Transformer cabling is a complex, time-consuming process. iCable for Transformer streamlines 3D CAD modeling for internal racks, cleats, leads, and external circular cross-sectional components with high efficiency and accuracy. Fully integrated into the Autodesk® Inventor® Assembly Environment, it enables native in-place generation, modification, and referencing directly within 3D assembly models.

iCable for Transformer includes two modular toolsets, displayed as 2 tabs on the Assembly ribbon:

Rack & Cleat Generator

• Automates internal rack assembly modeling, including structural framing, cleat configuration, and mounting hardwaree.
• Establishes assembly geometric references to streamline subsequent cable routing.

iCable Professional

• Leverages Adaptive Array Technology to rapidly generate multiple internal cable leads in a single operation.
• Models 3D external circular components (copper braids, wires, flexible hoses,tubes, pipes, and conduits).

 

Rack & Cleat Generator Features:

• Structural Modeling: Generate wood members to construct cable support racks.
• Cleat Placement: Pick and place cleats across four primary types, each featuring multiple structural variants.
• Component Editing: Edit wood members and cleats.
• Positioning Control: Dynamically relocate wood members, cleats, and mounting holes.
• Hole Management: Add or remove mounting holes as needed.

iCable Professional Features:

• Interpolated Cabling & Bundles: Route wires, cables, and hoses using an intuitive, high-performancerouting tool, or generate them by offsetting, translating, or rotating existing geometry.
• Adaptive Cables & Bundles: Create adaptive cables similar to flexible hoses using native Inventor Tube & Pipe functionality.
• Adaptive Array Generation: Rapidly batch-generate multiple cable arrays tailored to internal transformer cable layouts.
• Rigid Tube & Pipe Modeling: Model rigid piping, tubing, and conduits with specified bend radii.
• In-Place Editors: Use dedicated point and cable editing tools directly within assembly models.
• Automatic Length Tracking: Automatically update overall cable lengths after manual path modifications.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Generate detailed individual cable reports (length, outer diameter, and color) and summary reports grouped by outer diameter and color.
• Library & Data Integration: Extract cable specifications from custom cable libraries and automatically embed iProperties and parameters for BOM generation and ERP integration.

iCable for Transformer supports imperial (in) and metric (mm) units.

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