Equation-Based Simulation

3DCS DVM (Design Variation Modeler) is an entry-level equation-based 3D assembly GD&T prediction tool integrated in the major CAD Platforms.  

DVM is intended for components assembled in one station with planar and axial locating features.

• Learn quickly
• Get answers fast
• Use irregularly without retraining

Benefits of DVM vs. Excel Stacks

• Take into account the 3D effect
• Create (reusable) virtual prototype
• Run what-if studies
• Reduce calculation time
• One single source of answers (single model vs spreadsheets)
• Quick change management – no need to rebuild with each change
• Add new Measurements without creating new tolerance stacks
• Reduce manufacturing risk
• Reduce manufacturing costs

Integrated Solution

Available Fully Integrated into CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, NX, CREO, and SOLIDWORKS

Also available as a Stand-Alone software for any CAD Platform

• Save inside the CAD model – easy model file management
• Follows the model – easily integrates with PLM Systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, 3DEXPERIENCE)
• Work in the same environment – no translations or exports
• Use GD&T & Product Manufacturing Information PMI to Support Model Building

Easy to Learn and Use 3D Analysis 

Easy to Learn and Use 3D Analysis that provides more accuracy than 1D Excel Stacks

• Easy to learn and use 3D Analysis 
• Faster and more accurate than a 1D stack
• Integrated into CAD - Design change & PMI 
• Scalable solution to 3DCS Variation Analyst
• Available to a broader team

Part of 3DCS Suite 

3DCS DVM is part of the DCS Scalable Solution. 

This tool provides broad access to tolerance analysis for your organization, allowing for fast stacks to be calculated and tolerance models to be made quickly, with little training. 

If complex processes or difficult conditions exist in your product, you can flag your models and pass them to a Specialist to use 3DCS Variation Analyst, the advanced analysis version for high complexity analysis.