our services
LOFTING
Elliott Bay Design Group has been
computer lofting to support construction since the business was
founded. Members of our staff were "pioneers" in the early
development of computer lofting and are true "veterans" of the art.
We have made the mistakes that come with learning (and teaching)
computer lofting. We continue to improve our lofting techniques and
tools, offering shipyards and owners a tested approach that saves
money over traditional techniques and other lofting solutions.
There are two basic approaches to computer
lofting: an integrated approach and an interfaced approach. While
the integrated "shipbuilding" programs in use by some companies may
offer greater efficiencies in modeling and lofting larger vessels,
the efficiencies tend to be reduced on the smaller vessels.
Additionally, the vessel model requires the same proprietary
software to manipulate the resulting file formats.
Elliott Bay Design Group uses interfaced
AutoCAD based software to accomplish the 3-D modeling and computer
parts generation. All of the files that result from our computer
lofting are in a .dwg format and useable by another AutoCAD capable
company.
Our work includes the following benefits:
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Integrated database to facilitate parts and
assembly tracking. This saves the shipyard money by eliminating
missed parts in nesting and unnecessary duplicate parts.
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3-D "Assembly" on the computer before
construction on the building ways. This helps to identify
potential interferences and difficult to fabricate areas before
construction begins.
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Accurate parts and assemblies that reduce
rework.
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Ability to plan for modular construction.
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Enhanced quality of construction and
reduced construction schedule.
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Use of industry standard CAD software to
generate modeling and lofting files
Elliott Bay Design Group LLC
5305 Shilshole Ave. NW
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone 206.782.3082
Fax 206.782.3449
Email:
info@ebdg.com
© 2004-2007 Elliott Bay Design Group
New Orleans
Elliott Bay Design Group LLC
1100 Poydras Street, 20th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70163
Phone 504.529.1754
Fax 504.529.1974
