Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium including instructions presents a graphical user interface (GUI) and the GUI provides an indication of two or more output file types. Further, the medium including instructions receives an indication of a selection of at least two of the two or more output file types. Moreover, the medium including instructions generates corresponding output files for the selection of the at least two of the two or more output file types by accessing an applicable computer-aided-design (CAD) model associated with a part number. Also, the medium including instructions generates corresponding output files for the selection of the at least two of the two or more output file types.

Abstract: A system includes a display, a processor, and memory storing instructions that cause the processor to receive a request to scale one or more objects of on a model depicted on the display, identify the one or more objects of the model, determine one or more model parameters of the model, such that the model parameters include information indicative of the one or more objects, the model, the display, or any combination thereof, calculate a size for the one or more objects of the model based on the one or more model parameters; and scale the one or more objects based on the size for the objects.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via a processor, a three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) data associated with a 3D CAD model, receiving, via the processor, a product and manufacturing information (PMI) data associated with the 3D CAD data, and receiving, via the processor, user input. The method also includes deriving, via the processor, a view of the 3D CAD data based on the received PMI data and the received user input.

Abstract: A system includes a processor for implementing a computer-aided technology (CAx) system, the CAx system including a graphical-user-interface (GUI) that presents a computer-aided design (CAD) model, and the CAD model includes at least one part. Furthermore, the system includes memory storing instructions that cause the processor to present the GUI, receive, via the GUI, at least one indication of an association type and an indication of at least one criteria corresponding to the at least one indication of the association type, iterate the model to identify at least one second feature that satisfies the association type and the criteria, associate and store product and manufacturing information (PMI) with the at least one second feature, generating a PMI association, and display a PMI object of the at least one second feature on the CAD model in the GUI, the PMI object including the PMI.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a modification to a first set of data associated with a first set of properties of a computer-aided design (CAD) model and identify a second set of data associated with a second set of properties of the CAD model based on the first set of data. The first and second sets of properties are related. The processor is also configured to modify the second set of data based on the modification to the first set of data.

Abstract: A computer aided technology system includes a processor. The processor may receive a design model for a blade that has multiple diffuser holes. Also, the processor may derive a hole position and a vector for each of the multiple diffuser holes. In addition, the processor may translate the hole position to a machine coordinate system to create a translated hole position. Moreover, the processor may generate a manufacturing program based on the translated hole position and the vector. The blade includes a stator vane, a rotor vane, or a combination thereof. Further, the blade is included in a compressor, a gas turbine engine, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for applying passive strain indicators to a component includes creating a plurality of surface curves and a plurality of data points on each of the plurality of surface curves, the plurality of surface curves and the plurality of data points defining the exterior surface of the component. The method further includes receiving data indicative of a user input selection of a selected surface curve of the plurality of surface curves, a selected data point of the plurality of data points on the selected surface curve, and a selected rotation angle. The method further includes determining an output dimension, location, and orientation of a passive strain indicator. The method further includes providing one or more control signals to a passive strain indicator application system to cause the system to apply the passive strain indicator having the output dimension, location, and orientation to the component.

Abstract: A blade includes an airfoil body defined by a concave pressure side outer wall and a convex suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The airfoil body has an inner surface facing the radially extending chamber and an outer surface, a first corrugated surface on a portion of the outer surface, and a second corrugated surface on the inner surface paralleling the first corrugated surface. The corrugated surface on the outer surface of the airfoil provides wake mixing. The blade may also include an integrally formed impingement cooling structure having a third corrugated surface parallel to the second corrugated surface, which is made possible through additive manufacturing. The impingement cooling structure so formed provides improved cooling of the blade.

