Custom Cell3 Store
We offer a custom meshing service unlike any other.
The Cell3 is a living mesh that enables simulation driven interactive design, whereas a static mesh can only be used once per design iteration.
Take the scenario where you build a mesh using an unstructured automatic code, you build the mesh, manually fix it then run the simulation. This may have saved some time initially but change the design and the whole process needs to be repeated. With the Cell3 design changes are reflected instantly in the mesh.
We can build a Cell3 for any type of model, any level of detail and the quality is guaranteed.
With the Cell3 model not only do you control the process you also control the design and the simulation. Exploring design variations becomes an interactive experience that builds confidence and knowledge of the design's robustness.
If you have a particular design that is considered confidential then the Cell3 method is the perfect option. Using the morphing functions in CheetahSTC the Cell3 need only be topologically STC similar to your design in order to morph to the geometry. The ability to smooth with both Factors and Weights makes the Cell3 highly adaptive.
How does it work, what's the procedure?
Send us your CAD geometry in IGES, STEP, 3dm or STL format, after evaluating the geometry we shall send you a quote and a time estimate for delivery. After the Cell3 is ready we shall send you the Cell3 along with images of a sample mesh and a quality graph. This is your guarantee of the mesh quality. After payment we sent you an unlock code for the Cell3.
Is it expensive?
This is relative. The initial Cell3 mesh costs are higher but these costs are recuperated very quickly when doing design iterations as the cost of computers and simulations are factored in. If you have a particular model type that you are repetitively simulating like for instance an internal combustion engine, one Cell3 will last the lifetime of that engine design and can be easily adapted to other engine designs as well. The creation of a new mesh for a design change will be both automatic and practically instant. If for instance you have a very complex geometric model that you only intend to run once then a static mesh is the less expensive option.
If you however you have a design such as a racecar and the return on investment is a factor of race results which are directly related to down-force and drag then you absolutely cannot afford not to have a Cell3. Racecars must evolve to seek lower lap times; the Cell3 method is the way to make that happen. Using a High quality hex mesh also allows for accurate boundary layer simulation that vastly improves simulation accuracy, so much so that wind tunnels may be superseded….
In general the cost of a Cell3 is completely dependant on the detail and complexity of the geometry of the model, however parts and designs that are generic (topologically wise) cost less.
Is there a limit to geometry complexity and model size?
No, there is no technical limit to the complexity of a model geometry or size. Granted the costs and time taken to build the Cell3 increase. There is no geometry type or configuration that cannot be represented by a Cell3.
What if my designs are confidential?
The Cell3 is an STC solution to a topological problem. It can be morphed to a myriad of different design geometries. It can also be assembled as Cell3 parts into a larger Cell3.
For a confidential design you only need to send us a general representation of the model, and then morph the Cell3 to the confidential geometry yourself. When you consider that the end result of an interactive simulation design study will yield a vastly superior design to the original, the final design will always be confidential in all cases.
What are the benefits of using Cell3?
There are two major benefits: speed and accuracy. You can be up and running simulations in weeks instead of months. Accuracy: that comes from the high quality hex meshes produced by the Cell3.
In CFD the amount of effort required to build a Hex mesh accounts for 95% of the total simulation workload. If the mesh is of a high standard the simulation step is a mere formality, and the results are both reliable and repeatable. This is the distinction of an expert. The Cell3 removes that barrier to high quality hex mesh generation, it allows the analyst to concentrate on what matters, the physics of the simulation and the design: the ultimate end result.
Can I order Cell3 parts?
Yes, if you order generic Cell3 parts and assemble the final Cell3 yourself, you can make substantial savings.
Is it possible to make modifications to a Cell3?
Yes, you can remove as well as add new cell3 via the automated logical spline/curve to cell3 build function in CheetahSTC.
What classes of simulations are best suited to Cell3?
Any model or design that you either wish to do an interactive simulation driven design study on or any design of a repetitive (topological wise) nature. For instance; engines, aircraft, Gas turbines, wind turbines, racecars, anatomy, artificial body parts…. Any part that would benefit from an interactive simulation driven design improvement.
Will I need a license of CheetahSTC to use the Cell3?
Yes, The Cell3 can only be manipulated with CheetahSTC.
Is there a Library of standard Generic Cell3 parts?
Yes, parts that are common will be classified as generic and placed in our library of parts. This library will, in the near future, appear as a Cell3 store where the parts will be offered for sale directly online at a discounted rate compared to the custom Cell3.
What about moving meshes?
The Cell3 definition is ideally suited to moving mesh problems, actually its perfect for it; we actually developed the Cell3 method specifically for moving mesh problems.
Can Cell3’s be reused, can they be resold?
Yes, a Cell3 is a versatile structure that can be re-applied to many models of the same topological STC configuration. This means it has value and anything that has value can be traded. You can recoup some of your initial costs by reselling the Cell3 through our Cell3 store, more details coming soon.