of tools for generating all necessary documentation for fabrication and assembly. FORAN Hull Structure benefits include:
Includes tools for the smart definition of plate and profile parts on single planes, sequences of connected planes, or corrugated surfaces. Watertight or non-watertight notches, collar parts, edge preparation, split of secondary structures, are automatically created.
Provides a powerful tool for configuring the assembly plan, or build strategy. All items of the 3D model, including structure, outfitting, and electrical, are organized in a hierarchical tree that simulates the assembly sequence.
Assemblies can be classified into categories, and each category can be assigned a drawing template. Generate an automatic drawing, with 3D and 2D views, details, automatic dimensioning, labeling, or part lists, based on a configurable template.
Penetration management shows the list of opening requirements by outfitting designers and the status of each penetration. Structure designers can accept or reject each penetration request, and eventually make the hole in the affected parts.
The FORAN Hull Structure standards library is comprised of materials catalogs (gross plates and profiles), geometric standards, and a number of configuration parameters controlling the modeling and the output generation processes. The parametric standards encompass brackets, clips, other standard plate parts, openings of different types, profile ends, edge preparations, and multi-component building solutions.
FORAN provides a highly efficient plate and profile nesting application. It can work in automatic or interactive mode and supports both regular production nesting and global nesting for material estimates. FORAN nesting features part integrity between the 3D model and nesting, definition, and the reuse of scraps and symmetric/copied nesting.
FORAN provides a complete set of tools for creating all necessary documents for fabrication and assembly.
FORAN provides advanced functions for the automatic calculation and classification of welding lengths, attending to different criteria such as type, position, and assembly step. The welding calculation is performed downstream from one assembly, or from the complete project.