Abstract: A system includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a first computer-aided design (CAD) model representing at least one part of a machine, receive a second CAD model representing the at least one part of the machine, and identify one or more differences between the first CAD model and the second CAD model. The processor is also configured to populate a discrepancy list including the one or more differences between the first CAD model and the second CAD model, receive an input to review the discrepancy list, and display a visualization having the discrepancy list via the display upon receipt of the input.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-aided technology (CAx) system includes a memory storing an inspection system. The CAx system further includes a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute the inspection system to receive a computer aided design (CAD) model of a part design as input. The processor is additionally configured to execute the inspection system to provide a list of definitions included in the CAD model, and to iterate through the list to select a sublist of definitions for inspection. The processor is also configured to execute the inspection system to create an inspection model based on the sublist of definitions, and to create an inspection code, wherein the inspection code comprises instructions executable via an automated inspection system.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a design model for a blade that has multiple diffuser holes. The processor is also configured to generate multiple points along an edge of each of the multiple diffuser holes. Further, the processor is configured to generate multiple vectors and each of the multiple points includes a corresponding vector. Moreover, each of the multiple vectors originates at the corresponding vector's corresponding point. Further, the processor is configured to apply the multiple vectors to inspect one or more manufactured diffuser holes.

Abstract: A system includes a display, a database that may store multiple documentation relating to an industrial or machine part, and a processor. The processor may present a graphical user interface (GUI) on the display, and the GUI includes multiple input objects and an output object. The processor may also receive a reference code and at least one documentation type via the multiple input objects. Further, the processor may search the database for at least one documentation associated with the reference code and the at least one documentation type. In addition, the processor may retrieve the at least one documentation from the database. The processor may then display a visualization in the output object of the GUI, and the visualization includes a list of the at least one documentation retrieved from the database.

Abstract: A system includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a first computer-aided design (CAD) model representing at least one part of a machine, receive a second CAD model representing the at least one part of the machine, and identify one or more differences between the first CAD model and the second CAD model. The processor is also configured to populate a discrepancy list including the one or more differences between the first CAD model and the second CAD model, receive an input to review the discrepancy list, and display a visualization having the discrepancy list via the display upon receipt of the input.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a design model for a blade that has multiple diffuser holes. The processor is also configured to generate multiple points along an edge of each of the multiple diffuser holes. Further, the processor is configured to generate multiple vectors and each of the multiple points includes a corresponding vector. Moreover, each of the multiple vectors originates at the corresponding vector's corresponding point. Further, the processor is configured to apply the multiple vectors to inspect one or more manufactured diffuser holes.

Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium, including computer-readable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a computer, cause the one or more processors to generate a first digital product definition associated with a computer-aided design (CAD) model.

Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium including instructions presents a graphical user interface (GUI) and the GUI provides an indication of two or more output file types. Further, the medium including instructions receives an indication of a selection of at least two of the two or more output file types. Moreover, the medium including instructions generates corresponding output files for the selection of the at least two of the two or more output file types by accessing an applicable computer-aided-design (CAD) model associated with a part number. Also, the medium including instructions generates corresponding output files for the selection of the at least two of the two or more output file types.

Abstract: A system includes a computer-aided design system that may present a model. The system further includes a datastore that may store one or more attributes. The attributes may provide an indication of format settings for subsequent drawings related to the model. The system also includes format manager logic that may access the one or more attributes from the datastore. The format manager logic may also access the model from the computer-aided design system, such that at least one formatted drawing may be generated. Moreover, the formatted drawing is in accordance with the one or more attributes.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via a processor, a three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) data associated with a 3D CAD model, receiving, via the processor, a product and manufacturing information (PMI) data associated with the 3D CAD data, and receiving, via the processor, user input. The method also includes deriving, via the processor, a view of the 3D CAD data based on the received PMI data and the received user input.

Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium comprising instructions configured to cause a processor to access data related to one or more views of a computer-aided design (CAD) model. The instructions are also configured to cause the processor to derive a graph based on the accessed data. The graph includes one or more graph elements. Additionally, the instructions are also configured to cause the processor to receive user input indicative of a request to manipulate a graph element of the one or more graph elements and derive a new view of the CAD model based on the user input.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a modification to a first set of data associated with a first set of properties of a computer-aided design (CAD) model and identify a second set of data associated with a second set of properties of the CAD model based on the first set of data. The first and second sets of properties are related. The processor is also configured to modify the second set of data based on the modification to the first set of data.