ExactFlat is Software for 3D to 2D Digital Pattern Making
ExactFlat for Rhino 3D brings to 3D to 2D digital pattern making to Rhino 3D. Users will be able to:
Design or import 3D models.
Flatten from 3D to 2D with production accuracy.
Add seams, notches and grains lines in seconds.
Create an export file for your preferred cutting platform.
ExactFlat for Rhino is fast and easy to use and can be learned by Rhino users can in less than 4 hours.
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ExactFlat for SolidWorks 3D brings 3D to 2D digital pattern making to the SolidWorks. Users can:
Design in SolidWorks or import supported 3D models.
Create and custom named pattern pieces.
Add seams, notches, markings, and grain lines
Create markers, nests and documentation.
SolidWorks users can learn ExactFlat in less than 4 hours, and begin production projects on the same day.
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ExacFlat Scan-to-Pattern helps creates 2 sewing patterns from physical prototypes. Users can:
Scan in 3D and define pattern edges.
De-feature edge and surface detail.
Create a clean 3D Model from your scan.
Flatten from 3D to 2D and create accurate 2D sewing patterns for cutting or plotting.
Save time and effort making patterns from physical prototypes using ExacFlat Scan-to-Pattern.
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Why Choose ExactFlat?
This was the #1 question from prospective customers. The top reasons are below:
ExactFlat use a 100% digital process from 3D to 2D sewing patterns. Digital process is preferred since it is faster, more accurate, and easier to make edits due to changing requirements.
ExactFlat has superior 3D to 2D due to higher accuracy and versatility. ExactFlat is consistently accurate for any type of complex surface and any type of material regardless of whether it is stretchy, semi stretchy, or non-stretchy. We can test your specific material and give you the mechanical properties for input into our flattening algorithms.
ExactFlat is easy to use. It can be learned in as little as 4 hours for experienced CAD users. This compares to upwards of 80 hours and $20,000 of learning time for some other competitors. Why is there such a huge difference? This is because we made a good business decision to have our technology complement SolidWorks 3D and Rhino 3D. As a result you have a pool of millions of trained and semi-trained CAD users from which to draw. Others have aligned with obscure 3D technologies that have few training options. The result is that the cost of this business decision is passed on to customers - ExactFlat takes 4 hours to learn, other product take 80 hours and up to $20,000 to learn.
The ExactFlat workflow is faster and less error prone because it has integrated all the tasks. Each step produces outputs for subsequent steps. The data and information hand-off is smooth and seamless. The advantage is clear. For example, with ExactFlat you can create a real-time dynamic nest of your parts in seconds without complicated set-up, file transfer, and re-entering data.
ExactFlat supports upstream 3D scanning and any DXF capable CNC cutter. This ads versatility to your workflow that other products cannot easily accomodate. We have pioneered the 3D Scan-to-Pattern workflow. ExactFlat offers the only workflow proven to lead to consistently accurate 3D scan to 2D patter results.
Who Uses ExactFlat?
ExactFlat is used by companies in 25+ countries around the world in all industry types:
Lear – Lear uses ExactFlat for automotive interiors and seating
https://www.lear.com/Site/Technology/seating.aspx
Hanse Yachts– Hanse Yachts uses ExactFlat for boat hulls and interiors
https://www.hanseyachtsag.com/hanse/gb/hanse/
Ball Aerospace – Ball Aerospace uses ExactFlat for satellite covers and wraps.
https://www.ball.com/aerospace
Advanced Thermal – Advanced Thermal uses ExactFlat for the fabrication of turbine insulation systems.
http://advancethermal.com/
Land Rover – Jaguar Landrover uses ExactFlat for automotive interiors.
https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/
Diab – Diab uses ExactFlat for composite fabrication.
https://www.diabgroup.com
Eastman Chemical – Eastman uses ExactFlat for paint protection film.
https://www.eastman.com/pages/home.aspx
John’s Hopkins University – John’s Hopkins applied physics laboratory uses ExactFlat for composite engineering.
https://www.jhuapl.edu/
Raven Aerostar– Raven Aerostar uses ExactFlat for high altitude inflatables
https://ravenaerostar.com/
Yamaha Marine – Yamaha Marine uses ExactFlat for marine canvas and upholsetery
https://yamaha-motor.com/
Haworth Office Furniture – Howarth uses ExactFlat for upholstered furniture
https://www.haworth.com/na/en.html
Tesla – Tesla uses ExactFlat in the design and fabrication of composite parts
https://www.tesla.com
Cameron Balloons UK - Cameron Balloons use ExactFlat in the fabrication hot-air balloons and almost every conceivable type of lighter-than-air craft.
http://www.cameronballoons.co.uk
Lockheed Martin – Lockheed Martin uses ExactFlat for 3D to 2D conversion
https://www.lockheedmartin.com
What kind of products can be converted from 3D to 2D with ExactFlat?
ExactFlat can be used to convert surfaces from 3D to 2D on any type of product and here is why:
It works on any type of surface geometry. ExactFlat accurately flattens 3D CAD models with planar, curved or even complex surfaces. For example, the complex curved surfaces typically found in automotive trim, apparel, marine canvas, furniture and paint protection film are easily flattened by ExactFlat. This is because it is a 2 stage 3D to 2D flattener that eliminates wrinkles and folds and allows users to adjust their target strain.
It works with any type of material. ExactFlat is the ONLY 3D to 2D flattening software that takes into consideration material properties. ExactFlat 3D to 2D conversion works with traditional woven material, technical textiles, non-woven materials, metals and composites. If you don’t have material properties for your products, we provide a service for testing. It takes about a week, it is reasonably priced, and only needs a 30 cm x 30cm sample.
ExactFlat 3D to 2D digital patterning can be used with any type of product, having the ability to flatten 3D CAD models of any shape and any type of material. If you are interested to see if ExactFlat can convert your product from 3D to 2D, contact us. We’ll show you how!
