EXCESS-HYBRID II is a specialized hybrid CAD/CAM software system developed by C&G Systems Co., Ltd. (Japan) for die/mold design and manufacturing. It uniquely blends 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities within a single environment, allowing users to handle both data types simultaneously. This “hybrid” approach is designed to enable faster 2D workflows for efficiency while providing precise 3D tools for accuracy, making it ideal for iterative mold design processes that involve trial and error.
Key Features
- Hybrid 2D/3D Integration: Work on stereoscopic models and 2D drawings in the same workspace, surpassing traditional 2D/3D boundaries for flexible operations.
- 3D Modeling: Full parametric history with commands like extrude, revolve, cut, and advanced surfacing for creating mold models from product shapes.
- 2D Drafting: Efficient tools for dimensions, notes (including text, leaders, geometric elements, and annotation lines), and company-specific rules for drawings.
- Analysis Tools: Thickness analysis, draft angle checks, and attribute tagging (e.g., “hole” elements with machining codes that auto-deploy to CAM).
- CAM Capabilities: Supports mold machining, including 5-axis milling, with automatic process generation from design attributes.
- Import/Export: Handles 3D models and 2D drawings; integrates with systems like SOLIDWORKS via add-ins.
- Efficiency Enhancers: Relative reference input, edge selection for intervals, and commands for clearance/relief creation to speed up design iterations.
