Key Features

• Flexible hardware model library options
  • Use your existing Creo hardware models
  • Use the library of hardware components included with SmartHardware
• Combine the SmartHardware library with your existing library and customize to your unique requirements.
  • Add any hardware type to the library environment:
  • inserts, o-rings, gears, bearings, etc…
• Allows development of local and regional DFMA rules for any design scenario.
• Can be easily adapted to your environment and processes
•  Works seamlessly with Windchill/PDMLink.

How It Works

• User selects the type of hardware to be placed, placement location, and type.
• SmartHardware offers applicable hardware options to the user
• User selects the specific hardware and size to use
• SmartHardware calculates the intersecting components based on user selections, and creates the necessary hole features(threaded, clearance, thru, etc.)
• SmartHardware suggests additional fastening hardware when required by design rules.
• User can override suggested design criteria by making additional selections as necessary.

Key Benefits

• Allows standardization, yet flexible design for assembly of hardware
• Designed for rapid customization and expansion to include all library parts
• Key component in design standardization initiatives