WDS' 3D CAD service reduces product time-to-market by supplying personalised library disks that display products in the file types specifically required by the individual designer. The range of standard parts and machine accessories available as 3D diagrams has also been tripled to include items from toggle clamps to stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

File types available include; IGES, VRML, Pro/ENGINEER, STEP, STL (ASCII or binary format), DWG/DXF, Catia SAT(ACIS), Parasolid, Solidworks as well as eDrawings Compatibility is therefore ensured with software packages such as Catia Versions4&5, AutoCADv6, Mechanical Desktop V5, Pro Engineer, Solidworks3D and Unigraphicsv12. WDS has also increased the number of standard parts and machine accessory 3D files available in the CD format from 2000 to 6000 items, which now covers a broad range of toggle clamps and stainless steel parts, making the library more useful to manufactures in the food, medical and processing industries.
The new 3DCAD Library Disks are an addition to the current online 3DCAD parts download service and series of five industry specific printed catalogues available from WDS, which contain details of over 10000 standard parts and items of production equipment, from machined profiles and hydraulic workholding components to threaded fittings, clamps, hinges and fasteners.

WDS is based in Pudsey, Leeds, UK. www.wdsltd.co.uk