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PDES

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(Product Data Exchange using STEP [STandard for the Exchange of Product Model Data]) A standard format for exchanging data between advanced CAD and CAM programs. It describes a complete product, including the geometric aspects of the images as well as manufacturing features, material properties and tolerance and finish specifications. STEP is ISO 10303. For more information, visit http://pdesinc.com. See IGES.

PDES - Product Data Exchange using STEP
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PDES doesn't yet exist as an official standard, but a volunteer organization composed of vendors, users, consultants, and others are hard at work to make it a reality.
CAD/CAM wises up for the nineties by Fallon, Micahel / Plastics Technology
and worldwide users have recognized this need and developed a number of specifications, such as IGES (initial graphics exchange specification), PDES (product data exchange using step), STEP (standard for exchange of product) and DMIS (dimensional measurement interface specification), to address the problem.
Linking foundry operations with computer-aided engineering by Ruff, G. / Modern Casting
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