CATIA - Functional Molded Parts 1 (FM1) is a new generation of non-history based 3D modeling delivering unmatched productivity and flexibility. Dedicated to the design of molded and plastic parts, FM1 provides a set of high level dedicated functional features. By embedding dedicated functional specifications this new generation of advanced features, remove many user interactions involved in the design of plastic and molded parts. Unlike traditional 3D design CATIA?s functional modeling frees the user from the notion of history in that the order of creation of the features have no impact on the design itself. FM1 is totally integrated into the entire CATIA V5 application portfolio. This integration provides molded part designers with a comprehensive solution covering the entire creation process.

Product Highlights

• Gives molded part designer flexibility and productivity thanks to functional modeling approach
• Provides a collection of process-specific functional features dedicated to design molded and plastic parts
• Provides a new usability on the market
• Provides end-to-end process coverage due to integration with CATIA V5 applications
• Enables designers to concentrate on what they want to model and not how to model it
• Provides significant productivity gains as well as all the benefits of being fully integrated in the CATIA V5 product design solution
• Demonstrates the power and the flexibility of the V5 architecture